Some Of The Pros And Cons Of Drone Based Aerial Mapping Tennessee Engineers Experience

By Harold Parker


Large commercial construction sites can cover hundreds, even thousands, of acres. They are sometimes located in areas where the terrain is difficult to access and accurately assess. In the past, construction companies have relied on existing maps, land surveyors, helicopters, and small planes to evaluate the sites in question. Many engineers have greeted the drone based aerial mapping Tennessee technology manufacturers have made possible with great enthusiasm. It is not without its challenges however.

In difficult terrain pinpointing the location of equipment and materials, in order to move them to another location. Can take time. It may be hard to tell how many tons of earth has to be removed before the site can be prepared for construction. Without vital information, managers can't accurately assess the progress of a job or tell the client when to expect completion.

All of this changed with the drones. Bosses have the ability to free up construction crews, surveyors, and architects and make their jobs much easier. The construction companies are able to accept more work than was possible before. This creates more job opportunities and more revenue.

Without drones these types of projects are more likely to go over budget than not. Experts have studied large construction jobs in difficult terrain and concluded that adverse weather conditions, the inability to get equipment and materials in place, and the difficulty gauging the progress of crews lead to delays that quickly become costly. Drones, on the hand, allow management to get the information within days instead of months.

Risk reduction is an enormous factor when it comes to choosing drones over manned surveys. Mining, logging, and construction are some of the most dangerous jobs around according to official reports. Although OSHA has vastly improved regulations and laws regarding working conditions, the added use of drones can potentially eliminate certain hazards associated with these types of jobs. Safety improvements save money, time, and lives.

Companies that propose using drones for commercial purposes, have to meet the FAA's current regulations. They must file exemption requests and get authorizations. Managers have to get the approval of air traffic control centers in order to enter airspace. No one but a licensed pilot is allowed to operate commercial drones at the present time. Construction management is sometimes frustrated by the red tape surrounding the use of this unmanned technology.

Many in the public sector have a big privacy problem when it comes to drones. They are concerned that their private activities can be monitored and recorded. Compromising the security of private citizens is an issue that has not been fully resolved. Companies sometimes have trouble convincing clients that drones are the future. Although they may concede using unmanned equipment instead of human beings can have advantages, many are not convinced that drones have a proven track record for accuracy and cost savings.

Unmanned craft is the future, and the potential uses are vast. It will be invaluable to crews charged with renovating the country's infrastructure if Congress ever passes such a bill. Most believe that the many advantages of drone technology far outweigh the concerns.




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