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Drones outgrow their infancy
About the Book
Drones outgrow their infancy
The use of drones has expanded greatly over the years, from consumer toys to law enforcement surveillance, and from surveying construction sites to evaluating crop health for agriculture.
As we look at drones in this special eBook, we see how all corners of our manufacturing infrastructure are exploring a deeper use of drones. From government agencies such as NIST to private enterprises like Verizon, drones are getting a lot of attention. The US Department of Energy is looking at how drones might be able to examine damage on the end of wind turbines—a job much too dangerous and costly for humans to attempt.
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Companies such as maxon, which sponsors this special look at drones, have supported the technology by providing the motors for these aerial vehicles, as well as partnering with companies to explore effective and efficient uses. Manufacturers are even looked at using solar power to create self-contained units.
Customization of existing technologies to equip a drone with the necessary features and functionality creates a unique engineering opportunity for partners and suppliers to collaborate and offer tailored solutions and support services. In a growth market like drones, finding a way to enter this space and participate with your existing or modifiable technologies is a great opportunity for expansion.
WHAT’S INSIDE
Crawling Robots and Flying Drones Detect Damaged Wind Blades
The Transition to BLDC Motors was Key
Verizon Gets Deeper into Robotics and Drones
NIST Prize Challenge Focuses on Drone Technology for Search and Rescue Missions
Drone Powered by Solar Energy
About the Author
Bob Vavra
Senior Content Director for Machine Design
As senior content director for Machine Design, Bob Vavra directs the content strategy across Machine Design’s print, web, newsletter and social media platforms. After a long newspaper career, Bob has been an editor and publisher, and has spent 20 years covering the manufacturing sector, including the last three years at Machine Design. He also is a sought-after Webcast moderator and event emcee, and has presided over events in the U.S., Germany and China and has led several global content initiatives.
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