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Traditionally, surveillance includes GPS tracking, camera operations, biometric surveillance and even stake-outs and one of many methods are helicopters, which as you can imagine is incredibly costly. But with the introduction of drones as a new method, it is a more valuable tool as it is faster and easier for data collection. Drones can enter tight and confined spaces, they can also produce little to no noise and can also be equipped with a night vision cameras and thermal sensors, allowing those collecting data to gather information that the human eye can’t see. But will they breach privacy? There is a concern that drone surveillance can allow hackers to retrieve information, therefore beaching privacy. However, rest assured, if a drone has a camera it is usually covered by the UK Data Protection Act, which means data is protected and there are certain limitation that those using Drone surveillance will have to adhere to by law. Ends

  The London Fire Brigade has realised the benefits of using drones, allowing a more efficient method of saving lives. According to the London Fire Brigade website, there are two types of drones at their disposal. One is the DJI Matrice 210 and the DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual. So what are the benefits we hear you ask? Well, using these particular drones that fly up to 400ft above ground and can fly as fast as 51mph in an emergency. They can allow Firefighters to see very clear imagery from the two cameras on each Drone and also has the capabilities to act as ‘a loudspeaker to give instruction or reassurance.’ In many situations, an area within a burning building can be dark and hard to see, meaning there is always a possibility that the human eye can potentially miss something. But these drones can shine a ‘bright spotlight in dark or low light conditions.’ The thermal imaging camera can detect heat sources, such as humans or animals or in fact, it can be used to check th...

There are many examples of how drones are a valuable tool and a means of support within the tech industry. But one area Quote 4 Drones has explored is how drones can be used within the gaming world. Drones have become part of the game as an in-game tool and as a game in its own right, in drone racing and combat. And behind the scenes, Drones are also being used in the development of games to create more realistic maps and improve the quality of visuals. Also, drone footage of textures and colours, seen in games are even more realistic. According to IT Craft, an American gaming company called Spin Master, launched an AR drone racing game using Air Hogs Connect Mission Drone, that one a number of coveted awards. According to IT Craft: ‘The concept of the game is quite simple: a gamer pilots the drone over a special mat with visual and spatial tracking to create a 3D augmented reality world. On the screen of his drone management panel, the gamer can see his drone flying in a virtu...

  There are so many ways the vehicle industry is evolving in a bid to make life easier for the consumer. While drivers are used to relying on Sat Navs to wade their way through traffic, car manufacturers are now introducing new methods to make life easier, and what better way than the use of drone technology. Drones that are paired with self –drive vehicles (a concept many are unsure of) can elevate the driverless car by providing data to prevent potential accidents. Even though self-driving technologies include a multitude of safety features, implementing a drone on the vehicle can identify the best alternative route to avoid obstacles and potential problems. By providing a bird’s eye view, the drone is able to help the navigation system to take into account the route ahead and problems ahead. Data from the drone could then also be passed between self-driving systems to other cars to help adapt their routes as well. Decreasing Traffic Congestion The use of passenger drones h...