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Airlines using drones to inspect and carry out aircraft safety checks

For some reason, the aviation industry only decided to introduce drones in 2015 to conduct inspections. And the first airline was Easyjet who caught the attention of the rest of the industry when they carried their aircraft safety checks using a drone on its Airbus A320. The quadcopter, called a RISER was scheduled to scan and assess the aircraft. The data produced from the RISER allowed engineers to see what damage there was which may need further inspection or maintenance. The drone, which was developed by Blue Bear and Createc, incorporated a system of smart navigation and computer vision, allowing it to fly around the aircraft. And by doing so, the airline noticed a number of advantages of using a drone. One of which was the reduction of workers and equipment needed to carry out their safety inspection. Another advantage is members of the engineering team can now focus on other areas due to the time saving a drone provides. But since 2015, other airlines have taken inspirat...

Universities are using drones to showcase their Campus Halls of Residence

  When applying to a University, it’s not only the course structure that is of importance but also the accommodation and amenities of the university campus. So what better way to showcase what the campus has to offer to prospective students than using Drone footage. As Drone technology continues to improve Universities around the world are now starting to realise its usefulness and have begun creating virtual tours on YouTube. Starting with a bird’s eye view of the campus, Universities are able to show off their picturesque surroundings and striking architecture. And let’s not forget the promotion of their halls of residence. In some videos you will see the layout of the kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms and common areas, to gain more of an insight into what they can expect. As each halls of residence is different regarding location, you will also get to see what amenities are nearby, especially if you are not familiar with the area. Ends