Will Commercial Customers welcome Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Into the Country?

Will Commercial Customers welcome Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Into the Country?

Today the United States Federal Aviation Administration released a statement that they will not regulate the use of aerial vehicles for recreational purposes.drone This is interesting because up until now the Federal Aviation Administration has been allowing individuals to fly small remote control airplanes (RC helicopters and even smaller planes) for hobbyists and other private use. It was not long ago that the FAA began seriously regulating commercial operations of drones. The decision, however, doesn't affect the thousands of amateur radio-controlled plane owners who operate from their homes or operate their planes for hunting or other outdoor activities.

The UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) term refers to a wide range of small, typically disposable RC model aircraft.drone drone As a generalization, these planes are used for surveillance, target tracking, and surveillance on moving scenes. Additionally, some smaller unguided planes are used to inspect large structures such as power lines and bridges. Another major application of UAVs is for carrying out military operations or delivering supplies to combat zones.

Some people are concerned that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles may result in the destruction of human beings.drone drone To address this issue, the United States Federal Aviation Administration has introduced legislation that would allow the UAVs to engage only in non-aerial applications. Currently the law restricts UAVs from operating within areas where planes or automobiles are operated. One possible way to open the door to hobbyists is by introducing regulations that would allow the FAA to permit the operation of UAVs by hobbyists within the lines of regular aviation. This would, in effect, open up the door to UAVs operating autonomously, which many consider to be the future of aviation.

There is little doubt that the United States will continue to use UAVs for surveillance.drone drone In fact, the Department of Defense is even looking into how UAVs can be fitted with computer systems to help them monitor the battlefield. Other areas of the government are exploring the use of UAVs for disaster response and even for foreign assistance. Ultimately, the commercial sector will drive growth in UAV sales. As consumers become familiar with UAVs, they will likely seek out and purchase a variety of models to use for different applications.

In order to be able to use the technologies that are available with UAVs, it is important to have the latest training.drone drone The use of UAVs is not limited to a small group of operators; anyone with an interest in UAVs can actually become a UAV operator. The Federal Aviation Administration has established guidelines that must be followed for all operators, but individual state governments are free to determine their own licensing requirements. The use of UAVs by hobbyists is also starting to grow and although there are some areas where the use of drones is still considered illegal, the regulations are still expanding.

Despite the controversy surrounding the use of UAVs, the adoption of new technologies by businesses and individuals is only likely to increase.drone drone The growth of Internet usage and online shopping has increased dramatically in recent years and the same will occur with drone technology. Companies will start to use UAVs to monitor their production and supply chain as well as using them for surveillance on the location of their manufacturing facilities and even on the property of their customers. Individuals will use UAVs to search for missing people and to monitor their homes and properties. This all adds up to a very strong potential for drone use in nearly every aspect of modern business. Whether or not it will be welcomed into the country depends on how the public reacts to the technology.