In the wake of Hurricane Harvey insurance adjusters have brought more drones from the United States to Texas to quickly assess damage. This new technology has been used more extensively in damage assessment, but it is still limited in its practical use for relief efforts. Tethered drones hover in the skies above pastures near Hankamer, Texas, checking for damage. Although the red cross attempts to speed relief by providing aid for affected communities, drones can only be one tool in their arsenal.
At&t
AT&T is currently testing drones in order to provide cellular coverage in disaster areas. This is part of its ongoing efforts to help the Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey. These drones are more accurate and safer than a maintenance team on the ground. The drones are able to provide first responders with a bird's-eye view of cell sites and can report back with photos as well as HD video. But what are AT&T drones capable to do?
PrecisionHawk
PrecisionHawk drone pilots in Hurricane Harvey used DJI Matrice 100 multicopter drones that were equipped with Zenmuse Z30 aerial Zoom cameras. These cameras can capture amazing photos and videos with a 30x optical zoom. PrecisionHawk pilots prepared drones and crews ahead of the disaster. They brought multiple batteries and assembled at a utility operations centre. These pilots had undergone rigorous training and were well-versed in emergency management, mission planning, and safety procedures.
NCDOT
NCDOT set up 15 drone teams in areas likely to be affected by Hurricane Harvey as part of its preparations. NCDOT drones were ready to perform all flight operations in accordance the Federal Aviation Administration's Part 107 (FAA), and COA. These drones were used to survey transportation infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, airports, and waterways, and were useful for monitoring road conditions and traffic backups during the storm.
Allstate
An insurance program that is drone-based is in the works. Allstate will use drones to assess flood damage in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. The company has already tried drone technology and was able to quickly transfer money on a customer’s debit card in the case of a claim. USAA used drones for storm-related claims assessment, the first use of them being after Hurricane Sandy. Allstate recently used drones in New Braunfels, Texas, and other regions.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
MDFR used DJI Mavic Enterprise Dual drones that had thermal imaging and spotlight payloads to aid in the initial search for survivors. They also used the drones for general situation awareness during the night. High-resolution images were provided by the drones using thermal cameras and spotlights. The area was reconstructed from aerial photos and data.
FAQ
Is it against the law to fly a helicopter?
Yes, it is illegal to fly drones in some countries like Australia, Canada and New Zealand. It is however legal in many other countries such as France.
Are drones allowed at public events?
If you observe the rules, then you can fly a drone wherever you want. You will need to get approval from event organizers if your drone is going to be flying during public events such as a parade, festival or concert.
What US states do drones are legal in?
You can legally fly a drone for personal use. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has established guidelines that allow the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UASs). Before they can be flown, these UASs need to be registered with FAA. These UASs can also be flown by commercial operators if they are allowed to fly under certain conditions.
Is it possible to fly my drone in a local park?
Yes, drones can be flown in parks around the world. Due to safety concerns, certain countries don't allow you to fly drones in parks. You can fly drones legally in these places.
Statistics
- With the top 10% making over $100/h and the bottom 10% making as low as $10/h. (dronesgator.com)
- According to Indeed, a drone pilot gets paid $25.73 per hour on average in the US. (dronesgator.com)
- According to industry research from ZipRecruiter , there are 10 cities where the typical salary for a Drone Pilot job is above the national average. (dronesgator.com)
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How To
How to Film Yourself with a Drone
A drone makes it easy to film yourself. All you need is a camera, remote controller, and your smartphone. The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), is the first place you need to go. Next, you will need to purchase a quadcopter. This drone has four rotors that allow it to fly in various directions.
Once you have bought your drone, you must connect it to your computer via a USB cable. Open the software program on your drone. Follow these steps:
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Connect the drone's battery and the power source to your laptop.
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You can check the drone's webcam to verify that it's functioning properly. If you don’t see any images on the screen check that there are no problems with the connection between your drone to the computer.
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Turn on Wi-Fi and enter your IP address into the "IP Address" field.
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Select "Open Camera" from the menu.
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Make sure to set HD 1080p for the image quality.
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Click on "Record", then click "Start recording."
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After recording is complete, close the webcam program.
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Save the video file on your hard drive.
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Last, upload the video file to YouTube from another computer.
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Use social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to share your video link, including Instagram, Twitter, Instagram Google+, Pinterest, Pinterest, Tumblr or Reddit