Can a UAV Fleet Help Your Business Take off?

Imagine flying to the most desolate and inaccessible regions, taking ultra-high-quality images and downloading them in real time, all from the comfort of your office. As GIM International has extensively covered in numerous case studies over the past years, this is no longer a pipe dream; nowadays, lightweight, high-performance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or 'drones') can collect an extraordinary amount of data, offering greater accuracy and more precision than satellite imagery. UAVs are increasingly becoming the solution of choice and have indeed proven to be a disruptive force across a multitude of industries in the past decade, including the geospatial surveying profession. But will drones really provide all the answers to your mapping challenges? We interviewed five pioneers in the field to take us beyond the hype, explaining the lessons they have learned from the frontline and sharing their insights on the best ways to introduce UAVs into your business model.