Businesses need to think positively about drone technology, says Shara Evans, technology futurist, who will be speaking at global technology event CeBIT Australia, 05 – 07 May 2015.
Along with 3D printing and augmented reality, robotics including UAVs are the three most significant technologies expected to shape the way businesses operate. The most successful companies are trialling these technologies now to gain the greatest outcomes, said Evans, chief executive for Market Clarity.
“UAVs, commonly referred to as drones or flying robots, like many emerging technologies will challenge businesses to think outside the box. How can I solve a real-world problem in a different way? How can I use smart technology to drive efficiencies in my business or supply chain?” said Evans.
Emergency services, disaster relief, mining, utilities, agricultural, environmental science, surveying, news reporting, videography, surveillance, national security and defence are already utilising the technology. Evans says it’s up to other industries to carve out UAV-driven solutions.
Last year the Australian Parliament conducted an inquiry into drones and the regulation of air safety and privacy with findings and recommendations published in a report called Eyes in the Sky. According to the report, UAV sales and imports are unregulated, so it is difficult to estimate the number of UAVs currently being used in Australia, however Parrot, a consumer drone vendor, told the committee it had sold 500,000 UAVs globally, with Australia considered a ‘strong’ UAV market.
“There are genuine concerns about camera-equipped UAVs invading one’s privacy. In the wrong hands, flying robots have the potential for harm but they also offer potential to transform the way our communities work,” said Evans. Evans will be presenting her latest research on the use of flying robots as part of theInternet of Things Conference at CeBIT Australia, 5 – 7 May 2015 at Sydney Olympic Park. http://www.cebit.com.au/ <http://zadro.cmail1.com/t/r-l-alikrg-ikbkldhjh-j/>
Businesses need to think positively about drone technology, says Shara Evans, technology futurist, who will be speaking at global technology event CeBIT Australia, 05 – 07 May 2015.
Along with 3D printing and augmented reality, robotics including UAVs are the three most significant technologies expected to shape the way businesses operate. The most successful companies are trialling these technologies now to gain the greatest outcomes, said Evans, chief executive for Market Clarity.
“UAVs, commonly referred to as drones or flying robots, like many emerging technologies will challenge businesses to think outside the box. How can I solve a real-world problem in a different way? How can I use smart technology to drive efficiencies in my business or supply chain?” said Evans.
Emergency services, disaster relief, mining, utilities, agricultural, environmental science, surveying, news reporting, videography, surveillance, national security and defence are already utilising the technology. Evans says it’s up to other industries to carve out UAV-driven solutions.
Last year the Australian Parliament conducted an inquiry into drones and the regulation of air safety and privacy with findings and recommendations published in a report called Eyes in the Sky. According to the report, UAV sales and imports are unregulated, so it is difficult to estimate the number of UAVs currently being used in Australia, however Parrot, a consumer drone vendor, told the committee it had sold 500,000 UAVs globally, with Australia considered a ‘strong’ UAV market.
“There are genuine concerns about camera-equipped UAVs invading one’s privacy. In the wrong hands, flying robots have the potential for harm but they also offer potential to transform the way our communities work,” said Evans. Evans will be presenting her latest research on the use of flying robots as part of theInternet of Things Conference at CeBIT Australia, 5 – 7 May 2015 at Sydney Olympic Park. http://www.cebit.com.au/ <http://zadro.cmail1.com/t/r-l-alikrg-ikbkldhjh-j/>
