Insurance adjusters have brought more drones with them to Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey to help assess the damage quickly. This technology is being used more frequently for damage assessment but its practical use in relief efforts was less. The drones are tethered and hover over the area of hankamer in Texas, searching for signs of damage. Drones are not the only tool that the red cross has to help affected communities.
At&t
AT&T is using drones to test connectivity and cellular coverage for disaster areas in Texas as part its ongoing efforts to help the Texans impacted by Hurricane Harvey. These drones can be more precise and safer than ground maintenance crews. These drones can also report back with photos or HD video, giving first responders an aerial view of a cell site. But what is AT&T's drone capable of?
PrecisionHawk
PrecisionHawk Hurricane Harvey drone pilots used DJI Matrice100 multicopter helicopters fitted with Zenmuse Z30 aerial cameras. With up to 30x optical zoom, these cameras capture stunning photos and video. PrecisionHawk pilots prepared drones and crews ahead of the disaster. They brought multiple batteries and assembled at a utility operations centre. These pilots had been through extensive training and were highly skilled in emergency management, planning missions, and safety procedures.
NCDOT
In preparation for Hurricane Harvey, NCDOT launched 15 drone teams near areas that were expected to be impacted by the storm. 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 for surveying transportation infrastructure such as roads and bridges. They also served to monitor road conditions and backups during storms.
Allstate
Already underway is a drone-based program for insurance. Allstate plans use drones in Texas to assess the damage caused by flooding in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Colorado. The company's drone technology has been tested and it can quickly add money to customers' debit cards in case of a loss. USAA also uses drones in storm-related claims assessments, and they were used for the first times after Hurricane Sandy. Allstate recently used drones throughout Texas, including New Braunfels.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
MDFR used DJI Mavic Enterprise Dual drones (thermal imaging, spotlight payloads) during the initial search. The drones were also used for general situation monitoring during the night. High-resolution photos of the scene were taken by drones equipped with spotlights and thermal cameras. The area was reconstructed from aerial photos and data.
FAQ
Where can I purchase a drone?
You can find many different types of drones online. Some people prefer to buy drones online via Amazon, eBay and Walmart. Others prefer to purchase their drones directly at the manufacturer.
Can I fly my drone through my neighborhood?
Yes! These are called UAVs (unmanned aircraft vehicles). There are many different types of drones that you can buy today, including small quadcopters as well as large fixed-wing aircraft. The FAA recently updated its rules regarding commercial UAV use. You can now legally fly them to business purposes. However, be aware that flying a UAV near airports may cause interference with air traffic control systems, and you must obtain permission from local authorities before operating one.
What are the rules regarding drone operation?
Registering your drone with FAA is required. The registration process requires you to provide information about your device, such as its weight, dimensions, battery capacity, operating frequency, and battery life. It also requires you to obtain an identification number from the FAA.
Do drones fall under the control of the FAA?
The FAA oversees all aspects regarding drone operations, including safety standards and certification requirements.
Statistics
- According to ZipRecruiter, the minimum hourly wage of drone pilots is $20. (thedroneu.com)
- According to the multiple listing service (MLS), houses and apartments with drone photographs are up to 68 percent more likely to sell than those without pictures. (thedroneu.com)
- According to Indeed, a drone pilot gets paid $25.73 per hour on average in the US. (dronesgator.com)
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How To
How To Film Yourself With A Drone
It is easy to film yourself using a drone. It takes only a camera and a remote control, as well as a smartphone. First, get your FAA license. The next step is to purchase a Quadcopter. This drone can fly in four directions thanks to its four rotors.
After you purchase your drone, connect it to your computer using 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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Make sure your drone's webcam is open and working 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 the Wi-Fi function of your drone and enter the IP address of your computer into the field "IP Address."
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Select the option "Camera" and select "Open Camera."
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Make sure you set the image quality at HD 1080p.
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Click on "Record" and then click on the "Start Recording" button.
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When finished recording, close the webcam application.
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Save the video file onto your hard drive.
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Last, upload the video file to YouTube from another computer.
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Share your video link on social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, Reddit, etc.