Drones and IoT, Cloud Computing, Big Data, and AI
As a formal introduction to UAS, it's important to understand how they work, and how the industry is actively changing. We are going to break down and look at drones from the perspective of IoT, Cloud Computing, Big Data, and AI. IoT - Internet of Things: Internet of things describes physical objects that are embedded with sensors, processing ability, software, and other technologies that connect and exchange data with other devices over the internet. UAS platforms are perfect examples of IoT because not only can they capture detailed aerial photographs, but they can also collect enough data to create a complete map of the worksite with proper coordinate systems and ground control points. These can either be made in 2D or 3D which allow for accurate measurements of distances, surfaces, and elevation. A great example of this is a construction site; before you can start working on the site, a topographic survey must be completed. This can now be done as the drone ...