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Water-Resistant Commercial Drones

The Falcon 8+ is Designed For Industrial Mapping Applications

— October 14, 2016 — Tech
The brand 'Intel' probably conjures up images of computer chips and processors first and foremost, but the company is looking to expand its horizons with the launch of a high-tech new commercial drone that isn't designed for adventure photography but rather for industrial applications in the realm of mapping and surveying of facilities and large swathes of land.

This particular commercial drone is dubbed the Falcon 8+, and features a water-resistant structure to evade rainy days, not to mention an Intel chipset-powered computer that is designed to help the drone execute highly complicated flight routes, with drone pilots also able to make use of a joystick to step in and control the flight path.

This commercial drone offers a lot of potential for industrial inspection applications thanks to its ability to accurately stay true to convoluted and detailed flight maps.

Trend Themes
1. Water-resistant Drones - The trend of water-resistant drones offers potential for disruptive innovation in industries such as agriculture, oil and gas, and search and rescue, where drones can operate in challenging weather conditions.
2. Industrial Mapping Drones - The trend of industrial mapping drones presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in industries such as construction, infrastructure development, and urban planning, where drones can efficiently and accurately map large areas.
3. Intel-powered Drones - The trend of Intel-powered drones opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in industries such as logistics, transportation, and delivery, where drones can be equipped with advanced computing power for improved navigation and autonomous flight.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - The agriculture industry can benefit from water-resistant drones that can operate in various weather conditions to monitor crops, assess irrigation needs, and detect pests or diseases.
2. Oil and Gas - The oil and gas industry can utilize water-resistant drones for inspecting offshore facilities, pipelines, and tankers, improving safety and efficiency in operations.
3. Search and Rescue - The search and rescue industry can leverage water-resistant drones to perform aerial searches in challenging weather conditions, enhancing the effectiveness and speed of rescue operations.
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