Introduction With the introduction of drone technology, businesses are quickly realizing the capabilities of this disruptive technology. Companies such as Amazon and North Shore Rescue, among others, are coming up with ways to implement this technology into their business models. Drones are creating a shift in the business world towards the use of airspace technology, as opposed to land vehicles. This new shift could change the very nature of many industries as jobs become obsolete, and other jobs become created. Specifically, drones have begun to see development in different business sectors, such as delivery services, photography, policing, search and rescue and regulations. In terms of delivery services, drones are able to overcome the limitations
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The versatility of a small, lightweight and maneuverable aircraft allows rescuers to search terrain instantly without deploying a helicopter. Drones may not be directly relevant to business managers, however with the rising surge of popularity in hiking, drones will provide an indirect benefit if one may ever need rescuing. The benefits that a drone offer to detect and rescue people efficiently and quicker will surely save many lives and lessen the cost associated with it. In Vancouver, the North Shore Search and Rescue has created a team that is specifically trained to fly drones. Within the team are trained commercial pilots, aircraft engineers, and other professionals. As well, Coquitlam SAR has run a pilot project to see how drones can help their operations. In an article they stated that “it’s pretty obvious that if you put a camera in the sky, you can see more than you would on the ground” (Ferreras, 2014). However, some barriers exist which prevent adoption such as the drone having to be within the operator's line of vision. Laws & Regulations In Canada, multiple laws and regulations are constructed for the drone, to ensure the safety and privacy of Canadians. Concerns for the safety and privacy of people, aircrafts are demanded to be far away from populated areas such as sports games and at least 9km away from places such as airports. In fact, the weight of the aircraft can be an issue, so aircrafts, which weigh more than 35 kg, must apply for a flight operations certificate. All these issues are to prevent issues that may arise, especially with technology becoming greater and better as the years come by.
The versatility of a small, lightweight and maneuverable aircraft allows rescuers to search terrain instantly without deploying a helicopter. Drones may not be directly relevant to business managers, however with the rising surge of popularity in hiking, drones will provide an indirect benefit if one may ever need rescuing. The benefits that a drone offer to detect and rescue people efficiently and quicker will surely save many lives and lessen the cost associated with it. In Vancouver, the North Shore Search and Rescue has created a team that is specifically trained to fly drones. Within the team are trained commercial pilots, aircraft engineers, and other professionals. As well, Coquitlam SAR has run a pilot project to see how drones can help their operations. In an article they stated that “it’s pretty obvious that if you put a camera in the sky, you can see more than you would on the ground” (Ferreras, 2014). However, some barriers exist which prevent adoption such as the drone having to be within the operator's line of vision. Laws & Regulations In Canada, multiple laws and regulations are constructed for the drone, to ensure the safety and privacy of Canadians. Concerns for the safety and privacy of people, aircrafts are demanded to be far away from populated areas such as sports games and at least 9km away from places such as airports. In fact, the weight of the aircraft can be an issue, so aircrafts, which weigh more than 35 kg, must apply for a flight operations certificate. All these issues are to prevent issues that may arise, especially with technology becoming greater and better as the years come by.