The use of drones in agriculture is the future. Heavy lift drones capable of crop dusting and drones equipped with multispectral sensors will change the way in which farming is done.

With greater refinements in drone technology and implementation, we will see the agricultural drone sector take off. According to Global Markets Insight Inc., the Agriculture Drones Market will be valued at $1 billion by 2024.

How are drones being used for farming? Check this Infographic from Dronefly:

Infographic Provided by Dronefly.com

In the past, local authorities have complained about the irresponsible use of UAVs and issued a plea to drone hobbyists to keep their drones grounded as they can cause major delays and problems in firefighting operations. However, the responsible use of this technology can play a large part in fire departments as drones can be a powerful tool to reduce hazards to life and property. 

According to Dronefly’s infographic, between 2009 and early 2017, around 347 public safety departments in the U.S. bought drones, and 69 of them were fire departments.

Here are four key uses of drones in the fire service:

Infographic Provided by Dronefly.com