Drone Usage in Industrial Surveillance From Local Hero to Enterprise Champion

Abstract

Industrial drones offer the opportunity to inspect the condition of plants and industrial equipment during active operation period. The wide range of sensors that can be mounted on drones, combined with the hybrid processing of collected data using machine learning and traditional meth­ods, increases the efficiency of non-destructive testing. This article presents the industrial applications of drones, details the five-stage implementation plan for a corporate-level drone program, and provides a future outlook on drone usage.