Humans had been trying to fly like birds for over a thousand years before the Wright brothers figure it out. In the interim, we invented kites, tried on wings, and imagined elaborate mechanical contraptions.
Today of course, anyone can fly and not only that, we can reliably and affordably transport cameras and small packages over short distances.
We are not talking about remote controlled toy planes but drones, which have exploded in popularity and become ever cheaper, especially over the last few years. While most people use them for aerial photography and some are exploring their use in local package delivery, the military and government uses them for surveillance, search and rescue and environmental monitoring. For the real estate industry, the true potential of this technology lies in its ability to improve many aspects of property management, including what is traditionally referred to as the 3Ds (dirty, dull and dangerous).
Drones can reach places that are difficult for humans to get to, like the tops of tall buildings, industrial facilities or equipment and survey large areas in less time (e.g., pipelines and transmission lines). They can do so in all weather conditions and area ideally suited to inspecting property condition and damage, conducting surveys, security monitoring and taking aerial photographs. Indeed, high resolution, panoramic photos and videos taken with drones can be used to create stunning marketing media to show the most appealing aspects of a property in the best light and from all angles or to conduct remote walkthrough of a sprawling property.
Whether it’s for purposes of marketing and advertising, security, maintenance, drones can help property managers significantly reduce operating costs while also mitigating health and safety impacts on employees. However, it is important to be aware of local air safety rules and regulations, especially when operating drones near airports or other restricted airspace.
How would you use drones in your operations? Tell us and we will enter you in a draw to win your own drone! And while you are at it, contact us at sales@assetsoft.biz to learn how Assetsoft’s technology and business solutions can help you real value from your real assets.