While drones have been around for the last decade or so, there’s this idea that it’s basically only meant for content creators and tourists wanting good shots on their vacation. But is this actually true, though? Of course not, everyone can benefit from owning a drone, and this is certainly true for business owners. And no, you don’t have to have your business in the content creation industry (like YouTube) in order to truly benefit from owning a drone. From drone surveys to spectacular marketing, here are some ways that you could use a drone to help transform your business!
Ideal for Inspections
Depending on what business you’re in, such as real estate, landscaping, or even construction, this could help. Drones can take over some of the more tedious tasks involved in visual inspection and help businesses save money on labor. This is particularly useful in industrial settings where safety issues and downtime can be costly. For instance, drones can eliminate the need for workers to climb tall towers or get close to high-voltage wires during power line inspections.
This not only reduces the risk of accidents but also helps to save on costs related to building temporary structures like scaffolding. The high-quality data gathered by drones provides a meticulous record of the condition of an asset. This allows for more frequent inspections, which can surface issues before they become major problems. Plus, if you think about it, that’s a lot safer too!
They’re Perfect for Marketing
As you know, content is king, and when it comes to marketing, it’s the best way to get attention. A drone is a fantastic way to capture spectacular aerial photography and video that can be used for marketing. Adding these images and videos to a website, brochures, print ads, and commercials can leave an impression on your audience. Real estate is one industry that has been capitalizing on drone aerial photography and videography.
Aerial photos of a property show potential home buyers the size and relation of the property to the surrounding community and environment. But if you think about it, it’s not just ideal for content either. Drones can also be used for event marketing by flying menus over restaurants and displaying banners or posters above people at large events. That would save you so much money as you wouldn’t have to hire a plane banner company.
Delivery
Okay, so there are a lot of restrictions on this one as of right now. Not very many companies on a global scale are using drones for delivery, but it could be possible in the future that maybe ecommerce companies might join the bandwagon. For small business owners, drones can be a great way to deliver everyday items such as staples or repair materials. This eliminates the need for middlemen and lowers overall operational costs. This might be a bit far into the future, but you never know, as this could always be an option depending on where you live.
