Although the uses of these UAVs are now allowed for commercial purposes, there are still certain segments of
business such as logistics and transport where they are still banned. A new set of regulations are formed for the
usage of UAVs suggested by the FAA, the UAVs will be permitted to fly during the day if they weigh up to 55
pounds, fly less than 100 mph and stay below 500 feet in the air.
Agriculture sector is anticipated to become a major user over the forecast period of seven years on account of
numerous benefits such as increase in yield due to crop monitoring. IT giants such as Google, Inc. and Facebook,
Inc. are planning to launch solar-powered UAVs that fly around increasing the reach of internet access to the
remotest corner acting as flying internet hotspots or access points. In addition, Amazon is working on an
innovative drone called Prime Air that will deliver the products ordered within half an hour after order
placement. Other than its wide range of applications across the retail sector and law enforcement, UAVs are
used in high altitude imaging, mapping, forest fire monitoring and wild life patrolling. In September 2014, the
federal aviation administration granted regulatory approvals to six television and film production companies
such as Aerial HeliVideo Productions, Astraeus and Aerial MOB, to use camera-equipped UAVs on movie sets.
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Other applications include data collection and imaging activities such as environmental mapping and
monitoring, natural hazards research & monitoring, hyperspectral imaging, atmospheric monitoring, soil
moisture imaging, plume dispersion & tracking, and aerosol source determinations. As of 2014, the rotary blade
type drones held a major share of the commercial drones industry. It includes multi-rotor and single variants
that are used in various applications. Multi-rotor drones may have more than two and upto eight rotors and
therefore has simpler rotor system required for flight operation. For aerial photography and surveillance multi-
rotor aerial vehicles are used as they have better flight control. In addition, these multi-rotor aerial drones can
be used to deliver packages with the appropriate attachments.
Hybrid UAVs can operate on multiple energy sources and can stay in flight for longer duration say years at a
stretch. They are fitted with solar absorbing panels mounted on its wings that convert energy into fuel. Nano
drones are small UAVs that are easy to carry and very portable. Such small UAVs can be effective