An invention as far back as the 1960s, drones are enjoying a major ‘comeback’, with industrial organisations across the board now among those exploring the technology. For manufacturers, drones offer endless possibilities - from simplifying inspections to boosting productivity, asset monitoring and delivery processes.
But those investing in drones without also investing in supporting applications will only achieve limited success, as Kevin Bull, product strategy director at Columbus, explains. Manufacturers have so far been sluggish to realise the full potential of drones. Although the value of the drone market has now surpassed $127bn, the manufacturing industry accounts for less…
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