Here and there, we’ve all heard some of the good and some of the bad outcomes of incorporating drone technology in our communities. As more and more people are able to buy and fly out drones for their own purposes or for their institutions, drone usage gets more popular. And as time goes on, we might come to think: what is the future of UAV technology? Have we reached its peak or is there more we can expect?

Relatively, the usage of unmanned aerial vehicles is still at its early years, with developing areas just getting familiar with the tech and its applications. They might seem affordable for some when it comes to recreational and personal use, but integrating these smart devices for commercial use such as for delivery, advertising, crowd monitoring, etc. might be costly for developing communities or some bigger areas. If an institution or a government decides to invest in the technology, it is crucial that the need for the devices is established as well as thorough research in planning its usage, future potential, and adoption in the system operation.

Throughout the pandemic, we were able to see several communities make the most out of their research and developed ways to maximize drone potential by using them for temperature checking in dense city hotspots, food and medicine delivery, agricultural or coast monitoring, architectural planning, and even light shows! Looking at the way we cope now, we have yet to see what the future holds for unmanned aerial vehicles and this pandemic has taught us how much we can expect from further research and investment in the development of the technology.