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by Neha Swaminathan | 13-07-2016 01:14
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Dubai Municipality has embarked on a plan to use drones to catch people littering. The municipality?s waste management department has already bought one drone as part of its trial phase.
Many Dubai government entities have started using drones in various operations. The drones will also be used to monitor popular worker camp premises and surroundings in the emirate to ensure that they are not littered. However, the drones will not be restricted to monitoring dumpsites and development projects but are also set to inspect Dubai's beaches and deserts against offenders guilty of leaving their rubbish behind.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has also confirmed that it will deploy new high-end drones. The drones will be used for topographic surveys, thermal inspection and photovoltaic panel maintenance. The use of drones will reduce risks and costs enabling quick-response times and ensure accuracy, DEWA said. |
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Neha, surprising to hear drones are developed enough to catch people littering. Though it may be effective at stopping people throwing trash away, the cost should be a lot. It requires monitoring cost and the drone itself must be expensive. Anyways, using drones for environment is very interesting to hear! Thanks for sharing and have a great day!
Posted 17-07-2016 02:14
These days drones are of great use to tackle environmental issues around the world. I heard in Brazil, too, they use drones to spot illegal logging and hunting. I think it's safe to say, drones can do more good than harm the nature :D
Posted 16-07-2016 23:39
This is actually an interesting way how technology has been used for preserving the environment. I really look forward to such innovations where disruptive new tools are used for making the world a better place.
Posted 15-07-2016 02:29
Recently we have been hearing & reading in National newspapers about misuse of drones in disturbing the planes. Drones should actually be used for such environment protection or safety purposes. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 13-07-2016 18:05
thanks for the report @Neha Swaminathan, Drones has also other roles in protecting the environment like : wildlife monitoring and protection
Posted 13-07-2016 05:46
Great work by the municipality. great article
Posted 13-07-2016 01:57