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Insurance adjusters help assess Hurricane Harvey damage with the aid of drones



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In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, insurance adjusters are bringing more drones to texas than ever before to quickly assess the damage. This technology is being used more frequently for damage assessment but its practical use in relief efforts was less. Tethered drones hover in the skies above pastures near Hankamer, Texas, checking for damage. While the red cross tries to speed relief by providing aid to affected communities, drones are just one tool in their arsenal.

At&t

AT&T's ongoing work to aid the Texans impacted in Hurricane Harvey has led to AT&T testing drones to provide cellular connectivity and coverage in disaster areas. They are safer than ground personnel and can provide more precise information. They are also able to report back with photos and HD video, giving first responders a bird's eye view of a cell site. What are AT&T drones capable?

PrecisionHawk

The PrecisionHawk team of Hurricane Harvey drone pilots used DJI Matrice 100 multicopter drones equipped with Zenmuse Z30 aerial zoom cameras. These cameras take stunning video and photos with up to 30x optical Zoom. PrecisionHawk pilots prepared for disaster by bringing numerous battery packs and assembling at an operations center. These pilots had undergone rigorous training and were well-versed in emergency management, mission planning, and safety procedures.


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NCDOT

NCDOT established 15 drone teams close to areas that would be affected by Hurricane Harvey in preparation. NCDOT drones were prepared to conduct all flight operations in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Part 107 and COA. These drones were utilized to survey the transportation infrastructure of roads, bridges, and airports.


Allstate

A drone-based insurance plan is in place. Allstate plans to use drones in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Colorado to assess damages in flooded areas. The company has already tested drone technology, allowing it to quickly put money back on a customer's debit card in the event of a claim. USAA uses drones to assess storm claims and was the first to use them after Hurricane Sandy. Allstate recently used drones to assess storm-related claims in New Braunfels (Texas) and other areas.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department

MDFR used DJI Mavic Enterprise Dual drones with thermal imaging and spotlight payloads during the initial search and rescue. They used the drones to provide general situation awareness throughout the night. To provide high-resolution photographs of the scene just before it collapsed, drones fitted with thermal cameras and spotlights were used. Aerial data and photos were combined to create a 3D map of the area.


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FAQ

Do I need special training to fly a drone?

You don't require any special training to fly your drone. You only need a remote controller unit and basic knowledge about flight mechanics.


Where Are Drones Banned?

The FAA prohibits drones from flying within close proximity to airports, stadiums and sporting events, as well as nuclear power plants, hospitals and prisons. They are allowed to fly at night by using GPS technology.


Traveling with a Drone?

Drones are becoming more and more popular for personal and professional use. They are used for video, filming aerial mapping, search &rescue, and many other purposes. The FAA has recently approved several new drone regulations, which include requirements for registration, licensing, pilot training, and insurance. These changes will help ensure that drones remain safe for everyone involved.


Which US states allow drones?

You can legally fly a drone for personal use. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has established guidelines that allow the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UASs). These UASs have to be registered with FAA before they are allowed to fly. If certain conditions are met the FAA will allow commercial operators to fly these drones.



Statistics

  • According to Indeed, a drone pilot gets paid $25.73 per hour on average in the US. (dronesgator.com)
  • With the top 10% making over $100/h and the bottom 10% making as low as $10/h. (dronesgator.com)
  • According to the multiple listing service (MLS), houses and apartments with drone photographs are up to 68 percent more likely to sell than those without pictures. (thedroneu.com)



External Links

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How To

How To Film Yourself With A Drone

It's easy to film yourself with your drone. All you need is a camera, remote controller, and your smartphone. First, get your FAA license. The next step is to purchase a Quadcopter. This type of drone comes with four rotors, allowing it fly in multiple directions.

Once you have purchased your drone, you will need to connect it via a USB Cable to your computer. Now, open the software program of your drone and follow these steps:

  1. Connect your drone's battery to your laptop's power supply.
  2. Make sure your drone's webcam is open and working properly. If nothing is visible on your screen, you can check for problems with the connection between the drone's computer and the drone.
  3. Turn on Wi Fi and type the IP address from your computer in the field "IP Address".
  4. Select "Open Camera" from the menu.
  5. Make sure the image quality is set at HD 1080p
  6. Click on "Record" then click on “Start Recording."
  7. Close the webcam app after you are done recording.
  8. Save the video file to you hard drive.
  9. Upload the video file to YouTube with another computer.
  10. Share your video link on social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Tumblr, Reddit, etc.




 



Insurance adjusters help assess Hurricane Harvey damage with the aid of drones