The 'Drones For Good' Contest Encourages Humanitarian Drone Innovation
Rahul Kalvapalle — January 30, 2015 — Social Good
References: dronesforgood.ae & gizmag
Drones For Good is a special initiative and competition, being championed by the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), that -- as its name suggests -- aims to explore drones' potential as instruments of social good. When you think drones, you probably think of innocent villagers in Pakistan or Afghanistan perishing as part of the 'collateral damage' brought about by strikes against militants. However, drones actually have a wide array of humanitarian applications, which this initiative seeks to encourage.
Drones For Good is encouraging competition entrants to submit drones with applications such as landmine detection, tree planting and slum servicing and compete for a $1 million prize.
Entrants will have to be able to demonstrate a functioning prototype capable of becoming a real-world solution in one to three years.
Drones For Good is encouraging competition entrants to submit drones with applications such as landmine detection, tree planting and slum servicing and compete for a $1 million prize.
Entrants will have to be able to demonstrate a functioning prototype capable of becoming a real-world solution in one to three years.
Trend Themes
1. Humanitarian Drone Innovation - The 'Drones For Good' contest encourages the development of drones for humanitarian purposes, opening opportunities for businesses to invest in drone technology for social good initiatives.
2. Applications of Drone Technology - Drones have various applications outside of military use, allowing businesses to adopt innovative technologies in different industries such as agriculture, mining, and construction.
3. Prototype Competitions - Competitions that require entrants to submit functioning prototypes demonstrate a new approach for businesses to develop and market their ideas to investors and potential customers.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Drones for Good initiative could inspire medical industries to adopt drones for delivering medical supplies to remote areas or disaster zones in urgent need of emergency assistance.
2. Agriculture - Drones and their applications in landmine detection and tree planting become relevant to the agriculture industry, with drones being used for crop management and soil analysis.
3. Public Services - The application of drone technology in slum servicing raises the possibility for public service providers to incorporate drones in sanitation, housing, and policing services to vulnerable communities.
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