The added social value of drones
Technological progress is enabling the widespread use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), which have significant advantages over traditional modes of transport, not least in terms of climate protection and resource conservation. Drones are one of the key technologies for a sustainable future and are already enabling many environmentally and consumer-friendly applications. With concrete benefits for people and nature.
Reduction of emissions
The use of electrically powered drones instead of helicopters leads to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions and noise pollution.
Promotion of decarbonisation
Drones can make a rapid and economical contribution to decarbonisation, e.g. by inspecting growing offshore wind farms and improving the protection of power lines, which are essential for the energy transition. The positive effects of drone operations are also fully realised in large-scale applications for the inspection and measurement of solar installations and in the context of heat renovation.
Reduction of private transport
The use of drones can massively reduce individual and commercial traffic that cannot be replaced by public transport and other measures.
Protection of the population and the individual
Drones can be used to efficiently perform tasks that previously had to be carried out by people, conventional machines and large equipment or by installing a large number of systems at great expense. As soon as drones take over dangerous and simple, repetitive tasks in places that are difficult to access or completely inaccessible to humans or in contaminated environments, there are clear advantages for people and the environment as well as with regard to the protection of individuals and their physical integrity.
Electrification
Drones are a symbol and testing ground for the electrification of European industry and aviation. If the drone can be controlled automatically through the air, the knowledge gained from its operation can be utilised for road traffic, manned aviation and shipping.