Vegetation management is a must if a sustainable synergy between vegetation, utility infrastructure, industrial infrastructure, and the environment is to be attained.
As a result, vegetation management continues to evolve across several industries and applications.
A top focus of every vegetation manager is making their whole process safer. This goes from planning to inspection down to executing appropriate intervention measures. In a bid for safer models, newer methods and strategies have been employed by vegetation managers, and the one which truly hits the mark appears to be drone technology.
Drones have enjoyed major breakthroughs in several industries over the years, and vegetation management proves to be one that can benefit most due in part to the safety improvements offered to man, land, and the environment.
Endangering Factors In Vegetation Management
Harmful Chemicals
There are intervention measures in vegetation management where chemicals are often needed to kill or reduce unwanted vegetation. As well, sometimes chemicals are required to combat pest infestation and to treat disease.
These chemicals contain harmful constituents and can cause harm to anything it touches, whether intentional or as part of a miscalculation or accident.
Accidents From Vehicles and Equipment
It’s almost impossible to sideline the usage of vehicles and equipment for several vegetation management operations- at least for traditional methods. And cases of accidents are common in this field.
Land Damage From Vehicles and Equipment
The very land being treated can also become a victim of the impact of vehicles and equipment. These vehicles are primarily heavy-duty machines that can’t help but disturb the land where operations occur.
Why Drones Make It All Safe
Generally speaking, drones are able to do everything humans and heavy-duty equipment can, and more - while removing the dangers and disruptions caused by man and machines who tread where they treat.
Drones Ensuring Safety With Harmful Chemicals
Humans don’t have to carry chemicals during intervention measures. Drones are more than capable in handling this task. The chemicals are simply attached to the drones and they are controlled from a remote station. In all, human contact with these chemicals is significantly minimized.
Drones Vs. Vehicle/Equipment Accidents
When drones are employed in vegetation management, they perform various tasks, usually done by vehicles and heavy-duty equipment in the traditional method. This will cut off the possibility and occurrence of accidents, hence ensuring safety.
Drones Safekeeping Lands
Drones primarily operate aerially and will have little or no contact with the ground. Hence they do not cause any damage or disturbance to the land. Drone technology is a source of silent and non-disruptive operation.
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