Software refers to a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and aids in execution of specific tasks. In drones, the interaction between the aircraft and its hardware is mediated by drone software. Drone software aids in wide range of applications such as collision avoidance, object detection & tracking, precision landing, indoor navigation, object counting, leaks and crack detection. The configuration and optimization of algorithms utilized for undertaking specific applications is possible owing to computer vision, autonomous navigation, machine learning and deep learning integrated in drone, in the form of advanced software. The increasing adoption of aerial drones & drone technology in diverse industries have led to the development of novel drone software, essentially to meet the requirements in accordance with specific industrial sectors.
The increasing applications of drones in several fields, such as construction, agriculture, oil & gas, surveillance, and disaster management, can be attributed to growth of the drone software market. To deal with the current situation of the COVID 19 pandemic, large-scale drone deployments are being observed for performing activities such as outdoor spraying of disinfectants, temperature scanning, audio broadcasting, and cargo delivery. Moreover, increasing launch of new drones and drone software’s based on technological innovation such as application of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud-based machine learning for providing more accurate aerial imaging and mapping software’s for drones can be attributed to the growth of drone software market. For instance, in 2019, Terra Drone India, introduced all-in-one drone data processing and photogrammetric software Terra Mapper in the Indian market. The new software enables users to automatically tag ground control points (GCPs), visualize high-density point cloud and capture video animations effortlessly.
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