Use Cases
As the drone, lanborne robot, and subsea ROV industries continue to grow so do the number of use cases making it almost impossible to track them all. Sphere Drones aims to be a source of information for these industries by tracking and listing all the use cases we come across as a business.
What is a sewer inspection? Infrastructure must be inspected regularly to detect any issues early on and ensure everything is...
What are pit calculations? Pit calculations are an important part of the mining and construction industry allowing important decisions to...
What is hot spot detection? When completing inspection work hot spots are always checked for as they are a key sign...
What are light shows? Over the last few years drones have taken to the skies in swarms equipped with programmable...
What are ground-based facility patrols? All facilities require regular patrols to ensure nothing has been stolen and to deter people from...
What is mobile incident response? Secure facilities always have the possibility of someone trying to unlawfully gain entry. When this...
What are security patrols? Security patrols are necessary for high value targets and facilities to ensure they are kept protected...
What is processing facility inspection? Processing facilities can cover large areas of land and are always active, meaning inspections are...
What is cattle monitoring? Cattle monitoring is a key part of running a farm and ensuring it runs successfully. Cattle...
What are solar panel inspections? As the price of solar continues to reduce companies and families are starting to install...
What is warehouse stock monitoring? A more recent use case for drones is warehouse stock monitoring. Product warehouses are filled with...
What is gas sensing? Gas sensing is a common occurrence on oil rigs, gas filling stations, and other sites that...
What is traffic monitoring? Traffic monitoring is a key requirement when managing a road related situation or looking for ways...
What is crop mapping? Crop mapping is a process that is done throughout the life cycle of a crop. Drones...
What are bomb inspections? When a suspicious object is found, that usually is a bomb, the bomb squad will be...
What is weed mapping? Before killing weeds, an important first step is to map them out. This ensures you know...
What is mining exploration? When a mining company wants to explore a new area, a survey, and photos and videos...
What is hazard identification? When a new area is being explored or checked out hazard identification must often be done...
What is stockpile monitoring? Stockpiles are used around the world by mine sites and other excavation sites where products are required to...
What are hull inspections? When a ship comes in for a routine inspection or requires a check before entering a...
What are tank inspections? A tank inspection is as the name states. Tanks are often inspected for safety reasons, ensuring the...
What is Blast Zone Monitoring? Blast zones are used in mining when ground material is required to continue the mining...
Tailings dams are used to store byproducts from mining operations. These dams are often constructed using some of the byproduct itself...
What is Haulage Road Monitoring? Haulage road monitoring is a key step to ensure the safety of a mine site. Haulage...