Eyes in the Sky: How UAVs are Shaping Our Future | Arjun Siddhaiyan | TEDxBrushy Creek Youth

UAV Applications & Benefits - UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), also known as drones, offer solutions to modern problems like delivering supplies to inaccessible areas and ensuring fresh food [4][6] - Drones can scan for pesticides, chemicals, and bacteria on crops, saving farmers time and ensuring food quality [7] - Drones can map greenhouse gases and reduce deforestation effects with high-quality sensors and cameras [9] - Drones run on battery power, emitting zero carbon emissions, making them environmentally beneficial [9] Drone Technology & Capabilities - Drones are flying robots capable of tracking, seeing, and following directions, opening up numerous possibilities [5] - Drones can carry heavy payloads and have high-quality cameras with thermal imaging capabilities [11][12] - The Phantom 4 RTK drone can map fields and precisely spray weeds without harming crops [8] Challenges & Considerations - Weather conditions like overcast skies, severe precipitation, and fog can limit drone performance [12] - Drone prices typically range from $1,500 to $5,000, which can be a significant investment [14] - Despite the cost, using drones can contribute to solving climate change, where the average cost is estimated at $300 billion to $5 trillion [14]