{"id":6555,"date":"2024-11-29T10:08:58","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T09:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.structuralia.com\/uncategorized\/aplicaciones-operativas-de-los-drones-en-ingenieria\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:52:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T12:52:39","slug":"drones-en-ingenieria-aplicaciones-operativas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.structuralia.com\/en\/drones-en-ingenieria-aplicaciones-operativas","title":{"rendered":"Operational Applications of Drones in Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\"><\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.structuralia.com\/en\/drones-en-ingenieria-aplicaciones-operativas\/#Aplicaciones_en_la_region_del_Visible\" >Applications in the Visible Region<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.structuralia.com\/en\/drones-en-ingenieria-aplicaciones-operativas\/#Aplicaciones_en_el_Infrarrojo_termico\" >Applications in Thermal Infrared<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.structuralia.com\/en\/drones-en-ingenieria-aplicaciones-operativas\/#Aplicaciones_en_el_Infrarrojo_reflejado\" >Applications in Reflected Infrared<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.structuralia.com\/en\/drones-en-ingenieria-aplicaciones-operativas\/#Aplicaciones_LiDAR\" >LiDAR Applications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Drones have become the hottest technology of the moment\u2014or at least, that's what the data shows: The <strong>State Aviation Safety Agency (AESA)<\/strong> There were 1,556 drone operators as of August 2016, while its latest report from <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seguridadaerea.gob.es\/media\/4305572\/listado_operadores.pdf\">December 2018<\/a><\/u> The total now stands at 3,623. This represents an increase of 2,067 specialists in a very short period of time.<\/p>\n<p>The fact is, the <strong>versatility <\/strong>The features offered by these devices have expanded their uses to such an extent that they are now also present in various branches of engineering. In fact, as we will see throughout this post, their applications have their own specific classification:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aplicaciones_en_la_region_del_Visible\"><\/span><strong>Applications in the Visible Region<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By using different types of sensors, we can observe reality beyond the visible spectrum that the human eye can perceive. However, in the case of drones, <strong>Its flight gives us unique views of the objects <\/strong>through high-quality photos and videos.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Filming<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Drones can access various types of infrastructure and buildings without putting operators' lives at risk, making these devices very useful for <strong>dangerous, time-consuming, and costly tasks. <\/strong>Some of these involve geological surveys, property registration, infrastructure assessments in high-risk situations, and other vertical construction projects.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Photogrammetry <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a technique that uses aerial photography to produce maps and plans of large areas of land. The main applications of photogrammetry include detailed digital elevation models and the production of orthophotos. Thus, among other functions, it is possible to <strong>virtual reconstruction of a dam<\/strong> o <strong>map the reservoirs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aplicaciones_en_el_Infrarrojo_termico\"><\/span><strong>Applications in Thermal Infrared<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>aerial thermography<\/strong> It is a technique based on detecting the radiation emitted by objects and converting the data obtained into images that provide information about the temperature of the material. In this regard, the use of drones in this field has various applications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Building Efficiency<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thanks to the addition of a photogrammetric camera, drones can determine the <strong>insulating capacity<\/strong> of the materials, the <strong>quality of design and assembly<\/strong> of these, as well as the <strong>detection of thermal bridges and defects <\/strong>of the insulation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Solar Panel Inspection<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <strong>Identification of hot spots<\/strong>, also known as hotspots, is a drone's key function when it comes to detecting <strong>photovoltaic cells.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monitoring Water Stress in Plants<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Water stress in crops causes the stomata to close, reducing transpiration and increasing leaf temperature. However, drones can <strong>monitor this rise in temperature <\/strong>by means of <strong>thermal sensors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Detection of Spontaneous Combustion<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Similarly, monitoring using thermal imaging cameras installed on a drone makes it possible to <strong>monitoring the status of deposited materials<\/strong>. This is because the small amounts of metal sulfides contained in coal produce exothermic reactions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Locating Geothermal Anomalies<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Furthermore, thermography also provides significant information in the field of geology: it identifies <strong>fractures, voids, and compositional differences in field stones; detects rock defects<\/strong>, etc.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inspection of Power Lines<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remotely piloted aircraft are responsible for carrying out <strong>Thorough inspections of power lines and substations <\/strong>electric companies such as <strong>preventive maintenance<\/strong>. This is because some of its components are located at great heights for safety reasons.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Search and Rescue<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The difference in temperature between people and animals and their surrounding environment makes it easier to locate them in large areas.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aplicaciones_en_el_Infrarrojo_reflejado\"><\/span><strong>Applications in Reflected Infrared<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Data collection in this spectral range provides relevant information on crop types, pests, plant growth, bodies of water, and mineral exploration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Applications in Agriculture<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Precision agriculture is an agronomic concept that involves the differentiated management of crops based on an understanding of the variability present on a farm. In this context, unmanned aerial vehicles are already being used in Spain for various purposes: the <strong>detection of weed-infested areas<\/strong>, areas that need more or less <strong>irrigation<\/strong> o <strong>areas infested with fungi and other pests<\/strong> and the <strong>efficient water management<\/strong>, among others.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Applications in Geology<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The use of drones offers numerous advantages for gathering information on outcrops and for calculating and analyzing various parameters on the Earth's surface. Among these are the <strong>soil analysis<\/strong>, the <strong>detailed geological mapping<\/strong>, the <strong>risk analysis<\/strong> y <strong>land-use planning.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aplicaciones_LiDAR\"><\/span><strong>Li Applications<\/strong><strong>GIVE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This technology works by using a laser with different wavelengths to emit a beam of light that is reflected off the ground and received back by the airborne sensor. Therefore, the LiDAR point cloud allows for the creation of <strong>high-resolution digital elevation models<\/strong> based on elevations or waypoints.<\/p>\n<p>This, in turn, allows us to use drones for topographic surveys:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Topographic surveying in open-pit mining areas.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mapping of power lines, railroads, and pipelines.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Monitoring of civil engineering projects.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mapping of corridors.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mapping of flood zones.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Analysis of Natural Hazards.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you can see, drones have a wide range of applications in engineering, and their uses continue to grow. What are you waiting for to become an expert at flying these devices?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Los drones se han convertido en la tecnolog\u00eda del momento O, al menos, as\u00ed lo reflejan los datos: La Agencia Estatal de Seguridad A\u00e9rea (AESA) sumaba 1.556 operadores de drones en agosto de 2016, mientras que su \u00faltimo informe de diciembre de 2018 ya registra 3.623. 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