When used as aerial observation and data collection platforms, small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) have proved their value by providing dramatic cost savings for the end-user. Recently, DSI performed an aerial inspection while simultaneously providing real-time images for engineers. Afterward, the client related that DSIsaved them $40,000 in crane rental expense when no anomaly was ultimately found. We then assisted the customer in establishing their own in-house drone program which is estimated to have saved this same facility in excess of $1 million dollars annually in inspection costs and reduced man hours
