Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) have become increasingly popular in recent years. The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) just last month approved new rules that will allow opening up the skies to commercial drone deliveries, and as of January 2021, there were roughly 1.7 million drones registered in the United States by the FAA.
The use cases for drones are endless, ranging from photography to vital last mile deliveries. Companies like Amazon, Walmart, and UPS already are testing ways to ship goods by air this way, from fast food to medical devices, along with other businesses. Power companies across the country are using drones and other unmanned aircraft to check power lines and structures.
In order for drones to be used for business purposes, operators must practice flying drones. The FAA just announced a new nation-wide system to train and test all recreational drone pilots. Like any skill, flying a drone takes practice. Drone enclosures provide new pilots a safe space to test out skills and get the hang of flying a drone without risking anyone’s safety and without the necessary permits that may be required.
Drone enclosures serve several purposes:
- Safely contain equipment for pilot training
- New capabilities to test new hardware and software without violating any FAA rules
- An established enclosure for setting up drone racecourses
If you’re looking at netting options for drone test flights or racecourses, the expert crew at Golf Range Netting can help you determine the best solution for your needs. We’ve installed permanent drone enclosures across the country from Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, Washington to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia to a project with the Department of Energy in Tennessee. We specialize in both indoor and outdoor enclosures that use high impact netting helping teach drone pilots in a controlled environment.
Reach out today to learn more about our drone enclosure packages or custom design build outs. Call us today at (877) 578-0207!