- Reduced Mission Time: Drones can quickly scan hard-to-reach areas like cliffs or dense forests, significantly reducing overall mission time.
- Lower Operating Expense: Compared to the several hundred dollars an hour a helicopter costs to operate, a drone can be purchased outright and used repeatedly, leading to major savings in operational expenses.
- Night Operations: Advanced drones equipped with thermal cameras allow for operations at night or in low visibility, something previously limited to expensive manned aircraft or not possible at all.
