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International Business Times
International Business Times
Technology
Callum Turner

Ryan Keihn on Why Useful Drone Data Begins With Understanding the Business Task

This is a representational image of a drone. (Credit: Reuters / AZIZ KARIMOV)

A drone flight can produce detailed views of a building, but the business purpose extends beyond the images themselves. For an organization considering aerial inspections or property mapping, useful questions include what information is needed, who will review it, and how it might support a decision. Those considerations provide a starting point for evaluating whether the technology fits the work.

Ryan Keihn, founder and CEO of Collective Thought, approaches drone services through that broader process. His work, according to the supplied background, combines data capture, mapping, and 3D modeling with consulting on drone programs. He believes organizations considering these tools should give attention to planning, processing, training, and the information ultimately delivered to users.

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