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Drones in Action: How the Port of Rotterdam Reduces CO2 Emissions

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The Port of Rotterdam has achieved a pioneering milestone by obtaining authorization to deploy long-range drones in inspection and surveillance operations, marking a crucial step in reducing CO2 emissions and promoting sustainable energy in the port sector.

How will the drones in Port of Rotterdam work?

These drones, managed from the Command and Control Center at the Port Coordination Division of the Port Captaincy, are just the beginning of an ambitious vision. The Port Authority is designing a comprehensive drone network that spans the entire port, operated from a central hub. This network will be key to establishing a real-time connection between the images transmitted by the drones and assessments by the Port Captaincy Division.

Compromise with Safety

Drones will not only play a crucial role in inspection and surveillance tasks but will also be used in incident prevention, closely collaborating with the Joint Fire Department.

This commitment to drone technology is a tangible expression of the Port Authority of Rotterdam’s vision: to make the port more efficient, safe, and sustainable. Furthermore, the drone innovation program in the port is becoming an “experimental space” for drone service providers, promising significant advancements in the responsible use of this technology.

Concrete examples of how drones benefit the port include the inspection of key infrastructure such as bridges and cranes, early detection of potential pollutant leaks, and monitoring of maritime traffic congestion. All of these contribute to operational efficiency and the reduction of CO2 emissions.

Thanks to this initiative, the Port of Rotterdam is leading the way in adopting technological solutions that have a positive impact on its operations, making them more environmentally friendly and sustainable, while setting a standard for the global port industry.

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Drones: The future of the airline industry

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Drones have become one of the key advancements in the future of technology and could change the air logistics of the coming years, becoming part of the world’s transportation system.

On April 14, a conference called “Drone Enable” was held, organized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (OASI), where several specialists met and discussed the importance of creating a regulatory framework that allows the integration of drones into the system. World air transport.

The objective is not to replace traditional transport, but to bring great value to areas with high traffic congestion, rural and isolated sectors, speed up freight transport and provide fast services in cases of emergency.

Drones have been very useful in agricultural processes, in the control of forest fires, even in the analysis of traffic in some cities, and in the delivery of medicines. In 2015, the United States Government authorized the delivery of emergency medications to a rural clinic located in Virginia, which was 90 minutes by land from the nearest pharmacy.

There are many benefits that this type of unmanned aerial vehicle provides, and in logistics processes, its advantages are extremely positive.

In this sense, the OASI is working on an international registry of drones that allows their integration into the airspace. Koen de Vos, a member of the transport department of the European Commission, said that: “The challenge is to maintain a balance between promoting the potential of drones and addressing the concerns of society and the airline industry. Safety in the skies depends on the responsible behavior of all operators ”.

However, for society to fully accept the use of this new technology, the benefits of it must be totally clear to all people, especially if one considers that the negative aspects of these vehicles, such as noise and pollution, affect everyone.

Source: A21