Drones and the Future of Amusement and Theme Parks
Overview:
Drones are playing an increasingly important role in amusement and theme parks, from enhancing safety mechanisms to levitating entertainment levels. Given that the global drone market is expected to reach USD 40.85 billion by 2025, this is a remarkable shift set to revolutionize the amusement park industry. There is a 0.8% rise in the use of drones in entertainment places like zoos, amusement parks, and places of historical interest from 2019 to 2020. This report provides an in-depth look into how drones are influencing the future of amusement and theme parks.
Safety and Surveillance:
A primary utilization of drones lies in the domain of park security and surveillance. They fill in crucial roles by inspecting park premises and watching over visitors, ensuring the highest possible standards of safety. A recent survey revealed that nearly 44% of amusement parks worldwide use drones as part of their security protocols. The use of drones makes patrolling large areas more efficient, decreasing response times by up to 20% in some instances.
Entertainment Value:
A fascinating trend in this industry involves the use of drones for entertainment purposes. For instance, drone light shows have gained increased popularity among park-goers, with the global market for drone light shows expected to reach $1.11 billion by 2026. These shows involve hundreds of drones flying in synchronized formations to create dynamic airborne visuals that captivate visitors. A poll among theme park visitors showcased that about 67% of them found drone light shows more thrilling than traditional firework displays.
Photography and Memory Capture:
Amusement parks are exploring using drones for photographic services, capturing memorable moments of park visitors from various angles that enhance the overall experience. The market for drone photography at these facilities is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.9% from 2021 to 2028. This growth is driven by visitors' growing preference for distinctive, aerial footage of their park experiences, with over 60% stating they would be willing to pay extra for such services.
Maintenance and Inspection:
Drones are also gaining traction in routine maintenance and inspection tasks. They can easily inspect areas that might be dangerous or inaccessible to human workers, such as the top of roller coasters or inspection of park premises for potential hazards. A study indicates that the use of drones for such tasks could save amusement parks up to 20% in annual maintenance costs.
Key Takeaways:
- Drones play a crucial role in improving safety and surveillance in amusement parks, reducing response times by up to 20%.
- Drone light shows, a rapidly growing entertainment trend, are expected to form a market worth $1.11 billion by 2026.
- Drone photography at amusement parks is set to experience a CAGR of 12.9% until 2028, driven by visitors' preference for unique, aerial footage.
- Use of drones for routine maintenance tasks may save amusement parks up to 20% in annual maintenance costs.
3Laws Robotics Supporting the Use Cases:
As the use of drones continues to rise in amusement parks, ensuring their safety and reliable operation becomes paramount. 3Laws Robotics steps in to offer innovative solutions that enhance these aspects. The gold thread running through all of 3Laws’s activities is the goal of achieving certification, a significant hurdle for companies dealing with robotics systems. Through its advanced software, 3Laws Supervisor, built on Control Barrier Functions (CBFs), the company aims at providing mathematically provable safety.
This software enables a variety of exciting use cases, from warehouse automation to dynamic environments, and human-robot interaction. It's flexible architecture allows the software to work with a broad array of platforms, such as mobile robots, cars, drones, and manipulators and is compatible with robotics middleware like ROS and ROS2. Emphasizing efficiency, 3Laws aims to minimize downtime, allowing for continuous, optimal operation. It doesn't just act as an emergency stop but provides proactive safety measures, promising safety certification for ISO 3691-4 and ISO 26262 standards. In this way, 3Laws Robotics provides a next-generation safety solution that can enhance the full potential of drones in the amusement and theme park industry.