Online Assignment#3

SUBMITTED BY:
JAWAD KHALID (170501041)
KASHAN ASGHAR (170501047)
HUSNAIN SIDDIQUE (170501044)
DEPT/BATCH:
ME-06
SUBMITTED TO:
DR.USAMA WALEED QAZI
SUBMITTED ON:
16TH MARCH 2021
 Hazards and Risks in Latest Technologies

IT Technology:
The biggest risk associated with latest technologies is IT threats which includes the
following:

 In hardware, Power loss is a constant hazard and in software data

corruption is again a very serious hazard.
 Viruses in computer are a regular feature which spreads from one
computer to another and causes failure to functioning of computers.
 Spam, Scams and Phishing are also big risks and hazards which spoils
your personal and official data.
 Human error is also a risk because of the inefficient and careless data
processing by the employees.

Risks associated with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology:

UAV particularly Drone Swarm Technology is a threat to native war fighters and
citizens of the country. Present Drone Swarm system generates considerable noise.
They are also equipped with inaccurate sensors and short range communication
devices. Designing drone swarm system which can support large number of drones
and cover greater distances is also a challenge for designers. The use of drones
harms the privacy of individuals because the monitoring of people is made much
more convenient with the use of drones.

Five Potential Hazards Associated with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Technology:
Drones Have Short Flight Time:
The drone is powered by high-performance lithium polymer batteries. In recent
years, although the operation time has increased, frequent battery replacement is
required for use in a wide range of sites. Taking DJI’s Phantom4 series, which is
also used for surveying, as an example, it is possible to fly for 30 minutes on a full
charge, but in reality it is about 20 minutes considering safety. In headwinds and
strong winds, power consumption is further increased and flight times are
shortened. This can be considered as one major drawback that drones currently
have. Other drones have even less flight time, while batteries lose full capacity
after a certain amount of time, reducing the time even more drastically.

Drones Are Easily Affected by the Weather:

Lithium polymer batteries used in drones are very sensitive to moisture, so flying
on rainy days is strictly prohibited. In dense fog, the field of view is not good, and
in addition to the visual flight, the non-visual flight by the camera image
remains. In addition, the fog may hit the drone and cause water droplets, which
may cause a malfunction. In addition, strong winds are the enemy of stable flight,
as the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism stipulates that the
wind speed is 5 m/s or less in the „Safety Manual“.

Drone Wireless Problems:

The drone has a wireless connection between the main unit and the controller.
The frequency used in wireless communication is actually a problem. First of all,
frequency is simply explained as “the number of waves generated per second”. It’s
not easy at all. Speaking of radio frequency, is it a “radio address”? For example, it
is basically impossible for another person (other wireless communication) to live at
the same address (frequency) at the same time. On the other hand, what many
people use, such as mobile phones, have multiple people living at the same
address. It is like building a condominium at the same address and handing the
keys of each room to the residents.

Precise Operation is Difficult:

In surveys that require accuracy, drones that collect data also require stable flight
capabilities. Manual remote control of the drone accurately is difficult even for an
excellent pilot with considerable training. Very rarely will you be able to fly
outside with a drone without encountering wind, which will automatically cause
problems when performing such tasks.
The Lack of Privacy:
Many of today’s drones are equipped with cameras so you can easily
shoot the surrounding scenery while flying. Since drones have cameras on
themselves, it will be difficult to know if they are recording you or
not. The Moreover, many of the cameras installed in recent drones are small but
high-spec, so you can take amazingly clear images while flying. Even if it’s not a
voyeur flight, I’m sure there are people who feel it is a threat. The person who flies
the drone is also required to enjoy the flight with sufficient attention to human
privacy.

Risk of Military Use:

Since drones were originally developed for military purposes, there is no such
thing as “not being diverted to military purposes”. The multicopter we are
currently using is based on a drone made for military purposes, but the drone that
is actually used for personnel is like a larger airplane. It is now used for
reconnaissance and bombing in various countries. Although it is a military drone
that can be attacked without risking human lives, there are problems in terms of
accuracy, and it is often criticized.

Running a Drone in Agriculture Costs $10,000 :

Apart from the fact that the prices of quality drones are very expensive, it is one of
the investments that farmers have to make. Also, in order to operate a drone, some
initial investment is required. Since it is necessary to acquire qualifications for
operation, the cost of the school etc. will be around $1,800 – $3,000. After that, it
is a flow of drone purchase, but many drone aircraft cost more than $10,000, and
annual maintenance costs are also required to continue operation. Although the
disadvantage that the cost of running drones is higher than that of manual spraying,
the durability of the aircraft itself is also high, and the price of maintenance costs is
not so high in the drone.