Drones Unlocked: The Social Horizon for Oil and Gas

摘要

In the current uncertainty,people are losing trust in dialogue,and increasingly turning to hard bargainingand protests.The increasing use of drone technology can contribute to this negative shift in attitudes aroundoil and gas installations.At the same time the technology offers a unique opportunity for engagement.The Social Impact Asset Management(SIAM)project is a concession area drone and human datacollection platform.It is a way to present easily understood evidence for joint decision making.By alsofacilitating the management of regulatory requirements and planning,it creates much needed scalability indrone use.The angle taken in this presentation taps into work done for safety and rescue services in the UK,andimpact assessment for the United Nations.It revolves around how to deal with the two challenges to theuse of drones in sustainability: scaling up,and social acceptance.It maps the way in which stakeholderengagement will benefit,and how drones can be unleashed for the benefit of local populations and industry.It confirms that today's digital revolution has led to a decisive moment.Innovative solutions can make thisa positive one.SIAM is the result of a strategic alliance between Social Terrain Ventures and the Thales Soarizon project,a civilian application of advanced aerospace technology.It has not yet been applied in oil and gas,but thecase for the application is clear.