With the emergence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, workers should think of themselves as becoming more empowered instead of sidelined.
Now, we have the Internet of Things, Big Data and other developments.
Technology is playing a big part in many of the changes we see around us. Research from renowned professional network LinkedIn has stated that by 2020, approximately 50 million jobs will be displaced due to automation and AI.
This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Aviation is one sector where we can see the rise of drone technology making interesting waves. The potential of commercial drone applications is becoming increasingly apparent.
Rapid growth
The drone industry has become a force that shouldn’t be ignored. Drones and the tools that come with this technology could change many things for many markets. According to a PwC study, the emerging global market for business services using drones is potentially worth more than $127bn! With demand scaling up, skilled individuals in the space can look forward to lucrative careers.
Expect more opportunities for talented individuals
As a direct result, such rapid growth has to be met with equally rapid talent acquisition. Industries are expected to need even more highly-skilled workers that focus heavily on the intricacies of working with drones. While the opportunities have been laid out for future talent to capitalise on, the process of qualifying for such technical work may not be an easy feat.
Fortunately, many strides are being made in nations all around the world, including Malaysia. Agility in a country’s education system can be an important part of helping students be job-ready. With regards to drones, this move towards a more agile education system should include establishing professional drone training programmes that focus on equipping students with the knowledge they need to capitalise on this new technology.
Who’s leading in commercial drone adoption
Dozens of industries are now applying drones in their daily operations but the fastest growing commercial adopters of drones (such as the construction, agriculture and mining industries) typically rely on aerial data. Companies within these sectors need to collect real-time information about the projects that they are working on so they can have a better understanding of what’s happening on site or on the ground.
Potential issues can be identified before significant costs become involved and, in addition, data can be extracted for more efficient operations. Construction is currently a sector that those who work with drones may want to look at entering.
As the demand for workers with relevant skills continues to rise along with the revolutionary growth brought about by technology, educational efforts are putting more focus on the complex characteristics of the modern learner. Future graduates now have the option of contributing to society through their work with drones. Well trained, tech-savvy and highly capable workers can expect even more opportunities ahead.
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