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With the rapid growth of drone technology, drone videos have become increasingly popular online. Apart from being a form of entertainment, they can also be a valuable resource for research. 

Multiple sectors and industries utilise video, mapping and footage provided by drones. This also applies to investigations related to intellectual property. Drone videos can be used to assess and evaluate manufacturing facilities in locations where images or street views are not available. In some cases, finding videos from drones is the only way to get a visual picture of location. Additionally, drone videos can be used to capture more recent images of, for example, storefronts and offices which are otherwise not available on other platforms.

One thing to remember when using such videos is to always verify time, date and, naturally, location.

There are multiple platforms where videos from drones are shared online:
○ YouTube
○ Vimeo
○ Drone-specific websites such as AirVuz
○ Social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok

One potential challenge with using drone videos in such investigations is privacy concerns. It is important to ensure that any captured images or footage do not infringe on the privacy rights of the individuals or properties being filmed.

Overall, there is a lot of potential in using drone videos in investigations and as drone technology continues to evolve and become more accessible, we will likely see more such videos online.