Nothing gives the UAS community a bad name faster than rogue pilots breaking every FAA law imaginable and being a public nuisance in the process. What’s worse is that remote pilots who hold proper certificates are punished by the FAA’s inability to...

In this blog post I explore how drones can be put to use in the mining and metals industry. Mining and metals is a hazardous industry. In spite of technological advancements, site accidents are still commonplace. So, how can drones help bring about site...

In this blog post, I have a look at field of accident reconstruction. What are the various parameters that accident scientists look at? What is the science behind accident reconstruction? We also discuss if data produced by drones is comparable to that...

Analyzing Pros and Cons of the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Bill Introduction Recently Representative Shuster introduced the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Bill. This Bill can impact commercial drone operations in a significant manner. Bear in mind that is a...

Understanding NDVI Mapping, False NDVI and Importance of Radiometrically Calibrated Data…. World population is expected to touch a mammoth 9 billion by 2050. This rise in population means that we have to look for newer and more efficient ways to feed...

How Drones are being used for construction site monitoring, volumetric assessments and creation of timelapses Steve Jobs maniacal quest for perfection is one of the reasons behind Apple’s success. This philosophy has certainly permeated into Apple’s...

How drone usage is resulting in better data, improved safety and reduced costs The oil and gas industry holds immense potential for skilled UAS pilots with high end equipment. Oil and gas companies do not have skilled personnel to conduct these aerial...

Introduction As per FAA’s 2017 Administrator’s Fact Book, the total number of UAS registrations are fast approaching a million. 70,000 remote pilot certificates were issued in 2017. So while there is no denying the steady demand for UAS services,...

According to estimates, rising demand from commercial and civil sectors is likely to propel the drone business to a $100 billion opportunity by 2020. As this industry grows by leaps and bounds, drone equipment has become cheaper and better. So, what is...