Drones are an efficient and cost effective way of ensuring public safety. It is imperative that the right drone is selected and adequate training is provided to public safety officials. Should public safety officials opt for Part 107? How can they...

More and more UAV’s are being equipped with LiDAR or Light Detection and Ranging. The ability of drone LiDAR to cut through vegetation and determine the earth topography helps you build a highly accurate mapping model. So, is it wise to blindly opt for...

Introduction We use EO cameras for drone videography and photography. However, these EO cameras are not able to “see” at night. To “see” at night, you need drones with thermal cameras. Thermal drones work on the principle of heat...

Are you planning on trading in your traditional job for a life in drones? Are you having second thoughts since you are strapped for funds? If so, we have some great news for you. You CAN build a successful drone business on a shoestring budget. Here are...

Our winters here in New Mexico aren’t half as bad as the ones that some drone pilots have to deal with.  Sure, there are some snowy areas and it gets cold.  Overall, though, we’re pretty lucky when it comes to winter. We know plenty of drone...

MEET THE FOLKS ENABLING DRONE PILOTS GET INSTANT AIRSPACE AUTHORIZATION Until recently, it's been pretty hard for drone pilots to get permission to fly in federal airspace.  Pilots have had to wait weeks, or even months, to hear back from the FAA...

There’s no better way to get smooth, buttery footage than to fly in Atti Mode.  It enables an agility and flexibility that GPS mode just doesn’t.  Flying in GPS Mode, after all, will make it hard to get nice sliding motions without seeing jarring...

We often talk to pilots that want to practice precision flying but are afraid to break their drone.  Obviously, this is a reasonable concern to have.  A good quadcopter is a costly investment for most people and no one wants to watch $1,200 go down the...

If you’re like most entrepreneurs breaking into the drone business, you’ll likely work with realtors early on in your career. Just like any other professional, a realtor is an expert in his or her field.  They are good at what they do.  In...