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What are the different camera settings & flight adjustments I need to make between capturing photos & videos with my drone?
Our question today comes from Austin in Tampa, FL. He is asking about the different camera settings and necessary flight adjustments to make when capturing photos vs. videos with his GoPro and drone? This is actually a very important question because there are absolutely differences and adjustments you
When it comes to camera filters, which ones should I use and when?
Our question today comes from Carl in Austin, TX. He is asking about camera filters, specifically the Polar Pro Filters. Carl would like to know which ones he should be using, and exactly when he should use them? This is a great question, Carl, because the use of a filter alone can take your videos and
If I need to fly in Mexico for a project, can I even do that with an Inspire 1 after their new regulations just came out?
Our question today comes from Brian in Illinois. He is asking about the very recent news that Mexico has come out with fairly light regulations for UAVs under 2 kilograms. His question though is what about the Inspire 1? Could he even fly the Inspire for any projects he gets in Mexico? Brian is asking this
On my F550, should I mount the battery to the top or bottom of the frame?
Our question today comes again from our friend and student, Kyle in Minnesota. He is asking if he should mount the battery for his F550 to the top or bottom of the frame. Thanks for the specific question, Kyle, and we hope this helps you and other know what you should do when faced with this option. Did
What types of insurance are there for UAV coverage?
Our question today comes from Jacob in Phoenix. He is asking what are the different types of insurance coverages out there for UAVs/drones? This is a very important question as you need to be sure you're insured if you're getting paid to fly (especially). There are various "types" of insurance, so we go
Should I be setting the landing gear for my S900 to intelligent or the manual override?
Our question today comes from our good friend Kyle in Minnesota. He is asking about the landing gear for his S900. He'd like to know if he should be setting it to "intelligent" or regular "on/off"? He's been getting conflicting feedback on it and isn't sure which direction to go. So hopefully we can settle
What’s new and on the horizon in the world of UAVs, videography & cinematography?
"Flying season" is just around the corner as climates all around start to warm up. So we wanted to go through a question we get every now and then about "What are the latest and greatest things coming in the world of drones?" This is especially applicable as NAB is just a couple weeks away where many of
Did the FAA really issue a blanket “approval” for commercial drone use below 200 feet?
Today, in celebration of our "silver anniversary" (kind of), we are breaking a bit from the normal question format and instead addressing a recent article from Fortune. The article is entitled "FAA Issues Blanket Approval For Commercial Drone Use Below 200 Feet." So what's the catch? Is this really an
What are some of the best ways I can get my drone services advertised to get more clients?
Our question today comes from Pierre in Oregon, who is looking to turn his passion into profit. So he's asking us what are some ways he can get his drone services out there and pick up more clients? Once again, we have another great question, and one we have quite a bit of experience and knowledge in. So
When traveling with my drone, what’s the best case for it, and should I check it if I’m flying?
Our question today comes from Jim in Indiana. He is asking us when traveling with my drone, what's the best case for it, and should I check it if flying? This is a question we are being asked more and more by students as taking their drone with them is becoming not only more popular, but almost just a
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