The Risk And Responsibility Of Operating Drones Commercially
If you’ve been watching the UAV industry develop, as I have, then you will most likely observed the rapid grown in UAV businesses after the FAA created Part 107. As the cost of drones plummeted and the technology improved, y0u might even have asked yourself if you need a commercial UAV service provider. The short […]
When and Which Jobs Will UAVs Take Over?
With any new disruptive industry, change occurs, and the UAV industry is no different. However, I feel like there a fair amount of concern that UAVs may take the place of humans, effectively displacing them from job opportunities. While that may occur in some cases, it probably won’t occur in most, at least not for […]
When It Comes To UAVs, Who Protects Your Privacy?
While doing some light reading on the latest privacy laws as the pertain to UAVs and I found the following article. It’s an interesting op-ed piece that I thought was contextually relevant. If the FAA isn’t protecting your right to privacy from drone spying, who is? State laws already on the books offer some privacy […]
European UAV Progress Slowly Moves Forward
When you work in a nascent industry like the UAV industry, it’s interesting to watch it organically grow and develop. Historically, it’s been frustrating because the United States has lagged behind, thankfully recent changes have been made that create a more favorable environment for commercial UAV venture. While we lagged behind Europe pushed ahead, but […]
USAF Wants To Be Able To “Take Action” Against Your Drone
The laws are very clear, you aren’t allowed to fly your drone over (or even very close to) a US air base; if you accidentally did, you’d expect a warning, citation or fine. All three of which seem like reasonable responses. If the US Air Force gets it’s way, you might have to deal with […]
Learn To Fly First, Then Become An Aerial Photographer
Today, the cost of drones has come down significantly; now you can purchase a DJI Spark, featuring the latest and great technology for just a few hundred dollars. However, just owning a drone isn’t enough. Once you own first drone, after learning how to safely operate your drone and earning your FAA Part 107 certification, […]
Are You In The Mood For 3-Minutes Of Amazing?
The following video is making its way around the Internet, but it’s definitely worth mentioning. What you’ll find below is a 3-minute trailer for the upcoming file “Awaken” by Tom Lowe. Tom Lowe is known for his time-lapse work, and he doesn’t disappoint below. Want to see some jaw-dropping camera work? Check out this 3-minute […]
Getting The Most From “How To Fly a Quadcopter” Articles
Articles like “How to Fly a Quadcopter” from My First Drone are useful, but in my experience, it’s more effective to teach a skill like operating a UAS hands-on. Having an instructor available creates a real-time feedback loop for potential new pilots and this helps them move through their curriculum at a faster rate. That […]
Professional-Quality Video With A Tap Of Your Phone?
TL;DR Drone as Accessory Lifestyle Drone Sport Mode Shoot Like a Pro Safe Flight As technology evolves, for all the hidden complexity, the goal is to move towards simplicity. It’s this drive that is pushing UAS platforms further and further. Consider the technology found in a new DJI Spark and compare it with a DJI […]
Aerial Photography Leads To Discovery Of Neolithic Burial Chamber
Just when you think you’ve heard it all of the different use cases for UAS, another one crops up; no pun intended. It appears, thanks to aerial photography, that a new (should that be old?) ancient house of the dead has been unearthed. The Neolithic burial chamber, which likely dates to approximately 5,600 to 5,700 years […]