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So, you just earned your Part 107; now what? 

The commercial drone industry is rapidly growing. The need for commercial drone pilots in many sectors will remain strong for several years. That's great news for anyone with a Part 107. But what can you do with your drone now that you have a...

We all have unique stories of what it took to become a commercial drone pilot. From learning how not to crash a drone to decoding the mysteries of sectional charts, there are obstacles we all must overcome.

In one way or another, we find the path forward and achieve our initial goal of earning a...

Becoming a drone pilot can sometimes feel like you’re trying to learn a whole new language. But don’t worry—we’re here to translate some of the lingo for you and help you take flight successfully (and legally). 

If you’re studying for Part 107 to get your...

In 2017, the FAA launched the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system. Before LAANC, it was difficult, if not impossible, to get approval to fly near airports or other areas with controlled airspace. The system made life for commercial drone pilots much easier, but...

If you are interested in learning about using aerial photography professionally, there is a lot you need to know. It is much more involved than just taking pictures using a drone, and it all starts with the perfect shot. 

I've been a photographer since I was about 12 years old, and it's...

Right now everyone is asking this very BIG question. Can you fly a drone at night? The answer, for now, is YES for both recreational and commercial drone pilots. 

Prior to April 2021, you would have to obtain a 107.29 Daylight Operations Waiver, which would allow you to fly at night, and you...

So you've built up some confidence flying your new DJI drone, and now you’re curious as to how those intelligent flight modes work. In this article, I’ll explain all of the new DJI Intelligent Flight Modes, and show you exactly how to use them. Read on to learn more.

Before we get...

Part 107 Updates

The FAA started the sUAS Part 107 program in June 2016. The program has been extremely popular, with 223,634 remote pilots certified and over 367,848 registered commercial drones in the United States as of April 19, 2021. As the FAA gets their hands around the concept of a...

Drones & Lidar

Modern commercial drones have evolved from what was mainly a flying camera into powerful data collecting tools. Standard Red Green Blue (RGB) cameras represent the most basic payloads for drones. Another step up in capability and cost are thermal and multispectral cameras. Even...

Drones & Multispectral Cameras

Commercial drone pilots looking to work in the agricultural industry or in conservation should seriously consider multispectral cameras. There are, of course, several agriculture applications for standard Red Green Blue (RGB) cameras and, in some cases, even...