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...
Thermal Cameras
When looking at the type of work you can perform with your drone, the deciding factor is often what kind of payload the aircraft is carrying. For most commercial drones, the standard payload is a Red Green Blue (RGB) camera.
RGB cameras see roughly the same spectrum of light...
Drones in Construction
Perhaps no industry has adopted drones on a larger scale than the construction industry. From large multi-national firms to small family-owned operations, professionals in the space have seen the benefits of adding drones into their operations. Improvements in safety and...
In 2019, precision agriculture was a $4.7 billion industry globally. While UAV technology does not represent all of this figure, it is undoubtedly a significant part of the industry. Analysts project that the precision agriculture industry will have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.0%...
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There are many career paths for commercial drone pilots, especially those who have recently passed the Part 107 exam. As drones become more prevalent in the world, there is almost no limit to where your drone can take you. While...
In the last few years, it seems drones have gone from a simple and quirky child's toy to a disruptive technology finding use in a wide range of industries. This growth has taken many analysts by surprise. Even more exciting is that we are still at the beginning of drones finding their place in...
The decision to become a commercial drone pilot will likely lead you into a rewarding and enjoyable profession. The freedom to become your own boss while flying drones for profit is a joy shared by many professionals in the UAV industry.
Once you have decided to become a commercial drone pilot,...
The Federal Aviation Administration has released a set of updated FAA Drone Pilot Exam changes to the Part 107 Rule.
Starting on January 13th, drone enthusiasts who are in the process of acquiring an FAA Drone License (Remote...
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