It’s hard work getting to be a professional drone pilot. But if you’ve recently passed your Part 107 test and are now a licensed drone pilot, the next step to getting up and running as a professional is to start selling your drone services. Before you can present your business to potential clients, you need …
There’s nothing more frustrating than spotting a perfect angle for a drone shot, getting it lined up just, almost, right… and the low battery light starts flashing. You just got it up there, and barely had a chance to look around, so how could the battery already be running out? Is it just me, or …
Drones are becoming more and more mainstream, as both hobbyists and professionals take to the skies in increasing numbers. If you’ve been bitten by the drone bug, it’s enticing to want to turn your hobby into a profession. So if that’s you, what’s the best path to take to get to the place where you …
The right age for kids to fly or have a drone of their own depends on the child, on the parents’ comfort level and on the type of drone in question. My kids know all about drones, but I haven’t let them fly one yet, aside from letting my oldest (age 6) “help” to hold …
It can be tempting to try to get in just a bit more flight time with your drone, even though you see that massive thunderhead rolling in, and hear the ominous rumblings beginning. After all, your drone has a decent weather-proof rating, and what are the chances that you or your drone will get struck …
With a major wildfire season just behind us, I guess I’ve been paying more attention than usual to the causes of wildfires, so I got to wondering if drones could cause fires. A little bit of research revealed some surprising answers! Drones have the potential to start wildfires in a number of different ways. One …
Choosing a drone can be overwhelming, with so many options available at such a varying price range. It can be hard to navigate what all the features are, what they mean, and whether they’re something you need or not. One feature that is common on most mid-range consumer drones, but not on lower-tier toy drones …
I’m always interested in learning about how drones are being used for the benefit of humanity, and was curious to learn more about how they are being used in weather forecasting. I did a little bit of research to find out what weather drones are and how they are used in predicting the weather. Here’s …
Drones are all around us it seems these days, in our neighborhoods, in the news, and even on the job, but what is the environmental impact of all these flying robots? For the sustainability-minded, we want to know how this new technology is going to impact the world around us. Are drones a force for …
The first time I flew a drone, aside from the excitement and anticipation of learning a whole new skill set, one of my primary feelings was concern for safety. I momentarily wondered whether my new hobby was going to be dangerous in any way for myself or my children who were watching nearby. So, are …