Operating a drone can require pilots to learn what seems like an alphabet soup of new acronyms and phrases. The FAA (there’s one already!) requires pilots to learn flight rules similar to those required of commercial airline pilots before they will grant Part 107 certification. And then there’s the technology. You will often see the term FPS frequently come up …
Drones are becoming a second, powerful set of ears and eyes for scientists, from disciplines like atmospheric research to ecology and conservation. They can survey dig sites for archaeologists, scan acres of farmland for illegal poaching and crop damage, and even zip inside huge storms to give research a close-up view. Why do Scientists Love Drones? Who would have ever …
At first glance, drones might seem like nothing more than an overpowered toy when it comes to their possibilities with younger children. But give them a deeper look, and they can be a powerful tool for education in disciplines like technology, science, math, and even social studies. K-12 schools across the world are beginning to integrate drones into their curriculums, …
If you’re obsessed with drones and aerial photography like we are, chances are you’re following a few drone photography Instagram accounts. From nature to abstract artistic photos, there’s an overwhelming amount of drone photography accounts to follow. We’ve curated the 13 best drone Instagram accounts that you have to follow––and that will have you double tapping and drooling like never …
A gust of wind can create turbulence for your drone. Every drone pilot knows not to fly in extreme weather conditions: rain, snow, and hail. But even the experienced drone pilot does not always correctly gauge wind conditions. In this article, we’ll teach you how to distinguish between helpful and threatening winds. We’ll cover: Effects on Flight Microbursts Flying Tips …
The hottest new trend in drone video is FPV footage. FPV stands for “First Person View,” meaning each FPV drone contains a video camera that broadcasts live footage back to the pilot on ground. By wearing FPV goggles, the pilot gets the immersive experience of flying his or her drone as if floating in the sky next to it, rather …
Perfecting your drone photography skills can take time. Once you’ve mastered the basics: flying your drone, framing your shots, and refining your image composition chops, you can work toward becoming an expert on camera settings. In order to create realistic-looking, great images or video, you’ll need to ensure your white balance is in check. White balance is a camera control …
“Mommy, Daddy, may I please have a drone?” You may have been asked this pressing question by your child, once or even a hundred times. Drones are the new LEGO – it’s the shiny new toy. But is it safe for your child, and what rules does he or she need to follow when flying their own toy drone? Remote-controlled …
As the popularity of drones only continues to grow, so do their possibilities. The advantages and features of drones are especially prevalent in film and video, as UAV-piloting has made capturing the perfect aerial shot so much easier than before, and so much more accessible as well. With more people picking up droning either commercially or as a hobby, new …
While federal law may prevent drone flying in any U.S. National Parks, it doesn’t mean you should call a hard stop on exploring the country’s possibilities. There’s a horde of places to visit and add to your dream destination list. Looking to plan a cross-country drone piloting trip, or maybe just find a nearby location for a weekend aerial photography …