Classroom Drones and Improving STEAM Education
When most people think of drones, they think of photography, military use or the promise of having packages delivered to us automagically. However, another excellent use for drones is in education, specifically in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). The acronym was formerly known as STEM, but the “A” was added to include arts, and hey, drones fit with …
How Drones are Helping Marine Biologists
Oh, the endless possibilities of drone technology. From toys to tools drones deliver. As tools, their versatility lies in the ability to go where humans cannot go or where humans may just be in the way. That is particularly why there are numerous environmental benefits provided by drones. Marine Mammal Research The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is putting …
Off-Road in Oklahoma
NTR Offroad recently announced its Grand Opening in late September, 2016 and we were happy to help them get some aerial images of their land, campground, and RV park. The beautiful land covers more than 500 acres (approximately one square mile) and offers multiple ATV trails and mudpits in addition to a large camping area. The NTR land is …
Marketing Real Estate With A Photo Montage
It really does take fresh ideas to get noticed and stand out in the competitive real estate market. Generating new lead sources should go beyond writing creative listings and need to appeal to the visual and emotional senses of prospective buyers. Real Estate photo montage marketing has become a dynamic method of displaying the interior, exterior and distinctive amenities of …
Datumate Launches Datufly App
Technology just keeps getting better for drone operators and it is important for pilots to be aware of some of the new tools available that can help improve flight operations. Datumate, a software provider specializing in surveying and mapping technology, recently launched Datufly, a neat little app that is primarily geared toward construction, infrastructure mapping, and professional surveying. The …
Navigating Airspace Classifications
Before you head out to shoot some amazing photos and videos with your drone, you need to determine whether it is legal to do so in the location you have in mind. Airspace classifications tell you where and when you can fly your drone and what, if any, permissions you will need to obtain prior to flight. These classifications will …
Eliminating Fisheye Distortion in Aerial Photography
As drones have taken over as a leading tech tool for aerial photography, what’s known as fisheye distortion (or the barrel effect) can become a major problem for optical clarity. You’ve perhaps already seen what can happen with this problem after using wide-angle lenses on your drone. The reason fisheye distortion happens in drone photography is because the lens’ field …
Marketing Your Property with Drone Photography
Real estate agents have long understood that in this highly visual age, online photos and videos can have a substantial impact on whether a prospect buys or passes on a property. For many years, professional videography has been used to display property details, accentuate its positive attributes, and communicate a sense of presence to potential buyers and lessors. Now drones …
UAV Crash: What to Do in Case of a Drone Accident
With the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) drones across the country on the rise, it’s helpful for operators to know what to do in case of a drone accident. By knowing how to repair the drone himself or herself, the operator can cut down on time and money needed to get their drone back where it belongs – flying. …