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How to Use LAANC and Gain Airspace Approval

What is LAANC? LAANC, or Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability, was created to build a bridge between the FAA and drone pilots. It allows the FAA to better monitor unmanned aircraft flying even in controlled airspace. Before LAANC, it would take drone pilots weeks or even months to get their flights approved. Now, through this process, flights in low …

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Test Your Knowledge: Part 107 Practice Test Questions

Preparing for an exam can be nerve-wracking, we get it. We’ve always believed that with enough prior preparation, anybody’s nerves can be calmed – that’s why we’ve gone ahead and come up with 10 completely custom practice questions with in-depth explanations that you can use to supplement your Part 107 Test preparation. In our opinion, the FAA does a pretty …

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Using the Rule of Thirds in Aerial Photography

As drone photography gets more and more popular, the novelty of aerial photos might be starting to wear off. Now that so many photographers have added drone imagery to their services, how can you make sure your photos stand out from the crowd? There are several things you as a photographer can do to improve the quality of your images, …

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Guide to FAA Part 107 Testing Centers & Locations

If you’re looking to sit for the FAA’s Part 107 Exam but unsure of the administrative details, this is the article for you. Between the vast expanse of information available on the internet, and the information you actually need to know, it’s getting tougher and tougher each day to get straight answers. We’re here to cut to the chase, and …

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How to Frame Aerial Drone Shots

Most of the rules of regular photography still apply to drone photos. For example, using the Rule of Thirds always makes a visually pleasing photo. This is a guideline for composition in which the photographer splits the frame into thirds horizontally and vertically, then places the subject or areas of interest where those lines meet. This concept applies to aerial …

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Tips for Droning Over an Event

Aerial photos or videos can be a great way to capture a new, exciting angle of your special event! Adding people or movement as the subject of drone footage adds interest to the shot, which makes for compelling imagery. This new perspective is growing in popularity for many types of events, from weddings to fundraisers to fairs and festivals.  But …

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10 Potential Clients that Might Need Drone Photography

Drone photography and videography are in high demand around the world right now, and the field is only continuing to grow. More and more photographers are buying a drone and getting their FAA certification, and adding aerial photography to their list of services. So how can you set yourself apart from the competition and find clients?  A huge amount of …

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Best Photo & Video Settings for DJI Phantom 4, Mavic Pro, and Mavic 2

Today’s drones are equipped with amazing cameras, but the photos and videos coming off of those cameras only look amazing if the settings are configured properly. Here are the settings we have found from hundreds of drone flights to yield the very best results: Photo Settings The best photo settings remain similar for pretty much all DJI drones. You can …

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Unboxing the Drone-in-a-Box Concept

It’s no secret the commercial drone industry is soaring. With use cases spread across a diversity of sectors such as cinematography, construction, demolition, photogrammetry and solar, the commercial drone industry is predicted to be worth $100 billion dollars within the next year. Some experts say the sector will contribute around $82 billion dollars to the U.S. economy by 2025, creating …