A new drone can be a great gift idea for the pilot in your life this holiday season! As drones gain popularity across the board, more and more companies are releasing high quality, affordable drones. And while some drones can be quite pricey, you don’t have to break the bank on one for a gift. Many drones can cost thousands …
How to Fly Your Drone in Controlled Airspace
New pilots, aerial photographers, and people interested in the drone industry have all heard the overly-intimidating term, “controlled airspace.” This type of language leads many new drone pilots to believe that they simply cannot fly there, when in fact you absolutely may be able to – but only if you’re granted permission. This guide is meant to explain controlled airspace …
How to Unlock Your DJI Drone to Fly in Controlled Airspace
Most aerial photographers and remote pilots out there currently use DJI drones, and those who do often experience massive frustration around DJI’s geofencing that prevents users from flying in certain airspace – unless they’ve unlocked their drone. We’re here to help. We’ll cover how you can determine whether your flight takes place in a geofenced area, the two different types …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …