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Is Drone Insurance Worth the Money?

Drones and insurance have been closely linked since commercial drone services became mainstream.  Insurance companies have utilized drone services for inspections and real estate appraisals, while also serving the other side of the market with a variety of new insurance products and aviation policies.  You don’t intend to run into any issues when you’re flying your drone, but sometimes things …

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What Are Point Clouds, And How Are They Used?

You may have heard of a “point cloud” before, but perhaps not really known what the term meant. Watch our video below to understand exactly what a point cloud is, how they are created, and how they are being used in different industries.   Like this video? Consider subscribing to our YouTube channel for more like it. Point Clouds Defined Point clouds …

Drone Tech Shines a Bright Light on Solar Inspection

The world’s population is undeniably becoming increasingly environmentally conscious. Customers and citizens are expressing their heightened awareness by voting with both their ballots and pocketbooks for greater waste reduction and cleaner energy sources.  Scientists argue that fossil-fuel supplies are diminishing, more and more private and public sector organizations are turning to renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Impressively, …

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Making Sense of Drone-based Sensors

When drones pop up in casual conversation, the focus is usually on the “sexy” factor. How high and fast can your drone fly? How maneuverable? How much payload can it handle? How POWERFUL is it (insert Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor pig grunts here)? But the real secret sauce in the drone tech stew – the unsexy side – is …

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How Do I Register My Drone with the FAA?

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates that all drones be registered before use. The first step in registering your drone is understanding exactly how you fly and use it. Not sure what kind of drone flyer you are? Some drone types include: Recreational Flyers & Modeler Community-Based Organizations; Certificated Remote Pilots including Commercial Operators; and Public Safety and Government. Whichever …

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The Best Drones for Beginners

The Federal Aviation Administration estimates there are more than 2 million drones in the U.S. as of the end of 2019. Of those, around 1.3 million are owned for non-commercial use and considered hobby drones. And the FAA predicts that market will keep elevating to new heights over the next four years. Clearly, drones are to the 2020s what personal …

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Aerial Photogrammetry – Create 3D Models With Drone Photos

Drones are versatile tools that can be used for a wide variety of applications. One of the newer use cases for drones is to help create 3D models, thanks to special software programs that can turn aerial images into digital spatial models.  Like this video? Consider subscribing to our YouTube channel for more like it. Here’s what you need to know about …

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Your Guide to International Drone Rules & Regulations

The worldwide non-military drone market is expected to triple in market sales to $14.3 billion over the next decade. With international markets taking off and opening new market space for drone companies, it’s never been more vital to know and understand drone laws from around the world. Currently, there is no universal set of unified rules that all countries agree …