Batteries are some of the most essential accessories for your drone whether you’re flying commercially or for fun. If you’ve been flying drones for some time, you probably already have an array of spare batteries that you cycle through regularly. Given the importance of drone batteries, it is also crucial to get the most out
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Agriculture is one industry that has surprisingly benefitted from drone technology. The more common use case of drones in agriculture is for the collection of multispectral data using aerial surveys. This multispectral data can then be processed to infer critical indicators of crop health, allowing for a “smarter” approach to crop management. Decidedly less common
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In the last few years, drone pilots have benefitted greatly from the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system. This allowed drone pilots to request authorization to fly in controlled airspace and receive a response almost instantly. However, having access to LAANC does not mean that you will be able to fly in every
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Drone delivery is one of the most exciting and potentially profitable applications of modern drone technology. Drones can deliver small parcels faster and more efficiently than any ground-based vehicle. Businesses will also benefit from reduced manpower costs and faster delivery times. It’s a win-win for all parties, but only if it can be done safely.
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The 250-gram weight limit for drones is such a huge deal that there are drone models being designed so that they weigh just below this threshold. It typically becomes a matter of convenience for the drone pilot, on account of the lower risk associated to flying a smaller and lighter drone. However, this trend has
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If you asked any drone pilot what their biggest fear was with regards to drone flight, it would be either crashing their drone in water or losing them with no trace. While water damage is likely the consequence of an accident, losing a drone can be prevented if you had thought of placing a tracker
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Now that more people than ever own and operate drones, they have become valuable both as devices for leisure and for commercial use. Beyond just taking aerial photos and videos, drones can be outfitted with sensors and other data-gathering technology. With their unique mobility, drones can fulfill a highly specialized role in the era when
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For the past five years, drone pilots in the US who wish to fly commercially have had to take a knowledge test before they can be certified. This has become a well-accepted fact and has been embraced by almost everyone in the drone community. Right now, FAA is moving ahead with the next level of
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One of the provisions under Section 44809 is for recreational drone pilots to operate according to the safety guidelines that have been developed by a community-based organization (CBOs) with the FAA. This underscores the role of CBOs and how relevant they are in terms of educating and enforcing safety restrictions on recreational drone flight. Lots
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Just as with most high-value consumer items, buying a drone can be a huge financial commitment. This is despite the fact that drones have gotten significantly cheaper in the last couple of years. As the demand for drones becomes higher, some companies have stepped in to provide more flexible financing options. One such company is
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