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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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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The rate at which new drone models have been released in the last few years has been pretty impressive. This is especially true of the DJI Mavic line which seemingly gets updated every year. This has created a thriving market for second-hand drones. As with any second-hand item, you’ll need to be a lot more
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One of the most nerve-wracking experiences for a drone pilot is to fly their expensive, top-of-the-line drone over a body of water. A crash on the ground is something that a drone can conceivably recover from, but the same cannot be said about a crash in the ocean. However, flying a drone over water is
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Airspace restrictions have been one of the most controversial issues among drone pilot communities. Much of the efforts by the FAA on drone regulations have been for the goal of avoiding any close encounter between drones and manned aircraft, which may have potentially disastrous consequences. Despite having so many restrictions in place, sightings of drones
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Most careers in aviation will require the applicant to get an FAA medical certificate. This is proof that they are mentally and physically fit for the job. However, certain conditions may complicate how to secure this certificate. One condition that could be concerning is color blindness. Will color blindness be an impediment to having a
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