The following is a guest post by Sasha Rezvina of leading aerial cinematography company Aerobo. Drones were introduced into filmmaking as cheaper and safer alternatives for some helicopter shots. They could pull off (1) high-and-wide shots, so long as they weren’t too high, (2) sweeping shots, so long as they weren’t out of pilot’s sight, and not much else. But in the … [Read more...] about Drones are Becoming a Filmmaker’s Tool
Drone Training options expand with UAV Coach offering in-person hands-on Training
Drone training has grown up, with different strokes for different folks. The range of options for individuals and corporations continues to grow from premier education institutions such as Embry-Riddle for undergraduate or graduate programs, other universities and colleges, and many good non-degree programs. One new option is now being provided by Alan Perlman and his … [Read more...] about Drone Training options expand with UAV Coach offering in-person hands-on Training
Man Bites Dog and Drone Doesn’t Crash
While not very often, the old adage what goes up must come down (and sometimes quite suddenly) comes into play even with commercial drones. In a press release, Drone safety systems company Parazero Israel Ltd , announced recently that its drone safety system has successfully saved hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of payload mounted on a commercial drone that almost … [Read more...] about Man Bites Dog and Drone Doesn’t Crash
Recent Suit Aims to Enforce DAC Transparency Regarding Drone Privacy Policy
The following is a guest post by commercial drone pilot and writer Terry Jarrell. The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has filed suit against the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) hoping to gain better access to meeting documents. Public Privacy and Drones There is no question that there are more and more drones in the air every day. Many of these devices are … [Read more...] about Recent Suit Aims to Enforce DAC Transparency Regarding Drone Privacy Policy
Quick Start Guide to Drones in Public Infrastructure
Skylogic Research, the leading research and advisory services firm for the commercial drone industry and owner of Drone Analyst®, announced today the release of their Quick Start Guide to Drones in Public Infrastructure. This report is the third in a new series of Skylogic Research white papers, intended to provide a complete primer to drone use in specific industries. The … [Read more...] about Quick Start Guide to Drones in Public Infrastructure
