Media giant CNN has received a first-of-its-kind Part 107 waiver from the FAA to fly small drones over people. According to a CNN statement, the approval represents an industry milestone because the company's latest waiver will enable real-world UAS operations over people for the first time. CNN Granted Waiver to Use Vantage Robotics UAS Over People It's certainly a step … [Read more...] about CNN Receives Part 107 Waiver for Operations Over People
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Measure to Provide Drone Service Solutions s Broadcast News Operations
Measure, a provider of drone services to enterprise customers, has introduced a training, equipment and support toolkit designed for broadcast news organizations that seek to use their own crews for drone-based newsgathering. The toolkit is an option to Measure's turnkey broadcast news service, giving media and broadcast companies the option to outsource all drone operations to … [Read more...] about Measure to Provide Drone Service Solutions s Broadcast News Operations
Editing Software – Make the Most of Your Drone Photography
So you've spent the day capturing awesome sights from above with your drone. Now, whether it's for fun or for a professional purpose, you'll need decent editing software to make the most of your footage. We've come up with a few programs you might want to try out. Clearly, not all software packages were created equal. But each pilot will have individual preferences, and you … [Read more...] about Editing Software – Make the Most of Your Drone Photography
DJI and Hasselblad Offer an Aerial Package Like No Other
Having purchased a minority stake in the Hasselblad Group, the Swedish photography experts famous for medium format cameras, DJI has now launched a joint offering combining the best that the two companies have to offer. Together they will offer a fully integrated high-end aerial camera-platform combo. The combo will be comprised of Hasselblad’s aerial medium-format camera, … [Read more...] about DJI and Hasselblad Offer an Aerial Package Like No Other
3 Surprising Ways Commercial Drones Make Our Country Safer
Guest post by Tero Heinonen, Sharper Shape Inc.— When drone technology first came on the scene, hobbyists and military personnel were the only ones paying attention. But now, the use of commercial drones is on the rise, and they are surprisingly impacting more industries. In the world of agriculture, drones are helping us grow more food by assisting farmers assess crop health. … [Read more...] about 3 Surprising Ways Commercial Drones Make Our Country Safer
