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The Top 5 Drones for Inspections

March 14, 2017 by Miriam McNabb 2 Comments

Inspections are a major application for drones, but the type of equipment chosen depends upon the type of inspection required.  "Inspections" can mean anything from a basic real estate job requiring images of a steep roof to the complex inspection of an energy installation: and the drones required for each application differ significantly. Dyan Gibbens, one of the founders … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Drones for Inspections

The Best Drone for a Commercial Operator: The Top 5 Most Widely Used

February 28, 2017 by Miriam McNabb 3 Comments

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Commercial drone operators are a big market for drone manufacturers - and with the implementation of Part 107 that market is growing fast.  While industrial applications for drones are also expanding rapidly, the FAA says that 90% of new drone businesses since Part 107 are small businesses, having one or two employees.  What drones do these businesses choose?  We surveyed our … [Read more...] about The Best Drone for a Commercial Operator: The Top 5 Most Widely Used

5 Skills Drone Operators Need to Get More Jobs

December 27, 2016 by Miriam McNabb 5 Comments

Since the enactment of Part 107 at the end of August, the FAA says that there have been nearly 23,000 drone operators licensed.  While the need for drone services is increasing all the time, as the number of  commercial operators increases some are finding it difficult to break into the commercial market.  One way to differentiate yourself as a commercial operator is to focus … [Read more...] about 5 Skills Drone Operators Need to Get More Jobs

Buy a Drone or Hire a Pro? 5 Things to Consider Before Deciding

December 20, 2016 by Miriam McNabb 6 Comments

The in-house vs. outsource decision is critical across industries today - with positions from mail service and custodial work all the way up to the Chief Financial Officer or CEO being outsourced.  When it comes to using a drone in your business - for inspections, agriculture, security or anything else - making the right decision of whether to invest in equipment and training … [Read more...] about Buy a Drone or Hire a Pro? 5 Things to Consider Before Deciding

5 Drone Film Festivals Making Headlines

December 15, 2016 by Jason Reagan 2 Comments

In addition to opening up lucrative skies across numerous industries, the Drone Revolution provides visual artists a vibrant new canvas to share their vision with the world. As such, photography contests, galleries and film festivals have taken flight giving aerial artists both artistic and fiscal satisfaction. Many aerial film festivals offer new equipment and cash prizes … [Read more...] about 5 Drone Film Festivals Making Headlines

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