It's a tough time to be a professional drone pilot. A few short years ago, collecting aerial data, photos and videos was an incredibly lucrative gig. In part that was because professionals had little choice but to develop their own custom platforms. More expertise was required to operate them as a result and clients paid accordingly. But now, pretty much anyone can fly a … [Read more...] about PolarPro Launches One-to-One Aerial Photography Tutorials: PolarPro EDU
Education
AMA Urges Stricter Enforcement and Corrects Misinformation in ICAO Letter
A letter from Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) president Rich Hanson to the International Civil Aviation Organization has sought to correct misinformation surrounding the regulations recreational pilots must comply with and urge more effective education and enforcement in the drone industry. In it, Hanson suggests the ICAO considers the full picture and the existing … [Read more...] about AMA Urges Stricter Enforcement and Corrects Misinformation in ICAO Letter
Report: Drone Technology Growth in the Education Sector
Technology research company Technavio has published a new report on the global drone technology market in education. It's perhaps not an area that gets as much attention as more lucrative market sectors such as photography and agriculture, but it's certainly on the up. Technavio market research analysts forecast the global drone technology market in the education … [Read more...] about Report: Drone Technology Growth in the Education Sector
DJI Targets Students With Back-To-School Promotions
DJI has announced the details of a Back-To-School promotion, appealing to students with deals on selected drones and some of the company's handheld products. The promotion started yesterday. Students can buy once registering through the Education section of the DJI store. The exclusive back-to-school deals include a 12% discount on the DJI Spark and a 10% education discount … [Read more...] about DJI Targets Students With Back-To-School Promotions
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Offers Suite of UAS Courses for Professional Development
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., Prescott, Ariz., and its Worldwide Campus with more than 125 locations in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and through online programs , is offering a series of 3 online courses beginning in January as part of their Professional Program in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). The … [Read more...] about Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Offers Suite of UAS Courses for Professional Development
