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
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Eos Launches Photogrammetry Suite for Drones
Eos Systems recently released a photogrammetry software package created specifically for drones. This past week, the Canadian firm announced the launch of PhotoModeler UAS 2016. The suite creates 3D imagery, maps and measurements from images transmitted via drone and integrates them with full geographic coordinate systems support. “Photogrammetry has been our passion for … [Read more...] about Eos Launches Photogrammetry Suite for Drones
SenseFly to Unveil eBee Plus with Survey Grade Mapping
Parrot's commercial drone company senseFly has announced that they will unveil the eBee Plus system next week at the InterGEO conference in Hamburg, Germany. The new eBee Plus system enhances eBee's existing fixed-wing commercial drones, industry leaders in many applications including agriculture. The new system adds a photogrammetry-optimised RGB sensor and next-gen flight … [Read more...] about SenseFly to Unveil eBee Plus with Survey Grade Mapping
What are the Fastest Growing Jobs for Drones?
Forbes Magazine has released a list of the 20 fastest growing jobs in the U.S. - and cartography and photogrammetry are featured on the list. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data to predict which jobs would have the highest growth between 2014 – 2024, the list includes jobs in healthcare, industry, and technology. While neither job is one that your average middle schooler … [Read more...] about What are the Fastest Growing Jobs for Drones?
