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RTK and Drone Mapping: Do You Need It? Is It Worth It?

March 20, 2022 by Miriam McNabb 6 Comments

RTK and drone mapping

Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) is a buzz term in the UA industry, one many pilots may not understand, even though they may be “mapping” with an uncrewed aircraft (drone).   When it comes to RTK and drone mapping, how necessary is the technology to a drone services provider?  Will it earn a services provider more money? The following is a guest post by drone industry veteran … [Read more...] about RTK and Drone Mapping: Do You Need It? Is It Worth It?

LUTS, Log, 10Bit: Geeking Out on Camera Formats for Drones

March 3, 2021 by Miriam McNabb 9 Comments

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It takes more than just a Part 107 to be a good drone service provider: customers require expertise in production, too.  If you're confused about camera formats for drones and some of the newest options on the market, we've got you covered with this deep dive.  UAS expert and industry figure Douglas Spotted Eagle of Sundance Media provides a detailed and expert explanation of … [Read more...] about LUTS, Log, 10Bit: Geeking Out on Camera Formats for Drones

Does the Drone Industry Really Need 8K?

November 27, 2019 by staff 4 Comments

Pro Read: As a leak indicates that Autel Robotics may be the first to offer a 6/8K camera on a drone, UAS expert and industry leader Douglas Spotted Eagle dives in to what the advantages of 8k may be - and if the drone industry is ready to take advantage of them. Guest post by Douglas Spotted Eagle, Founder and Director of Educational Programming at Sundance Media … [Read more...] about Does the Drone Industry Really Need 8K?

Drones in Public Safety: Real Life Crime Scene Investigations at Night

November 4, 2019 by Miriam McNabb 23 Comments

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An inside look as a team of drone and law enforcement experts explain the real life challenges of capturing precise aerial images of crime scenes at night. As part of DRONELIFE's participation in the FAA's Drone Safety Awareness Week, DRONELIFE will feature stories according to the themes outlined.  Today, we focus on the drone industry's contribution to public safety. As … [Read more...] about Drones in Public Safety: Real Life Crime Scene Investigations at Night

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