Sponsored Content. Part 107 opened the portals for commercial drone operators. But faced with growing competition, many small drone operators struggle to find a profitable niche in the commercial industry. That's why it might be worth the trouble to apply for a night ops waiver. Night ops are currently the most commonly granted waiver- they are easy for the FAA to grant, … [Read more...] about The Most Profitable Waiver for Commercial Operators
Thermal Imaging
FLIR DUO Offers Both Thermal and Visible Light Imaging in a GoPro Sized Camera
FLIR today announced the release of the FLIR Duo and the FLIR Duo R, the world’s first dual sensor thermal and visible light imagers (2Mp stills) designed for use on personal drones. The Duos conform to the same size and shape as the GoPro Hero, offering of the same features such as on-board recording and real-time remote control of camera functions. The FLIR Duo is the … [Read more...] about FLIR DUO Offers Both Thermal and Visible Light Imaging in a GoPro Sized Camera
TeAx Heats Up Drone Imaging with ThermalCapture 2.0
Thermal imaging is a “must-have” payload for inspection drones and TeAx Technology believes its latest product may make imaging even better. The company on Thursday released the “ThermalCapture 2.0” , an imaging tool that stores radiometric temperature data to a Micro SD card on board any inspection UAV. What’s unique about the “game changing” imager, says TeAx CEO Stefan … [Read more...] about TeAx Heats Up Drone Imaging with ThermalCapture 2.0
Professional Insights into Thermal Imaging with a Drone
Sponsored post by David Lee, Marketing Manager, FLIR Systems — Thermal imaging is a key technology sUAS operators have wanted to get their hands on for years. Certainly, the uses for thermal are well-known and wide-spread – from search and rescue (SAR) to building inspections, from utility and transportation to precision ag, thermal cameras provide capabilities that no other … [Read more...] about Professional Insights into Thermal Imaging with a Drone
New FLIR drone camera collects non-contact temperature data
Sponsored by FLIR Systems — FLIR Systems Inc. has announced the latest camera in its thermal imaging series, adding radiometric data gathering capabilities that allow operators to collect accurate, non-contact temperature measurements from the air. Introduced at AUVSI’s Xponential 2016 trade show being held this week in New Orleans, the FLIR Vue Pro R retains all of the … [Read more...] about New FLIR drone camera collects non-contact temperature data