Many people are wary of drone technology and have concerns about data privacy and noise pollution but the pros of drones far outweigh the cons which is why the industry is growing year on year. Here are 23 reasons drones are benefiting the world and are here to stay. The Pros of Drones for the […]
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There is a rising demand for American-made drones with the increasing concern about data privacy. American made drones are built to adhere to US regulations and standards, including those related to safety, privacy, and national security. For government agencies and other organizations that have strict requirements for their drone operations, the compliance of American-made drones
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The ability to carry heavy payloads is one of the main engineering challenges facing the development of drones. Heavy lifting drones are specially designed so that the battery isn’t depleted too quickly from the energy needed to carry an object. Heavy lifting drones are larger than the commonly known hobby drones and look more like
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What is drone photogrammetry? Drone photogrammetry is the process of taking and stitching together many photographs to create accurate measurements, 3D models, and maps of real-world objects or environments. Many images are taken at routine intervals along a flight path with a survey drone, then drone photogrammetry software is used to organise and overlap the photos
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How far a drone can fly depends on a number of factors but typically, fixed-wing drones fly the furthest such as the SolarXOne which can fly up to 600km. Here is an overview of the typical distances different types of drones can reach: Cheap toy drones under $50 can fly up to 100 meters Hobby
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Drones with thermal cameras are designed for a wide range of uses so it’s important to look at the all-round capabilities of the drone rather than just the thermal camera. For example a fixed wing drone with a thermal camera is great for covering large distances for creating thermal maps of a field but a
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Drones with night vision are no longer just used for military and police operations, as technology advances they are becoming more available and affordable to use in many industries. Having the ability to take aerial footage in low light or no light conditions means drones are making operations safer and more efficient for search and
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DEERC are a budget friendly manufacturer of drones, RC cars and boats based in China. DEERC drones are very similar to Holy Stone because they’re both run by the same parent company. Most of their UAVs fall into the drones under 100 category and have very similar features but they also have a couple of higher-spec
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Crop dusting drones have many advantages over other agricultural spraying methods such as manual spraying with backpacks, application from a ground rig or manned aerial application. In this article, I’ll go through 5 crop dusting drones and compare them with the popular Agras T40. Introduction to Crop Dusting Drones Crop dusting is used extensively in
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I’ve included the Deerc D20 Mini Drone in a couple of articles such as the Best Drones Under $50 and the Best Drones for Kids at Each Age, so I thought it was time to do a deep dive on this affordable, fun mini-drone. Unlike a lot of cheap drones that come and go, quickly
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