Whether you’re a drone hobbyist wanting to take better pictures, a photographer looking to use UAVs or a beginner to both photography and drones, there are a few key factors to be aware of when it comes to learning drone photography. Drone photography for beginners is a huge topic but I wanted to put together […]
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Drone mapping and surveying is the acquisition of hundreds or thousands of images from UAVs flown along a specific path to create a large areal map. Drone mapping offers huge benefits compared to the methods that were previously used for aerial surveys acquired by satellite or airplane. It’s cheaper, not limited by cloud cover and
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What is drone surveillance? Drone surveillance is the use of camera drones by police, event organisers, rangers, business and home owners to check for intruders, illegal activity, enforce social controls or public safety. China’s use of drones for surveillance during the epidemic has been widely publicized. China uses surveillance drones fitted with speakers and cameras
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The use of drones in search and rescue (SAR) is becoming increasingly common place, repeatedly proving they improve outcomes not only for the victims but also the SAR teams. The US National Park Service have 61 drone pilots trained for search and rescue. The NPS rangers sent out their drones almost 3,000 times in 2020
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Despite the advancement of technology in the construction industry in recent times, many everyday processes are still considered inefficient and expensive. This is why the use of drones in the market is heavily welcomed by engineers and builders who understand exactly how useful drones can be in the building and construction industry. What type of
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As we’re getting closer to the gift giving season I was thinking about what a reasonable amount to pay is to get a quality drone suitable for beginners. Generally, the more you pay, the higher quality you get and more features but it’s around the $300 that you start to see drones go from toy-like
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NOTE: The Mavic 2 Enterprise series are no longer in production, for more info on the new version check out this article on the Mavic 3T and other thermal drones. The Mavic 2 Enterprise (M2E) range is the most well-known commercial drone series on the market right now. These are DJI’s ‘work horse’ collection, they
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First-person drones or FPV drones are designed to put you directly in the pilot’s seat, giving us an unhindered view of the camera’s live feed. So, whether you are using drones for aerial photography, racing or any other application, you will get an awesome, unique experience. Choosing the best FPV drone can be a challenge
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There is a huge range in the price of drones. You can easily drop thousands and still not have the latest and ‘greatest’. On the other end of the spectrum there are tonnes of cheap alternatives but many of these compromise on quality and performance. In this article I take a look at the best
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Black Friday is known as one of the craziest shopping sales of the year, I always have a wish list of items to search for when the deals are released. I update this post every year with the best Black Friday drone deals as they are released. If your gift shopping for someone else or
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