Drones with infrared cameras are used across many industries to capture different types of information beyond what we can see with our eyes. The term infrared is often used interchangeably with thermal but thermal imaging only uses a small range within the infrared spectrum. In this article I’ll compare thermal and near infrared imaging (NIR) […]
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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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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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Commercial drones have optimized tasks across many industries, including surveying and mapping. With the ability to fly over large areas quickly and capture quality images, survey drones have become an essential tool for professionals in fields such as mining, construction and agriculture. However, with so many options available on the market it can be challenging
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The DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise drone is designed for industrial use, offering a more budget-friendly alternative to DJI’s other enterprise-level drones. The Mavic 3 Enterprise was released in 2021, superseding the Mavic 2 Enterprise. The main features that have been improved in this version are the camera quality, improved obstacle avoidance and longer flight time.
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The DJI Matrice series are advanced drones designed for enterprise use rather than photography and cinematography. These are large, heavy and powerful multi-rotor drones equipped with high resolution cameras. The two most popular models which I cover in this article are the M30T and M300. You might also consider the DJI Mavic Enterprise which is
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Thermal drones have many advantages compared to handheld thermal cameras and are quickly becoming a popular tool in search and rescue, agriculture, hunting, security and surveillance. Thermal drone cameras have an infrared (IR) sensor that picks up heat in objects such as people, animals or buildings (more on that in Drone Imaging). This is beneficial
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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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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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