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09/21/2021

Drone footage of the fallout from natural disasters is both fascinating and heartbreaking. While we are still cleaning up the wreckage from Hurricane Ida along the Gulf Coast in the U.S., residents of La Palma island off the coast of Spain are evacuating their homes in the wake of the recent volcanic eruption. New aerial video shared by Reuters shows a house and swimming pool being utterly swallowed up by fiery lava, as the molten rock creeps toward the shoreline. The close-up shots in the video are mind-blowing, as homes are literally turned to ash in seconds.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/more-evacuations-lava-pours-canaries-volcano-2021-09-21/

09/13/2021

Ever since the DJI Phantom 1 hit the U.S. market in early 2013, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has explored strategies to safely integrate small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) -- better known as drones -- into our national airspace. As part of this effort, the agency created FAA Drone Safety Awareness Week, which starts today.

Now in its third year, the week-long series of online presentations is designed to ensure that both hobbyists and professional drone operators understand that flying safely is paramount. Each day of the week centers around a specific educational theme, with a series of virtual events featuring drone pilots, recreational flyers, and experts discussing their commitment to safety, and sharing tips and information. The topics to be covered this week include Public Safety and Public Acceptance, and the new rules surrounding remote identification and operations over people. More details can be found on the agency's website here:

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-drone-safety-awareness-week-starts-today

02/23/2021

Just one week after an arctic storm cold-cocked north Texas, knocking out power for millions (us included), the skies cleared and we were back at work! Remarkably, temperatures were in the mid-60s as one of our drone pilots set out to capture beauty shots of a sun shade installation at a local car dealership yesterday. We pray the spring-like weather is a harbinger of brighter days ahead! ☀️🌿🌺

01/19/2021

If you are a drone service provider or starting a drone operation in-house, you'll want to develop Standard Operating Procedures. More than a set of checklists, these comprehensive guidelines can help you reduce risk and ensure your flight missions go off without a hitch.

Why Every Drone Operator Needs an SOP by editor | Jan 18, 2021 | Blog | 0 commentsWhen it comes to drone operations, learning to fly a drone with both skill and confidence is only part of the equation. Equally important is developing a detailed procedural checklist that can help reduce risk and prio...

01/11/2021

Drones are changing the way that sod farmers and park managers collect and analyze plant health data, so they can address problems early and allocate resources wisely. Using multispectral sensors to capture aerial images that reveal more than meets the eye, drones can help growers better manage pesticide and fertilizer applications, irrigation, and other factors that ensure the grass is always greener.

Using Drones to Improve Sod Growth by editor | Jan 11, 2021 | Blog, Multispectral, Use Cases | 0 commentsThe drone industry is revolutionizing sod management, helping growers make smarter decisions using multispectral imagery. The latest drone platforms are capable of carrying multispectral sensors,...