At the start of the pandemic, one of the novel ways drones were used to keep people from getting infected was as flying disinfectant …
A Drone Pilot’s Guide to Flight Operations Management Tools
As with many parts of the drone industry, when you first start looking at flight operations management tools there is so much information …
A Drone Pilot’s Guide to Surveying a Tower
In this article, we're going to cover how to survey or inspect a tower with a drone. Our goal is to make this resource as hands-on as …
A Beginner’s Guide to Drone Mapping Software
This resource was created to help you better understand how drones are being used in mapping and land surveying today, to provide some …
Applying for a Public COA vs. Part 107 Certification for Police and Fire Departments
Navigating the legal considerations for using a drone in a police or fire department can be complicated. Should your department pursue Part …
How to Get LAANC Approval for Flying a Drone at Night in Controlled Airspace
The FAA has started rolling out instant airspace authorizations to fly at night in controlled airspace via LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization …
Looking for Freelance Drone Pilot Work? Check Out Hivemapper
Looking for freelance income streams as a commercial drone pilot? Hivemapper is currently paying freelance contributors for aerial and …
FAA Adds 133 Air Traffic Facilities to LAANC
Last week the FAA announced that it has added 133 more air traffic facilities to the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability …
A Drone Pilot’s Guide to TBVLOS Waivers for Public Safety Agencies
If you work at a public safety agency conducting drone operations under a COA (Certificate of Authorization) this article is for you. [In …
FAA Partners with Universities—$7.5 Million Granted for Drone Research + First 26 Schools Announced for FAA’s UAS Collegiate Training Initiative
As the UAS IPP winds down the FAA has been making some big moves with universities around the U.S. U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine …
