Powerline inspection drones are specialized UAVs made to inspect powerlines, poles, and other electrical infrastructure. Credit: DJI Equipped with advanced technology like high-resolution cameras, thermal imaging, and GPS systems, inspectors use these drones to collect data that helps them identify issues like: Damaged wires Overheating components Structural weaknesses Without a

A drone roof inspection is a method of assessing a roof’s condition by using a drone equipped with high-resolution cameras and sensors. Drones allow inspectors to capture detailed images and data of rooftops without the need for equipment like ladders or scaffolding (in the case of large buildings)—and without the

Heavy lift drones—also simply called big drones or large drones—are UAVs specifically designed to carry substantial payloads, far exceeding the capacity of most consumer drones. Unlike smaller drones, which are typically used for photography or recreational purposes, heavy lift drones are made for industrial and commercial applications. These drones have

Investing in a drone, especially a high-end model for professional or commercial use, can be a big expense—and drone financing can help cover that expense. From aerial photography and mapping to surveillance and inspections, drones serve a wide range of applications, and financing is one way you can get the

A VTOL drone is a drone that can take off, hover, and land vertically, just like a helicopter. VTOL stands for Vertical Take-Off and Landing, an acronym that describes these vertical capabilities. The term can be used to describe any VTOL aircraft, including helicopters, drone taxis, and drones. In the

According to reporting from Drone Industry Insights, drone mapping and surveying “is and will remain the top drone application for drones” throughout the world. And there’s a good reason for this. The advancement of drone technology has made it possible to map large areas quickly and inexpensively, providing key data

The Remote ID rule applies to all drone operations for any drone that weighs .55 to 55 pounds. It has been in effect since September 16 of 2023. If your drone falls in that weight range you have to comply with Remote ID regardless of whether you’re flying for work

How far can a drone fly? The answer depends on two key factors: Range. The farthest you can possibly fly a consumer drone is about 12 miles. The DJI Air 3 and the DJI Mini 4 Pro both have a flight range of 12.4 miles (20 kilometers), which is one

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 possible in order to help you understand how people are actually using drones in the field to survey towers. Communication companies with cell

A fixed wing drone is a drone that relies on fixed wings to generate lift and maintain flight. Unlike multi-rotor drones, which use multiple rotors to hover and maneuver, fixed wing drones are designed for continuous forward motion—much like traditional airplanes. This design allows them to achieve greater energy efficiency