Mapping, flight logs, weather, analytics — these types of applications can take your flight capability to the next level. Not to mention, to the next level in your business. From the first smartphone apps to what is available today, drone software has made quantum leaps in power and featu

Two of the world’s most promising emerging technologies — solar panels and drones — may be even more valuable when used together. Researchers and companies are already starting to explore the many potential uses of solar-powered drones. On their own, these two technologies hav

Today’s construction firms have implemented drone technology to incredible effect. They’ve enjoyed a broad spectrum of benefits, using unmanned aerial vehicles to improve safety and security measures, update traditional land surveying techniques and streamline management methods.

Written by Megan Nichols The popularity of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) has exploded in the consumer market. Many are using them for recreation and entertainment, and you’ll notice a lot of the consumer-grade drones have built-in cameras and smart controls to accommodate th

When it comes to marketing your business, you not only need to set yourself apart from your competition, you have to show your future customers what makes your product or service better than the rest. One of the most spectacular ways to do this is with aerial photography. How can you get co

As someone who has been in the drone industry for a while now, I make it a point to be aware of news stories that have the potential to affect the industry’s future. I’m especially concerned with professional pilots, as the commercial side is what is going to drive the industry

Written by Delon Anthony Most people are in a rush to purchase drones. Persons in the photography and videography industry all want to own a drone. Not excluding people who buy drones for fun and commercial purposes. Since drones can be found easily, everyone can buy one. But do you know how to

Written by James Davis Unfortunately, producing an aerial film isn’t quite as simple as launching your drone into the air and hitting the record button. A mixture of planning, skill and hard work is required to create an entertaining and high quality piece of work. In this article, we&rsq

Written by Nicole Clark Drones have risen in popularity over the years. The availability and wide range of drones to choose from make it easier for consumers to have their own unmanned aerial vehicles, but buying a drone isn’t that simple. Here, we discuss the things you need to consider

Written by James Davis Costing as much as they do, ensuring your drone is in good condition needs to be a top priority for all pilots. By following the tips covered in this article, you will ensure that your investment is taken care of as long as possible, and most importantly – as safel

Written by Matt Jambrovic The last couple of years drones became extremely popular; be it for breath-taking photography and videos that took over Instagram or their use in scientific purposes; they took the world by storm. However, some still can not comprehend the usefulness of these devices a

Written by Megan Nichols As populations grow and industry expands, we’re cutting down more of our forests to make way for housing, agriculture, logging and mining. We cut down an estimated 15 billion trees each year, and the earth has about half as many trees now as it did when human civi

A new option for on-demand drone insurance is now on the market, as of last month. June 28 saw the launch of DroneInsurance.com, the first digital portal for drone insurance solutions offered by insurtech company REIN. An entirely modern approach to insurance, DroneInsurance.com offers a paperl

Drones are formidable tools when it comes to environmental monitoring and other similar tasks related to sustainability. You can affix almost any kind of sensor to them, from thermal imaging equipment to air quality monitors to video cameras. You can also send them into virtually any environmen

When people think about drones, they usually imagine aerial drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). However, there are also underwater drones. Underwater drones, like aerial ones, go by different names and come in numerous variations. They may be referred to as unmanned undersea vehicles (U

Written by Megan Nichols Wind turbines can reach huge heights. Solar farms take up large swaths of land. Distribution equipment is sometimes located in remote areas. Utility infrastructure is also, by its nature, spread out across large distances so it can transfer energy from power plants to h

Here at Droneblog we’re always on the lookout for exceptional work in the field of aerial photography and videography. When I came across the work of George Suresh, I knew right away this was not just your average guy with a drone taking pictures and shooting some video. Living in Sy

Despite what you may have seen in your local park, drones are no longer the exclusive purview of aviation enthusiasts and tech geeks. The global commercial drone market was valued at $552 million in 2014 and is growing at a rate of 16 to 25 percent annually depending on who you talk to. Drones

Written by Shabbir Nooruddin Flying FPV is such a liberating and rewarding experience, and watching prop pilots that fly crazy fast, silky smooth, or doing dizzying flips is what draws most of us to the hobby to start with. If you’ve ever flown a quadcopter, though, you’ll know that

Written by Rudy Dewaitne There is a difference between flying your drone for fun and using it to shoot great APV (Aerial Photography and Video). Shooting good footage takes a lot of practice. Here are some tips you can use to improve your overall experience: Make a list, check it twice Alwa