Why You Learn the METAR and TAF for the PART 107 Exam?
As a Clemson University professor, it has been my privilege to help hundreds of students prepare for the Part 107 knowledge exam. ...
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Joe Burgett
- Aug 9
- 4 min
Do You Have a Certification Verifying You Know How to Fly?
The APSA flight proficiency exam is the only nationally recognized credential for multirotor flight proficiency.
Joe Burgett
- May 24
- 2 min
Does a UAS Thermal Camera Measure Heat…No!!!
Infrared (IR) is a type of radiation similar to visible light. Th hotter the object, the more IR. A IR imager measures the radiation.
Joe Burgett
- Jul 21, 2021
- 2 min
How Much Do Drone Pilots Make
A common question I get from those thinking about taking the Applied Drone Technology course is “how much can I earn as a drone pilot.”...
Joe Burgett
- Jul 7, 2021
- 3 min
Hack for Cheap Ground Control Points
Making a 3D model or map with drone imagery is easy enough with the right software and training. Most commercial drones have GPS units...
Joe Burgett
- Jun 3, 2021
- 2 min
Free Demonstrations Can Cost You A Lot
I don’t need to point out that some impressive new hardware and software have been developed in the drone space. A fundamental way many...
Joe Burgett
- May 14, 2021
- 2 min
Party Fowl: Birds and Drones Don't Mix
The internet has no shortage of videos of wildlife interfering with drone missions. More often than not, these videos result from the...
Joe Burgett
- Apr 23, 2021
- 2 min
11 Ground Control Point Placement Strategies
You can create a great-looking 3D module using just drone imagery. Because the GPS location and other metatdata are embedded in the image...
Joe Burgett
- Mar 31, 2021
- 1 min
Get More Flight Time by Taking Care of Your Batteries
Flight time is a significant consideration when purchasing a UAS. Most people know that as batteries age, operators will get less current...
Joe Burgett
- Mar 21, 2021
- 2 min
Accuracy: Relatively Right but Absolutely Wrong
A common question I hear is “how accurate are drone surveys.” If you’re a surveyor, you might argue that it’s a subject that fills whole...
Joe Burgett
- Mar 6, 2021
- 2 min
Five Ways to Wow your Clients with a Digital Twin of their Site
Drones are a powerful tool to help contractors, surveyors, and other professionals get amazing still images and videos to document their...
Joe Burgett
- Feb 19, 2021
- 2 min
Can You Use Video to Create a 3D Drone Model
One of the basic use cases for drones is to make amazing videos from unique vantage points. Most commercial drones produce high...
Joe Burgett
- Feb 5, 2021
- 3 min
How Much does it Cost to Start a Drone Program
A question I get a lot is, "how much does a drone program costs to start." Like any good question, there are a lot of caveats and "it...
Joe Burgett
- Jan 23, 2021
- 2 min
Top 6 Reasons to Use a Drone Simulator
I'm a professor at Clemson University, so I'm in the business of teaching. That doesn't necessarily mean I was the best student! I'm like...
Joe Burgett
- Jan 16, 2021
- 2 min
With Ground Control Points, Less is More
One of the best ways to increase the accuracy of a drone map is by including Ground Control Points or GCPs. A GCP is a physical object or...
Joe Burgett
- Jan 9, 2021
- 4 min
The FAA Just Made the Biggest Changes to Drone Rules since Part 107
On December 28th, the FAA released two major changes to commercial drone rules. The first was the anticipated introduction of Remote ID...
Joe Burgett
- Dec 26, 2020
- 2 min
The Power of the Cone
Many people, especially outside of the drone community, know there are plenty of legitimate uses for drones but that they can also be...
Joe Burgett
- Dec 26, 2020
- 1 min
Microburst but Mega Damage
When you prepare for your Part 107 initial or recurrent exam, you're going to pour over the F.A.A. study guide. You may read something...
Joe Burgett
- Dec 26, 2020
- 2 min
Is DJI Blacklisted?
You may have seen on your social media feeds that DJI was added to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Entity List. Many of the headlines...