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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...