Flying Drones Over People: 2021 New FAA Rule Changes

Flying Drones Over People: 2021 New FAA Rule Changes

The FAA has recently updated the specifics around commercially operating drones under the Part 107 rules for flights over people, and while it is now legal to fly drones over people (and vehicles too) there are a few caveats (not to mention some math involved) you must be aware of in order to do so legally.

Flying A Drone At Night: 2021 New FAA Rule Overview

Flying A Drone At Night: 2021 New FAA Rule Overview

Flying a drone at night is now legal for all UAV Pilots as long as they adhere to the new FAA rules and regulations under CFR Part 107, which went into effect on April 21, 2021. Learn what is required to remain compliant and additional considerations to ensure your night operation is safe.

What Is FAA Remote ID? 2021 New Drone Rule Overview

What Is FAA Remote ID? 2021 New Drone Rule Overview

Commercial UAV operators have a slew of new rules to familiarize themselves with as of April 21st, 2021. The primary driver of all the new rules is the Remote ID requirements, allowing drone pilots greater operational capabilities and is considered by many as a necessary step for further integrating drones into the National Airspace System (NAS).

Improving Historical Preservation w/ Aerial Photogrammetry

Improving Historical Preservation w/ Aerial Photogrammetry

Though efforts are made to preserve many cultural and historical sites, far more never receive the ongoing funding needed to “last forever”. They like all things, will ultimately succumb to father time. However, utilizing drones and aerial photogrammetry, these cultural treasures can actually live-on and be experienced by future generations as highly detailed and interactive 3D representations of reality.

What Is An Orthomosaic Map? (Answered in under 100 words)

What Is An Orthomosaic Map? (Answered in under 100 words)

An Orthomosaic Map is an aerial photograph comprised of dozens, hundreds, or thousands of smaller overlapping images, typically captured with a drone or UAV. These images are “stitched together” with specialized photogrammetry software resulting in an Orthomosaic Image that has been “orthorectified” or geometrically corrected to provide uniform scale throughout allowing for accurate measurement of distance.

Real Estate Aerial Photography Tips for Realtors

Real Estate Aerial Photography Tips for Realtors

Photos are perhaps the most powerful tool in your arsenal for closing real estate deals. Photos reach out and grab the attention of the viewer in a way that words can't. But with most real estate agents offering professional photography as part of their package, how can you start standing out? You take it one step further and start offering real estate aerial photography with a drone.

Meet Professional Las Vegas Drone Pilot: Christopher Kabat

Meet Professional Las Vegas Drone Pilot: Christopher Kabat

Being from the Windy City, he’s naturally full of hot air. He prefers to travel by car, and only via two-lane county backroads. His bird is named after his drink of choice, his dog is named after a bird, and according to his voicemail, he works with International Super Spy Sterling Archer. Yeah, you read that right. He is Professional Las Vegas Drone Pilot Christopher Kabat, of ProAerial Media LLC (or PAM for short).

How To Sell Rural Vacant Land with Aerial Photos & Video

How To Sell Rural Vacant Land with Aerial Photos & Video

Residential and commercial Realtors, real estate companies, and property management businesses, all leverage aerial photography, and video in their real estate listings. But what about using aerial photos and video for rural vacant land sales?

In this article, we’ll be showing some of the services a commercial UAV pilot or aerial photographer can provide to realtors and those selling undeveloped land.

What Is Drone Mapping Used For? Overview + Use-Cases

What Is Drone Mapping Used For? Overview + Use-Cases

SO WHAT IS DRONE MAPPING USED FOR?

Just about anything that you could stand to have a better look at or view of. Drone surveying and mapping literally give you the ability to “see the big picture” — but perhaps the most important single thing a drone is used for is to ‘save time’.