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Are you a drone pilot or aspiring to be one?

Are you a drone pilot or aspiring to be one? Have you ever considered starting your own drone business? If so, it's crucial to have a well-thought-out plan before diving into the world of entrepreneurship.

Starting a drone business without a plan can lead to a host of problems, including financial ...

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Drone Program

Almost 3 million people call Las Vegas home. In 2022 TripAdvisor ranked the city No. 1 for the most popular travel destination in the United States. That should come as no surprise to the 38.8 million people who visited the city of lights that same year.

Keeping everyone safe is the job of more ...

Easing Part 107 Fears

We all start our journey as commercial drone pilots by passing the Part 107 exam. I took my first in 2017 and have benefitted from that decision many times over since passing the test. Once you have your remote pilot license, a world of opportunity awaits.

If you are like me, you are not a fan of t...

Planning A Drone Gig | Part 2

Part one of this article looked at some essential tips to better prepare you for a drone gig before heading out to the location. This article will focus on tips and things to consider while on the job. If you missed last week's article, give it a quick read for tips on preparing for the gig before j...

Planning A Drone Gig | Part 1

Passing the Part 107 exam and landing your first paid gig is a memorable experience. I recall feeling a mix of excitement and worry as I wondered if this would be my first and only project as a commercial drone pilot. Self-doubt aside, I was pumped for the project but probably unprepared, looking ba...

Level Up Your Flying Skills

If you've spent a little time flying your drone and have mastered the basics, advanced drills can help bring your flying skills to the next level. Even if you feel like a pretty good pilot, drills keep your skills sharp.

Nowadays, most drones have preprogrammed options for flying advanced maneuvers...

Drills For Beginners

No one is born knowing how to fly a drone. Like almost everything in life, someone who already knows must teach us how to do things.

The first DJI drone I purchased was a Phantom 3 Standard. While the drone wasn’t expensive compared to most drones out now, it seemed like a lot to spend on a flying ...

Drones For Additional Services In 2023

Having a business plan comes in handy here. One of the best ways to identify potential areas for change is by reevaluating your business plan's SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) section.

You can take a less structured approach if you don't have a business plan. The important ...

CES 2023

I just returned from CES2023 a few days ago, and it was a fantastic show. If you are unfamiliar with CES, it is the largest consumer electronics show in the world. Typically, the event takes place during the first week of January in Las Vegas.

CES is a huge show. This year there were over 3,200 exh...

Drone Trade Shows 2023

The drone industry is rapidly changing. It seems like every few months, a new drone comes on the market that blows all previous drones away. In addition to hardware and software advances, the regulations governing drone operations are also constantly evolving. There is a lot to keep track of if you ...