As of March, 2020, there were nearly 172,000 licensed Commercial Drone Pilots in the U.S. That means to be effective, you have to somehow cut through all the online noise and worthless chaff to get your message out and in…
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Your Drone in Construction: Building Blocks for Success
When I flew my first construction job four years ago, the initial flights were relatively simple. A flat location with no buildings and endless line of sight made the weekly missions quick and easy. But, as the building progressed, sightlines…
Apollo 11, Moon Dust and You: Regular Preventive Maintenance for Your Drone
Launch of Apollo 11 When Apollo 11 blasted off sending the first man to walk the moon, NASA and the astronauts were prepared for just about everything. Yet, with all the planning and forethought, they never imagined what a menace…
CDC Guidelines, Drones and Construction: COVID-19
Virtual Meeting? Bring the Site to You! Regular drone missions can help bring your site to you. With Corona Virus uncertainty increasing, many companies are starting to apply the CDC Guidelines of “Social Distancing” to regular progress meetings and briefings. …
Making Money with your Drone in Construction: Here’s What to Offer
Aerial drone data can deliver valuable insights during every phase, from preconstruction bids to site handoff. With up to 30% of the cost of construction wasted in the field due to coordination errors, wasted material, and rework, your drone can…
Making Money with your Drone in Construction: Finding Clients
In my last article, we talked about what you’ll need to start making money with your drone in construction. With that out of the way, you’ll need a few clients to help pay for all that gear. Here’s a few…
Drone Pilots – A discussion about tools
Drone Pilots – A discussion about tools. Mike Sobola and Luisa Winters have a candid conversation about wat tools they take with them while in the field.
Making Money with your Drone in Construction: Getting Started
Let’s face it, flying drones is fun. But, if you actually want to make a living at it, you’ve got to find an area that can not only benefit from drones, but that you can also convince to adopt the…
Drone Pilots – A discussion on using required personal protection equipment (PPE) in construction jobs.
Drone Pilots – A discussion on using required personal protection equipment (PPE) in construction jobs.
Drones in DC: Five Tips for Authorized Drone Flights in the Nation’s Capital
If you’re an Aerial Drone Pilot or need drone photography in restricted airspace, drone flight is possible if you follow the rules. Today, we’re talking specifically about the Washington, DC restricted zone where security rules put in place after 9-11…