Weapons and drones don’t mix
Chris Anson
Have you seen videos and photos on YouTube and other places where they are showing some sort of flame thrower, or fireworks or other device attached to a drone? Well
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Using KittyHawk for LAANC authorization, step-by-step for recreational drone users
Chris Anson
In this article, I’m going to take you step-by-step using the KittyHawk app and getting a LAANC authorization. I’ll be using an iPhone for this example, but they have mobile
FAA forces recreational drone flyers to use LAANC authorization
Chris Anson
As of July 23, 2019, the FAA is requiring recreational drone flyers to use LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) authorization to fly in restricted airspace, like areas around
That time my dream client quickly became my worst nightmare
Erin Holmstead
I used to think that a certain local boutique was my ideal client, so the day they posted on Instagram that they were looking for a local photographer I jumped
Lume Cube debuts STROBE anti-collision drone light
Bryan Esler
Lume Cube has announced the STROBE — the world’s first consumer-friendly anti-collision drone light. Designed to be lightweight and powerful as possible to satisfy FAA guidelines for anti-collision lighting, the
Autel Evo drone – How easy is it to fly?
Chris Anson
In this article, I’m going to share with you how the Autel Evo flies. In addition to myself, I had two friends of mine with little or no drone flying
First look: Autel Evo drone
Chris Anson
The Autel Evo was originally released in June 2018, and has gone through various updates and improvements since that time. This article will be looking at it in its current
How to register your drone with the FAA as a recreational flyer
Chris Anson
This is a follow-up article to Hobbyist drone flyers must register their drones. As of February 23, 2019, even if you are flying your drone for fun and recreation, and
DJI Go 4 app: Basic setup for your drone, part two
Chris Anson
In this two-part video series, I will be going through the different sections of the DJI Go 4 app. The idea here is to get you in the air with
What strength ND filter do I use on my drone when capturing video?
Chris Anson
In this video, I’m going to show you one way you can determine which strength ND filter to use when you are shooting video. I always shoot my videos in
DJI Go 4 app: Basic setup for your drone, part one
Chris Anson
In this two-part video series, I will be going through the different sections of the DJI Go 4 app. The idea here is to get you in the air with
Using AirMagic to process your drone photos
Chris Anson
In this article and video, I’m going to show you Skylum’s new drone specific software, AirMagic, for taking your drone photos, both JPG and DNG RAW, and quickly producing beautiful
AirMagic provides one-click editing solution for drone photographers
Bryan Esler
Tomorrow, Skylum’s newest software program — AirMagic — hits the market. I’ve had a chance to try it out for the past couple weeks. And despite the fact that I’m
Hobbyist drone flyers must register their drones
Chris Anson
This requirement has gone back and forth, but for now, as a hobbyist drone flyer, you must register your drone if it weighs more than 0.55 pounds. You have to
Learning the basics helps you take better photographs with your drone
Chris Anson
While I’ve written a number of drone articles on flying and photography, I feel like this one will help tie many of those together. Taking photographs with your drone involves
Hobbyist drone flyers must display FAA registration on the outside of drone
Chris Anson
The FAA is making some important changes in the area of drones. One of which that may directly affect you is that as of February 25, 2019, hobbyists — like
360 degrees of flexibility and a new perspective: Taking photographs with a drone
Chris Anson
While taking photographs with your drone is very similar to taking them from the ground, it’s also very different. For me, the difference lies in two main areas. One is in
Learning to fly a drone takes practice and a plan
Chris Anson
To begin your practice, find an open field without tall obstacles, such as trees and buildings. If you can start practicing on a light or no wind day. As you
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First look: ProGrade Digital UHS-II SDXC II V60 and V90 Memory Card and MICROSDXC DUAL-SLOT USB 3.1 reader
Chris Anson
While ProGrade Digital is a new player on the scene, the founders of ProGrade Digital are veterans in the industry, from companies like Lexar and SanDisk, bringing their extensive expertise
Getting a Drone Airspace Authorization in 60 seconds using LAANC
Chris Anson
As an FAA Certified Part 107 pilot, if the area you want to fly in is within five miles of an airport, and that airport airspace is controlled airspace, then