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So here’s a quick look at what the FAA is calling “the next exciting step in safe drone integration” and that’s a way to remotely identify both the drone and
This is a quick note for you recreational drone flyers. As you may know, in 2018, a law was passed that requires that recreational drone flyers pass an online aeronautical
As most of you know, DJI pretty much dominates the drone market. Forbes stated earlier this year that “DJI has soared to take two-thirds of the drone market globally.” If
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
