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FAA Announces New FTN Requirements for Drone Pilots

On December 19th, 2019, the FAA announced via webinar various improvements to the way it tests all applicants for an FAA airman certificate for all certificated pilots (including drone pilots). These changes pertain to pilot identification (FTN) and to the testing process and reports (AKTR). FTN Information Necessary for Drone Pilots   The FAA is requiring all new applicants to …

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Controller Overview – DJI Mavic 2 Pro & Zoom

While the Mavic 2 Pro controller remains similar to the original Mavic Pro controller, DJI made a few changes and adjustments to make this controller even better. Watch our 7 minute video below to lean what is new, what all the control sticks, buttons, and dials on the controller do, and see examples of the controls being used. Like this …

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How to Create Orthomosaic Maps Using DroneDeploy

DroneDeploy is a powerful application that can use drone imagery to generate high-resolution 2D maps and 3D models. It offers easy-to-use software to automatically capture aerial images ideal for your type of project, process and generate orthomosaic maps and 3D models, and allows you to use your maps to measure distance, area, and volume.  If you are unfamiliar, orthomosaics are …