Winter is here – and with it come hills covered in blankets of snow, lakes suddenly polished with ice, and brighter lights as festivities fill cities. It may be one of the most beautiful sights a drone can capture, but the temptation to do so can put your drone at risk. Drones need the utmost attention and care during the …
A Comprehensive List of Commercial Drone Use Cases (128+ And Growing)
By Josh Pozner June 18th, 2020 128+ Commercial Use Cases for Drones You just got home and forgot one thing at the market. A few clicks on your phone, and within the hour there is a box on your front porch, no traffic, no hassle. Weather in the city or country there are hundreds of cases where drones provide a …
Why Do Construction Projects Take So Long?
Construction projects, especially those large-scale infrastructure improvements and commercial builds, seem to take forever to complete. They can cause traffic to be delayed, lengthy detours, and can be a nuisance to motorists. People often wonder why road construction takes so long and why building construction isn’t completed more quickly. The answer isn’t as simple as one might expect. In fact, …
8 Ways Texans are Innovating with Drones
The term “drone” usually brings to mind military use or the neighborhood kid’s new toy. However, individuals and large organizations are finding drone technology to be a useful tool. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) predicts by 2020, there will be seven million drones flying over the United States. Currently, the FAA estimates there are 1.5 hobbyist drones flying around and …
Drones Will Help Save The Environment. Here’s How:
In case you haven’t looked around lately, we are living in the future. We have self-driving cars, video-chat devices that fit in our back pockets, as well as robots that vacuum our floors and mow our lawns. We are, in a way, living lives that look like something out of a 1950s science fiction magazine. One of the innovations with …
8 Ways Drones Are Helping Florida’s Economy Fly
Florida is well-known for its 1,800 miles of coastline, hundreds of freshwater springs, delicious citrus and, of course, Disney World. However, the state is adding a new designation. A recent study found that Florida is tied for the highest number of commercial drone applications in the U.S., just behind California. Florida’s standing is impressive since it has about half the …
10 Ways Moms Can Turn Drone Time into Learning Time
So buying a drone for your child seemed like a great idea a month ago, right? Since then, the shiny new toy has become a nuisance requiring constant supervision. I get it. We’ve put together some creative activities to help mom’s make the most of that time by turning the crashing and playing into a truly educational experience. Drones are …
Classroom Drones and Improving STEAM Education
When most people think of drones, they think of photography, military use or the promise of having packages delivered to us automagically. However, another excellent use for drones is in education, specifically in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). The acronym was formerly known as STEM, but the “A” was added to include arts, and hey, drones fit with …
How Drones are Helping Marine Biologists
Oh, the endless possibilities of drone technology. From toys to tools drones deliver. As tools, their versatility lies in the ability to go where humans cannot go or where humans may just be in the way. That is particularly why there are numerous environmental benefits provided by drones. Marine Mammal Research The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is putting …