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Test Your Knowledge: Part 107 Practice Test Questions

Preparing for an exam can be nerve-wracking, we get it. We’ve always believed that with enough prior preparation, anybody’s nerves can be calmed – that’s why we’ve gone ahead and come up with 10 completely custom practice questions with in-depth explanations that you can use to supplement your Part 107 Test preparation. In our opinion, the FAA does a pretty …

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How Do I Register My Drone with the FAA?

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates that all drones be registered before use. The first step in registering your drone is understanding exactly how you fly and use it. Not sure what kind of drone flyer you are? Some drone types include: Recreational Flyers & Modeler Community-Based Organizations; Certificated Remote Pilots including Commercial Operators; and Public Safety and Government. Whichever …

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The Best Drones for Beginners

The Federal Aviation Administration estimates there are more than 2 million drones in the U.S. as of the end of 2019. Of those, around 1.3 million are owned for non-commercial use and considered hobby drones. And the FAA predicts that market will keep elevating to new heights over the next four years. Clearly, drones are to the 2020s what personal …

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Complete Guide to Commercial Real Estate Drone Photography

I almost titled this post “Commercial Real Estate Photography for Beginners,” but felt uneasy with what that title would have suggested.  Drone photography for commercial real estate clients is definitely not for beginners, per se.  Commercial real estate photography is, more often than not, marketing-oriented, and to effectively capture great marketing photos you must already have a keen eye for …

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Curb Appeal 101: Real Estate Photography Basics

Shrinking consumer attention spans and an increasing dependence on technology has solidified the internet’s role as a mecca for Realtor and prospect interaction. Without fail, prospective homebuyers will preview homes and listings online before ever contacting a real estate company or agent. This includes researching information about neighborhoods, developing preliminary price points and maps, and, most importantly, viewing property listings. …

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Exploring Photogrammetry & Topographical Mapping

onstruction and civil engineering firms are increasingly turning to drones to gather data that was previously prohibitively expensive and difficult to obtain. Companies are choosing to either invest in the technology and training in-house, or outsource the process to consulting firms, thus freeing themselves from the tedium of collecting data and allowing them to better focus their efforts on analyzing …

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Choosing the Right Drone for Your Project

he global market for drones and their commercial applications are booming.  A recent projection by Price Waterhouse Coopers estimates the global market for commercial drone applications at $2 billion, rising to $127 billion by 2020. Restrictive regulations that have held the industry back within the United States are being scaled back and large numbers of pilots, photographers, and businesses are …