Financial diversity is a good thing. It is akin to not having all your eggs in one basket. Identifying and hopefully doing business in multiple UAV markets is also a good thing. The following industries are in dire need of…
When clients are paying for aerial video, they want to see smooth transitions and not jerky turns, stops, and elevation changes. The pitch of the camera on the gimbal needs to be fixed for that scene or transitioned very slowly,…
The primary component of your commercial aerial infrastructure is hardware: A flying camera. It can also be classified as a flying computer with all the intelligence built into the Phantom. Combine your smart bird with the upgradeable remote controller, the…
My goal with this blog post is to provide my proven and comprehensive roadmap, helping you to eliminate the numerous show-stoppers I encountered over the years I spent becoming a commercial drone pilot. To be this specific about how things…
Always remember that you are a pilot first and a photographer second. Your primary responsibility as a commercial UAV pilot is to safely operate and land your drone without incident. The key word here is “incident,” since that is what…
By default, you should already have RTFM (Read The Freaking Manual) and know all the safety procedures spelled out by DJI. We are going to cover some critical safety points anyway. As a commercial drone pilot, you will be flying…
Before you purchase a drone for potential commercial use, take the time to lay out your strategy by developing a formal business plan for your new UAV-based company. Having a written plan is a must for pursuing any start-up venture…
Before you buy your first drone, make sure you have put work into your business plan and have laid out a common-sense route to building your UAV business. This blog post can help you forecast your initial investment requirements for…
What Are the Best Accessories for Your Drone? You probably know how big the drone industry has become, with a very long value chain for customers and manufacturers alike. Today, it is not just enough to buy a drone; some…
Drones are no longer a “new” technology or gadget that people rave about, as was the case about 5 years ago. They’ve become part of our daily lives. This is because many people now own one or several of these…
