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International LiDAR Mapping Forum
Today's episode is about the Internaional LiDAR and Mapping Forum. Drone U Chief Pilot Paul Aitken headed off to Texas to have a look at the latest innovations in LiDAR. He is joined by
Should You Use Propeller Aeropoints as Your Ground Control Points?
Today, we talk about Propeller Aeropoints. Should you use Propeller Aeropoints as your ground control points? Is this a cost effective and efficient solution? Are there better alternatives that you can consider? If you are doing drone mapping and modeling, you will have to use ground control points in
Unlocking Your DJI Drone | Can you Fly in a No-Fly Zone?
Today, we talk about unlocking your DJI drone. Legitimate pilots with licensing are being stopped by DJI's geofencing system. Our caller, Joe has the necessary authorization to fly in Class C airspace.
The Week’s Most Interesting Drone Stories
It has been an interesting week for the drone industry. We zero in on some trending stories from the drone world and provide our perspective on the same. Today, we discuss drone education, drone insurance and drone legislation. Do you
Can a licensed surveyor make more money from drone mapping?
Today, we talk about drone mapping and surveyor certification. Will you get more drone mapping business once you get your surveyor’s certificate? Is there any advantage to getting your surveyor certification? We think
Can you use the DJI Mavic Pro for promoting hotels and resorts?
Drone photography and videography is being increasingly used to showcase hotel facilities. It is critical to generate high quality photos and videos to build a sustainable business in this space. So does the entry level, DJI Mavic
Is DJI Matrice the Best All-in-One Drone Solution?
DJI Matrice | What is a good, all-in-one drone solution for a startup? Today, we talk about versatile, all-in-one drone solutions. Can you take up videography, photography, regular mapping and thermographic mapping
Can you get slow motion footage using the Zenmuse X7?
Today, we discuss the various capabilities of the the Zenmuse X7. Keenan, our caller wishes to know if it is possible to bump up the frame rate on the X7. Is 60 fps the maximum frame rate possible? Can you increase the fps to a 96 or 120? The Zenmuse X7 is an expensive camera known for producing
Drone Industry Trends 2018
2018 is sure to be an exciting year for the drone industry. With new technology debuting all the time and constant innovations in the way drones are being used by consumers and businesses, it appears that we have a lot to look forward to. Can we
Zenmuse XT or Yuneec H520?
Today, we discuss thermal imaging cameras and lenses. How does the Zenmuse XT compare to the Yuneec H520? Which one will add more value to your drone modeling
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