Up in the Air: The Key Statistics on Drones in Construction

February 21, 2023 by Jim Gibson
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Drones are quickly becoming a staple in the construction industry. They are increasingly being used for a wide range of tasks, including surveying, mapping, and progress monitoring. And the key statistics show that drone adoption in construction is on the rise. Let’s take a closer look at the statistics. According to various market reports and studies, the use of drones ...
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The Construction Revolution: The Impact of Drones on Project Monitoring

February 8, 2023 by Jim Gibson
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As construction executives, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve and utilize new technologies that can save time and money on construction projects. One such technology is the use of drones to monitor construction progress. In the past, construction managers would have to physically visit a construction site to inspect the progress and take photos or videos. This process ...
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How Drones Can Solve Several Construction Industry Challenges

January 8, 2023 by Jim Gibson
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The construction industry involves the building, maintenance, and improvement of infrastructure and buildings. This includes a wide range of activities, such as residential and commercial construction, road and bridge building, and utility work. There are several challenges that the construction industry faces, including: Cost and budget management: Construction projects often have strict budgets and timelines, and any delays or cost ...
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What is an Orthomosaic?

June 17, 2022 by Jim Gibson
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Most people are well aware that drones have cameras and can take photos and videos while in flight.  But few outside the industry realize just how useful those pictures and videos can be for a variety of business, real estate, agriculture, construction, insurance and more.   Drones are capable of highly technical data collection using a variety of on-board technology, ...
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Drone Photography Demo Reel Tips for the Newbie

November 22, 2021 by Jim Gibson
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So you’ve just passed your FAA Part 107,  purchased your new DJI Mavic Pro 3 Fly More Combo and you are ready to start earning money as a drone service company.   Slow your roll for a second and let’s first establish some priorities. One of the first things any photographer does before launching their professional career is to create ...
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5 Benefits of Including a Visual Observer for Aerial Photographers

September 19, 2021 by Jim Gibson
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The primary role in every aerial photography mission is owned by the drone pilot-in-charge (PIC), however, the unsung hero of the drone flight crew is the visual observer.  Although the drone pilot must always maintain the capability to see the drone in flight, utilizing one or more visual observers allows the pilot to conduct other mission-critical duties while still ensuring ...
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Top 15 Most Common Drone Industry Acronyms

June 21, 2021 by Jim Gibson
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If you’re like me, you may sometimes wonder if the English language has been reduced to words containing only 3-4 letters.  We often see it in almost every industry we’ve encountered in our professional lives.   What am I talking about? Acronyms.     For those of us in the drone industry, it’s no different.  In fact, given the relatively ...
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5 Benefits of Hiring Licensed and Insured Drone Pilots for Real Estate Agents

May 6, 2021 by Jim Gibson
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The simple fact is the real estate market is a veritable magnet for drone service providers of all skill and experience levels; from the most tenured real estate drone photography company to the guy who splurged on a Mavic 3 and read Drones for Dummies (yes, it really exists!).  In the case of the former, these drone photography companies have invested ...
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