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How To Pick The Best Camera For Drone Photogrammetry

In-depth guide to choosing the best camera for drone photogrammetry. Find out how sensor size, resolution, type of shutter and other factors can impact the quality of your aerial survey data and efficiency of your mission, and learn about the best DJI solutions for drone mapping.

Benefits of Terrain Follow Mode With DJI Drones For Aerial Surveying

Guide to using Terrain Follow during aerial surveys with DJI drones. Find out how Terrain Follow can benefit drone mapping operations, including helping to collect more accurate data collection, and learn about the best workflows within Terrain Follow mode.

Heliguy Helps Keltbray Cut Carbon Emissions By Using Drones For Utility Inspections

Keltbray thanks its drone partner heliguy™ for supporting the growth of its UAS programme after winning a Green Apple World Environmental Award for cutting carbon emissions by using drones for utility inspection. Keltbray says drones also make powerline inspections more efficient, safe, and data-rich.

Heliguy completes DJI Dock maintenance training

heliguy™ engineers have undertaken specialist technical training for the DJI Dock to facilitate full drone in a box servicing and maintenance. The in-depth course involved a theoretical assessment and full assembly and disassembly of the Dock.

Automated Drone Deployment With FlytNow And DJI Dock

FlytNow is a cloud-based software which integrates seamlessly with the DJI Dock. Find out about its key features and functionality, and how FlytNow can empower remote and automated drone-in-a-box operations.

Determining ROI Of DJI Dock For Utilities Inspections

DJI Dock can revolutionise the utility sector. Find out how this drone in a box increases efficiency and ROI for solar panel inspections, and how teams are conducting automated and remote power grid operations to replace manual inspections for improved safety.

DJI RC Plus smart controller now compatible with DJI M300 RTK

The DJI RC Plus smart controller is now compatible with the DJI M300 RTK, following a firmware update. The controller has key upgrades over the M300 RTK's standard RC, the Smart Controller Enterprise, including a larger and brighter screen, longer battery life, and an IP rating.

DJI M350 RTK Vs DJI M300 RTK

The DJI M350 RTK is a flagship upgrade to the DJI M300 RTK. Find out about the new features of the Matrice 350 RTK and how this enhanced commercial drone compares to the M300 RTK.

Heliguy Tactical Dog Camera Features On BBC One Frontline Fightback

The heliguy™ tactical dog camera has been showcased on BBC One series, Frontline Fightback. The camera uses technology from the drone sector. During the show, Cumbria Police describes the camera as vital, while narrator Rav Wilding says it helps apprehend criminals and has the potential to save lives.

How Weatherproof Is The DJI Dock?

The DJI Dock is a weatherproof drone in a box. Find out how this rugged solution enables drone operations in the most difficult conditions and watch a video showing the Dock being put through a series of vigorous weather tests.

Mavic 3 Pro Vs Mavic 3 Cine Vs Mavic 3 Classic

Which DJI Mavic 3 is best for your drone videography and photography? This comparison article explores the differences between the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, Mavic 3 Pro Cine, Mavic 3 Classic, Mavic 3, and Mavic 3 Cine.

DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine Vs DJI Inspire 3

In-depth comparison between the DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine and the DJI Inspire 3. Both drones are engineered for top-class aerial filmmaking. Read this blog to find out which one is best for your needs, or whether both drones have a place in your filmmaking toolbox.

DJI Mavic 3 Pro: Review

Review of the DJI Mavic 3 Pro and DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine camera drones. These filmmaking drones feature three cameras: A 4/3 Hasselblad camera and dual Tele cameras. Shoot up to 5.1K video and benefit from Apple ProRes on the Mavic 3 Pro Cine.

Drone Thermal Camera Helps Find Missing Dog

The DJI M30T drone was used by Derby Mountain Rescue Team to rescue a dog which had fallen 100ft down a cliff. Following unsuccessful searches by ground crews, the drone's thermal camera detected the dog's heat source, and the zoom camera provided a positive identification. Watch the video of the drone rescue.

Drone LiDAR Data Processing: Matching DJI L1 Flight Passes In Terrasolid

A new wizard has been added to Terrasolid to automate the process of matching DJI L1 flight passes. This improves the accuracy and completeness of a LiDAR data set. This workflow guide shows how TerraScan and TerraMatch can be used to streamline flight-pass matching.

UK CAA Publishes Roadmap For BVLOS Drone Operations

UK CAA publishes roadmap to transition BVLOS drone operations from segregated to non-segregated airspace. It is designed to provide a means by which the industry and the CAA can trial BVLOS drone flights to prove the concept and move towards policy adoption.

DJI Inspire 3 vs DJI Inspire 2

Comparison between the DJI Inspire 3 and the DJI Inspire 2. Find out about the Inspire 3's key upgrades and features and how it raises the bar for professional filmmakers and top-level drone content creation.

DJI Inspire 3 Review

In-depth review of the DJI Inspire 3 filmmaking drone. Learn about its key features, including the powerful X9-8K Air gimbal camera, and how the DJI Inspire 3 will empower aerial filmmaking workflows.

New Remote Drone Management And Live Streaming Platform For Public Safety

DroneControl™ FirstResponder is a new Peer-to-Peer encrypted live streaming and drone remote control software designed for the emergency services. Built for DJI Enterprise drones, stream real-time video and audio and take control of the drone and gimbal remotely using virtual joysticks.

BIM Vs Digital Twins For AEC And The Role Of Drones

In-depth comparison between BIM and digital twins. Find out the differences between BIM and digital twins and how they can be used throughout the lifecycle of an AEC/infrastructure project, and how drones can collect real-time data to develop these digital assets.