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While they might seem like toys, a high-quality quadcopter is a serious investment, and an easy way to add production value to a film project, or get a unique view on the world for your travel vlog. We've flown plenty, and these are the best drones in our tests.
Lake Nona By Drone
This week's hot video reel is from The Droning Company certified pilot Jason Dileo.
Insect Sentinels: Hover Flies Teaching Researchers Better Drone Detection for Defense
Researchers in Australia are looking to the hover fly to help develop systems that can target the acoustic signatures of drone threats from up to 2.5 miles away.
American Drone Maker Brinc Leads Secret Flight Training in Poland for Ukrainian Forces
Brinc—a Seattle/Las Vegas drone manufacturer—has sent a team to a secret location in Poland to train Ukrainian forces how to deploy drones for rescue missions and Russian troop surveillance.
No Fear of Storms: New DJI M30 Enterprise Can Operate in Heavy Weather
The just-announced DJI M30 Enterprise is a storm chaser—a beast that can fly in high winds, pouring rain, and even conditions of snow and ice.
UAV Industry Needs Strong Talent to Support Expansion
As the use of drones expands, so does the need for talented workers to support these advancements.
Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites Aid Ukrainian Drone Deployments
A consumer app that delivers reliable and inexpensive, high-speed broadband Internet across the globe has become another tool in Ukraine's deployment of drones against Russian invaders.
Drone Show Delivers at America's Got Talent Extreme 2022
If you want to take a break from news about kamikaze, switchblade, and other lethal drones in Ukraine, check out this show from America's Got Talent Extreme 2022.
Fabulous FPV
This week's Video of the Week is from The Droning Company pilot Brandan Boynton.
The Price is Right: What to Consider When Pricing Drone Work
One of the most frequently asked questions posed by new commercial drone pilots around the world is: “how much should I charge for drone video/photos?” or “how much do drone pilots make?”
Cell Tower Assessment by Drone
Cell tower inspections are getting more popular as a source of income for drone pilots. Check out this drone video inspection of a cell tower performed by The Droning Company member veteran Eric Fort.
Agriculture Drone Market Projected to Reach $4.4 Billion Worldwide By 2024
According to the 2022 Agriculture Drones: Global Market Trajectory & Analytics report, the global market for Agricultural drones is expected to hit $4.4 billion (USD) by 2024.
The Future Is Near: Solid-State Silent Drone Project Gets Investment from NASA
Imagine a drone with no moving parts—no propellers at all—silently delivering your latest Amazon purchase to your front door like Superman gently floating down from the skies.