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Why Every Drone Operator Needs an SOP
When it comes to drone operations, learning to fly a drone with both skill and confidence is only part of the equation. Equally important is developing a detailed procedural checklist that can help reduce risk and prioritize safe operations for every flight. The...
Using Drones to Improve Sod Growth
The drone industry is revolutionizing sod management, helping growers make smarter decisions using multispectral imagery. The latest drone platforms are capable of carrying multispectral sensors, which can capture images that reveal key information about plant health,...
FAA Focusing on BVLOS Near Term
Following its much anticipated announcement of new rules concerning Remote ID and operations over people, the Federal Aviation Administration will be focusing on permissions for drone flights beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), according to FAA Executive Director Jay...
New FAA Rules Support Drone Industry
When Global Video first began offering drone services in 2014, the relationship between drone pilots and FAA regulators was cautious at best, and contentious at worst. Drones for personal and commercial use were brand new, and federal regulators were scrambling to establish guidelines that would protect other aircraft in the sky and the general public below. Today, the FAA proactively collaborates with drone pilots, manufacturers, and third party software providers to implement well-defined safety protocols. As evidence of the agency’s increasingly supportive stance, the FAA last week announced two new rules that will further advance the use of drone technology and growth of the industry as a whole.
Global Video Adds José Paulino as Director of Operations
Global Video is pleased to announce the addition of José Paulino as Director of Operations. José will oversee Global Video’s day-to-day operations, as well as growing the company’s capabilities related to mapping, data analytics, and data management for enterprise...
Aerial Photography by Helicopter or Drone, Which Do You Need?
As drones become more common in the U.S. and abroad, numerous industries are using aerial imagery for planning, documentation and marketing. But some projects still call for helicopter aerial photography instead of capturing photos from a drone. Here are a few tips to...