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Copy That: Best Practices for Two-Way Radio Use in UAS Missions

Joe Burgett

Aug 75 min read

Copy That: Best Practices for Two-Way Radio Use in UAS Missions

Best practices for using two-way radios communication with drone missions.

More than Chips and Clips: 7 Signs Your Drone's Propellers Need Replacing

Joe Burgett

Oct 1, 20232 min read

More than Chips and Clips: 7 Signs Your Drone's Propellers Need Replacing

Propellers don't last forever. This post dives into the 7 signs your propellers need to be replaced.

FAA Delays the Compliance Date of Remote ID

Joe Burgett

Sep 13, 20231 min read

FAA Delays the Compliance Date of Remote ID

On September 13th, the FAA has extended the compliance date of Remote ID to March 16th, 2024

Joe Burgett

Jul 17, 20236 min read

Remote ID is Here! Now What???

Remote ID will be required by the FAA on Sept. 16th, 2023. Here is what you need to know and how to comply with the new rules.

17 Things to Pack Before Conducting a Drone Mission

Joe Burgett

May 18, 20236 min read

17 Things to Pack Before Conducting a Drone Mission

There is more to a successful UAS mission than just the drone. Here are 17 things to pack before going to a drone mission.

Benefits of Joining a Service Provider Network When Starting Your Drone Business

Joe Burgett

Mar 22, 20235 min read

Benefits of Joining a Service Provider Network When Starting Your Drone Business

Joining a UAS service provider network is a low cost way of getting jobs for your drone business. Learn more from Dr. Burgett in his blog.

14 Drone Privacy Tips to Keep You Out of Trouble

Joe Burgett

Feb 12, 20237 min read

14 Drone Privacy Tips to Keep You Out of Trouble

Drones are unique in the way they collect data and have special privacy considerations. See 14 best practices to keep you out of trouble.

8 Tips for Any UAS Infrared Inspection of Solar Panels

Joe Burgett

Jan 18, 20234 min read

8 Tips for Any UAS Infrared Inspection of Solar Panels

Thermography is the next frontier for drone entrepreneurs especially for PV inspections. Here are 8 key tips for IR solar panel inspection.

How to Get UAS Thermal Inspection Standards for Free

Joe Burgett

Jan 18, 20232 min read

How to Get UAS Thermal Inspection Standards for Free

Published standards are very important for UAS thermographers but getting access is expensive. Use this tool to get free electronic copies.

Why You Learned the METAR and TAF for the PART 107 Exam

Joe Burgett

Aug 20, 20223 min read

Why You Learned the METAR and TAF for the PART 107 Exam

As a Clemson University professor, it has been my privilege to help hundreds of students prepare for the Part 107 knowledge exam. ...

Do You Have a Certification Verifying You Know How to Fly?

Joe Burgett

Aug 9, 20224 min read

Do You Have a Certification Verifying You Know How to Fly?

The APSA flight proficiency exam is the only nationally recognized credential for multirotor flight proficiency.

Does a UAS Thermal Camera Measure Heat…No!!!

Joe Burgett

May 24, 20222 min read

Does a UAS Thermal Camera Measure Heat…No!!!

Infrared (IR) is a type of radiation similar to visible light. Th hotter the object, the more IR. A IR imager measures the radiation.

Joe Burgett

Jul 21, 20212 min read

How Much Do Drone Pilots Make

A common question I get from those thinking about taking the Applied Drone Technology course is “how much can I earn as a drone pilot.”...

Joe Burgett

Jul 7, 20213 min read

Hack for Cheap Ground Control Points

Making a 3D model or map with drone imagery is easy enough with the right software and training. Most commercial drones have GPS units...

Joe Burgett

Jun 3, 20212 min read

Free Demonstrations Can Cost You A Lot

I don’t need to point out that some impressive new hardware and software have been developed in the drone space. A fundamental way many...

Joe Burgett

May 14, 20212 min read

Party Fowl: Birds and Drones Don't Mix

The internet has no shortage of videos of wildlife interfering with drone missions. More often than not, these videos result from the...

11 Ground Control Point Placement Strategies

Joe Burgett

Apr 23, 20212 min read

11 Ground Control Point Placement Strategies

You can create a great-looking 3D module using just drone imagery. Because the GPS location and other metatdata are embedded in the image...

Get More Flight Time by Taking Care of Your Batteries

Joe Burgett

Mar 31, 20211 min read

Get More Flight Time by Taking Care of Your Batteries

Flight time is a significant consideration when purchasing a UAS. Most people know that as batteries age, operators will get less current...

Accuracy: Relatively Right but Absolutely Wrong

Joe Burgett

Mar 21, 20212 min read

Accuracy: Relatively Right but Absolutely Wrong

A common question I hear is “how accurate are drone surveys.” If you’re a surveyor, you might argue that it’s a subject that fills whole...

Five Ways to Wow your Clients with a Digital Twin of their Site

Joe Burgett

Mar 6, 20212 min read

Five Ways to Wow your Clients with a Digital Twin of their Site

Drones are a powerful tool to help contractors, surveyors, and other professionals get amazing still images and videos to document their...