# Drone Photography Firm - Los Angeles, CA - Drone 55


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- [Epic Wedding Drone Cinematography Captures Bride S Seaside Walk In A Single Take](https://drone55.com/epic-wedding-drone-cinematography-captures-bride-s-seaside-walk-in-a-single-take/): Video: Vimeo user Kaveret’s Photographers have been a staple of most ceremonies for as long as anyone can remember, but this drone cinematography from Kaveret proves that drones should be crashing more weddings in years to come. Shot at Newport Beach, California, this video is among the most beautiful we’ve seen at Drone 55. Adam […]
- [Churchgoing Drone Takes Big Risks For Ethereal Architectural Shots](https://drone55.com/churchgoing-drone-takes-big-risks-for-ethereal-architectural-shots/): Video: Vimeo user BigFly.fr At Drone 55, we’ve seen just about everything when it comes to aerial cinematography—tracking sports cars down winding mountain highways, straight-down shots over beaches, high-flying aerial video over skyscrapers—but this effort from aerial cinematography company BigFly impresses for one stunning and potentially dangerous reason: it takes an X8 drone indoors. To […]
- [Dji Introduces Their First Camera With Optical Zoom Lens](https://drone55.com/dji-introduces-their-first-camera-with-optical-zoom-lens/): Image: DJI The brand new aerial camera Zenmuse Z3 is an amazing new device from DJI that features an optical zoom lens. The camera offers 3.5 optical zoom and 2x digital zoom. You can record 4k video with this little gadget and also stream live HD video when mounted onto a DJI aircraft, which is […]
- [Hasselblad Dji S First Collaboration Is A High Flying Medium Format Camera](https://drone55.com/hasselblad-dji-s-first-collaboration-is-a-high-flying-medium-format-camera/): Image: techprolonged.com Hasselblad has outdone itself again by joining together with DJI to putting major advancements in aerial photography. They have recently designed a medium format camera range specifically for aerial photographers. the A5D system aerial camera and the M600 has been designed with aerial optics and sensors combined with the most reliable aerial platforms. […]
- [Faa Announces Final Rules For Commercial Drone Use And Theyre Awesome](https://drone55.com/faa-announces-final-rules-for-commercial-drone-use-and-theyre-awesome/): Image: FAA Today marks a huge day for the U.S. drone industry, I’m talking “one small step for man” news! Finally, after years of waiting, the FAA has officially announced its final rules for commercial drone use and they are very friendly to the industry. No longer will the U.S. be in the backseat, while […]
- [Check Out A Curbed La Post Featuring Video And Photos By Drone 55](https://drone55.com/check-out-a-curbed-la-post-featuring-video-and-photos-by-drone-55/): Video: Drone 55’s vimeo The second Curbed LA post featuring Drone 55 this week! Nice work Team! #CurbedLA #realestate #BelAIr #MidCenturyHome #ILoveLucy #aerialvideo #aerialcinematography #WestSieRentalsBrokerage    
- [Check Out The La Times Article Featuring Drone 55](https://drone55.com/check-out-the-la-times-article-featuring-drone-55/): Image Credit: LA Times (Sarah Wang) Read the full article here. Update (6/17/16): Curbed LA also featured the LA Times article! #realestate #aerialcinematography #LATimes    
- [Watch Balance One Of The Finest Aerial Cinematography Productions Weve Seen](https://drone55.com/watch-balance-one-of-the-finest-aerial-cinematography-productions-weve-seen/): Video: Vimeo user Tim Sessler No description needed, just watch… and learn. SOURCE: Vimeo #FreeFlyAlta8 #RED #aerialcinematography #NYC    
- [The M600 Is Dji S Heavylifter](https://drone55.com/the-m600-is-dji-s-heavylifter/): Image: DJI DJI finally entered the heavy-lift aerial cinematography game with the Matrice 600 (M600) hexacopter. While DJI usually leads the pack with innovation, the M600 has been a long time coming, and hopefully worth the wait. With a maximum payload of 6kg (13.22lbs), the M600 is geared towards the Film and TV industry and […]
- [Dji Xt Flir To Change The Way Thermal Imagery Is Used](https://drone55.com/dji-xt-flir-to-change-the-way-thermal-imagery-is-used/): Image: Drone.jp The new DJI XT Flir is set to be a game changer. This is no small statement given the drone industry is already famed for its constant innovation. Yet, when you bring together the DJI’s drone know-how with the precision and sophistication of Flir’s world, the future of this partnership seems very promising […]
- [Faa Precisionhawk Tests Will Help Decide The Fate Of Amazon S Drone Dream](https://drone55.com/faa-precisionhawk-tests-will-help-decide-the-fate-of-amazon-s-drone-dream/): Image: PrecisionHawk Any day now the drone community is expected to learn of the decision from the US government surrounding the legality of proposed drone-delivery program. While major retailers like Amazon would stand to benefit the most from the program being given the green light, the decision by Washington would also have an impact on […]
- [Insitu Quadcopter Can Launch And Catch Another Drone In Midair](https://drone55.com/insitu-quadcopter-can-launch-and-catch-another-drone-in-midair/): Image: Insitu Since time began the military and use of the technology within the sphere of national defense has often provided a signpost for technological innovation and progression. The Insitu ScanEagle is at both reflective of this tradition – and an acceptance to it. First beginning its life as a scouting drone used for fisherman […]
- [Yuneec Announces Collaboration With Ocean Alliance To Aid Groundbreaking Whale Research](https://drone55.com/yuneec-announces-collaboration-with-ocean-alliance-to-aid-groundbreaking-whale-research/): Image: Yuneec Yuneec International, the world leader in electric aviation, today announced an exciting collaboration with Ocean Alliance, an organization dedicated to promoting ocean and human health. Ocean Alliance will use Yuneec’s Typhoon and Tornado drones to collect data from whales in a non-invasive way, making the collaboration an important breakthrough in whale research. “As […]
- [Dji Appears To Be Getting Serious About Cameras With Purchase Of Minority Stake In Hassel](https://drone55.com/dji-appears-to-be-getting-serious-about-cameras-with-purchase-of-minority-stake-in-hassel/): Image: DJI Image: Hasselblad Chinese drone maker DJI has purchased a minority stake in the Swedish camera company Hasselblad. This announcement is significant for numerous reasons, both for the history of the Hasselblad and the wider drone industry. Though the percentage of the minority stake is not yet known – for both companies have remained […]
- [The Dji Manifold Heralds The Beginning Of A New Era For Drones](https://drone55.com/the-dji-manifold-heralds-the-beginning-of-a-new-era-for-drones/): Image: DJI When it comes to drones it is recognized that the technology behind them is advancing at a rapid pace and yet still developing. Accordingly, across an array of drone vehicles and products are modifications, customizations and improvements still being made to take the field further in-air. The release of the new DJI Manifold […]
- [Stanford University S Horus Program Brings Motion Control To Aerial Cinematography](https://drone55.com/stanford-university-s-horus-program-brings-motion-control-to-aerial-cinematography/): Video: YouTube user njoubert News of Stanford University’s new flight preparation and drone pilot program is sure to excite and delight all drone users and operators. The software developed by the leading Californian university is called Horus – after the falcon deity of Ancient Egypt that could see and observe at great distances -,and promises […]
- [Red Anounces The Lightweight Red Raven 4K Camera Designed For Drones](https://drone55.com/red-anounces-the-lightweight-red-raven-4k-camera-designed-for-drones/): Image: red.com RED has announced they are bringing a new 4K Ultra HD video camera to market, and with it the promise of delivering a game changer to the current aerial HD landscape. The aptly titled RED RAVEN starting at $5,950 is the most affordable of the company’s cameras to date. What’s more, it will […]
- [Watch Autonomous Drones Build A Rope Bridge](https://drone55.com/watch-autonomous-drones-build-a-rope-bridge/): Video: YouTube user Federico Augugliaro The future is going to be amazing. The Institute for Dynamic Systems and Control (IDSC) at ETH Zurich, Switzerland is at it once again and their drone tech never ceases to amaze me. Drone swarm technology can already do amazing things like throwing and catching a ball but thats all […]
- [Cinema 4K Camera For Your Dji Inspire 1](https://drone55.com/cinema-4k-camera-for-your-dji-inspire-1/): Image: DJI http://www.dji.com/product/zenmuse-x5s Once again DJI has stepped up to the plate and knocked it out of the park with their new Zenmuse X5 and X5R Micro Four Thirds (MFT) cameras. DJI has launched two different models, the X5 and X5R which are both interchangeable with the stock X3 camera on the Inspire 1 giving […]
- [Check Out A Great Article Featuring Drone 55](https://drone55.com/check-out-a-great-article-featuring-drone-55/): Our friends over at cre.tech wrote a great article on drone aerial cinematography for commercial real estate. Check it out here! SOURCE: Cre.tech #Drone55 #commercialrealestate #realestate #aerialcinematography    
- [Jerry Brown Says No To Overzealous Ca Drone Restrictions And The Drone Industry Breaths A](https://drone55.com/jerry-brown-says-no-to-overzealous-ca-drone-restrictions-and-the-drone-industry-breaths-a/): Image: Drone 55 California Governor Jerry Brown today took a powerful step in seeking to protect the rights of commercial drone users across the the Golden State. Earlier this afternoon, Governor Brown vetoed a bill that would have restricted an operator’s ability to use their drone across private property at an elevation of lower than […]
- [Tv Legend Steve Allens Home Listed For 4488888](https://drone55.com/tv-legend-steve-allens-home-listed-for-4488888/): Image: Drone 55 Drone 55’s aerial cinematography was featured in the Wall Street Journal! SOURCE: Wall Street Journal #WallStreetJournal #aerialcinematography #SteveAllen    
- [Snap Crackle Fly](https://drone55.com/snap-crackle-fly/): Image: Vantage Robotics A new drone has been anounced that seeks to narrow the gap between smartphone and DSLR camera. But does it deliver? Read on to find out how well The Snap bridges the gap. The Snap gets its name from the magnetic snips which snap into place the fuselage to the rest of […]
- [The Prenav High Precision Drone](https://drone55.com/the-prenav-high-precision-drone/): ​ Image: www.prenav.com Californian UAV company PreNav has announced they are bringing a new quadcopter to the market. The company aspires to deliver with its new drone a precision in flight henceforth unforeseen in the industry; and crucially the ability for its operation both outdoors and indoors. This offers the prospect of delivering to the […]
- [Intel Capital Announces A 60 Million Investment With Yuneec International](https://drone55.com/intel-capital-announces-a-60-million-investment-with-yuneec-international/): Image: Yuneec International I’m coming to you this morning with some major news with the drone community! As you know, the industry is booming, and major tech giant Intel Capital recognizes that drones have the potential to positively change lives. Image: Yuneec International Today, Intel Capital has announced a $60 million investment and collaboration with […]
- [E1 Camera By Zcam](https://drone55.com/e1-camera-by-zcam/): More and more players are jumping into the action camera market. The market is oversaturated with options. But there is no action cam that you can buy today with an interchangeable lens mount. Sure, there’s the Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera, but it won’t be released for a few weeks and carries a price tag of […]
- [Drones Are Changing The Insurance Industry](https://drone55.com/drones-are-changing-the-insurance-industry/): With the increased interest in drones, UAVs, & UAS; it has become only a matter of time that every industry finds a use for them. Currently, agriculture, public safety, environmental, construction, real estate & other industries are using drones in limited capacities to increase efficiencies, cut down costs & increase better usage of resources. Interestingly, […]
- [Drone To The Rescue](https://drone55.com/drone-to-the-rescue/): Image: Auburn Maine Fire Department The Auburn Maine Fire department used a drone to help rescue two boys stranded in the Little Androscoggin River. The drone was used to deploy a line to the stranded boys on rocks in the middle of the raging river. Then they used the line and drone to get a […]
- [Don T Shoot Drones](https://drone55.com/don-t-shoot-drones/): Image: Rick Wilson In November, a Modesto, CA a man’s UAS operating on his own property was shot down by a neighbor’s son. The neighbor, Brett McBay, claimed that the man, Eric Joe, was “testing surveillance” capabilities of his UAS. Joe told McBay that it did not have a camera or any surveillance capabilities and […]
- [Gimbals And Gopros](https://drone55.com/gimbals-and-gopros/): If you want to get the full value out of your new drone, you’ll want to look into a gimbal and GoPro camera. The most common use of drones is for aerial video and photography, and in order to get the most out of the photo and video quality, you will want to get yourself […]
- [Dji Puts The Future Of Drone Innovation In Your Hands](https://drone55.com/dji-puts-the-future-of-drone-innovation-in-your-hands/): DJI announced two new products, the Matrice 100 quadcopter, and Guidance. The Matrice 100 is a barebones quadcopter, it does not come equipped with a camera, instead it merely has a flight controller and the ability to fly for 40 minutes on two onboard batteries. It is designed to be integrated with any items you’d […]
- [The Yeair Gas Powered Drone Horrible Name Promising Future](https://drone55.com/the-yeair-gas-powered-drone-horrible-name-promising-future/): Image: Kickstarter RTF Quadcopters are great. You can order them online, throw it together, and in a few minutes, you’re flying. But most RTF quads can only carry a few hundred grams. Also they can’t fly very fast or for very long. The Yeair quadcopter does the opposite. 11 pound payload capacity, 60 mph top […]
- [Dronephotographyinfocom A Site Born Out Of Frustration](https://drone55.com/dronephotographyinfocom-a-site-born-out-of-frustration/): Why Drone photography Info? Before I can answer the question as to why I started www.dronephotographyinfo.com, I have to first paint the picture of the scenario that led me to this great endeavor. I knew I loved everything there is to love about photography, one late night as I am relaxing last summer, I see […]
- [Your Daily Drone Meditation Mesmerizing Drone Footage Of Antartica](https://drone55.com/your-daily-drone-meditation-mesmerizing-drone-footage-of-antartica/): Push play, put it in fullscreen and let Kalle Ljung’s Antartica take you away. Lars Ljung, Kalle’s 73 year old father set sail from the dock of Valleviken, Sweden to embark on a 3 year life journey around the world. Eight months after his father started his journey Kalle hopped aboard the ship in Ushuaia, […]
- [Jet Packs Over Dubai](https://drone55.com/jet-packs-over-dubai/): Okay, this has nothing to do with drones but its too awesome not share. Enough words, just watch. #jetpacks #Dubai #YoungFeathers #YvesRossy #VinceReffet #HumanFlight    
- [New Pint Size Flir Vue Designed For Drone Use](https://drone55.com/new-pint-size-flir-vue-designed-for-drone-use/): FLIR Systems has announced a new thermal imaging camera that is geared toward the drone community. The FLIR Vue can be used with 3 different lens configuration, a 9mm, 13mm or 19mm and in it’s lightest configuration it’s only 92g which is 3g heavier then a GoPro Hero4 (89g). That weight makes it a perfect […]
- [Faa Grants Yamaha Rmax Approval For Use In The Us](https://drone55.com/faa-grants-yamaha-rmax-approval-for-use-in-the-us/): Image: Flickr user timtak The FAA approved the single rotor Yamaha RMAX helicopter drone for use in the U.S. The RMAX is designed for agricultural spraying, seeding, remote sensing, precision agriculture, frost mitigation and variable rate dispersal. In Japan, RMAX helicopters are primarily used for seeding and spraying rice, but it’s perfectly suited for California’s […]
- [Houston We Re All Greased Up And Ready For Take Off](https://drone55.com/houston-we-re-all-greased-up-and-ready-for-take-off/): Image: NASA Langley/David C. Bowman A NASA research team at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, has successfully tested their unmanned VTOL prototype aircraft, questionably named Greased Lightning, or more formally GL-10. All John Travolta jokes aside, “We have a couple options that this concept could be good for,” said Bill Fredericks, aerospace engineer. […]
- [Super Aerial Cinematography](https://drone55.com/super-aerial-cinematography/): Drones can only go so high. Sometimes you need to go higher. So you mount a camera to a high altitude aircraft or weather balloon. But what if you want to go even higher? Enter the International Space Station. The ISS is capable of carrying a crew of 6 at a height of 250 miles […]
- [A Professional Alternative To Gopro](https://drone55.com/a-professional-alternative-to-gopro/): Blackmagic Design, a company known for A/V hardware and software, made its foray into camera systems at NAB in 2012 with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera. At NAB in 2013 the company announced the Blackmagic pocket camera, a pocketable camera that can record RAW or ProRes internally to sd cards with 13 stops of dynamic range […]
- [New 3Dr Solo Drone Will Make You Think Twice Before Buying That Phantom 3](https://drone55.com/new-3dr-solo-drone-will-make-you-think-twice-before-buying-that-phantom-3/): With NAB behind us, there is a ton of new aerial gear. DJI has new phantoms. Freefly has a new drone, gimbals, and controllers. And a bunch of cameras with UAS in mind were announced, for example the Blackmagic micro cinema camera is specifically designed for UAS use. But a small company called 3D Robotics […]
- [Movi Maker S New Top Mounting Drone](https://drone55.com/movi-maker-s-new-top-mounting-drone/): The Alta is a new UAS that allows operators to mount a 15 pound payload above or beneath the rotors. Mounting above the rotors allows DPs to acquire shots that have never been seen before. See the gif below to understand what we are talking about. The Alta is made by Freefly, who is best […]
- [Dji Steps It Up With The New Phantom 3](https://drone55.com/dji-steps-it-up-with-the-new-phantom-3/): DJI just announced two new products to the Phantom series, the Phantom 3 Advanced and Phantom 3 Professional. These products both build on the Phantom vision series, including a stock gimbal and camera combo built in with no options of removal or adding a 3rd party camera. It seems likely that there will be a […]
- [Smart Automation Tech For Drones](https://drone55.com/smart-automation-tech-for-drones/): What do you get when you put a smartphone, camera, IMU, distance sensors on a drone? A hell of a smart drone that can save itself in dangerous situations. A research team at the University of Zurich have developed a system that can stabilize and potentially land UAS in situations where the operator or automated […]
- [Drone Flex4K 1000Fps Bad Ass](https://drone55.com/drone-flex4k-1000fps-bad-ass/): Drone + Flex4k @ 1000FPS = Awesome by Rick Wilson Apr 3, 2015 1 min read Brain Farm, a Wyoming based production company successfully flew a Phantom Flex4k on a UAS. According to Brain Farm, they are the first to fly the camera on a UAS since the camera weighs around 15 pounds. They were […]
- [Dronedeploy Is Out Of Beta](https://drone55.com/dronedeploy-is-out-of-beta/): DroneDeploy launched their mobile application on Tuesday. The company’s product allows users who have no drone expertise or experience to plot a route, and capture imagery or even a 3D map. This is a killer feature for agriculture, construction, research, and real estate. Previously, you would need to pilot the drone yourself, or invest in […]
- [Is Gopro Working On A New Square Action Camera](https://drone55.com/is-gopro-working-on-a-new-square-action-camera/): GoPro has been granted a patent for a square shaped action camera. The patent depicts the camera sliding into a housing instead of being clamped into the waterproof housing like their current offerings do. GoPro could be developing a ultra compact and low cost camera to combat rivals in the marketplace. However, the patent was […]
- [New Phase One Medium Format Camera Designed For Drone Photography](https://drone55.com/new-phase-one-medium-format-camera-designed-for-drone-photography/): Phase One, the industry leader of high end medium format cameras and digital backs, has released a new camera system for their Phase One Industrial line. Previously, Phase One Industrial’s camera line was designed for use with complex camera systems on passenger aircraft. But now Phase One has realized that many shots can be accomplished […]
- [Facebook Tests Internet Spreading Uas](https://drone55.com/facebook-tests-internet-spreading-uas/): At Facebook’s F8 developer conference in San Francisco on Wednesday, Chief Technology Officer Mike Schroepfer announced that Facebook had successfully tested a version of their UAS. It is very unlikely that they tested anything near the size of the rendered UAS above, which has the wingspan of a Boeing 767, but weighs less than the […]
- [Faa Removes Some 333 Red Tape](https://drone55.com/faa-removes-some-333-red-tape/): Yesterday the FAA lifted some restrictions for companies with 333 exemptions allowing them to fly under 200 feet without filling a flight plan. This allows those users to test a new rig or do something very quickly without authorization. It is a tiny step in the right direction. The FAA is still lightyears behind where […]
- [The New Easa Drone Regulatory Framework Proposal Makes Perfect Sense](https://drone55.com/the-new-easa-drone-regulatory-framework-proposal-makes-perfect-sense/): The European Union’s Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, unveiled their latest regulatory framework to be proposed to the governing body by December. The framework focuses on how to incorporate UAS in modern life. EASA refers to UAS with a few different terms: UAS (unmanned aircraft systems), RPAS (remotely piloted aircraft systems), and finally just drones. EASA […]
- [Uas To Help Stop Poaching In Africa](https://drone55.com/uas-to-help-stop-poaching-in-africa/): Spanish engineers have developed a UAS for use in African National Parks to help rangers monitor Rhinos and other wildlife that are at risk of poaching. The fixed wing aircraft is equipped with a thermal camera to detect poachers at night. The system uses autopilot and GPS to run missions and locate poachers. 388 rhinos […]
- [Next Gen Gopro Speculation](https://drone55.com/next-gen-gopro-speculation/): The next GoPro will either be the Hero 4+ series or the Hero 5 series. The naming really doesn’t matter. But within the next 6-8 months it is very likely that GoPro will unveil their next generation of GoPro cameras. There has been a bit of buzz on the internet recently about the next GoPro. […]
- [Project Ryptide The Drone Life Ring](https://drone55.com/project-ryptide-the-drone-life-ring/): A Kickstarter project called Project Ryptide is 25% towards it’s $10,000 goal. The idea of the project is simple, a life preserver that can be dropped from a drone. Ryptide smartly is not trying to make their own UAS, instead they are looking to make a servo driven drop mechanism with a automatically inflating life […]
- [Faa Allows Amazon To Use Drones For Primeair Deliverieskinda](https://drone55.com/faa-allows-amazon-to-use-drones-for-primeair-deliverieskinda/): Drone delivery just got a step closer to reality today. The FAA issued an “experimental airworthiness certificate” to Amazon’s logistics division’s UAS design. Amazon is now allowed to research, develop, and train employees with their design. In accordance with FAA rules, Amazon must fly under 400 feet during daylight with visual contact with the UAS, […]
- [Beautiful Drone Footage Of The Largest Cave On Earth](https://drone55.com/beautiful-drone-footage-of-the-largest-cave-on-earth/): Check out this beautiful drone footage of Son Doong Cave in Vietnam, the largest cave on earth. Source: Digg #Aerialcinematography    
- [Fox Sports Looking To Use Drones](https://drone55.com/fox-sports-looking-to-use-drones/): Fox Sports is beginning to experiment with the use of drones. Their first attempt was at the last AMA Supercross Series which telecasted on Fox Sports 2. In order to get permission, Fox had to jump through many hoops but the drones did not disappoint. The drones were able to keep up with the bikes […]
- [Exelis Drone Tracking System May Allow Pilots To Fly Drones Without Direct Line Of Sight](https://drone55.com/exelis-drone-tracking-system-may-allow-pilots-to-fly-drones-without-direct-line-of-sight/): Exelis Inc., a U.S. aerospace company will soon be revealing a low-altitude surveillance system for drones. The system would allow drones to safely fly over long distances in order to complete a variety of tasks including inspections, surveying, and package deliveries. Recently the FAA released proposed regulations for drones which would require that pilots keep […]
- [Jon Stewart Loves Cnn S Enthusiasm About Their Drone Coverage](https://drone55.com/jon-stewart-loves-cnn-s-enthusiasm-about-their-drone-coverage/): To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Selma March, CNN proudly broadcasted their drone footage of the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Needless to say, Jon Stewart was less than impressed by CNN’s enthusiasm. Check out this hilarious video of Jon Stewart’s views on the drone footage. Source: Washington Post #JonStewart #Selma #EdmundPettusBridge #CNNdrones    
- [Dji Set To Make 1 Billion Dollars In Sales This Year](https://drone55.com/dji-set-to-make-1-billion-dollars-in-sales-this-year/): It goes without saying that DJI has become the most popular consumer drone company in the world. According The Verge, DJI is currently in talks with Silicon Valley’s top venture capital firms to raise more funding. It’s reported that in 2014 DJI increased its 2013 sales by four times, making its 2014 revenue $500 million. […]
- [Waterproof Drone Successfully Funded](https://drone55.com/waterproof-drone-successfully-funded/): A new Kickstarter for a waterproof drone is now successfully funded with about double their original goal. The Splash Drone has a pretty impressive out of the box spec sheet for the price. 5.8 gHz internal video transmitter, payload release mechanism, waterproof camera gimbal, emergency flare carrying system, and an app based autonomous flight controller. […]
- [No Spying With A Drone In Washington State](https://drone55.com/no-spying-with-a-drone-in-washington-state/): Washington state lawmakers passed a series of bills Wednesday making it a misdemeanor for a citizen to spy on another citizen with an unmanned aerial systems. This is similar to current California state law, but California law includes a civil fine of $5,000-$50,000 on top of the perpetrator being held liable three times the amount […]
- [First Drone Film Festival](https://drone55.com/first-drone-film-festival/): Drones are quickly gaining more respect in the moviemaking world as filmmakers around the world are taking their cameras to new heights, quite literally. The world’s very first Drone Film Festival will be taking place in New York City this Saturday March 7, 2015 at 6:30 pm at the The Directors Guild of America Theater. […]
- [Good News For Commercial Drone Pilots](https://drone55.com/good-news-for-commercial-drone-pilots/): Commercial drone pilots woke up to some good news Sunday morning when the FAA released a proposed rule allowing drone’s to be used for commercial purposes. According to the proposal, drones that weigh less than 55 pounds could fly up to 500 ft at speeds not to exceed 100 mph. Drone operators will have to […]
- [This Drone Has Big Gimballs](https://drone55.com/this-drone-has-big-gimballs/): When you are on a search and rescue mission or maneuvering through obstacles, you want to make sure your drone comes out unscathed, and in some cases it’s a matter of life and death on the line. The GimBall is a lightweight carbon fiber cage that surrounds a drone, ensuring its safe passage through dangerous […]
- [This Toughasnails Drone Is Ready For Backyard Drone Battles](https://drone55.com/this-toughasnails-drone-is-ready-for-backyard-drone-battles/): This little drone can take a hit! Not only is it capable of sustaining a blow to the wall and a crash landing, it can also withstand fire, land on water, operate through bad weather and if that’s not enough, it can also take a shot from a shotgun. This little drone is made with […]
- [New Dji Firmware Update Bugs](https://drone55.com/new-dji-firmware-update-bugs/): The Phantom DJI that recently crashed at the White House has made the need for UAV restrictions more urgent. One new condition is that any UAV that is heading towards the White House or an airport, the drone will shut down and land. GPS Geofencing is the term, and it’s only one of a few […]
- [Embryriddle Aeronautical University Offering Drone Degree](https://drone55.com/embryriddle-aeronautical-university-offering-drone-degree/): If you find yourself flying your drone for fun and you keep thinking, I wish I could do this professionally, well now you can! The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, is now offering a course track and degree in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The need for commercial drones is growing amongst many different industries; […]
- [Faa Grants 8 More Exemptions For The Use Of Commercial Drones](https://drone55.com/faa-grants-8-more-exemptions-for-the-use-of-commercial-drones/): FAA announces that they have granted 8 more exemptions for the use of Commercial Drones in Film/Aerial Cinematography & Industrial Inspection. These new exemptions make a total of 24 that the Federal Aviation Administration has approved out of 342 requests. Some newly exempted companies include: Team 5, Helinet Aviation Services, and Shotover Camera Systems. There […]
- [The New York City Drone Film Festival Supports The Art Of Aerial Cinematography](https://drone55.com/the-new-york-city-drone-film-festival-supports-the-art-of-aerial-cinematography/): It’s an exciting time in Aerial Cinematography as it’s becoming more and more of a hot commodity. That’s why the very first Drone Film Festival, The New York City Drone Film Festival, is set to launch March 7th at the Directors Guild of America in Manhattan. Since there is a “stigma” about drones, that they […]
- [The Innovative Dronetag Mini Allows For Remote Id Compliance On Older Drones](https://drone55.com/the-innovative-dronetag-mini-allows-for-remote-id-compliance-on-older-drones/): Image: Dronetag Civil Aviation Authorities around the world are clamping down on regulations. Rightly so, there needs to be control of the airspace. Crowded airspace without regulation could soon be a major issue. Dronetag, a Czech start-up, has found a way to help drones, even older models, comply with Network ID regulations and remote ID. Coordination and safety are critical to the success of commercial drone operations. Their Dronetag Mini is a compact remote ID transmitter device that can be attached to most drones and allows them to comply with international requirements. Network and remote ID are already requirements for […]
- [Fully Automated Commercial Drone Flights Approved By Faa](https://drone55.com/fully-automated-commercial-drone-flights-approved-by-faa/): Image: American Robotics, Inc. The FAA ended 2020 with some amazing developments and they have not slowed down in 2021. The year has just started and already, they have another great announcement. They approved commercial drone flights for a Massachusetts company with not only no line of sight but without the need for a drone operator. This is yet another groundbreaking advancement in the commercial drone industry and one that will certainly boost the business and lead to further advancement and development. Drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) have been in demand for some time now but it […]
- [2016 1 8 The Typhoon H By Yuneec Ushers In A New Wave Of Drone Technology](https://drone55.com/2016-1-8-the-typhoon-h-by-yuneec-ushers-in-a-new-wave-of-drone-technology/): Video: Yuneec Electric Aviation Chinese drone manufacturer Yuneec International has today announced the launch of its new drone the Typhoon H. With this drone Yuneec has sought to bring to market a product that would have high-end features; but be accessible at an affordable price point. Image: Yuneec International A 360-degree gimbal with new CGO3+ camera which allows for unlimited panning while capturing 4K video and 12 megapixel stills combined with an Android-based ST16 controller, with a 7-inch integrated HD 720p video downlink gives the user real-time video. Other features include a compact and user friendly foldable design which allows […]
- [The Powerful New Dji Night Vision Zenmuse H20N](https://drone55.com/the-powerful-new-dji-night-vision-zenmuse-h20n/): DJI Zenmuse H20N on a Matrice 300 RTK A commercial or industrial drone is only as good as the camera it carries. We have spoken about the phenomenal Matrice 30 Series Enterprise Drone that was recently released by DJI. What is also impressive it the DJI Zenmuse H20N Gimbal and Camera. Without these, the performance and abilities of the drone would be pointless. The H in H20N is for its hybrid functionality. The N indicates it has night vision. This is just part of what makes this such a powerful and versatile camera. DJI Zenmuse H20N It has starlight sensors […]
- [Involi Launches Leman A 4G Drone Tracking Device Allowing For Compliance For Remote Id](https://drone55.com/involi-launches-leman-a-4g-drone-tracking-device-allowing-for-compliance-for-remote-id/): Remote ID compliance is becoming essential in many areas. Fortunately, INVOLI, a Switzerland-based company, has a practical and effective solution. They have developed a solution called LEMAN, which is a 4G tracking device. It is compliant with current remote ID requirements in the US, as set by the FAA. Europe has also announced similar requirements, and the LEMAN remote ID is compatible there too. Most other regions are sure to follow this important requirement. Remote ID is necessary for safety. All drones or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) need to comply in order to keep the airspace safe. LEMAN has an […]
- [Dji Delivers A New Cinewhoop Fpv Experience The Avata](https://drone55.com/dji-delivers-a-new-cinewhoop-fpv-experience-the-avata/): While best known for its high-end products, DJI has the experience and technology to create drones for all aspects of the market. While they do not churn out cheap entry-level hobby options, they do have outstanding products for the market that wants a safe, reliable, and easy-to-operate cinewhoop drone. The DJI Avata is their latest in this range and is sure to be highly successful. The Avata’s cinewhoop design closely follows DJI’s earlier Drone, the folding Mini 3 Pro. What sets the latest release apart is not only the compact design but the propeller guards. It is a breeze to […]
- [Exyn Technologies Develops An Autonomous Drone That Operates Deep Underground](https://drone55.com/exyn-technologies-develops-an-autonomous-drone-that-operates-deep-underground/): Image: Exyn Technologies Yes, you read that right. These self-flying drones can go where no drone has gone before, deep underground. Mines are notoriously dangerous places and until now, had to be worked and inspected by humans. This is often done under hazardous conditions at great risk to human life. It is now possible to do some of the more dangerous work remotely using an AI (Artificial Intelligence) enabled drone thanks to this development by Exyn Technologies. We are used to seeing drones in the air. They are used for leisure, photography, commercial applications, military and humanitarian efforts, as well […]
- [Delek Us Refineries Receives Ground Breaking Bvlos Approval From The Faa](https://drone55.com/delek-us-refineries-receives-ground-breaking-bvlos-approval-from-the-faa/): Image: Percepto Beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), drone operations have long been a goal of the commercial drone industry. While the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has been proactive and efficient in helping the industry develop, there have been many hurdles and delays. Percepto has proudly achieved BVLOS approval for drone operations at Delek US refineries. Percepto is an Israel-based company with operations throughout the world. They have already made a few ground-breaking developments in the commercial and industrial drone industry. Their “autonomous inspection platform” AIM was awarded a place in the 2021 Time magazine top 100 Best Inventions. That […]
- [Dji Matrice 30 Series Enterprise Drone Breaks New Ground](https://drone55.com/dji-matrice-30-series-enterprise-drone-breaks-new-ground/): Updated: Mar 31, 2022 As you are no doubt aware, DJI is no stranger to innovation. This applies to their consumer drones but more particularly to their range of amazing commercial offerings. The DJI Matrice 30 Enterprise drone is the most recent example. As you would expect from DJI the cameras and other specs are impressive. The DJI Matrice 30 Series drone fears no weather conditions. Environmental factors often hinder drone operations. Not so with the formidable Matrice 30. As DJI says “heavy rain, high winds, high altitudes, even in icy and snowy conditions from -20 °C to 50 °C” […]
- [Our Ceo Was Featured In Shoutout La](https://drone55.com/our-ceo-was-featured-in-shoutout-la/): Screen grab of ShoutoutLA.com Check out there full article here. Tags: SHOUTOUT LA Kanin Howell    
- [Fotokite Sigma Tethered Drone Wins Gold At If Design Awards Great News For First Responders](https://drone55.com/fotokite-sigma-tethered-drone-wins-gold-at-if-design-awards-great-news-for-first-responders/): Photo: Fotokite First responders regularly face dangerous situations where not only their lives but the lives of others are at risk. Fast decisions need to be made and quality situational awareness is essential for these operations. Drones can be a fast and effective means to access the situation and the Fotokite Sigma Tethered Drone is one of the best. You don’t just have to take out word for it. This tethered drone recently took top place at the esteemed 2021 iF Design Awards. Their company release said: “From almost 10,000 submissions, only 75 were honored with the Gold Award for […]
- [Faa Gives Approval For Amazon S Drone Delivery Fleet](https://drone55.com/faa-gives-approval-for-amazon-s-drone-delivery-fleet/): Image: Amazon Amazon has been at the forefront of pushing for unmanned aircraft deliveries for many years now. They have made significant progress but this latest development is a great success and a remarkable milestone. Amazon has just received FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) approval for testing a fleet of drones to conduct deliveries. Granted, it is only in the test stage for now but it is a significant development and something thing that Amazon has been pushing for years. The tests will be done in the U.S. and there are a few stages in the process before final permission is […]
- [Exciting New Developments From The Faa Including Remote Id Night Flying And Flying Over People](https://drone55.com/exciting-new-developments-from-the-faa-including-remote-id-night-flying-and-flying-over-people/): Photo by Fahrul Azmi on Unsplash The FAA has had a busy and productive year and they are ending with a bang. On 28 December 2020, they announced two groundbreaking developments in drone or UA (Unmanned Aircraft) regulations. The new rules have been in development for some time and cover remote identification (Remote ID) and will allow for night flights as well as flights over people. The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation made the announcement from Washington and will improve drone freedom and innovation while increasing safety for all parties. It is a tough […]
- [Dji Fpv Taking Fpv Drones To New Heights](https://drone55.com/dji-fpv-taking-fpv-drones-to-new-heights/): Image: DJI DJI are innovators and constantly deliver exciting new products. They seldom disappoint. Their latest release, the DJI FPV is no exception. As DJI puts it, it “redefines flying”. It is a feature-rich drone with a lot to offer. While many drones offer FPV (First Person View) DJI takes it to a whole new level. Image: DJI The ready-to-fly drone is perfect for beginners as well as more advanced drone pilots. It boasts a 4k camera with an impressive 60 frames per second (fps). The view available is also astounding with a wide 150° field of view (FOV). The […]
- [Airvūz And Loop Media Team Up To Bring You A Dedicated Drone Tv Channel](https://drone55.com/airvuz-and-loop-media-team-up-to-bring-you-a-dedicated-drone-tv-channel/): Image: airvuz.com screen grab While there has always been a lot of drone footage available, one always had to know where to look online. You would have to wade through a fair amount of budget amateur work to find the real gems. Now, thanks to a formidable partnership between AirVūz and Loop Media, you will soon be able to see the very best aerial drone videos on a dedicated TV channel. If you are not familiar with these two amazing companies, you should be. AirVūz is host to many of the best drone videos ever made. They have tons of […]
- [15M Investment To Help Siteaware Advance Their Ai Powered Drone Construction Verification System](https://drone55.com/15m-investment-to-help-siteaware-advance-their-ai-powered-drone-construction-verification-system/): Image: SitAware video screen shot Commercial drones have made massive progress in recent years. They have changed the way we do business, agriculture, security, and many other sectors. Construction is one area they really shine, and thanks to the new developments by SiteAware, there is even more good news. Construction is expensive and time-consuming. There is little margin for error. It is, however, essential for growth and development. Our economy depends on quality and efficient construction. SiteAware has harnessed the power of AI and drone automation to make the process faster and better. Their drone-powered and AI-based construction verification system […]
- [Cleo Robotics Launches Unique Donut Drone](https://drone55.com/cleo-robotics-launches-unique-donut-drone/): Image: Cleo Robotics Boston-based start-up, Cleo Robotics, has launched a unique and interesting new drone. This rather odd donut-shaped drone has a lot to offer and there are several good reasons for the unusual drone design. One of the main features is that it is able to operate in areas that do not have GPS. This is a challenge in many environments and a huge advantage for the Drone Dronut X1. There is a range of applications for a drone such as this. While drones have been popular for many years they are increasingly used for commercial, security, and humanitarian […]
- [Revolutionary Drones Take Inspiration From Nature](https://drone55.com/revolutionary-drones-take-inspiration-from-nature/): Updated: Sep 3, 2020 Image: Animal Dynamics Miniature drones or UAVs that can handle poor weather, particularly high wind speeds are now a reality thanks to detailed studies of nature, birds and flying insects in particular. Alex Caccia and his team from Animal Dynamics have produced a groundbreaking drone that can operate with agility and accuracy in strong winds. The design takes much of its inspiration from the humble but majestic dragonfly. Man has studied and applied the wonders of nature since the beginning of time. Biomimicry is the term we give this concept and we can see examples throughout […]
- [Drones Being Used To Control And Combat Covid 19](https://drone55.com/drones-being-used-to-control-and-combat-covid-19/): Image: CNN There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is the biggest thing on everyone’s mind right now. It is having devastating health, financial, emotional and other ramifications in most parts of the world. One may have seen drone footage of empty roads and towns or even seen a quirky video clip of people walking their dog using a drone but drones are being used for many important applications during these troubling times. Let’s take a look at some of the applications being used to great effect around the world. Image: Getty Images/AFP/ANP/M. van Hoorin Public broadcasts Not all […]
- [Much Anticipated Zero Zero Robotics V Coptr Falcon To Finally Launch](https://drone55.com/much-anticipated-zero-zero-robotics-v-coptr-falcon-to-finally-launch/): Zero Zero Robotics was founded in 2014 and is run by some of the sharpest minds in the UAV and AI business. Their latest release, the V-Coptr Falcon is already causing a lot of excitement in the industry. It is due to launch in China on September 9. Apart from the unusual yet highly effective V-shaped design, it has some impressive features and specs. The launch has been highly anticipated for some time now and the market is eagerly awaiting this revolutionary new drone. The price is still to be announced but the expectation is that it will be a […]
- [First Fully Automated Commercial Flight By Reliable Robotics A Great Success](https://drone55.com/first-fully-automated-commercial-flight-by-reliable-robotics-a-great-success/): Image: Reliable Robotics We told you recently about the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) approval for the first fully automated commercial drone flights. We also knew that Reliable Robotics would be the first to take on this challenge, and they have. Video: Vimeo user Reliable Robotics Corporation The California-based company has just successfully completed their first remotely operated drone flight from their Mountain View location. They operated a Cessna 208 Caravan that had been retrofitted and piloted the drone from a distance of 50 miles. The test run was a fairly basic operation involving taxing, take off, and maneuvers over a […]
- [Crowded Airspace Drone Flights Safer Thanks To Compact Radars From Nasa And Partners](https://drone55.com/crowded-airspace-drone-flights-safer-thanks-to-compact-radars-from-nasa-and-partners/): Image: sUAS News Drone flights in an already crowded airspace have always been a challenge. Allowing the rapidly growing number of drones to safely fly while there are a host of other private and commercial aircraft is not an easy task. While the FAA has made a lot of progress, they have been helped by NASA. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has just completed the last stage of its program for drone testing. The aim was to find a safe and practical solution that will allow drones to operate in the crowded airspace. This testing was conducted together with […]
- [Exciting New Rules For Drone Pilots Including Operations Over People And Night Flights](https://drone55.com/exciting-new-rules-for-drone-pilots-including-operations-over-people-and-night-flights/): The FAA has been very proactive in the way in which they regulate the drone industry. This important task must be extremely challenging and most will agree that they have done a stellar job so far. It is critical that the skies are safe for all concerned. The drone industry has grown rapidly and the FAA has evolved along with it. There are exciting days ahead with new laws that will allow for flights over people, over moving vehicles as well as night flights, subject to certain restrictions. The new rules will go into effect on April 21, 2021. These […]
- [Faa Boldly Issues A Waiver Allowing Drones To Fly Into Fire Areas](https://drone55.com/faa-boldly-issues-a-waiver-allowing-drones-to-fly-into-fire-areas/): Percepto Sparrow. Image: Percepto In a groundbreaking move, the FAA has issued a waiver that allows drones to fly beyond visual line of sight into fire-ravaged areas to inspect the network infrastructure. This is part of the effort to ensure the safety of emergency personnel during the fire disasters happening in many parts of America. Fires are a serious and growing concern in many parts of the world and a particular problem in the U.S. First responders, firefighters, and other emergency personnel have a difficult and dangerous job and need all the help they can get. Communication is critical to […]
- [Faa Announces Partners For Drone Remote Id Development Is This Good News](https://drone55.com/faa-announces-partners-for-drone-remote-id-development-is-this-good-news/): Image: FAA The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the U.S. Department of Transport, issued a press release on 5 May with details of the companies that will be working with them to develop the framework as well as supplier requirements for drone Remote Identification. Remote ID is used to provide the identity and location details of drones or UAVs. This allows for safer and more effective control of the national airspace. The companies that will be working with the FAA on this are: Airbus AirMap Amazon Intel One Sky Skyward T-Mobile Wing The selection was based on a request […]
- [Mvt Geo Solutions First To Gain Approval For Beyond Visual Line Of Sight Drone Flights In Canada](https://drone55.com/mvt-geo-solutions-first-to-gain-approval-for-beyond-visual-line-of-sight-drone-flights-in-canada/): Updated: Sep 3, 2020 Casia 360. Image: Iris Automation Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight or BVLOS is one of the hottest topics in the commercial drone industry. Although allowed in some areas, approval is still hard to come by. In a first for Canada, a joint partnership between MVT Geo-solutions and Iris Automation was granted a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC). This certificate, issued by Transport Canada, allows the partnership to perform BVLOS flights in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Center of Excellence’s controlled airspace Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) test range which is based in Alma, Quebec. The BVLOS flights will make use […]
- [Dji Launched The Phenomenal Ronin 4D](https://drone55.com/dji-launched-the-phenomenal-ronin-4d/): Updated: Oct 27, 2021 Video: DJI While DJI has always been at the forefront of technology and development, many consider this to be related to their popular world-class drones they have also made significant leaps in camera technology. The new DJI Ronin 4D is their later contribution to cinematography and it is an impressive one. It brings a whole new dimension to filming. DJI has included all its leading technology into one versatile solution making it easier to operate and coordinate and delivering exceptional features and quality. Images: DJI The main features include an impressive integrated 4-axis gimbal with the […]
- [The Long Awaited Red Komodo 6K To Start Shipping Soon](https://drone55.com/the-long-awaited-red-komodo-6k-to-start-shipping-soon/): Image: RED Red Digital Cinema has a long and proud history of innovation. They are constantly evolving and developing. The Red Komodo is breaking new ground in cinematography. The Komodo is an ultra-compact cinema camera with remarkable image quality, amazing color science and innovative shutter sensor technology. It has been a while in the making but the wait was well worth it. Images: Phil Holland (left), 4K Shooters (right) It is impossible to not be impressed by the size, ability, and performance of the Komodo. Just take a look at some Red Komodo current footage from an FPV drone. Wow! […]
- [Dji Unleashes The Powerful And Impressive Matrice 300 Rtk And Zenmuse H20 System](https://drone55.com/dji-unleashes-the-powerful-and-impressive-matrice-300-rtk-and-zenmuse-h20-system/): Image: DJI The DJI Matrice 300 RTK combined with the hybrid multi-sensor Zenmuse-H20 is the latest commercial offering from DJI and, as always, they impress. While we have become used to new developments from DJI the Matrice 300 RTK is truly groundbreaking. This is by far their most sophisticated creation to date. This is a reliable high-performance drone that is extremely versatile. It has the potential to increase accuracy and productivity exponentially in a wide range of applications. This is great news for the commercial drone industry, as well as humanitarian, life-saving, and law enforcement applications. The M300 RTK has […]
- [Impressive Inspection Drone Released By Skygauge Robotics](https://drone55.com/impressive-inspection-drone-released-by-skygauge-robotics/): Images: Skyguage Skygauge Robotics’ has released an inspection drone that sets a new standard in this field. While there are many commercial drones that are capable of great work, this workhorse is impressive. It is capable of precise contact inspection, even on curved or sloped surfaces. This makes it an extremely versatile and useful tool in many fields. It boasts an ultrasonic thickness gauge, the Olympus 38DL PLUS. This allows for the precision you need for even the most intricate of inspections, repairs, or construction. The camera is impressive too at 4K and 30 fps. The dual transducer will accurately […]
- [Dji Announces The Release Of The Zenmuse L1 And Full Frame P1 Payloads](https://drone55.com/dji-announces-the-release-of-the-zenmuse-l1-and-full-frame-p1-payloads/): DJI are leaders in their field and when they release something it is always exciting. When they announce any new launch, those in the industry will pay close attention. The recent launch of the L1 and P1 payloads are no exception. The combination of the DJI expertise and the quality of the Zenmuse cameras make a formidable combination that is at the forefront of commercial aerial operations. The DJI Matrice 300 has already more than proved itself as a quality, reliable, and accurate UAV. The addition of these payloads makes it even more powerful and practical. DJI used the INTERGEO […]
- [Faa Rewards 10 Drone Companies With New Airworthiness Criteria](https://drone55.com/faa-rewards-10-drone-companies-with-new-airworthiness-criteria/): Image: Wingcopter The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has been making massive progress in recent times, despite the international turmoil. This is important as UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) has so much to offer in these times. Their latest groundbreaking development is the approval of certification criteria for the airworthiness of a range of 10 UAS. This is a major step forward for the drone industry and one that will allow for greater freedom and benefits multiple industries and sectors of the private and public sector. Rules and regulations are necessary to manage airspace and safety but the FAA is making progress […]
- [Aac Releases New Multirotor Drone](https://drone55.com/aac-releases-new-multirotor-drone/): Image: Advance Aircraft Company We are fortunate to have many highly skilled and talented people working on drone technology. They are developing the industry in leaps and bounds. When an accomplished aeronautical engineer from NASA gets involved, you know you can expect something exciting. That is exactly what this company has achieved. Hampton, Virginia based company, Advance Aircraft Company (AAC) recently launched their first commercial unmanned aircraft. It is a gasoline-electric hybrid that is sure to impress. The team behind AAC is impressive. These people have extensive experience and know what they are doing. This bodes well for the future […]
- [The New Dji Inspire 3 Takes It Next Level With 8K Full Frame Sensor](https://drone55.com/the-new-dji-inspire-3-takes-it-next-level-with-8k-full-frame-sensor/): While many companies make incremental improvements to deliver new or updated products each year or two, not so with DJI. The Inspire 3 is proof of this. While an upgrade on the Inspire 2 has been a long time in the making, it has been worth the wait. DJI has made dramatic and significant changes and improvements to what was already an exceptional aerial cinematography craft. “Master the Unseen” is the tagline used by DJI and quite appropriate for the impelling Inspire 3. One cannot fail to be impressed by the performance and features this drone delivers. All aspects, including […]
- [Anafi Ai Parrot 4G Lte Drone Takes To The Air](https://drone55.com/anafi-ai-parrot-4g-lte-drone-takes-to-the-air/): Image: Parrot Video: Parrot YouTube channel Parrot is one of the leading drone manufacturers, and they have become a popular choice in the commercial drone market. Their latest innovation, the ANAFI Ai, is something to get excited about. It is a 4G LTE drone with a 48 MP imaging sensor camera. It shoots 4K video at 60 fps. The ANAFI Ai weighs in at less than 2 pounds and will give you more than half an hour of fly time. It also features a hybrid 6-axis gimbal for outstanding stability, even in heavy winds. It consists of a 3-axis electronic […]
- [Dji Does It Again With The Mavic 3 And Mavic 3 Cine](https://drone55.com/dji-does-it-again-with-the-mavic-3-and-mavic-3-cine/): Image: DJI DJI has released some amazing products over the years and they strive for constant innovation and improvement. They never fail to impress. A few times a year they will release something new that takes the market by storm. They have always been leaders in drone technology and their cameras are equally impressive. Their most recent launch, the Mavic 3, is yet another exciting development. While there is no single aspect that is particularly revolutionary, DJI has taken an already awesome drone and camera and upgraded and improved almost all aspects of this fine craft. Given the price, it […]
- [Exciting New Astro Drone Launch Announced By Freefly And Auterion](https://drone55.com/exciting-new-astro-drone-launch-announced-by-freefly-and-auterion/): Freefly Astro powered by Auterion. Image: Freefly Systems Freefly has been in the commercial drone business for more than a decade and when they launch a new model you know it is going to be an exciting development. This is especially true when they team-up with Auterion, leaders in open source drone software systems. The Astro is a new multi-use commercial drone that was developed jointly by these two remarkable companies in the commercial and enterprise drone space. This mighty workhorse is designed for the toughest and most demanding commercial and industrial drone applications for industry, government, and other organizations. […]
- [Faa And Nasa Deliver Groundbreaking Utm Drone Demonstrations](https://drone55.com/faa-and-nasa-deliver-groundbreaking-utm-drone-demonstrations/): Photo: NASA Despite the challenges facing the FAA (The Federal Aviation Administration) they have recently made several groundbreaking developments. The latest of these is the completion of phase two of their UTM (unmanned aircraft system traffic management) Pilot Program. This advancement will pave the way for massive developments in the commercial drone industry. These are exciting times for all stakeholders. The drone demonstrations were conducted at NYUASTS (the New York UAS Test Site) and MAAP (the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership). The FAA partnered with NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) for the UTM program and demonstration. The result of […]
- [Skydio Launches Keyframe For Hassle Free Autonomous Drone Operations](https://drone55.com/skydio-launches-keyframe-for-hassle-free-autonomous-drone-operations/): Video: YouTube user Skydio The drone market is highly competitive, and players constantly innovate to develop new technology and features to capture more market share. This is often dominated by a few top players, particularly in the industrial or commercial drone sector. This competition is healthy and good for all players, as it drives creativity and innovation. Image: PCMag Skydio is generally considered popular among amateur drone enthusiasts and aerial photographers, but their latest technology release could be just the thing to change that. The company recently released a new feature known as KeyFrame. Images: Screen shots from YouTube user […]
- [Hard Core Firefly Drones To Help Fight California Wildfires](https://drone55.com/hard-core-firefly-drones-to-help-fight-california-wildfires/): Image: Parallel Flight Technologies The California wildfires are nothing new, but they have escalated in recent years with devastating results. The dry, hot, and windy conditions in California and other areas have resulted in massive damage, suffering, and death. The cost and risk to combat these fires are massive. Fortunately, technology is helping in the form of some heavy-duty drones. This ongoing problem poses a great risk to the ecology of the area, the plants, and animals, as well as humans. At greater risk are those brave souls that attempt to slow the spread or stop these fires. Apart from […]
- [Metro Manhattan Office Space Check Out Some Of The Best Drone Companies](https://drone55.com/metro-manhattan-office-space-check-out-some-of-the-best-drone-companies/): Updated: Jan 16, 2020 Screenshot: Metro Manhattan Office Space We made the list! Check out the post here. #CRE #BestDroneCompanies #NYC    
- [Beastmode Quadcopter By Freefly Systems](https://drone55.com/beastmode-quadcopter-by-freefly-systems/): Image: Freefly Systems Competition is a great thing and it drives innovation, design, and technology. It is not just the low end of the drone market that has seen increased competition. There are some exciting developments for professional-grade drones. Freefly is not afraid, to take on the leading players and they have stepped up with the astounding Alta X. Their latest creation is right up there with the best drones on the market. This is not a recreational or toy drone but a full-on commercial offering that delivers. It competes with the very best at the high end of the […]
- [The Beyond Visual Line Of Site Era Has Begun](https://drone55.com/the-beyond-visual-line-of-site-era-has-begun/): It was not long ago that all drone operations had to be carried out only in line of sight. Initially, this was a restriction of the equipment and technology but as this has evolved and improved, it is currently curtailed by laws and regulations. Things, however, are starting to change. Mostly for the better. BVLOS or “beyond visual line of sight” is now a safe and realistic reality for many drone operations. Fortunately, the regulating bodies are realizing the capabilities and potential of the technology and are coming to the party by approving the more competent operators and solutions. This […]
- [Leading Done Company Dji Wows The World Once Again](https://drone55.com/leading-done-company-dji-wows-the-world-once-again/): Video: YouTube user STORM custom aerial platform DJI always impresses but their latest release, The DJI Storm, dazzles at a whole new level. While they are well known for leading consumer and prosumer models such as the Mavic and the legendary Phantom series, they are often used for more commercial or professional applications. This lead DJI to develop a phenomenal drone for the cinematography industry. Not only is the drone and camera exceptional but it comes with the backup of trained and experienced professionals to ensure perfect operation and application of the technology. That’s right. With the drone is a […]
- [Faa Approves Drones Equipped With Parachutes To Fly Over People](https://drone55.com/faa-approves-drones-equipped-with-parachutes-to-fly-over-people/): ParaZero-SafeAir-M-200-mounted-on-drone-ParaZero-SafeAir-M-200-mounted-on-drone- Images: Droneparts.de Drone technology and applications are rapidly advancing and the regulators are trying to keep up. In a recent move, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) approved the use of Drones Equipped with Parachutes Over People. This is a significant approval and this waiver will accelerate the advancement of commercial drone applications. In a groundbreaking decision, the FAA granted approval to Greeley Colorado company, Hensel Phelps Construction, approval, and waiver for parachute over people operations using a DJI Phantom 4. This approval opens many doors for the commercial drone industry and will spur further growth and development. Similar companies […]
- [Drone Vision Better Than Human Eyes](https://drone55.com/drone-vision-better-than-human-eyes/): Casia OSD. Image: Iris Automation We are all aware that machine learning, artificial intelligence and other technologies will soon start taking over many many human functions and jobs. Iris Automation are now starting to realize the full potential of their system and, according to their CEO Alexander Harmesen, they believe that their new creation has better vision than humans. Haremsen is co-fonder of Iris Automation which is has experienced specialists including computer programmers, pilots and engineers. Many of their seasoned aviation experts come from companies such as Boeing and NASA. The team set out to create a system of sensors […]
- [Wing An Offshoot Of Google Become The First To Get Faa Approval For Commercial Drone Deli](https://drone55.com/wing-an-offshoot-of-google-become-the-first-to-get-faa-approval-for-commercial-drone-deli/): Video: YouTube user Wing The intense race for approval of commercial drone deliveries has been going on for some time now. The first company to get formal FAA approval is Project Wing, an offshoot of Google, owned by Alphabet Inc. Many large companies, as well as a few smaller players, have been chasing this honor and Wing have finally done it. This is good news for the industry as a whole as they have now cleared the way and it will make it easier for other commercial drone operators to enter this space. Demonstrating their recent approval as a government-approved […]
- [Self Folding Drone Could Speed Up Search And Rescue Missions](https://drone55.com/self-folding-drone-could-speed-up-search-and-rescue-missions/): UZH-foldable-drone-X-shapeUZH-foldable-drone-H-shapeUZH-foldable-drone-O-shapeUZH-foldable-drone-T-shape Image: UZH Apart from aerial photography drones have been used for a wide range of commercial applications. Many of these applications have made certain operation faster, safer, less expensive and more effective. Another area in which commercial drone technology has been applied is in humanitarian projects, aid relief and emergency and disaster response. In this last category, drones have not only saved lives by making search and rescue efforts faster and more effective but they also improved the safety of those heroes that work on the ground conducting these missions. University of Zurich researchers have developed a new foldable […]
- [Real Time Kinematic Satellite Navigation Now Available On The Yuneec H520 Drones](https://drone55.com/real-time-kinematic-satellite-navigation-now-available-on-the-yuneec-h520-drones/): Yuneec-H520Yuneec-H520-topYuneec-H520-remote Images: Yuneec Yuneec has always had a reputation for being at the cutting edge of drone technology and is responsible for many amazing developments. They have done it again with the introduction of Real Time Kinematic (RTK) satellite navigation in their H520 line of commercial hexacopters. This breakthrough development was announced Jan. 31, 2019 in Corona, California. The feature is an optional feature from Fixposition, a Swiss company specializing in computer vision techniques and precision satellite navigation. The RTK feature will allow much greater precision and accuracy with to the centimeter positioning even in difficult conditions or terrains. This […]
- [Faa Bvlos Waiver For Airobotics](https://drone55.com/faa-bvlos-waiver-for-airobotics/): Image: Airobotics Innovative automated industrial drone startup Airobotics just shared the exciting news that they have been granted a ground-breaking Certificate of Waiver (CoW) that allows them to carry on automated industrial drone operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). The CoW will also allow them to fly with a visual observer that does not need to have visual line of sight and they can also fly over people. They are the first company to receive this permission in America and the waiver was granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Airobotics have just set up their Remote Operations Center […]
- [Enter The Dji Phantom 4 Rtk](https://drone55.com/enter-the-dji-phantom-4-rtk/): Image: DJI DJI has long been the drone of choice for recreational use and often for filmmaking but over recent years, they have made major headway in designing and building models for commercial use. This is an obvious step given their technical skills and abilities with drones and UAVs. Their latest development is the extremely accurate and highly intelligent Phantom 4 RTK, perfect for low altitude mapping. It not only needs far less ground control points but delivers data that is accurate to the centimeter. Despite the added technology and abilities, DJI has managed to keep the drone compact and […]
- [Avitas Systems Gets A First With Faa Approval For Beyond Visual Line Of Sight Uas Inspect](https://drone55.com/avitas-systems-gets-a-first-with-faa-approval-for-beyond-visual-line-of-sight-uas-inspect/): Drone regulation can be extremely frustrating but we understand the need for it. There has been great progress in overcoming many of the restrictions in the past year or so and the latest is that GE venture, Avitas Systems, has received FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) to fly beyond visual line of site using radar. This is a groundbreaking relaxation of the civil FAA regulations and a big boost for the commercial use of drones or UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) craft. Until now, all UAS had to remain in view of the pilot and were not permitted to operate BVLOS or […]
- [A Drone With Crazy Long Flight Times And No Lipo](https://drone55.com/a-drone-with-crazy-long-flight-times-and-no-lipo/): Image: Impossible Aerospace Video: YouTube User Impossible Aerospace One of the biggest challenges in the drone industry, particularly as it relates to commercial drone applications, has been battery life. What it comes down to is flight time or time in the air. A low battery is all very well if you are doing a bit of hobby photography but on commercial jobs, downtime can cost money. In some applications, the impact is even more important than money and could directly affect human lives. Finally, there has been some massive improvement. The solution, for now, is a rather novel approach to […]
- [Yuneec And 3Dr Join Forces](https://drone55.com/yuneec-and-3dr-join-forces/): Photo: Yuneec Dronecode is a joint venture between drone experts Yuneec and software specialists 3DR. They have recently announced the launch of the first of their products aimed at the government market and their suppliers in the engineering and construction arenas. The formidable partnership will trade as 3DR Government Services. Their maiden release is the Yuneec 3DR H520-G which is launching early September at the Las Vegas InterDrone Conference. Yuneec-E10T-H520Yuneec-E10TYUNEEC-H520-Controller-Charger-and-Case. Photos: Yuneec E10T What makes the 3DR H520-G even more powerful is the exciting new E10T thermal camera. This advanced device specifically designed for commercial applications. It employs a 3-axis […]
- [Mavic 2 Dji Wows Us Again](https://drone55.com/mavic-2-dji-wows-us-again/): DJI Mavic 2 ProDJI Mavic 2 ProDJI Mavic 2 Zoom Photos: DJI As we have come to expect, any launch by drone stalwarts DJI is exciting news. They are always at the cutting edge of technology and lead the way in development. The new Mavic 2 is no exception. What is really exciting is this launch incorporates two new models, the Mavic 2 Zoom with a 2X optical zoom and the Mavic 2 Pro with the amazing 1-inch sensor Hasselblad camera. Both are worthy successors to the popular Mavic Pro. In DJI’s own words “See the Bigger Picture – Our […]
- [Urban Delivery Drones Get Massive Boost From Matternets 16 Million Boeing Led Investment](https://drone55.com/urban-delivery-drones-get-massive-boost-from-matternets-16-million-boeing-led-investment/): Video: Youtube user Matternet Autonomous drone delivery and logistics are set for rapid urban expansion after Matternet received a $16 million Series A injection announced on 26 June 2018. The funding was led by Boeing HorizonX Ventures with Levitate Capital, Sony Innovation Fund and Swiss Post also participating. Matternet intends to use the money to fund U.S. and global expansion. The race for commercial autonomous delivery drones is clearly on and this funding will give Matternet a major boost in this pursuit. Matternet has already had a number of successes with one of them being one of the companies chosen […]
- [Uas Integration Pilot Program Winners Announced](https://drone55.com/uas-integration-pilot-program-winners-announced/): Image: FAA From a total of 149 applications, 10 winners have been announced by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to run the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) integration pilot program. Just over 6 months ago, U. S. President Donald Trump signed the program into existence. The purpose of the program is to speed up the incorporation of UAS into the U.S. national airspace. The aim of this project is for the winners, in conjunction with commercial partners and the FAA, to create test zones to develop the regulatory infrastructure for UAS operations. This will fast-track government regulatory approval and in turn, […]
- [Airmap And Project Wing Demonstrate Multi Uss Deconfliction](https://drone55.com/airmap-and-project-wing-demonstrate-multi-uss-deconfliction/): Image: Google Project Wing Image: AirMap As commercial drone applications continue to grow and demand for airspace increases, there is ongoing concern over air traffic management for civilian low-altitude airspace. This is hindering the massive potential for commercial drone use. NASA, together with the FAA, has been involved in research for some time now to find a workable solution for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Traffic Management (UTM). Thanks to a collaboration with Project Wing and AirMap, a groundbreaking development has just been made. They recently showcased their successful solution to the airspace deconfliction safety challenge. Deconfliction is necessary to arrange […]
- [True Customization Comes To Drones With Dji Sdk And Skyport](https://drone55.com/true-customization-comes-to-drones-with-dji-sdk-and-skyport/): Image: DJI DJI, always at the forefront of drone development have revealed yet another revolutionary concept. They have created an open platform where developers can custom make solutions for a range of commercial drone applications. This development applies to Payload SDK and works via an SDK and SkyPort adapter. Operators will be able to integrate payloads, sensors and even third-party cameras to the DJI Matrice 200 Series drones. The announcement was made soon after the launch of the DJI Zenmuse XT2 (more on that later). Again, this opens up a host of new possibilities and opportunities for commercial drone operators. […]
- [Laanc To Begin Massive Expansion To An Additional 500 Airports](https://drone55.com/laanc-to-begin-massive-expansion-to-an-additional-500-airports/): Photo: Skyward That’s right, as soon as next month, the LAANC nationwide expansion will start. This is a massive boost for the commercial drone industry and will mean improved safety and much faster access – a move that will lead to incredible growth opportunities. The Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) was rolled out at a few air traffic facilities in November of 2017. This was a prototype project to facilitate and speed up the approval required by the FAA for drones or unmanned aircraft (UAS) to operate in any air traffic controlled airspace. In six months LAANC has […]
- [2017 Skypixel Winners Wow Us Again](https://drone55.com/2017-skypixel-winners-wow-us-again/): The results are out and once again, the standard of aerial photographs and videos were absolutely breathtaking. Only in its third year now and the competition attracted some of the best aerial images and footage ever seen. SkyPixel has grown their online following to more than six million amateur and professional aerial photographers and videographers. With some amazing prizes valued at more than $90 000, there is more than just internet fame to be won. 2017 SKYPIXEL PHOTO CONTEST The 2017 competition, which ran from Late October until the end of December, attracted over 44 000 entries from 141 counties. […]
- [Veer Upintheair Campaign](https://drone55.com/veer-upintheair-campaign/): We know you’ve always wondered what the world looked like from up in the air. That’s why you bought yourself a drone, calibrated its vision positioning sensor, carefully avoided Jello and prop shadows, and flew it within VLOS. Now it’s time to show how you turn your curiosity into breathtaking photos and videos in February Flight Fest (February 1-28)! Upload your aerial 360 photos and videos on veer.tv with #UpInTheAir to win! Everyday, we’ll feature one #UpInTheAir photo as the banner of VeeR’s homepage. Winners will be chosen based on their content quality and total likes on VeeR. Additional surprise […]
- [Autonomous Flight Takes Off](https://drone55.com/autonomous-flight-takes-off/): Bell-AirTaxi_Studio3Bell-AirTaxi_Studio2-lg-(1)bell-air-taxi-6 With so much hype around self-driving or autonomous cars, many people are not aware of the massive developments that have been made in unmanned flight. The technology is already in place and the potential applications are enormous. In a first for the helicopter industry, Bell displayed a pilot optional helicopter at the recent Consumer Electronics Show. This is just one of many aircraft manufacturers that are working towards pilotless aircraft. Unmanned flight technology is nothing new and demonstrations of unmanned helicopters were done by Lockheed Martin (they acquired Sikorsky in 2015) as far back as 2010. Development is currently […]
- [Teens Rescued At Sea By New Drone Project](https://drone55.com/teens-rescued-at-sea-by-new-drone-project/): Video: YouTube user Arab News Drones have been used for a number of humanitarian and aid relief applications with great success but the recent dramatic story of a drone coming to the rescue of two teenage boys distressed out at sea is further proof of the amazing applications of drone technology. The incident took place Australia and the lifeguards who were, at the time, busy learning how to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in their duties, were alerted by someone on the beach of the two teens experiencing major problems while caught in massive waves in the Far North Coast […]
- [Boeing Unveils An Inspiring Prototype Of The Ultimate Heavy Lift Delivery Drone](https://drone55.com/boeing-unveils-an-inspiring-prototype-of-the-ultimate-heavy-lift-delivery-drone/): Image: Boeing While Amazon has been talking about drone deliveries since 2013, it was actually 7-Eleven that beat them when they successfully did the first commercial drone delivery on 11 July 2016. They delivered Slurpees, donuts, candy and a chicken sandwich to a private residence in Reno Nevada. Amazon quickly upped their game and, along with courier giants DHL and UPS, have since made a number of drone deliveries. Not content with carrying small payloads like fast food and sweets, Boeing set out to create a monster of a drone capable of carrying much heavier loads. Their massive powerful electric, […]
- [Hybrid Drone Shatters Flight Time Record](https://drone55.com/hybrid-drone-shatters-flight-time-record/): Image: Quaternium Drones are constantly improving and evolving at an amazing rate. The drones on the market today are infinitely more advanced than those on the market just 2 or 3 years ago. Quaternium have sent an amazing new record which illustrates this point perfectly. One of the frustrating hurdles of commercial drone use is short fly times. Entry level drones fly for less than 10 minutes while the better models average around 30 minutes. People get around this with additional batteries and fast chargers but it limits and slows down many drone applications. Wouldn’t it be great to have […]
- [Faa Grants Waiver To Greensight Agrodynamics To Operate Bvlos](https://drone55.com/faa-grants-waiver-to-greensight-agrodynamics-to-operate-bvlos/): Photo: Allan Nygren This year has seen many exciting developments in the drone and UAV field, particularly in commercial applications. This shows no sign of slowing down and 2018 promises to be an even more exciting year. Apart from the many exciting new products, software and applications, there has also been much progress with the relaxing of many of the rules and restrictions governing drone usage. This is good news for companies in the industry as well as the many clients that benefit from these new developments and applications. In one of the latest such developments on 15 December, the […]
- [No More Waiting Months For Faa Airspace Authorization](https://drone55.com/no-more-waiting-months-for-faa-airspace-authorization/): Waiting 60 to 90 days for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for commercial drone flights has been a cause of much frustration for some time now. All parties wanted that approval window to come down. How does a few seconds sound? That is exactly what Skyward have achieved. Operators are now able to get instant approval through a simple process that literally takes only seconds. Skyward, part of the Verizon fold, specialize in integrated solutions for commercial drone use. They recently got FAA approval to provide operators of commercial drones immediate approval in controlled airspace. They are now one of […]
- [Dji Ups The Ante With The 6K Zenmuse X7 Super 35 Aerial Camera](https://drone55.com/dji-ups-the-ante-with-the-6k-zenmuse-x7-super-35-aerial-camera/): Image: DJI DJI have always been innovators in the drone space and are popular in the consumer and professional markets. They often lead the way with new developments and technology, not only in their drones but in their cameras and lenses as well. Well, they have done it again. October 11, 2017, DJI launched their new Super 35mm digital camera specifically designed for aerial cinematography in the Motion Picture Industry. The Super 35-format Zenmuse X7 is a groundbreaking development in drone cinematography and will no doubt take it to a whole new level. The X7 captures 24MP photos, 6K CinemaDNG […]
- [Farmers Get A Tough Durable And Highly Capable Drone](https://drone55.com/farmers-get-a-tough-durable-and-highly-capable-drone/): Image: AeroVironment Commercial drone technology has been applied to many industries and the applications and benefits have been astounding. The innovation of new technologies and applications is growing at a rapid pace. One industry, in particular, that has seen incredible advances and benefits from drone applications is agriculture. We all know how important and challenging agriculture has become with a growing population, rising input costs, constant weather turmoil and a host of other issues. To date, drones have had a massive positive impact on farmers and the agricultural industry. They have aided the farmer with such things as mapping, crop […]
- [Drone Pilot Defeats The City Of Newton Massachusetts](https://drone55.com/drone-pilot-defeats-the-city-of-newton-massachusetts/): Photo: Sebastian Pichler Drones are constantly pushing the boundaries and breaking new ground, not only in UAV flight, technology and commercial application but also in the legal and regulatory space. The rapid growth in the popularity and use of drones for both recreational and commercial use has left regulatory bodies and lawmakers scrambling to control and restrict their use. Many have had a knee-jerk reaction and imposed overly restrictive unnecessary controls. Everyone agrees, even those heavily invested in the industry, agree that some control is necessary. It simply needs to be fair and logical and not impose unnecessary retractions on […]
- [Hyperlocal Low Altitude Weather Forecasting For Commercial Drone Operators](https://drone55.com/hyperlocal-low-altitude-weather-forecasting-for-commercial-drone-operators/): Image: Agon Nimani Commercial drone use has become a common practice in a number of industries but the application of drones in these situations faces a daily threat, unpredictable weather. While equipment, technology and piloting skills continue to improve, drone use is always at the mercy of the weather. This is all very well for the weekend hobby drone enthusiast but for commercial use, bad weather, particularly heavy winds, this could spell disaster. Commercial drone applications for agriculture, inspections, construction, filming, insurance and public safety require precision flying and poor conditions make this extremely difficult. Accurate on-time weather forecasts and […]
- [Great News For Drone Ops E2 80 93 Instant Waivers Coming Soon](https://drone55.com/great-news-for-drone-ops-e2-80-93-instant-waivers-coming-soon/): Great News for Drone Ops – Instant Waivers Coming Soon Charl Jooste Aug 1, 2017 4 min read Restrictive drone regulations have long been a contentious issue. They hinder the hobby drone operator but more importantly, the commercial and professional drone users that employ drones for a range of highly practical and cost effective applications. There are systems in place to apply for permission or permits to operate drones in specific areas at certain times but the process is tedious and long-winded, often taking three months or more. Given the fast pace of modern life, this situation is unacceptable. One […]
- [Winners Of The 4Th Annual Dronestagram National Geographic 2017 International Drone Photo](https://drone55.com/winners-of-the-4th-annual-dronestagram-national-geographic-2017-international-drone-photo/): And the winners are…. The 4th annual Dronestagram & National Geographic’s 2017 International Drone Photography Contest proudly announces winners. Now in its fourth year, the competition has grown from strength to strength. This year saw a flood of thousands of spectacular and creative photographs from all over the world. The competition is open to amateur drone photographers as well as those that are involved in professional drone photography. The standard of photographs received is astounding. The judge’s panel consists of experts that include Photo Editor of National Geographic France and Dronestagram, Emanuela Ascoli, National Geographic Deputy Director Patrick Witty and […]
- [Drone 55 Ceo Kanin Howell Featured In Voyagela](https://drone55.com/drone-55-ceo-kanin-howell-featured-in-voyagela/): Kanin Howell, CEO of Drone 55 Featured in VoyageLA VoyageLA Jun 19, 2017 1 min read Read the full article here! #VoyageLA    
- [The New Voliro A New Dimension In Drone Control](https://drone55.com/the-new-voliro-a-new-dimension-in-drone-control/): Image: Voliro New developments in multicopter drones make so really impressive and exciting flight and maneuverability with the ability to do so much more than simply hover horizontally. A great example of the new technology can be seen in the new Voliro. Still in prototype stage, this drone uses six props with the ability to tilt 360 degrees. This results in the drones’ ability to move through a range of 12 degrees and is an impressive site to behold. We previously told you about the amazing cube designed drone with rotors positioned at different angles and had the flying ability […]
- [The Omnicopter A New Octocopter With Three Dimensional Thrust](https://drone55.com/the-omnicopter-a-new-octocopter-with-three-dimensional-thrust/): Photo: Screenshot from YouTube video posted by user Dario Brescianini Up until now, all multirotor drones, whether they were quad, hexa, octo or even those with a higher number of rotors, all had one thing in common, the rotors all operate on a single horizontal plane. Many of them are still remarkably nifty and are capable of amazing flight; they are, however, restrained by this design. It means that their thrust vector is restricted to one direction at a time. The new octocopter changes all of that. With the new design, the rotors are positioned at different angles. The advantage […]
- [Press Release Sato Drone Team Advances The Uas4Stem National Championship](https://drone55.com/press-release-sato-drone-team-advances-the-uas4stem-national-championship/): Photo: UAS4STEM The SATO Academy Drone Team needs donations to help the members travel to nationals in Indiana this August. Click here to donate. The SATO Academy of Mathematics and Science is a new public high school focused on STEM education and located in Long Beach, CA. The Aerospace Engineering teacher, Mr. Albert Gallo started the “Drone Team” by challenging five of his students to participate and signed them up for the AMA’s national UAS4STEM competition. The team had some flying experience but had never built a drone before. The Academy of Model Aeronautics new UAS Competitive Educational Program is […]
- [Faa Concludes That Drones Are Safer Than You May Have Thought](https://drone55.com/faa-concludes-that-drones-are-safer-than-you-may-have-thought/): Ever since drones started to grow in popularity there have been numerous complaints, concerns and fears regarding safety, privacy and many other issues. This has lead to draconian restrictions and a time-consuming, complicated application process as well as heavy restrictions as to where, when and how drones are allowed to operate. There are also rule governing who is allowed to operate drones. By all indication, these rules and restrictions were only sent to become more restrictive and severe. This is something that hampers not only the recreational drone user but also is also a major hindrance to the commercial drone […]
- [Exciting New Developments From Dji](https://drone55.com/exciting-new-developments-from-dji/): Image: DJI DJI, market leaders and leading innovators of cutting edge camera technology have done it yet again with a host of new technologies that are ahead of their time. We are not even talking one product here but a host of exciting additions to the already amazing range of products and technologies. Ronin 2 DJI already took the cinematography industry by storm with the original Ronin and within a short space of time, have come out with the Ronin 2 which already stands head and shoulders above its amazing predecessor. The freedom and opportunities it offers filmmakers are boundless […]
- [Freefly Systems Continue To Innovate](https://drone55.com/freefly-systems-continue-to-innovate/): Image: Freefly Systems Washington-based Freefly Systems are one of the leading innovators of cutting-edge equipment in movable camera systems, specializing in camera stabilizers, gimbals and movement systems used in high-end cinematography, particularly for use with remote controlled vehicles and drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) They are the market leaders in the field and despite an already impressive arsenal of quality equipment, continue to design and develop better, more powerful and more sophisticated equipment, especially in the aerial cinematography space. Their first major innovation was the MōVI M10 camera stabilizer which revolutionized digital video production. Since then, they have gone […]
- [Dronedeploy Launches Instant Drone Mapping For Agriculture Fieldscanner](https://drone55.com/dronedeploy-launches-instant-drone-mapping-for-agriculture-fieldscanner/): Image: DroneDeploy There are numerous commercial applications for drones and one industry in particular that is benefiting from the rapidly growing technology is agriculture. Farmers have been using drones with great results for some time now. Of course, the drone and the camera are merely tools, it is the software that ties it all together and makes it useful and beneficial to the farmer. One company that has been at the forefront of development in this area is DroneDeploy. As the top cloud software solution for commercial drone applications, they have just announced their latest release which will be of […]
- [New Developments In Drone Authorization Applications](https://drone55.com/new-developments-in-drone-authorization-applications/): Image: FAA Drone flight restrictions have been in place for some time now and requests for airspace authorization is a time-consuming, cumbersome process. In order to simplify and speed up the process, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be releasing maps detailing areas and altitudes near airports where UAS may operate safely. This is the first time such detail will be available in a comprehensive, clear format such as this. Map release dates: The maps are due to be released on April 27. The maps will assist drone operators with detailed information and help them to improve their application of […]
- [Verizon Acquires Skyward To Enhance And Improve Commercial And Enterprise Drone Operation](https://drone55.com/verizon-acquires-skyward-to-enhance-and-improve-commercial-and-enterprise-drone-operation/): Image: Skyward.io There have been some very interesting acquisitions in the tech industry over the past couple of years and they appear to get more exciting with every passing month. They do not always make sense at first, especially for outsiders and while some work brilliantly, others just never make much impact or even fail altogether. The acquisition of Skyward, commercial drone operation specialists, by data and communication market leaders Verizon, looks like a perfect marriage that promises some exciting future developments. Skyward have been around for four years and have made their mark as market leaders in providing safe, […]
- [Dji Unleashing The Future Of Possible The M200 Series Enterprise Drone](https://drone55.com/dji-unleashing-the-future-of-possible-the-m200-series-enterprise-drone/): Photo credit: wired.com There is no doubt that drones have long since moved far beyond the weekend fun flier with perhaps a bit of candid aerial video onto more commercial and enterprise applications. One of the main companies at the leading edge of that innovation has been DJI. They have thrilled and excited both the hobby flier as well as the more serious commercial drone or unmanned aerial technology user for many years. Their Inspire and Phantom drones have been amongst the most widely sold and used drones in the developing history of the UAV industry. Aerial photography and aerial […]
- [Winners Of The 2016 Skypixel Photo Contest](https://drone55.com/winners-of-the-2016-skypixel-photo-contest/): “Fishermen_close_the_net,”_Ge_Zheng._Grand_Prize,_2016_SkyPixel_Photo_of_the_Year_-_2016_SkyPixel_Photo_Contest.jpg“Exploration,”_Hanbing_Wang._1st_place_Beauty_(Professional)_-_2016_SkyPixel_Photo_Contest.jpg“Spillway_Selfie,”_dixonltd_user._2nd_place_Beauty_(Professional)_-_2016_SkyPixel_Photo_Contest.jpg“The_Earth,”_Heng_Li._3rd_place_Beauty_(Professional)_-_2016_SkyPixel_Photo_Contest.jpg“A_Happy_Morning,”_Roman_Neimann._1st_place_Drones_in_Use_(Professional)_-_2016_SkyPixel_Photo_Contest.jpg“Meet_the_Phantom,”_HackerSundy._2nd_place_Drones_in_Use_(Professional)_-_2016_SkyPixel_Photo_Contest.jpg“Drone_in_Use,”_Norman_Nollau._3rd_place_Drones_in_Use_(Professional)_-_2016_SkyPixel_Photo_Contest.jpgThe Starry Night, 1st place 360 Photos (Professional) – 2016 SkyPixel Photo ContestHidden Lakes in 360, 2nd place 360 Photos (Professional) – 2016 SkyPixel Photo ContestSunset in Danxia, 3rd place 360 Photos (Professional) – 2016 SkyPixel Photo Contest“Overbridge,”_Chenghan._1st_place_Beauty_(Amateur)_-_2016_SkyPixel_Photo_Contest.jpg“Green_Waves,”_Mauro_Pagliai._2nd_place_Beauty_(Amateur)_-_2016_SkyPixel_Photo_Contest.jpg“Ice_River,”_Canloker._3rd_place_Beauty_(Amateur)_-_2016_SkyPixel_Photo_Contest.jpg“Despectus,”_Fifa._1st_place_Drones_in_Use_(Amateur)_-_2016_SkyPixel_Photo_Contest.jpg“Inspire_in_Use,”_Lili_cui._2nd_place_Drones_in_Use_(Amateur)_-_2016_SkyPixel_Photo_Contest.jpg“The_Phantom_of_the_Earth”_by_Lingdamowang_user._3rd_place_in_Drones_in_Use_(Amateur)_-_2016_SkyPixel_Photo_Contest.jpgFlying Ink of Tianshan Mountain, 1st place 360 Photos (Enthusiast) – 2016 SkyPixel Photo ContestSunset of Chengdu, 2nd place 360 Photos (Enthusiast) – 2016 SkyPixel Photo ContestThe Sean of Clouds in Laojunshan, 3rd place 360 Photos (Enthusiast) – 2016 SkyPixel Photo Contest Images: DJI Winners of the recently completed SkyPixel photo contest had a passion for eye-catching and breathtaking images. The SkyPixel photo […]
- [Drone Piloting And Applying Drone Technology To The Oil Patch](https://drone55.com/drone-piloting-and-applying-drone-technology-to-the-oil-patch/): Another great article featuring Drone 55! #oilgas #pipelineinspection    
- [Droneboarding](https://drone55.com/droneboarding/): Video: YouTube user CaseyNeistat Happy Holidays! We’ll see you in 2017!! #Droneboarding #snowboarding #extremesport
- [Drone 55 Featured In Los Angeles Magazine](https://drone55.com/drone-55-featured-in-los-angeles-magazine/): Photo: Drone 55 Check out this article featuring our CEO Kanin Howell! Photo: Maarten De Boer #LosAngelesMagazine    
- [Dji Goes Pro With Comprehensive Line Of Sharp Imagery Drones](https://drone55.com/dji-goes-pro-with-comprehensive-line-of-sharp-imagery-drones/): Image: DJI DJI just went “pro” with all-new expansions to almost their entire lineup of consumer, professional, and industrial drone offerings. Across the board, DJI seems to be emphasizing three key innovations: image quality, smarter software, and better battery life. M600 Pro The M600 began its journey about six months ago, and we were quite impressed with the promised package, which allowed for heavy payloads of large, cinema-quality camera equipment, and a 16-minute flight time. The M600 Pro upgrades on flight time, however slightly, with new battery configurations that let users eek out a roughly 5-6 minute improvement in flight […]
- [3Dr Pairs With Sony For New Autonomous Map Making Drone](https://drone55.com/3dr-pairs-with-sony-for-new-autonomous-map-making-drone/): Image: 3DR 3DR recently announced Site Scan, its newest drone offering with an integrated Sony UMC R10C camera for aerial analytics and mapping applications in a variety of industries. The company says that to get the Site Scan’s level of detail, one would need to not only rent a $30,000 drone, but then also hire a specialist to process the data and turn it into a recognizable end product. All that level of detail comes from the Sony UMC-R10C camera, which uses a 20MP APS-C sensor to capture, according to 3DR, 13 times the light of a 1/2.3” sensor found […]
- [Bill Gates Backed Echodyne Launches New Detect And Avoid Radar](https://drone55.com/bill-gates-backed-echodyne-launches-new-detect-and-avoid-radar/): Image courtesy Echodyne Echodyne, a radar array startup, just announced the first-ever successful test of a drone Detect and Avoid (DAA) radar, built on top of its Metamaterial Electronically Scanning Array (MESA). The system allows drones to detect and evade oncoming aircraft or other obstacles, even when the pilot can’t see them. This technology isn’t new—Amazon will likely use this on their automated drone delivery system—but Echodyne claims theirs is far more powerful. Recently, Echodyne mounted its MESA payload onto a small commercial drone, one well-suited for package delivery, infrastructure inspection, and agricultural monitoring, for multiple flights over 400 feet. […]
- [Intel Swarms Skies With Hundreds Of Shooting Star Drones](https://drone55.com/intel-swarms-skies-with-hundreds-of-shooting-star-drones/): Image: courtesy Intel Corporation Intel, a company best-known for creating the processing chips that power many of our desktops and mobile devices, is stepping deeper into the drone market—but not necessarily in the way one might think. Recently, the company announced the Intel Shooting Star drone, the first autonomously-flying drone created especially for creating public light shows in swarm-like numbers. Video: courtesy YouTube user Intel The drone is lightweight—a scant 280 grams, or “less than the weight of a volleyball,” Intel says in a fact sheet—for safe flying, particularly in the numbers that Intel has been showcasing as of late. […]
- [Dji S Mavic Pro Gets Rave Reviews Wobbly First Flight](https://drone55.com/dji-s-mavic-pro-gets-rave-reviews-wobbly-first-flight/): Image: DJI Back in September, DJI announced the Mavic Pro drone for personal use, with a foldable package that made it small enough to easily carry in a backpack, or even a purse. Because the propellers are always attached to the drone, even in the folded position, it promises to save users the hassle of attaching propellers every time they want to fly. On top of that, the Mavic Pro contains some sophisticated technology beneath the chassis. An autonomous flight mode means it will avoid most obstacles up to 22 mph, with a maximum speed of 40 mph. A geofencing […]
- [Drone 55S Aerial Photography Featured In La Times](https://drone55.com/drone-55s-aerial-photography-featured-in-la-times/): The Beverly Hills estate, home to such Hollywood heavyweights as Freddy DeMann and Gale Anne Hurd, is listed for sale at $28.45 million. (Drone 55) Check out the article here! #LATimes #aerialphotography    
- [Dji Brings High Zoom Platform To Wind Farms Firefighters](https://drone55.com/dji-brings-high-zoom-platform-to-wind-farms-firefighters/): Image: DJI There are lots of companies out there building complex and high-performing aerial platforms, but combining that with top-of-the-line optical performance is another matter altogether. After rolling out the new foldable Mavic drone for public consumption, DJI seems to be turning its attention back toward industry, with an eye towards optics. The just-announced Zenmuse Z30 isn’t a drone at all, but rather an optical solution meant to integrate with the company’s Matrice series of airframes. Users can simply slide the camera into the Matrice mount and they’re ready to fly. The lens offers a built-in 30x optical zoom, with […]
- [Part 107 Rules For Commercial Drones Have Arrived](https://drone55.com/part-107-rules-for-commercial-drones-have-arrived/): Image: Drone 55 The 60-day waiting period is over—the FAA’s new Part 107 rules for commercial drone use have arrived after being signed back in June. The rules, which cover what the FAA calls “non-hobbyist small unmanned aircraft (UAS) operations,” deal with drones that weigh less than 55 pounds. For those who own or operate UAS-based companies, such as for aerial cinematography, monitoring agriculture, or surveying, this is exciting news, as it not only validates their businesses, but also opens up new opportunities. Unsurprisingly, the U.S. is late to the to the punch here, as 28 European countries and Canada […]
- [A Fixed Wing Drone For First Person Flights And More](https://drone55.com/a-fixed-wing-drone-for-first-person-flights-and-more/): Image: Parrot Want a drone that makes take-off as easy as throwing a paper airplane? The $1,299 Parrot Disco might be just the right device for you—a beginner-friendly package that utilizes a fixed-wing configuration over the more standard quadcopter-style drone. The Disco might not be ideal for professional use, but the package does offer some interesting features that are still rare in today’s fast-paced market. One such innovation is the company’s Cockpitglasses, a first-person view (FPV) headset that allows pilots to see from the drone’s perspective. An interface that includes radar and telemetric data will help pilots keep the Disco […]
- [Dji Reigns Supreme In Top Drone Photos Of 2016](https://drone55.com/dji-reigns-supreme-in-top-drone-photos-of-2016/): National Geographics Dronestagram – 1st place TravelNational Geographics Dronestagram – 2nd place TravelNational Geographics Dronestagram – 3rd Place TravelNational Geographics Dronestagram – 1st place Sports AdventureNational Geographics Dronestagram – 2nd place Sports AdventureNational Geographics Dronestagram – 3rd place Sports AdventureNational Geographics DronestagramNational Geographics DronestagramNational Geographics Dronestagram – 3rd place Nature-Wildlife Drones have long been used in many different practical business applications, but it’s always a treat to see what new technology can do in the hands of artists. National Geographic is doing its part to celebrate drone photography in the form of its annual Dronestagram contest, which is now in […]
- [Israeli Startup Brings Autonomous Transformerslike Flight To Industry](https://drone55.com/israeli-startup-brings-autonomous-transformerslike-flight-to-industry/): Image: Gizmag.com Israeli drone startup Airobotics recently unveiled not only its newest drone, but also a potentially game-changing base station, dubbed the Airbase, which helps enable fully continuous operation. By combining fully autonomous flight—self-deployment and landing included—with the Airbase’s functionality, it seems that Airobotics has developed the world’s first truly industrial-strength drone. The drone is capable of 30-minute autonomous flights, after which it will land itself on top of the Airbase, where it is lowered down and held onto with a robotic arm. This is where the magic happens—the Airbase is capable of making fully-automatic payload and battery exchanges, and […]

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- [FAQ](https://drone55.com/faq/): Frequently Asked Questions Answers to the most common questions about working with us, scheduling, airspace, and deliverables. WORKING WITH US Who do you typically work with? Architects, architectural illustrators, real estate developers, and creative agencies. Most of our work supports visualization: rendering backplates, view studies, and panoramic photography. We also shoot for marketing and construction documentation. Do you have a minimum project size? One hour. Most shoots run longer, but if you have a single location and a clear scope, we can often get it done in an hour. How far out should I book? We can often shoot as […]
- [Do I Need Site Access?](https://drone55.com/do-i-need-site-access/): Do I Need Site Access? It depends on which drone we’re using. Small drones give us more flexibility. Larger drones require different logistics. It Depends on the Drone Small drones under 249 grams can legally fly over people. That means we can operate from public parking lots, sidewalks, and streets. This is the guerrilla approach. Fast, simple, minimal coordination. Larger drones can’t fly over people. For these shoots, we need site access or a controlled area where people aren’t present. That adds coordination but sometimes the larger drone is necessary for the shot quality or specific camera requirements. Why We […]
- [Spherical vs Cylindrical Projections](https://drone55.com/spherical-vs-cylindrical-projections/): Spherical vs Cylindrical Projections When clients ask for a panorama, most picture a cylindrical projection—the wide, horizontal view you’d get from an iPhone pano. But for architectural visualization and VR applications, there’s another option: spherical projection. Understanding the difference helps you request the right format for your needs. What’s the Difference? Cylindrical: Captures 360° horizontally but crops the top and bottom. The vertical field of view varies depending on the specific capture. We’ll discuss the right crop for your needs when booking. The image maintains straight lines and familiar proportions. When viewed flat, it looks like a wide panorama. Spherical: […]
- [Times of Day Explained](https://drone55.com/times-of-day-explained/): Times of Day Explained This interactive tour shows the same view captured at 5-minute intervals through magic hour. Watch how quickly the light changes. When clients request a specific time of day, they often have an image in their head that doesn’t match the terminology. Someone asks for “dusk” and means late magic hour with golden light. Someone else asks for “dusk” and means twilight with city lights on. Before any shoot, I ask for lighting reference photos so we’re aligned on exactly what you’re looking for. Here’s how I break it down: Daylight Daytime shooting. Works well for documentation […]
- [How to Get LAANC Above Ceiling](https://drone55.com/how-to-get-laanc-above-ceiling/): How to Get Drone Authorization Above the LAANC Ceiling If you’ve ever been told a drone shoot isn’t possible because of airspace restrictions, that’s not always the full story. Controlled airspace has height ceilings, but there’s a process to get authorization above them. What LAANC Is LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) is the FAA’s electronic system for drone flight authorization in controlled airspace. It uses a grid overlay that assigns height ceilings to different areas. Fly under the ceiling, you get instant approval. Fly above it, and you need manual FAA review. Why This Matters for Architectural Visualization […]
- [Gigapan & Backlit Displays](https://drone55.com/gigapan-backlit-displays/): Gigapan & Backlit Displays A gigapixel panorama is an ultra-high-resolution image with over 1 billion pixels. The actual pixel count depends on the field of view, but the result is the same: an image sharp enough to print at billboard scale without pixelation. Why Gigapans Matter Gigapans are made for massive backlit displays in sales galleries. Picture a model unit with a 10-foot-tall, 50-foot-wide floor-to-ceiling backlit display showing the view. The image is so sharp it feels like you’re standing in the actual unit looking out the window. This has to be experienced in person to understand the impact. Standard […]
- [View Studies & Pano Stacks](https://drone55.com/view-studies-pano-stacks/): View Studies & Pano Stacks A view study captures panoramas at multiple elevations to show how views change with height. We typically shoot every 50 feet from ground level to the top of the building, creating a complete vertical profile of what buyers, illustrators, or marketing teams will see from any floor. Why This Matters Views drive pricing. A unit on the 10th floor doesn’t command the same premium as one on the 30th. View studies give developers concrete visual evidence of what justifies those price differences. Instead of describing the view, you can show it. For illustrators, view studies […]
- [Still Backplate Brief Requirements](https://drone55.com/still-backplate-brief-requirements/): Still backplate brief requirements Getting the right information upfront makes everything smoother. We need different details at the proposal stage versus right before the shoot. Here’s what to send and when. Photo Backplates Proposal Stage For accurate pricing and scheduling, we need: Project address Map showing camera locations Views with camera heights above grade and time of day (wireframes or Google Earth screenshots) If requesting magic hour or twilight: reference images showing the exact lighting you want Shoot Prep Before we head to the site, we need: Project address Map showing camera locations Camera heights above grade for each view […]
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- [Progress Capture](https://drone55.com/progress-capture/): PROGRESS CAPTURE Aerial and ground documentation that tracks construction progress for stakeholders, compliance, and marketing. Every Phase, Every Angle PHOTO DOCUMENTATION Milestone photography that shows what’s happening on site. Delivered on a schedule that fits your project timeline. 01 / SITE MILESTONES 02 / AERIAL SITE OVERVIEWS 03 / STAKEHOLDER UPDATES 04 / COMPLIANCE RECORDS VIDEO DOCUMENTATION Motion footage for progress reels, stakeholder presentations, and marketing. 01 / PROGRESS REELS 02 / DRONE FLYOVERS 03 / STAKEHOLDER UPDATES 04 / MARKETING EDITS
- [Rendering Backplates](https://drone55.com/rendering-backplates/): RENDERING BACKPLATES Precision aerial and ground photography and video for architectural visualization, compositing, and animation. Matched to your model views, elevations, and time of day. Real Context for Unreal Worlds PHOTO BACKPLATES Stills and panoramas captured at precise heights and positions to match your 3D model views. Delivered as RAW files or finished assets ready for compositing. 01 / PRECISE POSITIONING 02 / TIME-OF-DAY MATCHING 03 / DIRECTIONAL STUDIES 04 / 360° PANORAMAS VIDEO BACKPLATES Motion footage matched to your previz animations. Smooth camera moves, precise timing, and RAW delivery up to 6K/60fps for maximum flexibility in post. 01 / […]
- [View Studies](https://drone55.com/view-studies/): VIEW STUDIES We deliver high-end aerial and ground photography that brings architectural visions to life. Real Context for Unreal Worlds FOR INTERNAL PLANNING Practical view documentation for project teams making decisions. Standard stitching delivered via cloud-hosted tour for easy internal sharing. 01 / PRICE ANALYSIS 02 / VIEW CORRIDOR STUDIES 03 / TOWER POSITIONING 04 / FLOOR COMPARISON FOR SALES & MARKETING Polished assets that let buyers preview their future view. Premium stitch as flat files for web development, or Gigapan for large-format displays. 01 / SALES WEBSITES 02 / INTERACTIVE Viewers 03 / SALES CENTER DISPLAYS 04 / BUYER […]
- [Panoramic Photography](https://drone55.com/panoramic-photography/): PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHY We deliver high-end aerial and ground photography that brings architectural visions to life.​ Every Angle, Every Elevation Aerial and ground photography for dynamic visual experiences, virtual tours, and design visualization 01 LOS ANGELES, CA 02 SAN DIEGO, CA 03 Brooklyn, NY 04 San Francisco, CA FORMATS From unprocessed RAW files to fully retouched panoramas and interactive tours, we deliver the format that fits your workflow. 01 RAW PANORAMA Unstitched photos delivered straight from capture for teams with in-house stitching and editing. 02 STANDARD PANORAMA Clean stitching with tone adjustments and alignment. A professional step up from auto-stitch. 03 […]
- [Portfolio](https://drone55.com/portfolio/): PORTFOLIO We deliver high-end aerial and ground photography that brings architectural visions to life. Eighth & B | San Diego SixWasNine Comprehensive visual documentation for this prominent development at Eighth Avenue & B Street in downtown San Diego. Using FAA-authorized drone operations, our services included: ↳ High-resolution spherical panoramas (360° x 180°) ↳ Daylight and twilight captures across multiple elevations ↳ Aerial and ground-level backplates ↳ Gigapan photography for 23.5′ x 8.7′ backlit display EPIC | Hollywood Hudson Pacific Properties, Studio Fabric & Shimahara Visual Comprehensive visual documentation of Hudson Pacific Properties’ landmark EPIC development for their NAIOP Developer of […]
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- [Clients](https://drone55.com/clients/): Our Clients Trusted by leading architecture firms, visualization studios, and developers worldwide. A-List Communications Abso Lutely Productions AECOM Affordable Housing Advisors Allis ALP Communications Alta Vista Solutions Archean Light Arquitectonica ARX Solutions Atrium Hospitality Avalon Communities AVM Industries Banda Bandito Brothers Beau Immersive Berkshire Hathaway Billups Worldwide Binyan, London Binyan, New York Blind, Inc. BLVD Hospitality Bosa Development BRC Advisors Brookfield Partners Brookfield Property Partners Bulli CallisonRTKL Inc Caydon Property Group CBS Century 21 CIM Group City of Long Beach Clearwind Media, Inc. Coldwell Banker Comedy Central Crescent Heights DBOX Deasy/Penner & Partners Dilbeck Real Estate DJI Douglas Elliman Development […]
- [About Us](https://drone55.com/about-us/): About Us We deliver high-end aerial and ground photography that brings architectural visions to life. Our Story Drone 55 was founded in 2013 by Kanin Howell, who brings three decades of Hollywood film experience to architectural photography. What started as an exploration of drone cinematography has evolved into a specialized visual storytelling service for architects, developers, and creative agencies. Drone 55 was founded in 2013 by Kanin Howell, who brings three decades of Hollywood film experience to architectural photography. What started as an exploration of drone cinematography has evolved into a specialized visual storytelling service for architects, developers, and creative […]
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