Recent content by cyberfelt

To be honest, DJI is your best bet IMHO. I have flown Yuneec in the past, and the functionality of the different software for DJI drones is simply the difference maker. I love being able to use something like DroneDeploy, Pix4D, or Map Pilot for DJI to run a mapping mission. You don't get a lot...

I've done a few Dronebase jobs. Been paid for the jobs where they actually reached out within an hour of uploading assets. The prices aren't great if you're doing the pano missions, but I have had the chance to get decent payouts for a few minutes of flying on the client missions.

DroneDeploy is a very good platform. I have always enjoyed their webinars and their flight app. The free service is even pretty good if you only use a few maps a month. I highly recommend anybody considering commercial flying catch onto the presentation.

I would say that the answer is "it depends". It depends on what your client expects you to deliver. In terms of photo quality, the 12MP camera is decent, but for serious work like inspections or mapping, you probably want to get something with a better camera. Even though the Phantom 3...

We use our drones to relay pictures of the construction site back to the owners of the property, who're in a different state and can only make it out once a month. We also run a mapping program to show week to week progress of the jobs and can show the various stockpiles of materials used...

Hello to my fellow commercial drone pilots! My name is Dustin, and I own and operate miDrone Aerial Services out of Michigan. My company was founded last year and operates under the Part 107 regulations. We specialize in aerial photography and mapping, which has proven to be our most in-demand...