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The Drone Girl
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Drone wedding photography: how to carve a niche (but smart) career in drones
- More wedding photographers are adding drones to their gear, creating a niche in drone wedding photography.
- Drones offer unique shots impossible from the ground, like venue overviews and bird's-eye views of couples.
- Starting a career in drone wedding photography can be challenging in terms of drone selection and pricing.
- Key steps include choosing the right drone, learning to fly it, and knowing when to use it during weddings.
- Drone selection tips include considering ease of use, image quality, portability, flight time, stability, and safety features.
- Learning to fly a drone proficiently is essential before incorporating it into wedding photography.
- Strategic shots during weddings include couple's shoot, venue views, nighttime shots, and cocktail hour captures.
- Composition tips for drone wedding photography include leading lines, patterns, scale, perspectives, and overhead shots.
- Pricing strategies involve standalone drone packages or add-ons to existing wedding photography packages.
- Building a portfolio, offering strategic freebies, and networking are vital to getting drone wedding photography work.
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The Future of Farming Drones Showcased at the 2025 New York Farm Show
- The 2025 New York Farm Show showcased the future of farming drones.
- The agricultural industry heavily relies on technological advancements to meet global demands.
- Drones are being used in farming to spray chemicals, collect data on crop health, and more.
- Companies like Volatus Drones and Harvest Works showcased their latest drone technologies at the event.
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Dronelife
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AI, Drones, and the Future of Farming: A Game Changer for Plant Disease Detection and Food Security
- AI-powered drones and advanced machine learning models are transforming early plant disease detection methods in agriculture for improved food security.
- With the global population projected to reach 10.3 billion by 2100, plant diseases threaten agriculture, causing significant crop losses and economic impact.
- Traditional methods for plant disease detection are often inefficient, costly, and labor-intensive, necessitating more accessible and accurate solutions.
- Recent research highlights the use of AI-based methods, particularly machine learning like deep learning, in enhancing disease detection.
- Machine learning models, such as Convolutional Neural Networks, analyze plant images to identify diseases accurately by examining color, texture, and shape.
- Vision Transformers (ViTs) show promise by processing entire images, offering scalability, transparency, and accuracy in disease detection.
- Hybrid models combining CNNs and ViTs can significantly boost performance, with innovative solutions like CropViT achieving high accuracy in disease classification.
- Drones equipped with AI-powered cameras enable real-time disease detection by capturing high-resolution images, reducing manual inspections and enhancing response times.
- Challenges remain in widespread adoption of AI-based detection, including training on diverse datasets and addressing factors like varying light conditions for real-world accuracy.
- Collaboration among stakeholders is essential to refine AI models, develop standardized datasets, and integrate scalable solutions for enhanced global food security.
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Dronelife
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Ascent AeroSystems Introduces HELIUS™: A 249g Coaxial Nano UAV Designed for Durability and Performance
- Ascent AeroSystems introduces HELIUS, a sub-250g UAV designed for durability and performance.
- HELIUS aims to set a new standard for durability, affordability, and capability in the lightweight drone market.
- Advantages of coaxial drone design include compact design, increased durability, aerodynamic efficiency, and all-weather performance.
- HELIUS integrates advanced technology, has 30+ minutes of endurance, and is available for pre-order at $4,499.
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Insider
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Defense tech firm BlueHalo's CEO sees an opportunity for Trump's 'Golden Dome' project to be more than a missile shield
- Defense tech firm BlueHalo's CEO, Jonathan Moneymaker, sees potential for Trump's 'Golden Dome' project to be more than a missile shield.
- The 'Golden Dome' project represents an opportunity for defense companies to offer unconventional systems like counter-drone capabilities and electronic warfare.
- Large defense companies, including Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Northrop Grumman, have expressed interest in the project.
- BlueHalo, a Virginia-based defense contractor, believes that a comprehensive 'Golden Dome' project would require the involvement of the entire Defense Industrial Base.
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The Drone Girl
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Louann Cormier: Drone competitions are leading the next generation of STEM leaders
- Drone competitions, like the Aerial Drone Competition, are engaging students in STEM and changing the game for middle and high school students nationwide.
- Louann Cormier, a senior program manager at the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation, discusses the powerful impact of drones on students, beyond just being toys.
- Students participating in the Aerial Drone Competition learn piloting, coding, teamwork, critical thinking, and communication skills through various missions.
- The competition provides a supportive environment for students to build resilience, problem-solving skills, and gain confidence.
- Driven by interest in drones, the competition is attracting a diverse group of students, including those from the video gaming world, leading to increased student participation.
- Partnerships with organizations like NASA, Google.org, and Robolink CoDrone EDU are supporting the Aerial Drone Competition and providing students with real-world career preparation.
- In just four seasons, the Aerial Drone Competition has grown significantly, now including over 2,000 teams across 48 states and Washington, D.C.
- Middle school students have been excelling in the competition, challenging high school teams with focus, determination, and practice.
- The competition emphasizes strategy, skill, and perseverance over age or size, providing a level playing field for all participants.
- As drone technology continues to advance, students in the program have opportunities to innovate, gain valuable experience, and lead in various industries.
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Neros Raises $35M Series A to Accelerate American Drone Manufacturing
- Neros has raised $35 million in Series A funding to accelerate American drone manufacturing, aiming to compete with China on scale and technology.
- The company plans to manufacture increasing quantities of its FPV drone, Archer, and ground control station, Crossbow.
- Neros is expanding its engineering team to integrate cutting-edge technology for future products.
- The dependency on Chinese components for drone manufacturing has highlighted vulnerabilities in the supply chain, urging the need for domestic production of critical components.
- Neros CEO emphasizes the importance of building new systems tailored for modern battlefield needs and sourced from allied supply chains.
- The traditional approach of sourcing defense-grade components has limitations in scale and cost, leading to saturation in the market.
- Neros aims to revolutionize American drone production by using vertical integration and consumer technology to achieve large-scale production efficiencies previously unseen in the U.S.
- The company focuses on delivering high performance at reduced costs, with its FPV drone, Archer, being recognized for its precision and mission capabilities at a lower cost.
- Neros is developing autonomy features for drones, envisioning intelligent swarms that can transform defense and security operations.
- To achieve its goals, Neros is expanding its team with experts across autonomy, robotics, hardware design, and software engineering.
- The company invites individuals interested in the defense industry challenges to join their team at Neros.
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Dronelife
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How AI and Drones Are Revolutionizing Utility Inspections: The Drone Radio Show
- AI and drones are revolutionizing utility inspections in the energy sector.
- Buzz Solutions, a company leveraging AI and drone technology, is transforming power utilities' infrastructure inspections.
- Their software platform automates visual inspections using advanced data analytics and machine learning.
- The goal is to enhance safety, efficiency, and resilience of the electric grid.
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Ghost Town: How an Abandoned Mining Town Became a Cutting-Edge Drone Training Ground
- Flying Lion Inc. uses an abandoned mining town in California desert, named FLI Town, as a drone training site for law enforcement officers.
- The training scenarios at FLI Town mimic real-world situations, enabling pilots-in-training to learn DFR tactics remotely.
- Eagle Mountain, where FLI Town is located, was a company town with over 4,000 residents before its closure in the 1980s.
- FLI Town offers a secure and remote environment for DFR training without interference with public or manned aircraft.
- Flying Lion has developed over 20 flight scenarios for DFR training, including identifying armed individuals and locating lost persons.
- FLI Town has FAA waivers for remote training flights up to 400 feet AGL, enabling 24/7 training from any location.
- Partnerships with industry groups like DRONERESPONDERS and Nokia enhance DFR training at FLI Town.
- Flying Lion supports various drone vendors and hardware solutions, including DJI and Skydio, for DFR training.
- FLI Town is also utilized for drone hardware stress testing in harsh environmental conditions of the California Desert.
- Beyond law enforcement, Flying Lion plans to provide UAS training and services to commercial customers at FLI Town.
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Advancing GIS Software: Blue Marble Geographics Expands Cloud and AI Capabilities
- The geospatial industry is evolving with GIS software incorporating cloud computing and AI for improved data processing and analysis.
- Blue Marble Geographics has introduced Geographic Calculator Cloud, a cloud-based solution for geodetic transformations and Global Mapper Insight and Learning Engine, an AI tool for point cloud classification.
- Geographic Calculator Cloud enables coordinate transformations, geodetic calculations, and vector file translations from any location, catering to industries like surveying and engineering.
- Backed by the GeoCalc coordinate system library, the platform provides precise coordinate reference conversions and enhances workflow efficiency through cloud accessibility.
- Future updates will extend Geographic Calculator Cloud with a map file viewer and more geodetic processing tools, aligning it closely with the desktop version.
- The Global Mapper Insight and Learning Engine leverages deep learning for object detection in point clouds, facilitating automated feature identification with custom training models.
- Blue Marble Geographics plans to expand object detection models further to support a wider range of features and streamline GIS workflows.
- The company's commitment to user-driven innovation is evident in the evolution of Global Mapper, recognized for its impact in the geospatial industry.
- In 2025, Blue Marble Geographics aims to amplify AI integration and cloud computing in its software suite, offering advanced deep learning models and enhanced GIS tools.
- The GEOTalks User Conference in January 2025 will showcase the capabilities and roadmap of Geographic Calculator Cloud and other innovations.
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Checkatrade is Using Drone Technology and AI to Fight Rogue Roofers
- Checkatrade, a company founded in 1998 to provide a list of verified tradespeople, is now using drone technology and AI to tackle rogue roofers.
- Roofers represent the largest percentage of unqualified tradespeople as there are no formal requirements or standards in the roofing industry.
- Checkatrade Labs launched the Checkatrade Drone Survey services, partnering with licensed drone pilots to conduct detailed roof inspections using high-definition and thermal images.
- This innovative approach aims to reduce inspection costs and time, improve inspection standards, and provide peace of mind to customers.
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Dronelife
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MassDOT Aeronautics Completes Successful Drone Medical Delivery Demonstrations
- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division has successfully completed three drone medical delivery demonstrations.
- The tests evaluated the potential of drones to transport small medical packages over distances of at least one mile.
- The demonstrations focused on the use of drones for home-based healthcare deliveries, highlighting their value for emergency response and healthcare logistics.
- MassDOT Aeronautics already integrates drones into various transportation operations, enhancing safety and efficiency.
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Dronelife
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U.S.-Made Drone Parachute Systems Now Scalable with Fruity Chutes and High Energy Sports Partnership
- Fruity Chutes Inc. has partnered with High Energy Sports to enhance the availability of scalable drone parachute solutions for UAV manufacturers in the US.
- The partnership combines Fruity Chutes' expertise in UAV recovery solutions with High Energy Sports' manufacturing capabilities to deliver a complete solution from prototyping to full-scale production.
- The collaboration aims to meet the increasing demand for high-performance drone safety systems while reinforcing domestic supply chains.
- High Energy Sports' precision manufacturing expertise allows the partnership to efficiently scale production to meet the needs of the UAV industry.
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The Drone Girl
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In Ireland, 2025 is the year of the drone
- 2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year for Ireland in the drone industry, with advancements in drone delivery, conferences, and regulations.
- Just Eat Takeaway.com and Manna Drones Ltd. have launched food deliveries by drone in Dublin, with over 165,000 successful flights completed.
- The drones can transport hot meals to customers' doors in as little as three minutes, operating at speeds up to 80 km/h.
- Dublin will host Aerial Cities 2025, a top European summit on Advanced Air Mobility and Urban Air Mobility.
- Ireland's progressive drone regulations include approvals for Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations and urban air mobility testing zones.
- Ireland's Drone and Urban Air Mobility Strategy 2024-2029 and Dublin Drone Innovation Partnership aim to integrate drones and eVTOLs into the infrastructure.
- Key areas to watch in Ireland's drone industry include the expansion of drone delivery services, growing drone use in public services, eVTOL aircraft, and increased drone startup investment.
- Ireland's business-friendly environment, industry investments, and government support position the country as a leader in drone innovation in 2025.
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Winning XPrize Team Uses Drones to Study Rainforest Biodiversity
- The $10 million Rainforest XPrize was awarded to the winning team, Limelight Rainforest, for using drones to study rainforest biodiversity.
- Colorado Mesa University Professor of Biology, Thomas Walla, headed the winning team.
- The team used a platform called the Limelight, equipped with sensors and cameras, which was placed within the rainforest canopy by a drone to collect comprehensive data.
- By using drones and technology, Professor Walla envisions indigenous people having the tools to present corporations with biodiversity data, highlighting the economic benefits of preserving rainforests.
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