The Best Part 107 Drone Pilot Training App: 107ProPilot

The Best Part 107 Drone Pilot Training App: 107ProPilot

The wait is over! The 107ProPilot App is live on the App Store for iOS and the Google Play Store for Android. 107ProPilot, from ProAerial Media, offers the only fully video-based training series in a dedicated app, to prepare you for the FAA’s Part 107 Exam. Keep reading to learn about PAM’s latest training offering and how you can start preparing to be a Professional Part 107 Drone Pilot.

Professional Drone Pilot Training At Your Fingertips

Professional Drone Pilot Training At Your Fingertips

Drones — they’re pretty sweet. If you find yourself considering a career change or even looking to make your first career move, becoming a Commercial Drone Pilot may be on your shortlist. Whether you’ve been into drones as a hobbyist for years and you’re ready to take the next step, or your new or current job requires you to obtain a Remote Pilot’s License with an sUAS rating, you may have found yourself searching the internet for “drone pilot training near me”.

How To Become a Professional Drone Pilot (in <8 Weeks)

How To Become a Professional Drone Pilot (in &lt;8 Weeks)

Becoming a professional drone pilot can be a rewarding and exciting career path. Let’s be honest, drones are a hot topic these days and the drone industry is possibly the fastest-growing industry currently to be a part of. With so much upside and upward mobility (pun intended), pursuing a career in this field is an excellent choice. However, in order to become a professional drone pilot, there are several steps you need to take, like passing the FAA’s Aeronautical Knowledge Exam. In this article, we’re going to outline the steps you need to take, what you can expect, and the best way to get started.

Utilizing Drone Inspection Services: Overview by Industry

Utilizing Drone Inspection Services: Overview by Industry

In the past decade, drones have cemented their places in filmmaking, photography, and search and rescue, but with more advanced and accessible technology, they are becoming the leading tool for industries requiring visual inspections and maintenance of their assets like critical infrastructure. Learn how ProAerial Media (PAM) helps businesses gather better data, make better decisions, and mitigate risk across a variety of dynamic industries.

2021 Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act: Explained

2021 Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act: Explained

In Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act of Sept. of 2021 would authorize $200 million in grants to state, local, and tribal governments to utilize drones for inspecting infrastructure. This article will explore what we know so far, including who those funds are available to and how they can be used.

Flying Drones Over People: 2021 New FAA Rule Changes

Flying Drones Over People: 2021 New FAA Rule Changes

The FAA has recently updated the specifics around commercially operating drones under the Part 107 rules for flights over people, and while it is now legal to fly drones over people (and vehicles too) there are a few caveats (not to mention some math involved) you must be aware of in order to do so legally.

Flying A Drone At Night: 2021 New FAA Rule Overview

Flying A Drone At Night: 2021 New FAA Rule Overview

Flying a drone at night is now legal for all UAV Pilots as long as they adhere to the new FAA rules and regulations under CFR Part 107, which went into effect on April 21, 2021. Learn what is required to remain compliant and additional considerations to ensure your night operation is safe.

What Is FAA Remote ID? 2021 New Drone Rule Overview

What Is FAA Remote ID? 2021 New Drone Rule Overview

Commercial UAV operators have a slew of new rules to familiarize themselves with as of April 21st, 2021. The primary driver of all the new rules is the Remote ID requirements, allowing drone pilots greater operational capabilities and is considered by many as a necessary step for further integrating drones into the National Airspace System (NAS).

Improving Historical Preservation w/ Aerial Photogrammetry

Improving Historical Preservation w/ Aerial Photogrammetry

Though efforts are made to preserve many cultural and historical sites, far more never receive the ongoing funding needed to “last forever”. They like all things, will ultimately succumb to father time. However, utilizing drones and aerial photogrammetry, these cultural treasures can actually live-on and be experienced by future generations as highly detailed and interactive 3D representations of reality.

What Is An Orthomosaic Map? (Answered in under 100 words)

What Is An Orthomosaic Map? (Answered in under 100 words)

An Orthomosaic Map is an aerial photograph comprised of dozens, hundreds, or thousands of smaller overlapping images, typically captured with a drone or UAV. These images are “stitched together” with specialized photogrammetry software resulting in an Orthomosaic Image that has been “orthorectified” or geometrically corrected to provide uniform scale throughout allowing for accurate measurement of distance.