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Land surveying with drones – Darling Geomatics Insights

Darling Geomatics is now using drones in their land surveying operations PublicDomainPictures / Pixabay Darling Geomatics provides a number of services including 3D scanning, land surveying, and  environmental permitting.  When they recently received their section 333 exemption we reached out to them to learn more. [Tweet “Darling Geomatics is now using #drones in their surveying operations #uav #uas”] Q. Would you have any recommendations to others who are just beginning the exemption process? My recommendation to anyone just beginning the exemption process is to study the FAA online list of exemptions granted…

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FlightController insights on becoming a drone operator

Insights on becoming a drone operator FlightController We reached out to FlightController, a provider of CASA approved Remote Pilot Certificate Training in Australia (see our global list of UAS Training Programs), to hear their thoughts on drones in Australia, their insights on becoming a drone operator, and much more.  Their insights are not to be missed. Q. In drone/UAV market is exploding worldwide, how would you describe interest in drones in Australia? Has interest in the certificate programs you offer, and the insights on becoming a drone operator, increased as a result?…

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Interview with Gretchen West of DroneDeploy

DroneDeploy is a disruptive technology. Literally anyone can now crop scout with a drone, and get actionable data in minutes. DroneDeploy Gretchen West is the Vice President of Business Development and Regulatory Affairs at DroneDeploy. We reached out to hear her thoughts on the drone industry. Q.  I know you are the Vice President of Business Development and Regulatory Affairs at DroneDeploy, could you share with our readers a bit about your job? Gretchen West DroneDeploy is a San Francisco-based start up that provides a software solution for real-time mapping and…

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