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    Media Influencer Success: Breaking Obscurity

    Thank you! Love it all! ;-) T
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    How to Start a Drone Photography Business | Report

    You're welcome! Happy flying! ;-) T
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    Drone Pilot Risk Mitigation: Protecting Your Assets

    Happy Tuesday Dangerly! Here you go! 1. Insurance agencies generally have access and can provide that information (risk probability metrics) to you. 2. We spend around $14 monthly. $1M State Farm 3. No anecdotal stories, but if I run up against some, I will share! (Great article inclusion...
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    Drone Pilot Risk Mitigation: Protecting Your Assets

    We insure through State Farm. $1,000,000 liability. Cost: $18 (per month) ;-) Be well and thanks for making the time to consume the writing! Much gratitude, T
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    Media Influencer Success: Breaking Obscurity

    Happy Weekend Dronists! So you want to be a media creator influencer! After 15 years in major market radio and television, I can sure tell you a thing or two! Some great achievements - some not so great moments! In today’s digital age, where social media platforms have become powerful...
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    2023 Drone Market Projections: By the Numbers

    We'd have to be able to access the sale's numbers from all drone distribution channels. That may prove to be a very tall order! ;-)
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    2023 Drone Market Projections: By the Numbers

    Happy Weekend Dronists! "Information is power!" In this article, we delve into the dynamic world of drones, exploring the current state of the industry, market trends, and growth forecasts. As a leading authority in the drone business strategy sector, we provide valuable insights and detailed...
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    Transitioning from Hobbyist to Professional

    Happy Wednesday Dronists! Embarking on a journey from being a drone photography hobbyist to a professional can be an exhilarating and rewarding experience. The captivating world of aerial imagery opens up a realm of creative possibilities and business opportunities. In this article, drone...
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    Drone Business Risk: Navigating Drone Misdeeds: Self-Reporting

    We all know that being a responsible drone pilot means adhering to regulations and guidelines to ensure safety in the skies. However, mistakes can happen, and it’s important to know how to address and rectify such inadvertent violations. In this article, we delve into the story of a drone pilot...
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    Business Risk Management and VLOS Distances

    Thank you Ty! ;-) All about actionable risk management to ensure the greatest flight and public safety attainable. :) T PS. Either we can police ourselves or the police will have to police us. (No need to get them involved. Those in BLUE already have their hands full with the ever-evolving...
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    Business Risk Management and VLOS Distances

    We adamantly believe that the further distance one flies, the greater the risk. Our flight objective is to continuously mitigate risk. It's better for business and better for our industry at large to ensure we as pilots have full control of our mission from lift-off to landing! Just because...
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    Business Risk Management and VLOS Distances

    Happy Mother's Day! How far away can we really safely see our drone in flight? Considering the airframes of DJI's Mavic 3 or Air2S, I feel like 800 feet (245 meters) is about the safe visual max - with or without VOs. I wonder if regulators may wind up imposing distance limits based on the size...
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    Drone Pilot Risk Mitigation: Protecting Your Assets

    Happy Weekend Aviator Cohorts! “The business you save may be your own.” As the popularity and use of drones continue to grow, so does the importance of drone insurance for commercial drone pilots. Drone insurance provides financial protection and liability coverage in case of accidents or...
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    AI Benefits for Drone Pilots: OpenAI and ChatGPT

    Nope. Written by me. ;-) The tech is still pretty mechanical. A good place to start, but any new research or requisite personalized tone is still quite lacking for our taste. Plus, I do enjoy old-fashioned factual scholarly research! In my opinion, even for lazy or lacking writers, AI, in its...