What’s the single most important factor to help facilitate a successful fixed-wing UAV flight? It’s a question we get a lot from UAV (drone) operators across the world. And while it would be great to point to just one thing you could do to ensure every flight is a success,…
Whether you’re a seasoned UAV pilot or an aspiring operator looking to take to the skies, there is always something new to learn about piloting and operating drones. To help all you seasoned professionals and newcomers alike, Waypoint has collected a glossary of terms designed to help you brush up…
If you are considering buying a professional drone (also known as a UAV or UAS), then one of the key product decisions you will face is whether to purchase a ‘fixed-wing’ airplane-style drone or a helicopter-style ‘rotary’ system. As is often the case with tech decisions, the answer depends… on several factors. Our latest video,…
When looking to purchase a professional drone, one of the key buying decisions you’ll need to make is whether to go for a fixed wing drone (sometimes referred to as a flying wing) or a heli-style rotary system, such as a quadcopter or multicopter. So, how should you decide? Which UAV will be the…
As a relatively new method of geospatial data collection, drone (or UAV/UAS) technology neatly complements existing techniques, filling the existing data gap between large-area satellite and manned aircraft imagery, and smaller coverage, time-consuming, but highly accurate collection using terrestrial surveying instruments. “The key thing to appreciate is that aerial imaging drones,…