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DJI

The 5 MUST-HAVE Drone Shots You NEED

There are five types of shots that you really need to capture with a drone. The first kind of shot I always capture with a drone is establishing shots.

Jake SloanApr 2

Department of Transportation

Robot Coyote Deployed to Prevent Bird Strikes at Alaska Airport

In an effort to enhance safety and reduce the risk of bird strikes, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has introduced a new robot named Aurora to patrol the Fairbanks airport. The robot, roughly the size of a Labrador and designed to resemble a coyote, is reportedly tasked with scaring away birds and…

Haye KestelooMar 31

DJI

Drone vs Camera Footage: When do you choose which? Examples!

We'll cover what the nine shots are as we go, but also, I'm going to show you when I switch from a drone to a handheld camera.

Jake SloanMar 23

Alaska

Soaring to Sustainability: How Drones are Revolutionizing Alaska’s Environmental Efforts

Eyes in the Sky: Drones Aid in Environmental Protection and Conservation In the serene backdrop of ARC Lake just outside Soldotna, Alaska, environmental program specialists are embracing the dawn of a new era in conservation efforts. With hands-on drone controls, these pioneers from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation are demonstrating how technology can be…

Haye KestelooMar 5

Drone Amplified

Revolution in Avalanche Mitigation: Alaska’s Pioneering Drone Technology

In a groundbreaking development, Alaska has taken a significant leap forward in avalanche mitigation technology. This winter, the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) in collaboration with the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARCC) and Drone Amplified, a trailblazer in drone-based land management solutions, successfully tested a novel drone-based system for avalanche contro

Haye KestelooFeb 15