If you’ve been following along, you know I opened my business twice. One time in an area of my growing up. K. Davis Things there came fairly easily, due to the many connections only a lifetime can provide. Then I moved. With me moved my business. Which, in turn, led to me having to start over again and re-open in my new home and state. Basically, I enjoyed the expense and paperwork of starting a business so much I did it twice. No, that’s not true at all. It was just some of those changes that pop up in life. In the new location, I found things to be a bit more difficult. I had none of the connections I had called to account before. One totally unexpected thing was the Pandemic. Didn’t see that one coming. As a result of that, the tactics I had used before were not going to work this time around. This forced me to do some out-of-the-box thinking. But it was a struggle, all the way through 2019. I didn’t qualify for any of the help many businesses received, either. » MORE:  The Truth Ab...

With all of the new drones being released in 2022 and 2023, it is oftentimes hard to keep track of them: 250g this, dual camera that, FPV, thermal, etc., etc. The Air 3, while sporting the newest technology DJI has to offer, was not built to be the lightest of the new drones. At 720g, the Air 3 is 125g heavier than the Air 2S and 471g heavier than the Mini 3 Pro. Seeing these differences, the question begs to be asked: Do you have to register the DJI Air 3? Yes. If living in the United States, you are required to register your DJI Air 3. Even if using the Air 3 solely for recreational purposes, it must be registered, as it weighs over 250g. We’ll discuss everything you might need to know about how to register your DJI Air 3. Top Drone Courses Why the Air 3 Must Be Registered According to the FAA (Federal Aviation Authority/United States), all drones over 250g in the United States must be registered so as to ensure drone operators are flying their drones safely and resp...

With the Mini 2 SE being a great combination of price, weight, and relative features, it is a welcome addition to the DJI Mini space. Whether for beginners or hobbyists, the Mini 2 SE has something for everyone. How Do I Connect My DJI Mini 2 SE to My Computer? To connect your DI Mini 2 SE to a computer, you’ll need either a USB-C cable to directly connect to your PC or Mac, or an SD card reader to transfer media files from the Mini 2 SE to a Windows PC or Mac, without having to physically connect the Mini 2 SE to either. We will be discussing why a Mini 2 SE owner may want to connect the Mini 2 SE to a computer as well as walk through connecting the DJI Mini 2 SE to a Windows PC or a Mac. Top Drone Courses Why Connect the Mini 2 SE to a Computer? As with most DJI drones, and certainly all of the new consumer and prosumer lines, there are two main reasons why you’d want to connect your Mini 2 SE to a PC or Mac: - To transfer videos and/or photos directly to a computer,...

DJI has released yet another drone, the Air 3. This comes after the Mavic 3, Mavic 3 Classic, and, more recently, the Mavic 3 Pro, a whole new game changer. With even more drones to consider, people are getting more confused about which to get. So, between the new DJI Air 3, Mavic 3 Pro, Classic, and Cine, which is better? - DJI Air 3 is versatile and affordable. - DJI Mavic 3 Pro is overall the best drone based on the features. These include three cameras, advanced imaging capabilities, and a Cine version for professional filmmakers. - DJI Mavic 3 Classic perfectly balances cost and functionality. Keep reading to learn more about these drone models and which would suit you. Top Drone Courses DJI Air 3 overview The Air 3 is the most recent consumer drone release from DJI. It’s an upgrade to the DJI Air 2S in several aspects, but it also has some features that place it in the Mavic 3’s league. The main features of the Air 3 include: - Two cameras – Just like the OG Mav...

The Mini 2 SE is one of DJI’s newest and cheapest drones. Although its starting price is low, the Mini 2 SE is powerful, portable, and has decent camera quality. But with all these perks, is the Mini 2 SE waterproof at all? Unfortunately, the DJI Mini 2 SE is not waterproof, water-resistant, or rain-resistant. If you drop the drone in water or fly in heavy rain, the Mini 2 SE can be permanently damaged. Why is the Mini 2 SE not waterproof? Can we waterproof it? Does it fly in light rain ? These are some questions we will answer if you keep reading. Top Drone Courses Waterproof vs. water-resistant – An important distinction There’s sometimes a misconception about the terms, especially if we relate to electronic parts or drones. A waterproof drone can submerge in the water and remain there for a period without being affected or damaging any electronics. A water-resistant drone refers to only some level of protection from the water. It can withstand a bit of rain or wetne...

- Dan Ciprari is CEO of Pointivo, the company providing the algorithms and technology behind some of the largest in-house drone-based asset inspection programs in the country.  As Pointivo expands their portfolio to include complete products sold under their own label, the Pointivo name is becoming more prevalent in asset inspection and data analytics. Dan Ciprari, CEO Pointivo DRONELIFE had the opportunity to speak with Dan about how Pointivo developed, why he chose to invest in drone technology, and how the space is evolving. Analytics: the Biggest Challenge, the Biggest Value Add Dan had sold a previous venture and was in “give-back mode,” coaching other entrepreneurs with a local incubator at Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center, ATDC, when he met Pointivo co-founder Habib Fathi, now the Chief Science Officer, leading Pointivo’s AI team.  Fathi invented Pointivo’s foundational capabilities before commercial drone use became mainstream: integrating com...