Insights on drones, agriculture, construction & more
Aerial progress documentation is eliminating he-said-she-said disputes on job sites. Here's how weekly drone flights keep contractors, owners, and subcontractors aligned — and what deliverables matter most.
You don't need a pilot's license to hire a drone company — but you should understand what Part 107 means for your project, what questions to ask, and why working with a certified operator matters for liability.
Property managers are cutting inspection costs 40–60% by switching to drone surveys. We break down the numbers — scaffolding, liability, turnaround time — and what you actually get in the report.
Timing your NDVI flights to the right growth stages — V6, R1, R3 — makes the difference between actionable data and noise. Here's the Iowa-specific calendar we use at Dragonfly.
SAM.gov registration, insurance requirements, FAA waivers, and data security — a practical checklist for procurement officers evaluating UAS vendors for municipal or federal work.
Traditional stockpile surveys involve climbing and manual tape measurements with real safety exposure. Drone photogrammetry delivers volumetric reports in hours — here's how the math works and what accuracy to expect.
From site access and weather holds to how long processing takes and what file formats you'll receive — everything a first-time client needs to know before their flight day.
Saturated zones visible in NDVI imagery often trace back to failed or blocked tile drainage. Here's how aerial data helps Iowa farmers pinpoint tile issues without digging up the field.
$1M liability coverage is the industry floor — but what does that actually protect? We explain hull insurance, payload liability, and the questions you should ask any drone company before they fly over your property.
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