Category: Industry Insights

Outcomes, Not Drones: What Actually Matters in a Drone Service Provider

Finding the right drone service provider isn’t about who has the fanciest equipment. It’s about finding a partner who understands your goals and delivers the outcome you actually need — whether that’s raw data, actionable insights, or something in between. You need aerial data for your next project. Maybe it’s a cell tower inspection, a […]

FAA Part 108 and BVLOS: What the New Drone Rules Mean for Your Business

If you’ve been following the commercial drone industry, you’ve probably heard the buzz around three letters: BVLOS. Beyond Visual Line of Sight. It’s the single biggest regulatory shift in commercial drone operations since Part 107 launched in 2016 — and it’s happening right now in 2026. The FAA’s proposed Part 108 rule is set to […]

Drone LiDAR Surveying: Faster, More Accurate Data for Every Project

If you’ve ever waited weeks for a traditional land survey to come back — or been surprised by the bill — you already know the frustration. Surveying is essential, but the old way of doing it hasn’t kept up with the pace of modern projects. That’s where drone LiDAR surveying comes in. By combining unmanned […]

How AI Is Actually Being Used in the Drone Industry

AI in the drone industry gets a lot of attention, but most of what you read sounds like science fiction. Here’s what’s actually happening on real job sites right now — and where it’s headed. We’ve been in the drone services business long enough to watch AI go from a marketing buzzword to something that […]

Drone Inspection Cost vs Traditional Methods: Real Numbers from 10,000+ Inspections

Drone inspection cost vs traditional methods is the first question most companies ask when evaluating the switch. After completing more than 10,000 inspections across the United States, we’ve collected substantial cost data. The numbers tell a clear story.. Cell Tower Inspection Costs Traditional climber inspection: $800-$1,500 per towerDrone inspection: $350-$600 per tower A two-person crew […]