What is the state of drone jobs in 2026? It’s a gig economy — but maybe not like you’d think
If you got into drones hoping to photograph luxury real estate and scenic weddings, you may have noticed something: that market is crowded, the rates are low and the work is inconsistent. Sure, a few...
Do you need a drone license for real estate? Yes — and the rules might surprise you
Whether it’s drone shots of the backyard, the neighborhood or the roofline, aerial photography has become basically table stakes in real estate listings. Buyers expect to see drone photos on...
He-Man and Skeletor take over Coachella sky with 400-drone billboard
If you were stuck in Coachella 2026 traffic last week (or if you’ve ever made that drive, you know exactly how stuck we’re talking) you may have looked up and seen 400 drones. Synchronized...
Drones and AI: here’s how the two technologies need each other
Anyone who has gotten a cringey response from ChatGPT knows that artificial intelligence is only as good as the data feeding it. But for AI systems that need to understand items in the physical...
Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat review: Is this the best American-made mapping drone?
Adam has spent his career exploring the natural and human world from above using drones, satellites, and mapping tools. His company Crossbill Geospatial provides data and consultation on all things...
More people are taking the Part 107 test than ever. Scores are getting worse.
The FAA has released its 2025 Airman Knowledge Test data, and if you’re looking for a feel-good story about the state of drone pilot preparedness in America, you won’t find it here. Not only are...
