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LDAR Compliance Guide
Part 1: Overview of EPA LDAR Regulations – OOOOa to OOOOb/c The EPA's regulations around leak detection and repair (LDAR) have evolved significantly with the transition from OOOOa to OOOOb/c standards. These rules specifically target the management of fugitive...
Understanding the American Security Drone Act (ASDA) and Its Impact on Drone Purchases
Vision Aerial's American-made, ASDA approved, SwitchBlade-Elite tri-copter flying a gas leak detection mission. Introduction The American Security Drone Act (ASDA) is a significant legislative effort aimed at enhancing national security by restricting the use of...
Drones Made in America: Why the Big Push and What is the Solution?
Security concerns, data leaks, and several other events over the past few years have invigorated a push for drones made in America. Vision Aerial is an American drone manufacturer and has NDAA compliant options for government customers.
How to Use Drones for Search and Rescue
Search and rescue drones are becoming popular tools for public safety teams. Some advantages they have over other methods include quick deployment, lower costs, better image resolution, improved situational awareness, and payload versatility. These are all beneficial to finding subjects quickly and increasing survival rates.
Surveying Drones: How to Use Drones for Surveying
Surveying drones can produce highly accurate topographic data faster, safer and at lower costs than a traditional land survey. This article will go into detail about how drones are used for surveying.
Newsletter May 2021: Tech tips for aerial surveys, training materials, and spare parts.
May Newsletter: Tech tips for aerial surveys, training materials, and spare parts. Drone...
How to Plan a Survey Flight and Determine Ground Sample Distance in QGroundControl
Ground Sample Distance is a critical measurement in photogrammetry. This article covers how to use QGroundControl to determine your GSD.
What is Ground Sample Distance (GSD)?
GSD is an important metric to understand in photogrammetry and is directly related to how accurate your survey is. This article explains how to calculate your GSD.
Newsletter – April 2021: FAA Remote ID drone rule. Quickly swap payloads. Get longer flight times.
FAA Remote ID drone rule. Quickly swap payloads. Get longer flight times. Information about Remote...
What is the Difference Between GCPs, PPK, and RTK?
This overview can help you determine which GPS correction method is best for your project.
Benefits of a Tri-Rotor Drone
The engineers at Vision Aerial have determined that a tri-rotor drone design is more efficient and easier to fly than a quadcopter. Here’s why.
5 Reasons Why You Should Use Drones for Inspections
Inspection engineers abseiling down a rotor blade of a wind turbine wind farm on a clear day with...
Choosing the Best Drone for Search and Rescue
Looking for the best drone for search and rescue? Read our comprehensive guide on factors to consider when selecting a drone.
What is Fixed Nadir Payload Mounting on a Drone?
Fixed nadir payload mounting means that the payload is attached to the belly of the aircraft, pointing straight down at the earth in a static position.
Vision Aerial and RDO Integrated Controls Featured in UAS Magazine
Vision Aerial and RDO have partnered to develop a new unmanned aerial vehicle primarily for...
Are Drones the Future of Infrastructure Inspection?
We hear people all the time saying “drones are the future,” but are commercial drones really the...
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