Utah Aerial Drones - A Kinda Random Blog About UAVs

October 31, 2010 Mason Smith

Making A Evil Remote Controlled Ghost

For many years, people have draped white sheets over their heads to pass off as ghosts for Halloween.

Most of the time, it works.

But technology has caught up with the traditional ghost look, and now, zombie drones and ghost helicopters are taking Halloween by storm!

What’s more, they are scarier – and a LOT more fun!

Always one to go with the times, I decided to get into my “laboratory” and build a Halloween ghost helicopter for myself.

To make it more unique and to ease flight control, …

June 18, 2019 Mason Smith

Drones Are Used To Detect Methane Gas

To solve a significant problem with the hydraulic-fracturing procedure is to use methane sniffing drones. Methane gas is an overflowing gas in oil shale reservoirs that moves up through the drill hole to the surface, where it flows to the air or is burnt off through “flaring.” Additionally, there are numerous points in the oil and gas production support where methane can release, such as inefficient compressors, pipe flanges, and equipment.

As hydraulic fracturing‘s rate continues to increase across the nation, methane discharge is recognized as a pollution issue. …

March 29, 2019 Danny Van Buren

New Drone Regulations And Limits For Your UAVs in Canada

Many individuals and organizations are increasingly adopting drone technology to perform various tasks. Some people use drones for recreational functions while organizations use them for commercial purposes like surveillance and monitoring in security and construction industries.

However, increased drone usage is becoming an issue of concern due to safety and security reasons. Some inexperienced users just start to fly the drone out of the box. It also seems that some of these people lack knowledge about the laws and regulations that guide drone use.

If you intend to buy …

September 5, 2018 Danny Van Buren

Go Fly Drones For Fun With The Whole Family

Apart from playing a pivotal role in photography and video shooting, drones also provide fun for the whole family. You also get a feel of flying experience whereby you can control and direct the drone to places you want. There are different types of drones with specific features that make them appropriate for recreational purposes.

This guide gives you ten best drones for fun that are suitable for people who want to have fun or are learning how to fly. All the devices in the list have cameras, but …

November 12, 2017 Mason Smith

Drones In News Reporting: The Future of Aerial Video

Using Drones for news reporting is a new way to gather information. Due to escalating conflicts across the world, and natural disasters more prevalent, there is a need for reporters to get to the heart of the action. The only way to do so is often to get a bird’s eye view of the area. The aerial video provides a sense of scale in a disaster and a different perspective from the smartphone-shot footage of those at the scene.

It would be possible for some new agencies to hire a …

October 10, 2017 Mason Smith

Getting Creative With Ghost Drones For Halloween 2017

Ghost droning became quite the phenomenon during the last Halloween holiday. Many new drone owners saw the potential in creating their drones for Halloween ghost pranks. The idea is pretty simple.

Operators attach drones to a frame that they program to fly around in stable flight. That frame is then covered in a Halloween costume – often a ghost.

The ghost then flies around a neighborhood, scaring unsuspecting children as they go door-to-door for candy. The footage is then uploaded to YouTube, and everyone has a good laugh.…

September 5, 2017 Mason Smith

Drones In Agriculture Are Taking Off in 2017

The use of drones has no boundaries. Currently, drones in agriculture have become super popular. Farmers are using these small aerial vehicles to calculate the time at which they should harvest their crops and winemakers use them in wineries and distilleries.

Challenges Faced By Farmers

All crops need certain weather conditions and time before it can be harvested, and it is only after inspections of the crop that one can harvest the crop. However, when it comes to harvesting fruits, the timing becomes very crucial.…

August 20, 2017 Mason Smith

Finding The Best FPV Camera Your Racing Drone

Aerial photography is a popular area of drone flying. These cameras have great practical uses, with the best lenses and processors for beautiful, panoramic shots. Then there are those that just want to add the skill to their personal photographic CV.

However, a whole new sub-section of drone flying has shown that there is another need for a reliable camera system on a drone. Racing drones need something impressive if operators are going to win their next competition.

Drone racing is a new sport in the world of the drone …

July 12, 2017 Mason Smith

Line Inspection Drones Save Money, Time – And Lives

Drones have become a must-have tool in many industries in recent years. Their flight capabilities, thermal imaging, and bird’s eye views provide data in hard to reach places. They can see things that human technicians cannot and can provide information in a shorter space of time.

The appeal of these drones in power line and transmission tower inspections is clear. They can save time, save money and potentially save lives.

The idea took shape in 2015 with plans for test flights. Modern advancements mean that the appeal is even stronger.…

June 19, 2017 Mason Smith

Fun With Drones Outside

When most people think of drones, what comes to mind is not a list of all the fun things that one can do with these unmanned vehicles. On the contrary, some people may only have heard about drones in the context of war and for the slightly more informed, in the context of other commercial uses of drones.

However, people can also use drones for recreational activities; simply put, it is completely possible to have fun with drones. It is important to note that before trying out any of these …

May 15, 2017 Mason Smith

Learn How To Build A Quadcopter: The F450 Kit

DIJ Flame Wheel F450 drones are a popular choice for many people starting out in drone flying. The F450 kit is a simple kit that is good the enthusiast that wants to build a quadcopter that is relatively easy to learn and fly.

They have the capabilities to hover and roll and are perfect for those wanted to learn the basics. It offers a maximum altitude of 1528 ft, a top speed of 80.07 mph and a maximum ascent of 1277 ft.

This east to assemble model is the ideal …

April 12, 2017 Mason Smith

Drones In Real Estate Marketing

A good photo can make or break the sale of a home. The first thing that many buyers will look at is the pictures of the home, rather than any lists of features.

They need to see the rooms as spaces they can live in, with adequate light and space and no signs of damage. Companies that take time over their sales photos can see bigger returns than those that don’t.

Aerial photography of homes can add another dimension to these images. However, many are reluctant to pay for helicopters …

March 5, 2017 Mason Smith

How To Build A FPV Drone By Yourself

Drones come in all shapes and sizes, and many keen operators much prefer a strong racing model to a basic quadcopter. Some of the best models are FPV models.

FPV means first person view, where cameras and monitors offer a drone’s eye view of the world. This is ideal for those that want to better control over the drone and more than a typical remote control.

The popularity of these models means that many are keen to learn to build an FPV drone. Hand-building drones does another aspect of this …

February 20, 2017 Mason Smith

Best Remote Controlled (RC) Camera Drones Selling Right Now

Remote Controlled- RC camera drones are popular drones that have the built-in camera. They are currently the top selling products in the market concerning technological gadgets.

They have managed to even beat mini RC Drones and RC Drones UAV in sales. They are designed with four channels to facilitate complete control i.e. flying right, left, forwards, backward and even hover over an are so as for taking the perfect camera shot.

RC drones with cameras is a revolution that is bound to make significant changes in surveillance, delivery of small …

January 10, 2017 Mason Smith

The Best Drones of 2017 (my opinion)

With drones becoming increasingly popular amongst individuals and businesses, new models are constantly being released into the market. Each version comes with the aim to bring improvements in the flying experience.

This new technology has great potential for different industries and choosing the best drone is what you should be paying attention to in relation to your needs. Whether you are getting a drone for your new flying hobby or business, there are things that you must take into consideration to end up with the best model.

Here is …

December 14, 2016 Mason Smith

A Guide to Build Your Own Quadcopter

It is a well-known fact that human beings cannot fly because of their dense bones and flapping their arms does not give them the adequate lift needed to overcome the strong pull of gravity. Fortunately, there is technology to provide the much-needed flying experience. Building quadcopters is a good way by which people can get their flying experience and have some fun while they are at it.

A quadcopter is undoubtedly one of the most popular crafts in the entire multi-rotor family. It is a bit challenging to build and …