Most companies think their “drone team” is delivering value, but if all you’re getting are pretty pictures for social media, you’re missing out on the real benefits. True drone capability means accurate, engineering-grade data—usable for bidding, progress tracking, and cutting costly mistakes. Don’t settle for toy drones and buzzwords; level up with actionable, design-ready data that actually drives your projects forward.

Winter can stall drone operations, but it doesn’t have to freeze your business. Learn smart cash flow strategies, new cold-weather revenue streams like thermal inspections and CAD consulting, and how to turn the off-season into your advantage. With the right planning, relationship-building, and business development, winter downtime sets you up for spring success.

Love him or hate him, President Trump's "America First" agenda has shaken up industries across the board, and the drone world hasn't been immune. As the owner of 9 Line Aerial Media, I've watched this unfold firsthand, and frankly, it's been a wild ride that forced us to make some tough but strategic decisions about our future. Let's be honest: DJI owns about 70% of the global drone market, and there's a good reason for that. They make incredible drones. Period. You can pick