Beautiful Tofino and Ucluelet

Beautiful Tofino and Ucluelet

Tofino offers some exemplary opportunities for drone photography.  With its rugged landscapes and beaches, this is aerial photography unmatched anywhere on Vancouver...
My Radio Interview!

My Radio Interview!

After a recent mapping mission near Bamfield BC, I was invited to do an interview on our local radio station.  Here is the interview in...
Review: DJI Phantom 4 RTK

Review: DJI Phantom 4 RTK

What drone is going to be the future of mapping?  Looks like it’s going to be the latest offering from DJI, the Phantom 4 RTK (Real Time Kinetic).  Although it’s now a whopping $10,000 drone with the additional RTK platform, this is an all-in-one bird that precludes...
The Future of Drones

The Future of Drones

The future of drones is both scary and exciting at the same time.  Here is a TED speaker Raffaello D’Andrea, who demonstrates the amazing athleticism and artificial intelligence of drones.  If you’ve ever wondered what an algorithm is, this might be the best...
My Experiences as a Drone Pilot

My Experiences as a Drone Pilot

I came across this video, and decided to repost it, because it provides a great example of how a pilot should remain calm, and act professionally when confronted by a hostile onlooker. I have watched the video several times, as a reminder of a similar incident which...