Tag: drones
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✈️ Wingman Wednesday: Your 2026 Flight Plan (Make It Your Best Year Yet)
2026 is the year drone operators separate from the pack. Set your flight plan, build your systems, and level up with the skills that will matter most as the industry evolves.
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✈️ Wingman Wednesday: Merry Christmas from Sky Commander
A quick Sky Commander holiday send-off for the Wingman Wednesday crew: wishing you peace, joy, and time with the ones you love — with a drone-powered Christmas vibe.
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Wingman Wednesday: Dear Santa — I’ve Been a Good Drone Pilot (Please Check the Logs)
This year, I’m writing to Santa the Sky Commander way — with a little holiday magic and a lot of professional discipline. I flew smart, respected the rules, and leaned into the kind of infrastructure-focused thinking that prevents bad days on the grid. And now that I’ve earned some Nice List flight hours, I’m wishing…
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✈️ Wingman Wednesday: What Is BVLOS, Really?
BVLOS is more than just flying farther—it’s the line in the sky that separates hobby flyers from pro operators. In this Wingman Wednesday post, we break down what BVLOS really means, how Canada’s Level 1 Complex and the U.S. Part 108 framework are reshaping professional RPAS operations, and how you can start getting BVLOS-ready today,…
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Wingman Wednesday
From remembrance to readiness—this Wingman Wednesday turns service into safer flying. We share a light, magazine-style guide with quick drills, mini-scenarios, and a printable checklist so crews brief smarter, guard their weather gates, and call ABORT with confidence. Service → Safety → Teamwork—even better footage, fewer close calls.
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🚨 Mysterious Drone Sightings & Your Liability: What Happens If You’re That Pilot in the Wrong Place?
Airports shutting down. Police searchlights sweeping the night sky. Mystery drones making headlines. Even if you’re flying legally, one misidentified sighting could put your license, your reputation, and your wallet on the line. In this Wingman Wednesday post, Sky Commander breaks down the real risks of being “that pilot in the wrong place at the…
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🧭 Multirotor vs. Fixed-Wing: Choosing the Right Drone for the Mission
When it comes to drone operations, the right aircraft choice can make or break your mission. In Episode 22 of the Sky Commander Academy Podcast, we break down the differences between multirotor and fixed-wing RPAS—covering endurance, payload, terrain, compliance, and more—so you can fly smarter, safer, and with purpose.
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Flight Brief #001: Why Drones Are More Than Just Flying Cameras
Drones have exploded in popularity over the last decade — but somewhere along the way, the narrative got watered down. Most people still see drones as flying cameras or novelty tech. But in the right hands, they’re something far more powerful: Drones are a critical tool for intelligence, safety, and decision-making. In this first official Flight…
Sky Commander – Drone Inspections & Aerial Intelligence 