Drones, we can’t get enough of them. They’ve come such a long way, technologically we mean, not across the sky although they can do that too! When you hear the word drone, it’s more likely now that you’ll think of the civilian-drone industry rather than it’s military ancestor and origin.

The civilian drone industry is fast-paced, dynamic and has gone far beyond the stages of “developing it’s wings”. Home to a number of huge names including DJI and Parrot, some drones are now built with GPS / autopilot installed as standard. What does this mean?

GPS installed drones have one major advantage and it’s an advantage that’s allowing for the mass implementation of plans to intertwine drone use into businesses worldwide and that is that they can be programmed to follow a route. Not only can they be programmed via their GPS function but they can be tracked for progress and they can be located should something go wrong.

In fact, having in-built GPS and autopilot systems is crucial for route planning and mapping. The drone constantly re-stabilises itself and adjust its location thousands of times per second, with accuracy you would never be able to achieve flying the device with your own two hands. This applies to the mounted camera too. the camera is controlled and adjusted with precious and intelligence based on weather conditions and variations that the drones is able to detect best, allowing for optimised results and output.

If the drone comes with these two systems it really widens the scope for ability and options. It gives the pilot freedom to control the camera should he or she wish. With no need to worry about the drone hitting objects the pilot can browse the view at their own discretion should it be for business or leisure purposes. Continue to capture high-definition footage from a usually 360 degree rotating camera and crop at your own will.

Investing in a drone that does sporting a GPS / Autopilot system is naturally going to be in the higher price range but what this does mean is that naturally you’re going to get a better system as a whole. This applies to the look, feel, weight, speed, durability, camera quality and overall the results.