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Happy Memorial day from Southern Oregon Drone!

5/25/2015

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Don't forget to remember all of those who have served and those who continue to serve our country!

To all the men and woman in the service of our great United States, thank you!!!
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Oregon Drone Laws for Law Enforcement

5/20/2015

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If you ever see a drone nearby, and think it is the government spying on you, don't worry - they need a warrant first.

Oregon House Bill HB2710, source http://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2013/HB2710/

"Provides that drone may be used by law enforcement agency for purpose of surveillance of person only pursuant to warrant or in emergency circumstances. Provides that law enforcement agency may use drone to intercept communications only as provided under laws relating to wiretaps and other interceptions of communications. Requires destruction of images and other information acquired by use of drone within 30 days unless information is needed as evidence in criminal prosecution. Requires that public bodies that use drones adopt policies on use of drones. Requires procedure for notifying public of policies on use of drones. Prohibits use of weaponized drones by public bodies. Allows use of drones by law enforcement agencies pursuant to warrant and under other specified circumstances. Requires that public body operating drone must register drone with Oregon Department of Aviation. Requires reports on use of registered drone by public body. Provides that registration requirement becomes operative January 2, 2016. Prohibits use of weaponized drone by public body. Limits use of information acquired by drone as evidence if drone not approved by Federal Aviation Administration. Establishes crimes and civil remedies related to use of drones and interference with drones. Preempts local regulation of drones. Declares emergency, effective on passage."
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Southern Oregon Drone explains Drone vs UAV vs UAS

5/19/2015

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They're all essentially the same thing, with some minor differences. UAV is an acronym for "Unmanned Aerial Vehicle," UAS stands for "Unmanned Aerial System," and "Drone" stands for... well, a fully automated flying robot. 

The sad thing is, the term "drone" often carries with it a negative connotation because it incorrectly refers to the unmanned military aircraft that carry out strikes. It also seems to be the term of choice for people who worry over privacy issues and people who believe that every drone out there is trying to spy on them (which is ridiculous - most peoples' lives aren't nearly interesting enough to warrant any kind of spying whatsoever). 

The incorrectly-termed "drones" that carry out military strikes fall under the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle category.  UAV's are flown from a remote location by a pilot, and the control inputs made by the UAV pilot at the ground station are converted into electronic signals which are sent to the aircraft in real time via radio or satellite. 

Technically speaking, a "drone" is a machine that basically flies under a completely pre-programmed route. There is little to no control inputs done by a person because everything is pre-programmed before flight. Drones can be thought of as robotic multi-copters that have a set mission the same way a machine in an auto-assembly plant has a set mission to assemble cars.

An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, and all of it's ground-based pilot control input systems and radios, is considered an Unmanned Aerial System, or UAS.  

Hopefully this clears up some of the confusion. But now you may be asking, "if Southern Oregon Drone flies a "drone," why does a guy show up with a remote controller to fly it? It's not a drone because it has a pilot, so shouldn't it be called Southern Oregon UAV instead?"

You are correct. And once the general public begins to search the internet for "UAV photography" instead of "drone photography," we might just change to Southern Oregon UAV. But until that happens, we're going to stick with our marketing-friendly name :)




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Eugene Oregon drone photography provides numerous scenic locations!

5/16/2015

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Considering Eugene Oregon drone photography for your next project? Do it. There are tons of places that Southern Oregon Drone can film to provide you with great drone footage. Here are some of the locations:

  • Spencers Butte 
  • Skinners Butte
  • Autzen Stadium/PK Park
  • Willamette River
  • Mt. Pisgah
  • U of O Campus
  • Hayward Field
  • Downtown Eugene
  • Delta Ponds City Park
  • Alton Baker Park
  • Hendricks Park
  • Fern Ridge Reservoir



Got any more suggestions? Let us know! 

Interested in Eugene Oregon drone photography? Please don't hesitate to contact us or call 541.326.1745!
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Anyone in Southern Oregon own one of these? Free drone photography shoot if you do!!!

5/11/2015

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Rogue Valley Drone Photography Weather: Rain is in the forecast!

5/11/2015

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It looks like weather in the Rogue Valley for the next few days might now allow for drone photography! Due to the sensitive electrics aboard Southern Oregon Drone's drone, we cannot fly the drone in rain. 

Included in this post is a weather forecast app which you can use to determine if weather in the rogue valley will likely be nice enough for rogue valley drone photography operations
The latest weather for medford
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Where can you find deals on Medford Drone Photography? Groupon!

5/10/2015

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As part of Southern Oregon Drone's launch, we will be offering a Groupon deal for businesses or individuals who need Medford Drone Photography! The Groupon discount has a launch date of Monday May 18th and will allow medford drone photography customers a generous discount for HD drone photography and videography!

Details will come later, but for now,  just know that this will be a screaming deal. You can book your drone photography session in advance, however, by calling Southern Oregon Drone at 541.326.1745 or contacting us and mentioning the Groupon discount. At that point, the entire drone deal will be described to you and we will honor that price even before the Groupon deal goes into effect!

If you are not within the bounds of Medford but you would still like to receive the Medford Drone Photography discount, we can still accommodate you! Just let us know :)


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Medford Drone Photography: What are the rules?

5/8/2015

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There are many articles out there on the current status of the FAA's decisions on aerial drone photography for commercial operators. Southern Oregon Drone is one of the leaders in the Medford Drone Photography scene because we follow the FAA rules, which state all drone pilots for hire (or who are using first-hand drone footage for commercial purposes) must:
  • Have a valid FAA pilots license
  • Have a current medical certificate
  • Submit an exemption request for FAA Section 333, which was passed in 2012, which banned commercial operations for drone photography and other drone uses.


Southern Oregon Drone is in compliance with all of the above. Medford drone photography is becoming increasingly popular, and due to the beautiful scenery found within the Rogue Valley, this is not surprising.

Southern Oregon Drone will remain updated on the current status of all applicable UAS laws set forth by the FAA so that we are operating our medford drone photography operations legally and safely.

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Ashland property owners: Capture springtime with drone aerial footage!

5/7/2015

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There is nothing quite like springtime in Southern Oregon! Ashland is nestled at the southern end of the Rogue Valley, and that means that it is surrounded by steep mountains and hills. This creates a very dramatic backdrop - perfect for drone photography! Don't let this go to waste, get droned!!!

The springtime greenery and flowers provide breathtaking scenery, so whether you own a field, farm, or home in Ashland, let Southern Oregon Drone capture this special time of year for you.

You might ask, "why would I want aerial drone photography of my Ashland home?" There are a number of reasons. Do you have friends who do not live in Southern Oregon? Send the video to them and they're sure to become envious! In all seriousness though, seeing the your ashland property from the air may actually inspire you to take action. At the very least, it will inspire you to go outside and enjoy the springtime!



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Eugene Aerial Drone Photography now available!

5/6/2015

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Do you own or manage a business in Eugene, Oregon? Good news: aerial drone photography is now available to you through Southern Oregon Drone! 

We're offering our services to anyone who needs an aerial perspective, whether you're working on a short film, creating a marketing video, or you just want aerial footage of Autzen Stadium or Hayward Field! 

Imagine zooming over the Willamette River, under the Autzen footbridge, and over Alton Baker park! Capture the entirety of Spencer's Butte, or slowly float through the early morning mist of Hendricks Park. 

There is no shortage of beautiful scenery in Eugene, so give us a shout at 541-326-1745 or email us and we'll get to work! 

PS... GO DUCKS!!!
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