Advexure Insider Blog
Drones in Agriculture: A Step-by-Step Guide to Smarter Crop Decisions
Most growers already know what they want from precision agriculture, but not how to get there. This guide walks farmers through the first steps of adopting drone aerial intelligence for crop management. Learn how to choose the right drone, capture and process field data, and turn imagery into actionable insights that improve plant health, optimize inputs, and strengthen yields.
Top Drones for Building & Structural Inspections in 2025
From roof inspections and facade surveys to NBIS-compliant bridge assessments, the right drone for inspection work depends on your specific workflow. In this guide, we break down the top platforms on the market in 2025 and help you find the right tool based on flight time, sensor type, compliance, and use case.
IF800 TOMCAT: A Versatile Medium-Lift Platform for Secure, NDAA-Compliant Operations
IF800 TOMCAT is an American-made, NDAA-compliant quadcopter built for demanding commercial missions. With 54-minute flight times, a Smart Dovetail payload system, and support for over two dozen sensors, it’s a reliable, field-ready platform for professionals across public safety, infrastructure, energy, and agriculture.
Top 5 Remote ID Detection Systems: From Airspace Awareness to Actionable Intel
Track unauthorized drones before they interfere. Discover 5 top Remote ID detection systems built to give public safety and security teams real-time airspace awareness.
Freefly Alta X: An Industrial Heavy-Lift Workhorse
Freefly Alta X moves bigger sensors with 35 lb of lift and brings back cleaner data with proprietary ActiveBlade. Read our deep dive to see how quick payload swaps work today and what Gen2 adds with Skynode in Q1 2026.
Emlid Reach RX2 vs RX: Breaking Down Improvements & Differences
The new Emlid Reach RX2 refines what the original RX started. Learn how stronger satellite tracking, built-in tilt compensation, and a ruggedized design help crews keep precision under canopy, reduce setup time, and collect dependable data wherever their work takes them.
Emlid Reach RS4 Pro vs RS4 vs RS3: Which GNSS Receiver is Best For You?
Compare Emlid's three flagship products: Reach RS4 Pro, RS4, and RS3, to pick the right GNSS receiver for your workflow and operations. In this guide, we look at accuracy, tilt speed, GNSS bands, radios, and build quality to help you make an informed investment.
WingtraRAY: Can You Map Smaller Areas?
ACSL TAITEN & SAMO: New NDAA-Compliant Smart Controller and Thermal Payload
Learn about ACSL’s new TAITEN smart controller and upgraded SAMO thermal payload for the SOTEN platform. Get hands-on insights, feature breakdowns, and see how this NDAA-compliant ecosystem is evolving for real-world applications. Read more.
Geocue TV1 & TV1 Lite: Affordable, Accessible, Survey-Grade Drone LiDAR
Considering LiDAR for your drone operations? Learn how GeoCue’s TrueView 1 and TV1 Lite stack up. We break down features, software, pricing, platform compatibility, and ROI to help you choose the right sensor for your mapping workflow. Read More.
Sony ILX-LR1: Full-Frame Results, Purpose-Built for UAS
Considering the Sony ILX-LR1 for mapping? Get a clear look at The LR1's 61 MP full-frame resolution, lens options, drone compatibility, and Sony's Camera Remote Toolkit control. Learn more.
DJI Terra V5.0: Introducing Gaussian Splatting
Explore DJI Terra V5.0’s Gaussian Splatting—where it outperforms traditional photogrammetry and where it doesn't, what it means for AEC, utilities & heritage projects, plus new pricing and license options. Learn more.
Freefly Astro Max: Blue Approved & Ready to Work.
Read our deep-dive blog on Freefly Astro Max: Blue-listed, 3 kg lift, 28-39 min flights, LiDAR/thermal mapping payloads, pricing & use-case insights. Learn more.
IF800 Tomcat & Freefly Astro: NDAA-Compliant Platforms for Plant-Phenotyping & Plant Breeding Research
Hazard in the Hulls: How Thermal Drones Keep California's Almond Hull Stockpiles from Going up in Flames
Thermal drones spot hidden heat in California almond hull piles, preventing spontaneous combustion and fires. Learn how growers protect product and profit.
WingtraRAY: Your Field Guide to Wingtra’s new Fixed-Wing VTOL
WingtraRAY sets the bar for VTOL fixed-wing surveying—map 1,300 acres in an hour, swap six sensors, deliver results same day. Read the field guide.


