2 NOV 2018 · In 2018, drones are used anywhere from personal to professional use. However, most people would have you believe that drones are just used for getting high angle helicopter style footage. But with new technologies from Microdrones, the use cases of drones are expanding year after year, especially in the construction field. Joining us today on Propelling is Dominik Wojcik from Microdrones to break down this European market. "The eastern part of Europe is way behind in infrastructure, especially when it comes to roads compared to western Europe. So basically it's one big construction site, and our products are suited for helping with this," Wojcik said. He discusses the drone market in eastern Europe, how Poland’s more open drone flying laws allowed their market to skyrocket, and how Microdrones' new technologies are extending the possibilities of what can be achieved by using drones.

2 NOV 2018 · There are great things ahead for the commercial drone industry, said Samuel Flick of Germany-based Microdrones, which recently completed a successful corridor mapping mission on the Autobahn. Flick discussed the systems and commercial partnerships that made this feasible in this episode of Propelling. The mission was a key advancement in Beyond Visual Line of Sight, or BVLOS, making it possible to use drone aircraft for extended lengths of time and distances that would not otherwise be possible in advanced corridor mapping. "Microdrones is really at the forefront of this," Flick said. "Right now in Germany we have by law a 400 meter line of sight barrier, so you have view of the drone at every time. BVLOS really unlocks the potential of the drones."

1 NOV 2018 · On the first episode of The MarketScale Pro AV Show, you'll get to hear from thought leaders, analysts, and innovators alike, exploring some of the most timely topics in the industry. Besides updates on industry news and a preview of SEGD's Xlab in Brooklyn, we'll hear from John Melillo, Digital Media Group Senior VP for Diversified, who breaks down why the German audiovisual content market is booming in 2018, and what it means for Pro AV. The industry would be nothing without it's people. We showcase one rigger who, after 40-plus years industry experience, is taking a personal approach to Pro AV safety. Finally, we'll host a Podcast Panel with two industry leaders, looking at the added benefits of digital signage that often get overlooked or underplayed, but can be even more beneficial than the initial client deliverable.