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Welcome to the RyanCooper.com SUAS Aviation Resources page. I am currently working toward a part 107 pilot license - This page contains resources related to part 107 testing, FAA resources, aerial videography and drone related news and resources.

Drone Photogrammetry with WebODM


A tutorial demonstrating how to create 3D point maps and orthomosaics using the opendronemap.org webodm platform.

Gettiing Started with WebODM

STS Layer Visualizer


I developed this layer visualizer tool to help sift through the enormous amount of data on our local aiport (STS) and surrounding sectional chart features.

STS Layer Visualizer

Aviation Links & Resources


DJI.com
Web site of the leading drone manufacturer.

Air Aware
A great app for checking your local airspace before you fly.

Sky Vector
Extensive flight planning tools.
Flight Radar 24
Live air traffic information.

Flight Aware
Commercial air traffic tracking.

Pilot Institute
A top pilot education company offering e-learning materials related to drones

Weather.gov
National Weather Service

FAA.com/UAS
Hub of UAS Info from the FAA

AirData
Flight Data Recording and Tracking

SkyeBrowse
Flight planning.

Litchi
Create flight missions with re-planned flight paths including exact heading, gimbal settings and photographic plans.

FAA Drone Zone
Tools to register your drone.

Pix4d.com Capture
Program for cartography and complete coverage flight pattern generation

FAA NOTAMs
FAA Search Tool for Notices to Air Missions

FAA TFRs
FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions

Drone Life
News and current events related to drones

Drone Log Book
A tool for logging your drone flights

Videography Links & Resources


Shotcut
A free, open source, cross platform video editor

Ultimate Guide to Camera Movements
This is a great video detailing the various types of videography shots and how they are used for dramatic effect.