KDE Direct News Releases

Professional Aerial Photography and the Best Drone Parts

the best drone partsMany of the drones you can fly directly out-of-the-box today come equipped with cameras, which is the most essential element in aerial photography. While that may be fine for the amateur aerial photographer, professionals require a more advanced camera and the best drone parts to carry it. Drones intended to fly heavy photography and videography cameras must be outfitted with the best parts in order to achieve optimal performance.

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UAVs for Solar Farms | Driving New Efficiency

Drones for solar farmsWith a growing need for sustainable energy, solar power continues to rise in popularity and necessity. In addition to homes with solar panels, which many of us are used to seeing on businesses and homes in our neighborhoods, large solar farms can collectively generate enough solar energy to power 160,000 U.S. homes. Due to the large scale, UAVS for solar farms are growing as a resource for cost-effective monitoring and maintenance on large sites.

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KDE Direct Commercial Drone Components Used in Top Feature Films and Commercials

KDE Direct commercial-grade components are used in the filming of top feature films and commercials. KDE components have been flown in the making of commercials for Lamborghini, PorcheJaguar, Mercedes, Ducati, BMW, Lexus, Toyota, Ram Trucks, Chevrolet, Peugeot, Nissan, Jeep, Volkswagen, Wrangler, Budweiser, Mtn Dew, Mcdonalds, Michelob Ultra, Uniqlo, Exxon / Mobil, Nike, Lulu Lemon, Quicken Loans, Nestle, Telus, Adidas, Subway, Land Rover, Honda, Walmart, Lincoln, Intel and Qualcomm, as well as in the making of The Revenant, Insurgent, the Divergent Series, The Maze Runner, Power Rangers, The Solutrean, Planet of the Apes, The Age of Adaline and many more.

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KDE 5215-435s brushless motors used in Ford commercial

KDE 5215-435s industrial brushless motors were recently used in the filming of an interactive mobile web experience for Ford Mustang. "The ambient air temps were 112-113*F and the motors did a great job while carrying a Red Epic. Thanks for the awesome motors that can handle these extreme conditions!" Birdseye Productions

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Drones for Pipelines | Upgrading Components Will Get You There

drones for pipelinesOne of the fastest growing trends in the oil and gas industry is the use of drones for pipelines. Pipelines are positioned across widespread areas that until recently have been difficult to monitor. Drones have become an economical way to monitor and inspect the thousands of miles of pipelines that transport oil and gas all around the world.

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