Unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs – better known as drones – have exploded in popularity in recent years for both recreational and professional use. And for good reason: these nimble fliers offer awe-inspiring new perspectives on the world by soaring hundreds of feet in the air with ease. Equipped with stabilized HD cameras, drones enable everything from artistic aerial photography to crucial infrastructure inspections. For hobbyists, deploying a zippy quadcopter lets you capture staggering bird’s-eye footage of landscapes near impossible to reach on foot. From national parks to local landmarks, creative compositions and video abound. Meanwhile professionals across industries leverage drone capabilities for tasks like 3D modeling, mapping, surveying architecture,…