Blog

Here you'll find all my writings about various subjects. Including articles about projects I've done, product announcements in the camera/lighting space, life updates and experiences at trade shows.

Open to doing press for new products and product reviews as well.

In Any Way, Shape or Form: Thoughts on the Aputure Q1 2023 Product Launch

William J. France

Mar 24, 20238 min read

In Any Way, Shape or Form: Thoughts on the Aputure Q1 2023 Product Launch

Aputure have been on good form for a fair bit of time now, and splitting Amaran (one of the first lines of Aputure lights) into a...

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William J. France

Mar 5, 20236 min read

Key Learnings From My First BSC Expo

A blog about my personal learnings from BSC Expo 2023, mostly relating to how I networked, what I saw and what I'd do next year.

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What did I do in my A2 CofC this week? Updates to Air Law, Resource Library and Drone exercises

William J. France

Jun 11, 20216 min read

What did I do in my A2 CofC this week? Updates to Air Law, Resource Library and Drone exercises

When you first take the A2 CofC course you are reminded that modules will be updated to reflect changes made by the CAA and to also...

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What did I do in my A2 CofC This Week? UK Low Flying System, Revision and Mock Examinations

William J. France

Jun 2, 20214 min read

What did I do in my A2 CofC This Week? UK Low Flying System, Revision and Mock Examinations

As I come near to the business end of the A2 CofC, it is the time where what I have learned is truly tested and framed in theoretical...

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What did I do in my A2 CofC this week? UAS Operating Principles, Flight Planning and my First Flight

William J. France

May 26, 20219 min read

What did I do in my A2 CofC this week? UAS Operating Principles, Flight Planning and my First Flight

After my first three modules I have gained a good level of confidence that I can fly safely. Now the legalities, Weather requirements and...

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What I did in my A2 CofC this week? Air Law, Meteorology and UAS Flight Performance

William J. France

May 24, 202111 min read

What I did in my A2 CofC this week? Air Law, Meteorology and UAS Flight Performance

After thinking about it for so long, I finally bit the bullet. I knew I could do drone piloting without needing the A2 Certificate of...

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