The latest trend in the drone world involves cables to help them with battery life and to keep them from flying away. “So-called tethered drones use ultrastrong-but-lightweight cables connected to the ground to provide power, a data link and a physical restraint,” Jack Nic

Why is load monitoring so important? Tens of tons of equipment are hung above people in live events. Anytime a load is suspended using multiple lift points there exists the potential for a structure to become “statically indeterminate,” making it impossible to calculate the loads on e

Sometimes there are great articles online, and that’s where I come in to point you in their direction. This is one of those times, for you see, The Guardian over in the U.K. is running a series titled “How to Put on a Mega-Gig” and it’s told from people directl

Did you miss our latest episode of The Venue? Never fear, you can listen to the above recording of it. This latest edition featured guest host Joe Durr, director of event services for PORTLAND’5 Centers for the Arts. Together with Durr, we discuss such subjects as ideal outdoor row an

When is the last time you experienced a “mountaintop experience” in your professional career? You hear people describe these experiences in their personal lives after they come back from a thrilling adventure or exotic vacation. Something happens that is uplifting and inspiring, maybe