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Drones in Portugal in 2026: registration, insurance, filming permits and where you can fly
Flying a drone in Portugal has three layers of rules: ANAC registration and training, compulsory insurance above 900 g, and the AAN authorisation to capture aerial images, ten days ahead. What each one asks, and what to check before hiring aerial filming. Journal · · 6 minDigital twins in Portugal: what they are, what they are for and what they cost
A digital twin is a model connected to the real thing and kept up to date. What separates it from BIM, a 3D survey or a virtual tour, real examples in Portugal from Lisbon to the Escoural Cave, uses, costs and where to start. Journal · · 6 minPhotography for car dealerships: a system for everyday stock, special content for special cars
Everyday cars get photographed in-house, with a system of your own; only special cars call for special content. The 15 photos, in order, the spot, the rules, and a printable A4 guide. Journal · · 6 minPhotography agency or freelance photographer? How to choose, and when it isn’t worth paying more
There are photo shoots for €30 and for €600 or more, and both exist for a reason. When a freelancer is enough, when an agency pays off, who owns commissioned photos in Portugal, and what to ask before you hire. Journal · · 6 minProperty virtual tours in Portugal: what they cost, how long they take and where to publish them
A practical guide for estate agencies: what a virtual tour of a property costs, how long it takes, how to add it to Idealista and Imovirtual, and what the law asks of the images. Journal · · 7 minGaussian splatting in 2026: ready for looks, not for measurement
Gaussian splatting produces the most photorealistic 3D captures available — reflections, soft detail, real light. But in 2026 it is production-ready for some jobs and not others. Here is where it wins over Matterport and photogrammetry, and the four limits that still decide the call. Journal · · 8 minVR Therapy App Cost: What It Takes to Build One in 2026
A simple VR therapy pilot can start in the low tens of thousands; a regulated Class I medical VR product runs well into six figures. Here is what actually drives the cost — content, platform, and regulation — and how to spend less without cutting the parts that matter. Journal · · 8 minWhat Is Spatial Computing? Meaning, Examples and VR vs AR
Spatial computing is any technology that blends digital content with physical space, so a computer understands and responds to the world around you. Here is a plain-English definition, how it differs from VR and AR, and where it actually earns its keep in 2026. Journal · · 8 minWhat is a digital twin? A plain guide (and what one costs to build)
A digital twin is a living virtual replica of a real place or object, kept in sync with reality. Here is what that actually means, how we build one from a 3D scan, the real use cases, and what it costs in 2026. Journal · · 6 minHow Much Does a 360° Virtual Tour Cost in 2026? Pricing Guide
A professional 360° or 3D virtual tour costs €300 to €25,000+ in 2026, depending on the space, the capture method and how much branding you need. Here's the full pricing breakdown, Matterport vs custom. Journal · · 6 minDoes VR actually reduce pain and anxiety? What the evidence says
Yes — for many people, immersive VR helps manage acute pain and anxiety, and it's used in hospitals today. But it works as an adjunct to care, not a cure. Here's how, and where the limits are.— The journal, by email
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