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722 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★ - 414 ratingsWe’re Drone U, a group of guys who have turned their passion for flight into a profitable business. We love hearing from our fans, and we love helping by answering their questions. That’s why we started the Ask Drone U podcast in 2015. Since then, we are one of the largest, most popular DAILY drone podcasts out there. Each episode features an actual question submitted from someone just like you! We wish we could answer everyone’s question(s), but we’ll do our best to get through as many of them as we can. So plug in those headphones because it’s time to learn together about everything drone: FAA, insurance, business strategies, videography, drone tips, flight techniques, drone tricks, expert advice, cameras, gimbals, and so much more. #askdroneu
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ADU 01259: What do we know about the soon to be launched Inspire 3?
May 17, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBWhat do we know of the Inspire 3 launch? What spec and features can we expect? Today's question is from Marshall who has 2 questions for us - He would like to know what we know about the Inspire 3 and why we are moving our HQ to Colorado. We start of today's episode by answering Marshall's question on our move, from New Mexico to Colorado, and highlight our rationale to do so. We discuss what we intend to have and how these will help future drone pilots taking Drone U courses. We also highli...
ADU 01258: How should pilots react to Washington state’s law requiring registration of drones?
May 15, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBWashington State announces legislation on certified pilots having to register their drone with the state? Is it legal? How should pilots react? Today's question is from Laska, about Washinton State's new legislation requiring certified part 107 drone pilots to register drones with the state. She would like to know how to deal with this legislation and what pilots should make of it. Today's podcast directly addresses the frequent state vs federal legislation situation that pilots have faced e...
ADU 01257: Where can I find Inspire 1 batteries?
May 13, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MBWhere can I find Inspire 1 batteries and how can I assess their performance? Today's question is from Jonathan, who has recently purchased a used Inspire 1 along with accessories and batteries but is finding the batteries being unable to hold their charge during flights and would like to know where one can find Inspire 1 batteries and how one can assess them. We first answer Jonathan's question if the Inspire 1 batteries he possesses have any life left in them. We then talk where he can find...
ADU 01256: How did we put the Isotopes’ Cinewhoop shoot together?
May 12, 2022 04:37 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBWhat are the best practices to put together Isotopes' Cinewhoop shots? How can pilots plan such shots? Today's question is from Tom, who wants to know how pilots can put together Cinewhoop shots and what goes into planning and execution of such shots. We are fortunate to have performed a Cinewhoop production video for a local baseball club Isoptoes and happy to answer Tom's question today straight from our hands-on experience of performing a shoot. We start our response by highlighting GoPr...
BONUS: Drone Life News 025 – Approved Drone Manufacturer list updates, Latest tech in Drone World and F1 racing in the sky?
April 29, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBNew Updates to drone manufacturer list, Iris automation new ground base system, BlackSwift technologies ground water density measurement system, will we have F1 races in the sky? In our latest episode of the Drone Life News show, we cover all the latest news in the drone industry and bring you the hottest updates from regulations to new drone tech to air mobility. In our first news segment of the drone life news, we discuss all the latest news in the approved manufacturer list starting with ...
BONUS: Drone Life News 024 – Drone delivery news, Amsterdam Drone Week conference updates, New Acting FAA administrator
April 27, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBUpdates from Amsterdam Drone Week conference, Texas regulations struck down, Wing and Flighttrack trials In our latest episode of the Drone Life News show, we cover all the latest news in the drone industry and bring you the hottest updates from regulations to drone deliveries to commercial drone application news. In our first news segment of the drone life news, we discuss all the latest news and takeaways from the Drone Week conference in Amsterdam. Miriam just returned from the conference...
ADU 01255: Is DroneDeploy the best option for mapping?
April 21, 2022 21:15 - 5 MBWhat are the best practices when using DroneDeploy during mapping missions? Are there any preferred workflows to using DroneDeploy? Today's question is from Justin, who wants to know if DroneDeploy is the software of choice for use in mapping missions and what are some of the best practices around the use of DroneDeploy. We begin today's episode by listing the best resources for pilots undertaking mapping missions and going over the best workflows for an efficient and effective mapping missi...
ADU 01254: Which drone should be used for measuring height & width of houses?
April 14, 2022 21:56 - 5 MBAre there any preferred drones for measuring the height and width of buildings? What factors should pilots keep in mind when purchasing a drone? Today's question is from Jannik, who is performing photogrammetry missions and for his requirements needs to measure the height and width of buildings, however he would like to know what drone is best suited for his requirement, a drone that can effortlessly provide accurate measurements We begin our response to Jannik by going over the many require...
ADU 01253: What are the pre-flight checks required for a drone thats not been flown for a long time?
April 13, 2022 20:27 - 5 MBCan pilots fly drones that have not been flown in a while? What pre-flight checks should they conduct to ensure safe operations? Today's question is from Adam, who would like to know what pre-flight checks are required for his drone that's been on the shelf for a while. Our show today is different from usual shows where we answer questions from pilots who possibly use their drone quite actively. However today, we focus on the drones that haven't been flown in a while and the critical things ...
ADU 01252: Who are Drone U’s in-person classes geared towards?
April 03, 2022 00:07 - 5 MBHow can pilots make the best of Drone U's in-person classes? What should pilots be aware of prior to joining a class? Today's question is from Ike, who would like to know about Drone U's in-person classes and what it takes to make the best of these classes and the intended audience for the classes. A fair question, considering these are the most common questions we receive about our classes. We discuss the expectations in-person class attendees have and how they can make the best use of our...
ADU 01251: Mavic 2 EA vs Mavic 3 – is the Mavic 2 EA a good buy?
March 29, 2022 22:53 - 5 MBDoes the Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual Advanced offer more value than the Mavic 3? Is it a good buy? Today's show is about the battle of the Mavics - the Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual Advanced vs the Mavic 3. Our question for today is from James, who would like to know if the Mavic 2 EA is a better option and if DJI is shifting its product strategy to enterprise drones. We start off the episode discussing the recent evolution of Mavic drones and discuss the features of the new M30 drone from DJI. we di...
BONUS: Drone Life News 023 – DJI launches Matrice 30 Enterprise Drone, ARC releases recommendations for BVLOS
March 28, 2022 16:49 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBDJI Launches new M3 drone with docking station, review of ARC recommendations for BVLOS flights In our latest episode of the Drone Life News show, we cover 2 new updates in the Drone industry - DJI's launch of the M30 Enterprise drone featuring a docking station and a review of ARC's recommendation for BVLOS flights and what it means to the industry. In our first news segment of the drone life news, we discuss DJI's latest drone which is their next generation of enterprise solutions. DJI in...
ADU 01250: Propellor vs Pix4D – What should drone pilots opt for?
March 24, 2022 16:50 - 5 MBAs pilots keep up with increasing mapping demand should they choose Propellor or Pix4D and what are the implications of choosing either? With mapping continuing to be a critical drone application in the drone world, what software should drone pilots to ensure accuracy and high precision deliverables? In today's show we discuss and compare in detail, 2 key software in the drone mapping world - the Propellor and Pix4D, and how choosing either can impact precision, accuracy, budget, ease of con...
BONUS: Drone Life News 022 – BVLOS ARC releases recommendations, FAA opens LAANC applications, WING launches in Dallas Fort worth
March 23, 2022 23:56 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBBVLOS ARC releases recommendations for BVLOS flights, FAA opens applications for LAANC and WING drone delivery comes to Dallas Fort worth In our latest episode of Drone Life News show, we cover all the latest updates in the drone industry - from updates on BVLOS to drone deliveries. In our first news segment of the drone life news, we discuss the news of the BVLOS ARC recommendations for BVLOS flights. The recommendations come in the light of how the FAA needs to structure its BVLOS regulati...
BONUS: Drone Life News 021 – BVLOS waivers and updates, FAA administrator resigns and potential candidates for the top job
March 14, 2022 19:29 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBBVLOS updates, FAA administrator resigns and what the future holds for Drone Industry In our latest episode of Drone Life News show, we cover all the latest updates in the drone industry - from updates on BVLOS waivers to Steve Dickson's resignation as FAA administrator and the future of the drone industry in light of these latest changes. In our first news segment of the drone life news, we discuss all the latest from the world of BVLOS waivers and talk about the companies that have receive...
ADU 01249: What is the best drone for getting close-up shots/video ?
March 09, 2022 18:14 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWhat drone should pilots choose if they intend on taking close-up aerial photos and videos? With multiple drones available in the market today, what qualifies to be the preferred drone for pilots intending to take close up aerial images and videos? Today's question is from Earl who would like to know the preferred drone for close up aerial shots and videos. We answer Earl's questions by first addressing the noise generated from a drone when performing close to subject missions for aerial pho...
ADU 01248: Can Drone Service Providers get the high end tv and film drone jobs ?
March 09, 2022 01:30 - 11 minutes - 11 MBAre major TV and Film events now being captured by DSPs or do Media houses have their own drone crew? Today's show is about Drone Service Providers (DSP) and if they continue to be in demand to contract and fly for major events and film crews or if the market has shifted towards media houses staffing their own crew for such events. Our question for today is from Ken in New Jersey, who would like to know if DSPs get the higher end tv and film drone jobs and to understand the opportunities ava...
ADU 01247: Is the FPV Flight Dynamics Book by Christian Mollica something regular drone pilots should read
February 24, 2022 14:00 - 5 MBIs Christian Mollica's book "FPV Flight Dynamics" a good read for drone pilots and how can it help them? Today's show is a quick one to respond to a question on whether Christian Mollica's book is a good read for drone pilots. We respond to Zane's question, who recently viewed our podcast with Christian Mollica where we reviewed DJI's FPV drone and also went over Christian's book. Zane would like to know if Christian Mollica's book "FPV flight dynamics" is a good and essential read for drone...
ADU 01246: What new applications can we see driven by advancements in Drone Software in the future
February 23, 2022 19:37 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBAs drone hardware reaches a plateau, can developments in Drone software drive the industry forward with new applications for drones? Today's show addresses a critical question which is if developments in drone software can lead to new developments and applications in the drone industry? Our caller for today, Chris, would like to know what the future hold for drone software development and if this can lead to new applications for drones. An excellent question relevant to today's state of the...
ADU 01245: The TRUTH about the Mavic 3 and whether it has a global shutter or not
February 14, 2022 19:49 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBDoes the Mavic 3 possess a global shutter and what applications can it be used for? Today's show is a quick one to respond to questions from our earlier podcast on the Mavic 3 and whether the Mavic 3 possesses a global shutter or not. We thank everyone for the overwhelming support and comments from our latest podcast on the Mavic 3. One question on everyone's mind from the podcast was if the Mavic 3 possessed global shutter and we would like to clarify and clear these doubts and highlight th...
ADU 01244: How can I determine the pain points/needs of an industry?
February 11, 2022 17:21 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBAs pilots what are some of the best ways to know a market and understand its pain points? Today's show is about all the efforts that pilots need to put in to understand an industry better so to allow them to provide better service to their customers and increase their overall effectiveness for their business. Today's question for the day is from Robert who would like to know some ways by which he can enhance his knowledge about an industry and stay better informed about the problems faced by...
ADU 01243: Does the SD card you use really matter?? What are currently the best SD cards?
February 04, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBHow can pilots make smart SD card purchases and is it really worth it? Today's show is about a well discussed topic here at Drone U and also in the drone world. It's about SD cards but it's worth taking a look at SD card considering all the new developments in the tech world. Our question for today, from Tom, who would like to make smart choice on the purchase of an SD card and how pilots can make informed purchasing decisions based on the configuration of the SD card. First, we look into t...
ADU 01242: Does the latest firmware updates bring any improvements to the Mavic 3?
February 03, 2022 16:55 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBDoes the latest firmware update bring any improvements to the Mavic 3? Today's show is about the Mavic 3's latest firmware update and if the latest updates bring significant improvements to the Mavic 3 and how pilots can make the best out of the latest updates. Our question for today, from Tom, is about the latest update from DJI for its drone Mavic 3. Tom would like to know if the latest firmware update did actually bring about improvement for the Mavic 3 or if its better to stick to DJI's ...
ADU 01241: Do I really need to use sophisticated GCP’s
February 02, 2022 18:15 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBWhat benefits does using sophisticated GCPs bring? Can naturally occurring markers replace them? Today's show is all about understanding the use and importance of sophisticated GCPs and their importance in ensuring quality deliverables. Our question for today, from DeWayne, is about using sophisticated GCPs. DeWayne is observing his co-workers and team rely more on naturally occurring markers to make do with their mapping missions. He would like to know if they are indeed effective and if pi...
ADU 01240: Is There Going to Be a Firmware Update for the DJI Air 2S allowing for Dual Controller Ops?
January 29, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWill DJI Introduce Dual Operator Setup on the DJI Air 2S? Today's show is if the Air2S will have a firmware update that will allow dual operator setup for pilots and if they should opt for Inspire or Air2S platform. Our caller for today, Larry, wants to know if the all-new DJI Air 2S would allow for dual operator setup through a future firmware update. What are some DJI alternatives that come with dual controller setup? To help Larry out, we first delve into the pros and cons of a dual oper...
ADU 01239 – How to get the best value for money when purchasing a new drone
January 22, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBToday's show is all about purchasing a new drone/equipment and how drone pilots can get the best value for their money. Our caller for today, Bryan from Chicago, who has received a go ahead from his employer on purchasing a new drone. Bryan would like to know all the factors that a buyer should keep in mind when purchasing a new equipment so they can make the most of their investment. We address Bryan's question today by revisiting specific drone characteristics and specifications that pilo...
ADU 01239: How to Get the Best Value for Money When Purchasing a New Drone
January 22, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBToday's show is all about purchasing the best and most affordable drone and equipment that gives you the best value for money. Our caller for today, Bryan from Chicago has just received the go-ahead from his employer to purchase a new drone. How can Bryan pick a drone that fulfills all his requirements without overshooting his budget? To help Bryan out, we reveal some of the biggest things that every drone pilot should consider when making a purchase. From the nature of the job to flying co...
ADU 01238 – What are the potential liabilities to consider when structuring my contract
January 20, 2022 17:36 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBToday's show is understanding the many liabilities that drone pilots are exposed to, when flying out on missions and contracts. Our caller for today, Isaac, and his family operate a drone business and would like to know what are the potential liabilities that a drone pilot would need to cover when undertaking a project and how pilots can be prepared for these liabilities. We address Isaac's question today by going over the many liabilities that a drone pilot can encounter. While some of the...
ADU 01238: What are the potential liabilities to consider when structuring my contract
January 20, 2022 17:36 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBToday's show is understanding the many liabilities that drone pilots are exposed to, when flying out on missions and contracts. Our caller for today, Isaac, and his family operate a drone business and would like to know what are the potential liabilities that a drone pilot would need to cover when undertaking a project and how pilots can be prepared for these liabilities. We address Isaac's question today by going over the many liabilities that a drone pilot can encounter. While some of the...
ADU 01237: What are some of the best softwares to use in SAR missions?
January 16, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBToday's show is all about software options available to pilots working in SAR missions and how these applications can greatly aid a pilot in executing a comprehensive SAR mission. Our caller for today, Colin from Canada, performs a range of SAR missions and would like to know the best application to be utilized that can help him in using a variety of drones to perform SAR missions with ease. Search and Rescue Missions (SAR) have today progressed as a life saving tool to quickly assess and r...
BONUS: Drone Life News 020 – CES 2022 updates, 7-Eleven drone deliveries in Japan, Zenith AeroTech’s NDAA Tethered stations, AED deliveries via drones
January 15, 2022 17:22 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBWe start off 2022 with CES 2022 and all the latest in the drone industy, 7-Eleven now begins drone deliveries in Japan and all the latest in the drone industry in this week Drone Life News show. In our latest episode of Drone Life News show we cover all the latest updates in the drone industry - from CES 2022 updates to drone deliveries to all the latest developments in the new drones for 2022 In our first news segment of the drone life news, we discuss all the updates from CES 2022. Paul a...
ADU 01236: How to Fly an Agricultural Drone Mission to Accurately Identify Crop Species and Densities
January 10, 2022 16:44 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBToday’s show is about determining the best and most efficient workflow for flying drones in agriculture. Our caller from today, all the way from Portugal wants to know the best and most efficient workflow for scanning agricultural fields with drones. To help our caller out, we first explain the fundamentals of agricultural drone mapping. You will learn how crops emit a wide range of spectral densities, and how you can use multi-spectral cameras to “read” this data. And different software to...
BONUS: Interview with Bobby Watts from Watts Innovation on PRISM and latest developments in the drone industry
January 07, 2022 19:10 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBToday's show is a special one as we are joined by Watts Innovation founder, Bobby Watts. Bobby shares his insights and views on the state of the drone industry and how the industry is set to grow in terms of autonomous flights and changing regulations to permit such flights. Paul and Bobby discuss the Prism, an all-American product from Watts Innovation, that comes with variable propulsions and flexible payloads and how the PRISM its set to lead the disruptive changes in the drone world. We a...
ADU 01235: Can I Use the DJI Mavic 3 For Drone Mapping?
January 06, 2022 22:13 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBToday’s show is about using the DJI Mavic 3 for drone mapping. Does this new DJI drone have the specs and capabilities required for building an accurate 3D drone map or model? Our caller for today, David is a new commercial drone pilot and a proud owner of the DJI Mavic 3. Now, he is keen to take on drone mapping jobs, and wants to know if he can use his new drone for the same. On today’s show, you will learn why the DJI Mavic 3 should NOT be used for drone mapping. To make things simple f...
BONUS: Drone Life News 019 – Heavy Lift drones, Dizi drone launch, Percepto approval for BVLOS flights, Airspace security with drones
December 23, 2021 17:01 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBLearn everything about heavy lift drones and their applications, Dizi drone launch for nuclear industry, Percepto receives BVLOS flight approval and all the latest in the airspace security domain. In our latest episode of Drone Life News show we cover all the latest updates in the drone industry - from new launch to fundings, acquisitions. In our first segment of the drone life news, we discuss everything about heavy lift drones and how they are increasingly becoming an important sector for ...
ADU 01233: How to Streamline Operations and Efficiently Manage a Drone Fleet
December 18, 2021 17:09 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBManaging a Large Drone Inventory, Buying the Right Drone Insurance, and Refining Skillsets Today’s show is about managing a drone fleet. We talk about team and inventory management, & buying the best and most affordable drone insurance. Our caller for today, Andrew has some interesting questions for us today about managing a large drone fleet. Specifically, some of the questions that we discuss today… Will setting up a drone business LLC shield your personal assets from any potential busi...
ADU 01232: DJI Mavic 3 Review – Should You Buy this new DJI Drone This Holiday Season?
December 15, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBDJI Mavic 3 Review - Does This New DJI Drone Live Up To All the Hype? We are discussing a red-hot topic on today’s show – the DJI Mavic 3. Our caller for today, Tom is flummoxed with all the mixed opinions about this newly launched DJI drone. Difficult market conditions and the onset of covid had pushed up the launch of this much-awaited DJI drone. And over the past year, we have heard numerous rumors that further contributed to all the hype. But, now that the Chinese market leader has f...
ADU 01231: DJI Mini SE Added to the FAA cover list. Should You Still Buy This DJI Drone?
December 14, 2021 16:00 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBIs the DJI Mini SE Still a Good Buy? Today’s show is about the DJI Mini SE. If you are considering buying the DJI Mini SE or are already flying one, this show will be particularly interesting to you. Recently FAA placed the DJI Mini SE on their cover list. And our caller for today, Marcus, a hobby pilot is wondering if he should still go ahead and purchase this beginner DJI drone. Does this development impact drone pilots like Marcus in any way? You will learn whether or not the DJI Mini ...
BONUS: Drone Life News 018 – Drone Delivery Service Provider, DroneUp acquires AirMap, About Archer Aviation’s New eVTOL Aircraft
December 13, 2021 17:52 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBDrone Delivery Service Provider, DroneUp Acquires AirMap, Archer Aviation Applies for Air-Worthiness Certificate for its New eVTOL Aircraft ~ Tune in for the Latest Drone News Now! Our biggest story this week is about the drone delivery industry. In what could possibly be one of the biggest industry consolidations of 2021, Drone Delivery service provider, Drone Up has acquired AirMap. How will this development impact the drone delivery space as a whole? And particularly retail major, Walmar...
BONUS: Drone Life News 017 – The Growing Acceptance of Law Enforcement Drones, Renault’s Flying Car, Dronut – the Propeller-less Drone
December 08, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBUK-Based Research Agency Highlights the Growing Acceptance of Law Enforcement Drones, Renault’s Flying Car Retails at a Whopping 4 Million Euros, Dronut – the Drone Without Propellers Our first story is a heartening one for drone enthusiasts. It's about law enforcement drones. A research report by a leading UK-based agency highlighted a startling 68% acceptance rate for the usage of drones in law enforcement. We discuss the findings of this report and share how public acceptance has shown a...
ADU 01230: How to Set Up a Successful Drone Business WITHOUT Quitting Your Day Job
December 07, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBLearn the Nuances of Setting Up and Managing a Successful Drone Business Today’s show is about setting up and managing a successful drone business WITHOUT quitting your day job. Our caller for Billy is keen on setting up his drone business. However, he does not want to quit his full-time, W-2 job till he has established himself in the industry and built up a steady stream of work. To help Billy out, we first lay out the most important things that he must consider when making this difficult ...
BONUS: Drone Life News 016 – Drone Delivery Updates, Black Friday Drone Deals, Autonomous Drones
December 06, 2021 17:28 - 19 minutes - 18 MBWalmart Drone Delivery, Autonomous Drones, Flytrex Secures $40M Funding, Black Friday Drone Deals, Drone News…. Welcome to another news show where we share some of the latest and most exciting news from the drone world. Our first story is today is about drone deliveries. Specifically, you will learn how retail giant, Walmart has gotten a leg up on competitor, Amazon as it successfully concluded its first drone delivery test flights. Drone delivery service provider Flytrex was also in the ...
BONUS: Black Friday – Cyber Monday Special Episode: Interview with Drone U’s Editor Steve Delasantos
November 28, 2021 07:41 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBDrone U Producer - Editor, Steve Delasantos, on livin' the drone life. In this Black Friday - Cyber Monday special episode we have a discussion with Drone U's Producer - Editor Steve Delasantos on his experience flying drones, his work with Drone U and how pilots can achieve success in the drone world. We start off discussing Steve's encounter with a fellow drone pilot on showcasing the best practices for flight take off and how these important procedures are often forgotten by most pilots i...
ADU 01229: How to Buy the Best Computing System for Your Drone Business
November 26, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBMac or Windows? Laptops or Desktops? What are some of the best options for drone pilots? Today’s show is about the best computer options available for drone pilots. Our caller for today, Cody is, of course, a drone pilot who is scouting for the best and most affordable computer system. So, what are some of the main things that Cody should consider when buying a computer for his drone business? How can he get the maximum bang for the buck? To answer Cody’s question, we first discuss the al...
ADU 01228: How to Buy the Best Computing System for Your Drone Business
November 26, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBMac or Windows? Laptops or Desktops? What are some of the best options for drone pilots? Today’s show is about the best computer options available for drone pilots. Our caller for today, Cody is, of course, a drone pilot who is scouting for the best and most affordable computer system. So, what are some of the main things that Cody should consider when buying a computer for his drone business? How can he get the maximum bang for the buck? To answer Cody’s question, we first discuss the al...
BONUS: Drone Life News 015 – Urban Air Mobility, Top Drone Manufacturers in the World, Drone Racing Arcade
November 19, 2021 17:05 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBHyundai makes some major strides Urban Air Mobility, Space Tourism receives a fillip, Who are the top drone manufacturers in the world and so much more…. This week’s drone news is about all the latest developments in the drone industry, from urban air mobility to racing leagues. In this week’s drone news show, our first story is on urban air mobility. With automobile major, Hyundai announcing their new Urban Air Mobility division, it looks like technology will revolutionize the way we trave...
ADU 01228: Which are The Best Drones for Flying Over People?
November 17, 2021 21:23 - 5 MBWhich are the best drones for flying over people? What are the drone laws for flying over people? Today’s show is about flying drones over people. Specifically, our caller for today, Bryan would like to know if there are any drones available in the market that comply with all the regulatory requirements for flying over people. Great question, Bryan. And certainly, not a straightforward one. We start this show by referencing the RaceDay Quad lawsuit challenging drone remote-id. Next up, y...
ADU 01227: How Can Drone Pilots Make the Most of the “Lean” Winter Period?
November 13, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBWorking “On” Your Drone Business, Getting Clients from the Internet, and How to Overcome Your Fear of Cold Calling Our caller for today, Cristian is worried about the impact of the upcoming winter on his drone business. With solar inspection and mapping jobs likely to dry up, Cristian is wondering how he can sustain his business in this “lean period”. On today’s show, you will learn the importance of looking at your drone business from a long-term perspective. From getting business from th...
BONUS: Drone Life News 014 – DJI Mavic 3 Release , Failed Drone Attack on the US power grid Reignites Debate on Airspace Safety
November 12, 2021 16:39 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBDJI Mavic 3 Sneak Peek – Why this New DJI Drone Fails to Impress, and the Fallout of the Failed Drone Attack on US Power Grid This week’s drone news is about the DJI Mavic 3. Will DJI continue its stellar run with this new drone? We take a good, hard look at this new DJI offering, share some latest updates, and discuss how some missing, critical features might stave off many potential buyers. Specifically, we discuss how the lack of an SDK module on the DJI Mavic 3 makes it less suitable ...
ADU 01226: How to Maintain Your Drone Batteries and Keep Them in Ready-to-Fly Condition
November 11, 2021 17:01 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBDrone Battery Maintenance | Expert Tips for Improving Drone Battery Life Today’s show is about drone battery maintenance. What are some best practices for using your drone batteries and prolonging life? Our caller for today, Todd works in a fire department and manages a large fleet of drones. Todd’s question is about drone battery maintenance. Owing to the nature of his job, Todd needs to make sure that he can fly at a moment’s notice. How can he ensure that all his drone batteries are suff...