Ask Drone U
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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BONUS: How can Part 107 Pilots Legally Fly a Drone in Canada with Transport Canada
December 02, 2019 13:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBCanadian Drone Laws for Part 107 Drone Pilots In today's show, Paul is joined by Transport Canada's Justin Miller to discuss what Part 107 pilots can do to legally fly a drone in Canada. We start this show by sharing some of the most recent updates to Canadian drone laws. As per these recent updates, what are the rules for Part 107 pilots who wish to fly a drone in Canada? Do Part 107 pilots need any certification to fly a drone in Canada? If yes, what is the procedure for procuring this cer...
ADU 01057: What Sensor Set up Is Required to Fly High and Keep My GSD at an Acceptable Level?
November 29, 2019 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBDrone Mapping Tips - How to Pick the Right Sensor Today's question is about the best sensors for drone mapping. We discuss the best sensors, drones, and mapping software that will allow you to fly high and still build accurate drone maps and models. Our caller, Gary, is a licensed surveyor who recently attended our in-person mapping class. In our previous show, "How Marking Ground Control Points Affects Your Accuracy in Drone Mapping", we had talked about the three main factors that affect G...
BONUS: Drone News – Autel Evo 2 in 2020, Drone Pilot Fined $20,000 For Reckless Flying in Las Vegas, DJI Black Friday Deals
November 28, 2019 16:49 - 31 minutes - 29 MBAutel Evo 2 Launched at CES 2020, Drone Pilot Fined $20,000 for Careless Flight, DJI Black Friday Deals, SQUIDS Drone, Drone Industry to Hit $100 Billion in 2020 UPDATE - Autel Robotics has released the Autel Evo 2 at CES 2020. Be sure to check out our Comprehensive Autel Evo 2 Review. Our biggest story today is about the Autel Evo 2. You heard that right. As per recent FCC filings, Autel Robotics is coming out with a new drone that will hit the markets as early as January 2020. Rumored Spec...
ADU 01056: What Tips Can You Share About Staying up on All of the Tasks We Have to Do?
November 28, 2019 08:42 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBHow to Enhance Work Productivity Today's question is about enhancing your work productivity. What are some recommended tools and systems for a more effective and compressed workflow? Our caller, Desi has come up with another great question today. Desi is a busy drone pilot who is looking for some effective ways to get more done in less time. Specifically, she has a long work commute and is wondering how she can utilize this time in the best possible manner. As a drone business owner, you wi...
ADU 01055: Is there any Universal UAV language?
November 25, 2019 13:00 - 19 minutes - 18.6 MBToday we discuss the need for universal UAV language and training standards. Is this lack of uniformity endangering airspace safety? Our caller, Desi has come up with an excellent question that has not been asked on Ask Drone U before. Desi has noticed how different pilots have different jargon for flight maneuvers. Understandably, this can cause confusion and endanger safety. Desi has made a great observation. The absence of a universal language can possibly cause a drone crash, especially...
BONUS: Drone News – Autel Robotics to Launch New Drone, DJI Mavic Mini Updates, LiDAR Drones
November 25, 2019 04:47 - 21 minutes - 20 MBAutel Robotics to launch new drone with dual sensors, DJI Mavic Mini taken apart, FEMA and GEMA organize drone training for pilots, Search and Rescue Drones, Lidar drones used to discover Second World War concentration camps Our biggest news story this week is about Autel Robotics' new dual drone with thermal and EO sensors. Following up on the success of the Autel Evo, Autel Robotics is all set to come out with a new dual drone that will compete directly with the Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual. As ...
ADU 01054: How Can I Get More Bartering Based Jobs?
November 22, 2019 10:36 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIs Bartering a Good Strategy for Drone Pilots? Today's question is about bartering your drone services. Can you provide your drone services in exchange for hotel discounts or even a free stay? Our caller, Trent from Austin has come up with an interesting question today. Trent, like many of us, loves traveling and is wondering if he can get a discount of a free night's stay in exchange for drone photos and videos. Great question, Trent. Bartering your drone services is a great idea but certa...
ADU 01053: What Do I Need to Know About Traveling with My Drone?
November 21, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBTips and Tricks for Traveling with a Drone Today's question is about traveling with your drone. What is the best and most cost-effective way of traveling with heavy drone gear? Our caller, Desi is a busy pilot who regularly flies across the country for different assignments. Desi flies a DJI Inspire 2. Now, as many of you might have experienced, baggage restrictions and space constraints make it extremely difficult to fly with a large bird-like Inspire 2. What is the best resort for Desi? Is...
ADU 01052: Can I Fly DJI Drones over Prisons Even Though DJI Says It’s a No-Fly Zone?
November 19, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBWhat are the rules for flying drones over prisons? Today's question is about flying drones over prisons. Can you get into legal trouble for flying your drone over or near prison facilities? Our caller, also named Paul is calling in today with an interesting question that has not been asked on ADU before. Paul wishes to use drones for conducting solar inspections. However, the solar farm is located right next to the state prison. While the prison authorities are willing to cooperate with Paul...
ADU 01051: How Marking Ground Control Points Affects Your Accuracy in Drone Mapping
November 18, 2019 12:47 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBBest Practices for Marking Ground Control Points Today's question is about ground control points. While processing data, how can you ensure that your GCP markers do not get pixelated on zooming in? Our caller, Chris has come up with a great question today about drone mapping and GCPs. Specifically, he is finding it difficult to precisely mark Ground Control Points as the markers are prone to pixelation on zooming in. Now, Chris is using a high-end X4S camera that is known to capture sharp im...
BONUS: Drone News – DJI Inspire 3, DJI launches Phone to Drone Remote ID, BVLOS
November 17, 2019 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBDJI Inspire 3 Launch in 2020, DJI's new Drone to Phone Remote ID Technology, DJI Mavic Mini and how it affects airspace safety, Flying BVLOS in NY State, Drone Deliveries and much, much more... Our biggest drone news story this week is about DJI's new Drone to Phone Remote ID technology. To assuage escalating concerns over drone security, industry leader, DJI recently introduced this new technology which makes it possible to detect drones within a 1-km range using an app. While this technolog...
BONUS: How DJI Fulfills Remote ID on Mobile and Why Pilot Privacy Is Pivotal with Brendan Schulman
November 16, 2019 12:22 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBAnalyzing DJI's new Drone Remote ID System Brendan Schulman, Vice President of Policy and Legal Affairs, DJI joins the podcast to discuss the new Drone to Phone application that DJI launched for mobile drone detection. With drone pilots up in arms over privacy concerns, how does this system work and what information is shared? Surprisingly enough, pilots will learn that they have more power than they thought in controlling this distribution of pilot information. Recently crashed your drone? ...
BONUS: How Drone Training Pays Off In Dividends for Your Business
November 09, 2019 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBIn today's show, Paul is joined by Brandon Packman from Skywatch who shares how attending a Drone U Flight Mastery Training can help you avail a special educational discount on your drone insurance while enhancing safety at the same time. The FAA is heavily promoting Drone Safety Week through advertisements, articles, and podcasts. However, the dearth of actionable and practical information can seriously mislead a drone pilot. In today's show, we share some little-known facts about Skywatch'...
BONUS: OFF THE RECORD – Ban on Chinese Drones, Remote ID in 2020?, Drone Deliveries
November 05, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MBThe American Security Drone Act of 2019, How the delayed launch of Remote ID is preventing drone technology from taking off, Drone Deliveries, Fall-out of US-China Trade Wars and much, much more... The first story for today is about the American Security Drone Act of 2019. This act will prevent government agencies from utilizing federal funds to buy Chinese-manufactured drones. With many government agencies like fire departments and first responders primarily relying on DJI drones like Phanto...
BONUS: Drone News – DJI Mavic Mini & Skydio 2 Comprehensive Review, US Interior Department Grounds DJI Drones, Uber Eats Testing Drone Delivery
November 02, 2019 12:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBMavic Mini and Skydio 2 Comprehensive Review, Mavic vs Skydio, US Department Grounds DJI Drones, Drone Search and Rescue, Uber Eats Starts Testing Drone Deliveries In the first segment of today's show, we share our experience with DJI's new drone, the Mavic Mini. Unless you have been living under a rock, you must have heard of this drone, whose biggest "selling point" is that it weighs less than 250 grams. But, as a commercial drone pilot, is there any significant advantage in flying this lig...
ADU 01050: Can My School Be Held Liable for a Drone Crash on Their Premises?
November 01, 2019 07:18 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBDrone Crash? Who is Liable? Today's show is about potential liabilities due to a drone crash. Can an organization be held liable for property damage and bodily harm due to a drone crash? Peter, our caller is a high school teacher is perturbed by a drone flying over his school premises. Particularly, Peter is worried that the drone might crash and damage property or even worse, hurt a student. In today's show, Peter is wondering if his school can be held liable should such an event occur. Th...
OFF THE RECORD: Skydio 2 or DJI Mavic 3 – Who Will Win the DRONE WARS In 2020?
October 31, 2019 12:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBSkydio 2 vs DJI Mavic 3 ADU listeners are in for a treat as we bring to you the FIRST segment of our new show, Off The Record: Drone Wars. In this new show, we share some of the latest and most exciting updates and rumors from the drone industry. In today's show, we discuss how the drone industry is going through a state of flux. Unlike many other sectors that have multiple manufacturers jostling for market share, the US drone market has long been dominated by just 1 player - the Chinese man...
ADU 01049: Can I Build a Successful Drone Business with a DJI Phantom 3?
October 30, 2019 12:46 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBBuilding a Drone Business with a DJI Phantom 3 Today's question is about the DJI Phantom 3. How can a Phantom 3 pilot compete with those flying latest and more powerful drones like the Phantom 4 and Mavic 2? Our caller for today, Michael is a call-center employee who wishes to segue into the drone business. Michael owns a DJI Phantom 3 and does not have the capital to acquire a newer drone like the Mavic 2 or Phantom 4. Can Michael build a successful drone business using such outdated equipm...
ADU 01048: How to Most Effectively Add Interior 360 Models to Your 3D Maps
October 29, 2019 12:40 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBTips and Tricks for Creating Interior 360 Models Today's show is about creating interior 360 models. What is the best way of adding interior 360 models to your 3D maps? Ryan from Oklahoma is calling us after watching Paul's video that he did for Randy Travis's house. In this video, Paul did a great job of integrating the interior 360 model with the exterior model. Ryan is wondering about the software and workflow that Paul used to facilitate this smooth and seamless integration. Great quest...
ADU 01047: Basics of Starting a Successful Drone Service Business
October 29, 2019 08:51 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBNuts and Bolts of Starting a Successful Drone Business Today's question is about starting a new drone business. What steps can aspiring and new drone entrepreneurs take to plan and set up a sustainable, long-term drone business? Our caller for today, Lucas is planning on starting a new drone service business after retiring from his current job. Lucas has already purchased a Phantom 4 RTK and lifetime license to the SimActive software to prepare for this eventual transition. Is Lucas on the c...
BONUS: Drone News – DJI Mavic Mini Exclusive Updates, NYC Drone Laws, LAFD Firefighting Drones, Drone Delivery
October 25, 2019 17:21 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBDJI Mavic Mini Release Date and Price Confirmed, NYC Drone Laws Update, LAFD to expand their Firefighting Drone Program, Drone Delivery Business gains traction Our biggest drone news story this week is about the DJI Mavic Mini. As the rumored release date of October 30 draws closer, we have some more exclusive updates for ADU listeners. DJI officials have reached out to us and confirmed that the DJI Mavic Mini shall be released on October 30 at 9 am EST. Apart from speculating on the rumored ...
ADU 01046: How Do I Deal with LAANC Requests that Time Out?
October 24, 2019 18:33 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MBHow to expedite LAANC approval Today's show is about getting LAANC. With LAANC approval becoming increasingly difficult, how can you get the necessary permission to fly your drone, and complete your job? Our caller for today, Anthony has pointed out an issue that many ADU listeners are grappling with. Our caller, a Part 107 pilot is frustrated with his inability to get LAANC approval to fly in Class E airspace. And with his last 3 LAANC requests timing out, Anthony is unsure about what to do...
ADU 01045: How Do I Care for My Drone Remote Battery?
October 23, 2019 19:02 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBDrone Remote Battery Maintenance Today's question is about your drone remote battery. What steps can you take to ensure maximum life for your remote battery? Our caller, Ron has come up with a great question that has not been asked on Ask Drone U before. Ron, a long-time ADU listener is looking for some advice to prolong the life of his drone remote battery. With drone remotes become prohibitively expensive, sound maintenance is a MUST to protect your investment. Tune in for some excellent ...
BONUS: Drone News – Skydio 2 Dock, Drone Integration and Zoning Act, Ford Drone Patent, Drone Search and Rescue
October 22, 2019 14:52 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBSkydio 2 Dock for enhanced automation, the regressive "Drone Integration and Zoning Act", Ford files a futuristic drone patent, drone search and rescue and much, much more... We are back with some of the biggest and most exciting drone news of this week with the DroneDJ himself, Haye Kesteloo. Our biggest drone news story this week is about Skydio 2. For folks who have not been following the news, Skydio released a new drone, Skydio 2 about two weeks back. Following up on this, Skydio recentl...
ADU 01044: How Can I Market My Drone Services to Industrial Level Businesses?
October 21, 2019 16:49 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBMarketing Advice for Scaling up Your Drone Business Today's show is about marketing your drone services to industrial-level businesses. What are some effective strategies to expand your clientele and scale up your business? Our caller for today, Cameron wishes to transition from real estate to more value-add services like cell tower and roof inspections. Marketing your drone services to such industrial level-businesses requires a measured approach. In today's show, listeners will first learn...
ADU 01043: How Can I Speed up the Process of the Mission Being Uploaded to the Drone Using the Pix4D Capture App?
October 18, 2019 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBPix4DCapture Tips and Tricks Today's question is about the Pix4D Capture App. Our caller, Bryan from Chicago is facing issues with the Pix4D Capture App. It is taking Bryan 20 minutes or longer to upload missions to his drone using the Pix4DCapture App. How can Bryan deal with this problem and make faster uploads to his drone? In today's show, listeners will learn that the slow speed of mission uploads is a common issue for Pix4DCapture App users. Particularly, you are more likely to encoun...
BONUS: Drone News – DJI Mavic Mini, DJI Mavic 3, Police Drones, DJI News, Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
October 16, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBDJI Mavic 3 announced, DJI Mavic Mini release date, Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Police Drones being used as first responders, Phantom 4 Pro Production Updates Our biggest news this week is about the DJI Mavic 3. You heard that right. DJI is all set to come out with a successor to their wildly successful flagship drone, Mavic 2 Pro. To be released in January 2021, the Mavic 3 will come with 4K60 and ADS-B receivers. It is certainly no small coincidence that DJI chose to "leak" the news of a n...
BONUS: Pix4D User Conference – Highlights and Takeaways
October 15, 2019 11:25 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBPix4D User Conference 2019 Today's show is about the Pix4D User Conference. Paul and Angad join us today to discuss the essential highlights of Pix4D's first-ever user conference held from Oct 2-3 in Denver, Colorado. The Pix4D User Conference featured some of the most prominent Pix4D super-users from different industries. Chris Anderson, CEO, and Founder from 3DR, Gregory Crutsinger from Scholar Farms, and Bill English from NTSB were some of the speakers who gave talks at this event. Our ho...
BONUS: Drones in Agriculture – P4 Multispectral, Pix4DFields, and Optimum Workflow for Capturing Actionable Insights
October 12, 2019 11:58 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBLatest practices for data acquisition and processing in agricultural drone mapping In today's show, we are joined by Dr. Greg Crutsinger, founder of Scholarfarms to discuss how to collect and assess data using agricultural drones. We discuss the P4 Multispectral, drone mapping software - Pix4DFields and Pix4DReact, and recommend the best workflow for agricultural drone mapping. We start this show by discussing DJI's latest agricultural drone, the P4 Multispectral in great detail. Aggressivel...
BONUS: Drone News – Skydio 2, DJI Airworks 2019, Drone Delivery, Yuneec Typhoon H3, DJI News, Drones for Good
October 09, 2019 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40.8 MBP4 Multispectral and Agras T16 introduced at DJI Airworks 2019, Skydio 2 - the autonomous drone launched on October 1, UPS gets permission from the FAA for drone delivery business, Yuneec Typhoon H3, and Drones for Good We start this show by discussing the recently concluded drone conference, DJI Airworks. This year DJI introduced two agricultural drones- the P4 Multispectral and the Agras T16. Specifically, we give users a sneak-peek into the P4 Multispectral. The P4 Multispectral is a multi...
ADU 01042: How can 3D Drone Mapping and Modeling Add More Value to Your Business?
October 05, 2019 07:03 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBLucrative 3D Drone Mapping & Modeling Applications Today's question is about 3D drone mapping and modeling. What are some little-known and creative drone applications which can add significant value to different businesses? Our caller for today, Juan attended our recent Accident Reconstruction Training in Virginia. Fired up by the in-depth learning's, Juan is come up with a great follow-up question about the commercial aspects of 3D drone modeling and mapping. In today's show, we reveal how...
ADU 01041: Is Flying Drones over Private Property Legally Permissible?
October 03, 2019 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBFlying Drones Over Private Property - Do's and Don'ts Today's question is about flying drones over private property. Do private property owners have any right over airspace? And, can they prevent a drone from flying over their property? Our caller for today, Alan is in a bit of a quandary. Alan's local church has a strict no-drone policy. Security officials at the church are even trying to prevent him from flying over the church. Can local organizations like these prevent drone pilots from f...
ADU 01040: Can Drone U Training Be Useful for Canadian Drone Pilots?
October 03, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBDrone Training for Canadian Drone Pilots Today's question is about drone training for Canadian drone pilots. Is Drone U training relevant for Canadian drone pilots? Martin, our caller for today, is based in Canada. A new drone pilot, Martin is eager to learn the nuances of drone flying. He has a bunch of questions for us today. Firstly, Martin is wondering if Drone U training is relevant for drone pilots like him who are based in Canada. Will learning Part 107 and US airspace fundamentals he...
ADU 01039: How Do I Film Sporting Events During TFR’s?
September 30, 2019 14:23 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBHow to film sporting events during TFR's without breaking any drone laws Today's question is about filming sporting events during existing TFR's. How can drone pilots navigate legal complexities and get the necessary permission to fly? Our caller, Phil has come with a great question that many of you must be wondering about. Phil was recently contacted by a client to film a football stadium during an active NFL game. The opportunity to capture the skyline and a fully-lit NFL stadium is certai...
ADU 01038: Worried About Dronebase Crushing Your Drone Business? Here’s How You Can Compete…
September 28, 2019 11:30 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBExpert Tips for Competing with Drone Job Websites Like Dronebase Today's question is about Dronebase. Should drone pilots be worried about drone job companies undercutting prices and cornering the market? Our caller, Chucky, has come up with an interesting question today. Chucky is a professional drone mapper who has even attended our mapping class. Our caller is worried because Dronebase has started offering drone mapping services at dirt cheap rates. Will this aggressive pricing affect Chu...
ADU 01037: Why Aren’t We Using the Phantom 4 RTK For Our Mapping Classes?
September 26, 2019 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBPhantom 4 RTK - Should you use it for drone mapping? Today's question is about using the Phantom 4 RTK. Why do we still prefer the Phantom 4 Pro over the Phantom 4 RTK for our mapping classes? If you are tuning in for the first time, you might be unaware of our drone mapping classes. We offer some of the most in-depth and comprehensive drone mapping training today. And we train our students using the Phantom 4 Pro. Our caller for today, Johnny from San Diego, has recently switched over from...
ADU 01036: How to Stop Clients from Taking Advantage of You
September 24, 2019 13:22 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBDrone Business Tips - How to Deal with Challenging Clients Today's question is about drone business. How do you deal with challenging and tricky clients in the initial stages of your business? Our caller, Ricky, recently cleared his Part 107 with a respectable score of 83%. Congratulations, Ricky! As he attempts to grow his drone business, Ricky is looking for some tips to deal with tricky clients who wish to take advantage of him. This is a great question that we have not discussed previou...
ADU 01035: What Are the Drone Laws for FPV Flying? Do You Need a Part 107?
September 24, 2019 06:58 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBWhat are the Consequences of Illegal FPV Flying? Today's question is about FPV flying. Are there any serious consequences for illegal FPV pilots who break the law? Our caller for today, Bryan has a question about FPV flying. Many FPV pilots are flying without proper registration and with little regard for the law. Specifically, prominent YouTubers are recklessly flying FPV drones to rack up more views. Is the FAA or FSDO likely to enforce action against such illegal drone pilots? We all kno...
BONUS: Drone News – New Skydio Drone, TFR in Area 51, Ban on Chinese Drones, Phantom 4 RTK Updates
September 21, 2019 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBNew Skydio Drone Teaser, Ban on Chinese Manufactured Drones, Phantom 4 RTK Updates and New Mapping Workflow Proposed Law Seeks Ban on DJI Drones, DJI Airworks 2019 & Other DJI News We start our drone news for today by discussing the American Securities Drone Act of 2019, a new bill that seeks to ban federal departments and state agencies from using Chinese-manufactured drones. Needless to say, this bill, if passed will have a huge impact on DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer. But ap...
BONUS: How Pix4D React Will Revolutionize Public Safety Operations and Disaster Response
September 11, 2019 02:32 - 40 minutes - 37 MBPix4D React Sneak Peek Today's podcast episode explores Pix4D's newest mapping product, REACT which allows users to create orthomosaics of large areas in minutes not hours. While most photogrammetry processing creates point clouds then other data products from that, React creates only an orthomosaic. This orthomosaic gives users a live visualization of a large area to make navigational decisions, logistical decisions, and material decisions. When companies need environmental information fast,...
ADU 01034: How Can Foreign Nationals Fly Drones in the United States?
September 10, 2019 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBStep-by-step instructions for foreign nationals who wish to fly their drone in the United States Today's question is about foreign nationals who wish to fly their drones in the United States. As a foreign national, what is the best and easiest way to get permission to fly your drone in the United States? Our caller, Paul from Canada has a great question about drone laws for foreign nationals. Because of recent changes to Canadian drone laws, foreign nationals can now fly their drones in Cana...
BONUS: Drone News – Prairie Village Drone Ordinance, Drone Fishing, New Skydio R2 Drone, DJI Price Increases, DJI News
September 07, 2019 12:46 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MBPrairie Village passes new city ordinance that affects hobby drones, funny drone fishing story, new Skydio R2 drone updates, DJI increases prices by 15%, Phantom 4 Pro availability and much, much more.... Our first story this week about Prairie village, Kansas. A new city ordinance has introduced regulations that places stringent restrictions on hobby drones. And, any non-compliance shall be treated as a Class C demeanor. This is not the first time that towns and cities have attempted to set ...
ADU 01033: What Is the Largest Area I Can Map with My Drone?
September 06, 2019 14:24 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBConsidering FAA's visual line of sight rule, what is the maximum area that you can map with your drone? Today's question is about drone mapping. As per Part 107 regulations, what is the largest area that you can map with a drone? Our caller for today works as an IT manager on a farm. Because he is an amateur drone pilot, he was asked to research the feasibility of drone technology in farming by his employer. Our caller wishes to use the eBee Sensefly for mapping. For those who are unaware, ...
ADU 01033: What Is the Largest Area That I Can Map with My Drone?
September 06, 2019 14:24 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBConsidering FAA's visual line of sight rule, what is the maximum area that you can map with your drone? Today's question is about drone mapping. As per Part 107 regulations, what is the largest area that you can map with a drone? Our caller for today works as an IT manager on a farm. Because he is an amateur drone pilot, he was asked to research the feasibility of drone technology in farming by his employer. Our caller wishes to use the eBee Sensefly for mapping. For those who are unaware, ...
ADU 01032: Can I Fly My Drone Over Roads and Moving Vehicles?
September 05, 2019 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBCommercial Drone Laws for Flying a Drone over Roads and Moving Vehicles Today's question is about drone laws. As a part 107 pilot, can you fly over roads and moving vehicles? Our caller for today, Paul from Arizona, is a hobby pilot thinking of getting his Part 107. Not familiar with commercial drone laws, Paul is wondering if he can fly his drone over state highways and moving vehicles. To help Paul out, we explain the Part 107 rule for flying your drone over roads and moving vehicles. Fir...
ADU 01031: How Do I Vet a Drone School?
September 03, 2019 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBHow do I ascertain if a drone school is the right fit for me? Today's question is about drone training instructors & drone schools. How do you vet a drone training instructor, and ascertain that he is qualified enough to teach you the nuances of drone flying? Our caller, Sebastian from Charlotte, North Carolina, has come up with a great question today. Recently, a drone community that Sebastian was a part of started offering drone training programs. As far as he is aware, the "drone instruct...
ADU 01030: How Do I Get Airspace Authorization to Fly in Zero Grid Airspace?
September 02, 2019 14:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBStep by Step instructions for getting airspace authorization to fly in zero grid airspace Today's question is about flying in zero grid airspace. What is the best and fastest way of getting airspace authorization to operate in this airspace? Our caller, Chris from North Carolina has come up with a great question about flying in zero grid airspace. For those who are unaware, UASFM maps are divided into red and green grids. Each grid shows a number ranging from 0 to 400. This number depicts y...
ADU 01029: Expert Photogrammetry Tips for Improving Drone Mapping Deliverables
August 30, 2019 13:37 - 19 minutes - 18.6 MBUnderstanding Photogrammetry Concepts for Professional Drone mapping In today's show, you will learn some essential photogrammetry concepts that will help you build good-looking and lifelike drone maps and models. Our caller, Jerry from Seattle, has a question about UAV photogrammetry for mapping and modeling. Can a poor understanding of photogrammetry affect your ability to build professional looking drone maps and models? If yes, what are the recommended camera settings for professional dr...
ADU 1028: NTSB Investigator Discusses Drone Mapping & Modeling Benefits, Workflow Efficiencies, and Where They Will Use Drones Next
August 28, 2019 12:02 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBInterview with NTSB's Bill English Bill English has been at the forefront of drone technology utilization for years. As the lead investigator of the NTSB, he has had to find creative solutions to document and investigate aviation accidents. Bill helps us understand how drones are saving his investigators time and money, and he helps the industry understand that drone mapping isn't just for accident investigators. This show will help drone pilots further understand where drone mapping is hel...
ADU 01027: How to Be an Asset to Local Governments as a Drone Pilot for Emergency and Natural Disaster Situations
August 27, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBDrones for Emergency Response Today's show is about using drones for emergency and natural disaster situations. How can you, as a drone pilot ensure that maximum people can benefit from your services? Our caller, Brad from Florida, wishes to volunteer his drone services for emergency and natural disaster situations. However, he is not sure how exactly he can go about doing this. How can Brad connect with the right authorities and ensure that maximum people benefit from his drone services? W...