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ADU 01208: Drone Filming Over Water Aug 14, 2021

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Expert Tips for Flying Drone Over Water Today's show is all capturing videos while flying over water that casts a spell on your audience and the settings required to fly your drone safely over water. Our caller for today, Derek would love to know all about flying over water so that he can pursue wakeboard surfing videography. And with his years of experience in filming water sports, who better than Paul to answer this question. Topics discussed on today's show include the best drones for flying over water, recommended camera lenses, and different flight modes. Do not miss this one. Enjoy! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [0:58] Struggling to find success in the drone industry? Check out our Props Pilot training program now [02:09] Today's question is about flying your drone over water [03:39] Thinking out of the box and a funny flying accident [04:12] How can a pilot and wakeboard surfer work in alignment [06:02] Disadvantage of flying in in-flight modes, and why you need to learn to fly in attitude mode [06:30] How can Drone U help you master flight over water? [09:33] How the camera lens on your drone can impact the drone's perspective and its flight [11:18] Paul's go-to drone for filming wakeboard surfers [15:38] The need for managing one's emotion while flying over water

ADU 01207: Linear Drone Mapping – Data & Processing Aug 13, 2021

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How to Plan out a Linear Drone Mapping Project Today's show is all linear drone mapping projects. What is the best and most efficient workflow for such complex projects? Our caller for today, Gabe is working on a linear drone mapping project that involves mapping a long stretch of 30 kilometers. Gabe would like to know how he can execute this project while complying with all regulatory requirements of LOS. Additionally, Gabe also has some interesting questions pertaining to data loss and choosing the right client deliverable. To help Gabe out, we reveal the exact workflow that he can follow to avoid data loss. This is particularly important for missions with a low probability of a secondary flight. We also have an animated discussion on the pros and cons of different drone mapping software. This is a show you do not want to miss. Enjoy! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [1:02] Agenda for today's show [02:02] Want to learn how to scale and grow your drone business? Learn about our forthcoming Experience Training and Sales Training class [04:45] Today's question is from Gabe on managing the challenges of planning and working on linear mapping projects and how pilots can plan on their deliverables [07:34] The deliverables that clients expect from long linear drone mapping projects [08:20] How to deal with issues that typically crop up from merging data sets from multiple flight splits [09:11] Software solutions and processing workflow for linear mapping flights

BONUS: Drone Life News 006 – Amazon Drone Delivery, AIRT-Drone-Responder 2021 Survey results, DJI News, US-Made Drones Aug 12, 2021

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AIRT-Droneresponder 2021 Survey Results, DJIs Dominance in Public Safety, Infrastructure bills Support US-Made Drones, Amazon Drone Delivery In the sixth edition of Drone Life News, Paul and Miriam McNabb of DroneLife and JobforDrones discuss some of the latest and most exciting news from the world of drones. Our biggest story this week is about the 2021 AIRT-DroneResponder survey. AIRT, a leading 501(c)3 non-profit organization conducted this exhaustive survey which explores the use of unmanned systems for public safety and disaster response. And no surprises here - DJI is the undisputed leader in this segment followed by Autel. Next up, you will learn about the amendments made to the Infrastructure Bill to fund the purchase of US-made drones. This segment of the show is particularly interesting as we talk about the ambiguity in the Bill pertaining to the use of Chinese-made parts in US-made drones. Don't miss our last story which is about Remote ID and Amazon drone deliveries. And how the eCommerce giant is going all out in its quest to become a major player in this nascent market. This is a show you do not want to miss. Enjoy! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Enjoy! Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [00:35] Results from AIRT-DroneResponder 2021 survey on exploring key issues affecting UAS programs at public safety agencies (results reveal DJI's dominance in this sector) [03:40] How the US Government is going all to support American-made drones [06:29] Ambiguity in the infrastructure bill regarding the use of Chinese parts in American-made drones [08:13] All the latest updates on Remote ID, Drone deliveries, and Amazon's efforts to make a dent in this nascent space

ADU 01206: Accurate 3D Models With Pix4D Aug 11, 2021

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Best Practices for Drone Mapping and Using Pix4D Today's show is about drone mapping and Pix4D. Our caller for today, Trav wants to know how he can overcome some of the challenges that he facing while using Pix4D. To help Trav out, we first re-explain the basics. You will learn how to choose the right acquisition strategy so that you can build more accurate 3D models. Next, you will learn about point cloud editing and clean-up. Additionally, Paul also reveals when you need to re-do the steps while creating a 3D model so that you can process your mapping data, smoother and faster. This is a show you do not want to miss. Enjoy! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [0:48] Want to get better at drone mapping? Get enrolled in Drone U's latest course now! [01:22] Today's question is about drone mapping and Pix4D [02:02] Accuracy in drone mapping, and how to choose the right acquisition strategy [05:44] Point cloud editing and clean up [06:42] Is DroneDeploy a good drone mapping software? Paul shares his experience [07:35] The 3 key factors for executing accurate geo-referencing missions

ADU 01205: Do Drone Service Providers Have a Future? Aug 09, 2021

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What Does the Future Hold for the Drone Service Provider and Small Enterprise? Today's show is about what the future holds for the small drone service provider. Considering the challenges and risks involved, is it really worthwhile to consider drone flying as a full-time career? Our caller for today, Scott is skeptical about the future prospects of the small drone service provider. With large corporations assembling drone teams of their own, is it really worthwhile for a drone service provider to set up his or her small enterprise? Topics discussed on today's show include the looming threat of autonomous flying, the pressing need for better legislature, and expert tips for growing and scaling your drone business. Whether you are just starting off, or own an established business, this is a show you do not want to miss. Enjoy! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [0:55] What all we cover in today's show [03:30] On today's show, we discuss what the future holds for the drone service provider [05:33] Important needle movers for finding success in the drone industry [08:50] How to build systems to scale and grow your drone business [09:24] Will autonomous drones make the drone pilot obsolete? [12:22] What are some of the pitfalls of autonomous drone flying? What are the legal implications? [15:16] Why complex missions cannot be flows without human intervention [19:33] How government support and a progressive legislature can provide a conducive environment for the small drone service provider [23:53] Why remote-id is crucial to boost the growth of the drone industry

ADU 01204: RTK vs PPK GPS – Which Is Better? Aug 06, 2021

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RTK vs PPK GPS - Which is the Best, Most Accurate Option for You? Today's show is all about 2 GPS correction technologies - RTK and PPK (Post Processed Kinematic GPS). Specifically, which is the best, most versatile option for drone pilots and when they can choose one over the other. Our caller for today, Trevor from Australia is unsure whether he should go with RTK or PPK GPS. To help out Trevor, we re-visit the basics of these GPS technologies. We then proceed to discuss the optimum flying environment for RTK and PPK, and the different factors that you must consider when choosing one over the other. Other topics discussed on today's show include accuracy, the pros and cons of Aeropoints, and some expert tips for countering environmental challenges. You do not want to miss this information-packed show. Enjoy! Enjoy! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [0:59] Check out our in-person trainings and upcoming experience training (a one-of-a-kind training comprising flight mastery, complex 3D modelling, advanced aerial videography and much more) [05:30] Today's question is about PPK vs. RTK GPS [07:04] Understanding your drone, its capabilities and limitations [09:04] The 3 Factors affecting the accuracy in photogrammetry [10:24] Drone U Recommended RTK and PPK GPS solutions [13:12] The best environment for RTK [15:01] RTK vs PPK - we reveal the applications best-suited for both technologies [16:43] The best flying environment for PPK [17:46] Is Aeropoints a good option for drone pilots? Discussing the pros and cons [20:11] In which scenarios do pilots prefer PPK over RTK? [21:58] Generally speaking, is RTK the better option of the two? [24:36] RTK or PPK - which is the more accurate option? [28:32] Paul sums up today's show [29:22] Check out Drone U landing pads today

BONUS: Drone Life News 005 – Verizon and Skyward Drones, Industrial Drones by GE, American-Made Drones Jul 27, 2021

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Verizon, Skyward Drones, and 5G, Industrial Drones by GE, The Rising Popularity of American-Made Drones, DOI Publishes List of Government-Approved Drones In the fifth edition of Drone Life News, Paul and Miriam McNabb of DroneLife and JobforDrones discuss some of the latest and most exciting news from the world of drones. Our biggest story this week is about industry major, GE's foray into the drone industry. GE has partnered up with mapping provider Micro Drones as they attempt to gain a foothold in this rapidly growing drone market. With their extensive experience in the aviation and turbine industry, it remains to be seen if GE can succeed in this market where other American drone manufacturers have spectacularly failed. Next up, you will learn how Verizon's plan to leverage 5G to massively improve drone flight performance. Don't miss our last story which is about DOI releasing a Blue sUAS list consisting of 5 government-approved drone solutions. With many drone manufacturers misusing the "Made in America" tag, the DOI has finally given some much-needed clarification on this subject. This is a show you do not want to miss. Enjoy! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Enjoy! Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [00:32] GE Partners up with Micro Drones to launch industrial drones [03:10] Verizon, Skyward drones, and 5G [06:55] Are American-made drones finally gaining a foothold in the drone industry? [09:17] How FTC is cracking down on drone manufacturers misusing the "Made the America" tag [10:00] DOI publishes Blue sUAS List consisting of 5 government-approved drone solutions

Bonus: DJI’s FPV Drone Review with “FPV Flight Dynamics” Author, Christian Mollica Jul 27, 2021

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DJI FPV Drone Review | Exclusive with Christian Mollica, Author of The Acclaimed Book "FPV Flight Dynamics" In today's special show, Paul talks to Christian Mollica, the best-selling author of "FPV Flight Dynamics" about the launch of DJI's FPV drone and how it will shake up the FPV world. DJI, the market leader has just announced their first FPV drone thereby marking their formal entry into the FPV world. But does this new drone live up to all the hype and the rather gargantuan expectations? You will get some expert tips on how to succeed as an FPV drone pilot in today's show. We also discuss if this audacious bet will pay off for the Chinese behemoth. Whether you are just getting into the world of FPV or you are a seasoned pilot, this is a show that you do not want to miss. Tune in now! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Enjoy! Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [01:02] Is DJI's FPV drone a suitable option for drone pilots? Analyzing the pros and cons... [01:43] How to make a successful foray into the FPV industry [06:27] How big is the FPV industry? [11:15] About Christian's book, and how it will help FPV pilots [14:04] Is DJI's FPV drone suitable for new and advanced pilots alike? [17:54] The cons - in which areas does DJI's new drone fall short? [23:45] Where can you purchase a copy of Christian Mollica's book "FPV flight dynamics"?

ADU 01203: Best Video Drone for Commercial Work? Jul 15, 2021

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Best Video Drone For The Money Today's show is about video drones. Specifically, which is the best, most versatile option for a commercial drone business? Our caller for today, Jordan is looking for a versatile drone that is particularly good at capturing video. He is particularly keen on buying a bird that can safely fly over water. To help him, we first reveal why the Mavic Air 2S is NOT our preferred choice. We then go on to explain why DJI's flagship drone - the Mavic 2 Pro is the best drone for someone like Jordan who is keen on flying in different environments. This is a show you do not want to miss. Enjoy! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [0:42] Today's show is about an absolute best video drone that is available to drone pilots and factors for pilots to consider while deciding to purchase a drone [01:50] Today's question is about the best and most versatile video drone [03:35] Drones with unique features that are truly attractive buying propositions [03:57] Should you rely on cloud-based processing for 3D modeling? [06:40] Why we do NOT recommend the Mavic Air 2S for video [08:45] What is the most versatile drone that you can buy for the money? And, which is the best drone for a safe flight over water?

ADU 01202: Best Agricultural Drones on a Budget Jul 14, 2021

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Best Agricultural Drones | How to Set Up a Drone Business Without Overshooting Your Budget Today's show is about agricultural drones. What is the best yet most affordable setup for those looking to provide their services to the agricultural sector? Our caller for today, Ryan is keen to provide drone services to the agricultural sector. But like most new entrepreneurs, he is on a tight budget. Can Ryan meet client expectations with a budget drone? Or does he have to go for an advanced (and expensive) drone from the get-go? On today's show, you will learn how you can set up your drone agricultural business without overshooting your budget. We wrap up this show by sharing the different benefits of a multispectral drone. If you are a progressive-minded drone pilot, constantly on the lookout for newer, better business opportunities, today's show will be particularly interesting to you. Enjoy! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [0:58] Order your Drone U landing pad today! [02:30] Today's question is about agricultural drones [04:07] What are some of the things that clients are looking for when hiring a drone pilot? [05:34] Will a formal education equip drone entrepreneurs with the necessary skillsets? [10:32] How to meet client expectations without overshooting your budget [12:36] Coming to the moot question - which are the best agricultural drones for you? [14:15] Is agriculture a lucrative option for drone pilots? [23:00] Do you need a multispectral drone for providing your services to the agricultural sector?

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