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ADU 1364: Role of drones in the construction Industry: Interview with Joshua Marriott, Director of VDC & Field Solutions at The Weitz Company Nov 12, 2024

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Role of drones in the construction industry, how data and analytics is used in the construction industry and managing drone projects On Today’s podcast, we have a special guest, Joshua Marriott, Director of VDC and Field Solutions at the Weitz company, talking to us about the role of drones in the drone industry. Today's podcast is brought to you by the December 6th Drone Mapping and Flight Mastery class. Out special bootcamp is a three-day boot camp plus one-day Flight Mastery Training. We will be introducing and flying a variety of data acquisition types followed by discussion and instruction on how to process the acquired data. From Pix4d Mapper to Pix4d React, to Drone Deploy and Optelos. Students will go through a total of 12 exercises to master the workflow for various deliverables. The goal is to map and build models of this training's location. We have only 2 seats available and to sign up please reach out to Rob. We invite our special guest, Joshua Marriott, to our studio today to discuss about drones in the construction industry. Joshua comes with many years of managing challenging projects in the construction industry and is an expert at managing drone programs and projects. We discuss very important of construction industry and the role drones and drone data plays in ensuring the operational efficiency of the industry is maintained. We discuss about data, technology, use cases, data analytics, hard lessons learnt, GCP use and also the potential impact of DJI ban on the drone industry. Free Video Series: Unlock Your Drone's Profit Potential in Real Estate Discover how to create compelling real estate photos, videos, and walk-throughs that sell properties fast and command premium rates. Get Free Instant Access Tune in to this comprehensive episode to learn valuable insights from Joshua and understand better about the role of drones in the construction industry. Tune in today !! 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: [00:45] What does VDC stand for and Learn more about our Dec Mapping class [06:55] Why VDC is valid for the entire lifecycle of the project as against specific phases of a project [13:27] How does bedrock mapping avoid expensive additional work and time in industries such as solar [14:26] How is data being used in the construction industry for savings, legalities and many more use cases [18:43] How do companies determine the value of using a drone vs deploying traditional project practices and costs and technology involved [32:21] How difficult is it for companies like Skydio to bring out data analytics solutions [37:25] What are the some of the hardest lessons learnt in managing drone projects and teams [51:57] Is there a list of when to use and not use GCPs on projects [55:03] How does a DJI, Autel Ban impact the role of drones in the drone industry?

ADU 1362: Guest Podcast: Interview with Yoshi Schechter from Alamo Airborne on Drones, Business and more Oct 25, 2024

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Yoshi Schechter from Alamo Airborne and discussions on drones, business, drone services and the art of being successful in multiple domains. On Today's podcast, we welcome Yoshi Schechter from Alamo Airborne. Yoshi is a Senior Business Director at Alamo Airborne with rich experience in the drone industry. No introduction can do justice to the depth and detail of Yoshi's entrepreneurship and business drive and experience. We are fortunate to have Yoshi on our podcast today, where we discuss about Yoshi's experience, his journey in the drone industry, his business expertise and about Alamo Airborne. Learn valuable insights from Yoshi's conversations with Rob to learn more about operating diverse businesses, scaling your knowledge and the art of successfully running a business. Link: https://careers.alamoairborne.com/ Tune in today !! Free 5-Day Course: The $250M+ Drone Real Estate Formula Discover how you can leverage your drone expertise to land high-paying jobs in the real estate market. Get Free Course Tune in today !! 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: [02:31] Today's interview - Introduction of our guest Yoshi Schechter from Alamo Airborne [11:35] Yoshi speaks about his education, experience, companies and drones [15:29] What is the benefit of having thermography certification, experience [22:35] Learn more about Alamo Airborne, Yoshi's journey in the world of drones [32:31] Yoshi speaks about his experience with pricing a drone job [38:01] How business can add value and price their services in packages adding value to offerings [46:51] Yoshi speaks about avoiding the contractor model and his business approach to running a drone business free from contractors and his mindset to executing drone jobs [55:54] Yoshi and Rob discuss about industry updates surrounding DJI Autel and its impacts on the drone industry [01:01:01] Yoshi speaks about M30, his favorite drone and and reasons its his favorite drone [01:05:13] Discussions on Drone training and effectiveness as pilots and individuals that Yoshi usually hires [01:14:45] What are the opportunities that are available for individuals who would like to work for Alamo Airborne [01:21:08] How can you apply to Alamo and reach out to Yoshi for drone jobs

ADU 1361: What are the equipment and parameters for success in the construction industry? Oct 05, 2024

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What are the best equipment and parameters for success in a busy construction/mapping world? Today's episode has been sponsored by Drone U's October Mapping bootcamp. This is our three-day boot camp plus one-day Flight Mastery Training. We will be introducing and flying a variety of data acquisition types followed by discussion and instruction on how to process the acquired data. From Pix4d Mapper to Pix4d React, to Drone Deploy and Optelos, students will go through a total of 7 exercises to master the workflow for various deliverables. The goal is to map and build models of this training's location. Register for our October Mapping bootcamp HERE Today's episode is also brought to you by FreeFly drones. FreeFly Drones allow pros around the world are rigging their Freefly gear to capture shots that used to be impossible. Reach out to Drone U to learn more about FreeFly drones and how their systems and technology is creating new trends in the world of drones. Free 5-Day Course: The $250M+ Drone Real Estate Formula Discover how you can leverage your drone expertise to land high-paying jobs in the real estate market. Get Free Course On Today's podcast, we discuss equipment, softwares and drones that pilots can use to achieve financial success in the construction world and how drone business can plan their business model. Our question for today is from Giona in Italy who would like to know our suggestions for achieving success in the construction world. he would like to know the MVP for deliverables and aspects that drone pilots can keep in mind while working with construction clients. Tune in to learn about how you can plan pre, during and post construction business models and packages that you can offer. We discuss drones, softwares and multiple deliverables that you can explore to entice and offer to your clients and the costs involved to achieve financial success in the world of drones in construction. Tune in today !! Other Links to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgVKvqTItto Drone U's review of the Anafi AI drone Rick Scott Bill Amendment: https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/services/files/A6BB2664-F497-4CEE-8599-33227DDBE060 Tune in today !! 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: [03:46] Today's show is about equipment and parameters for success in today's busy construction and mapping world [10:09] Today's question on launching a successful drone business in construction world and minimum parameters for success. [12:29] Can you achieve a great deal with used drones in construction? [15:35] What are the minimum equipment required and the packages we recommend offering to clients along with augmenting deliverables [21:31] Ensuring construction companies stay relevant with exceptional deliverables from drone contractors [29:59] Stuff that pilots can deliver to construction companies using these software, data sets and drones. [35:14] What are important post construction deliverables can drone companies offer to construction companies [40:27] Summary of deliverables that pilots can offer to their clients to get big dollar jobs

ADU 1360: How Does my Drone Business Survive if DJI is Banned ? Sep 18, 2024

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DJI Ban - what can i do to help my business survive the ban ? On Today's podcast, we discuss the DJI ban and how things are evolving in the industry. Will you and your business survive this evolution of the drone industry, how you can navigate this scenario if it happens and what drones are going to be right for you ? Join us as we discuss all this and much more on this exciting and informative episode. Today's episode has been sponsored by Drone U's October Mapping bootcamp. This is our three-day boot camp plus one-day Flight Mastery Training. We will be introducing and flying a variety of data acquisition types followed by discussion and instruction on how to process the acquired data. From Pix4d Mapper to Pix4d React, to Drone Deploy and Optelos, students will go through a total of 7 exercises to master the workflow for various deliverables. The goal is to map and build models of this training's location. Register for our October Mapping bootcamp HERE Other Links to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgVKvqTItto Drone U's review of the Anafi AI drone Rick Scott Bill Amendment: https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/services/files/A6BB2664-F497-4CEE-8599-33227DDBE060 Tune in today !! 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: [02:28] What are the implications of the steps taken for DJI Ban and how to navigate and mitigate the impact [07:01] Learn more about the Drone U Mapping Bootcamp in Loveland, CO [09:09] Today's question is on DJI Ban, alternatives available [12:40] What is the difference between the NDAA blue and non blue versions of drones [15:31] The history of the DJI ban and the multiple bills in place for a DJI ban [27:29] Navigating the ban and making sense of steps to counter the DJI ban and how business pricing gets impacted with costlier alternatives [32:40] What are some of the best alternatives to DJI drones - Parrot Anafi, ACSL drones, Skydio X10, Inspire Flight Drone, FreeFly Astro [44:40] Understanding cost accounting and analyzing your expenses and revenues and Drone U's upcoming class on business planning.

ADU 1359: Who are the Front Runners in the American Drone Market ? Sep 16, 2024

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The current status of the American Drone Market - who are the front runners? On Today's podcast, we discuss the current status of the American drone market, automation and drone systems. Paul and Rob also touch on the Freefly systems and why they believe it provides one of the best platforms in the industry and can meet the expectations that DJI has set in the drone industry. Register for our In-person Training events HERE Tune in today !! 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] The current state of the US drone market, automation, drone systems and designs in the drone industry [08:01] Why the Freefly Astro drone is probably one of the best in the industry right now [13:57] Is there a need for multiple platforms in the Freefly system? [20:30] What is the payback for American Drones like Freely Systems

ADU 1358: Which foundational computing laptop should I buy for my Drone Business ? Sep 10, 2024

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Laptops - which one should you invest in for your drone business and why? On Today's podcast, we have discuss a question that we get asked very often - which laptop should i invest in ? Join us as we discuss both operating systems (Windows and Mac) and discuss the pros and cons and which one we believe will give you more bang for your buck. Register for our In-person Training events HERE Tune in today !! 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

ADU 1356: What are some of the best drones for family activities? Sep 05, 2024

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Family Drones - which ones are the best in the market ? On Today's podcast, we have a casual discussion at a picturesque location on the lake and discuss about some of the ideal drones for family activities. Register for our In-person Training events HERE Tune in today !! 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: 02:40 What new drone is DJI launching and why it might be the best travel drone ? 05:48 Tips and tricks for flying around moving objects like boats and cars 11:50 Rob and Paul discuss the DJI ban 13:16 What are the different family drones we recommend, what you can do with them and what pros and cons they have ?

ADU 1355: What qualifies as good training and how does one identify it ? Aug 22, 2024

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Good training and how one can identify it. On Today's podcast, we discuss a very pertinent and important question - what is good training and how does one identify it ? Register for our In-person Training events HERE Tune in today !! 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: 03:20 Question for today's podcast 06:30 Rob shares his experience and his view on good training 09:40 How adding some entertainment value can enhance instruction 13:32 Paul emphasizes on what he believes good training looks like

ADU 1354: Which is the best Mapping Software for Volumetric Measurements Aug 13, 2024

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Best mapping software for volumetric measurements On Today's podcast, we discuss about what the best software choice there is when it comes to volumetric measurements. Register for our In-person Training events HERE Tune in today !! 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

ADU 1353: How to get the most accurate volumetric measurements ? Aug 08, 2024

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How to get the most accurate volumetric measurements? On Today's podcast, we discuss about volumetric measurements, stockpiles and how to get the most accurate information Register for our In-person Training events HERE Tune in today !! 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

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