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Is voice search critical to getting business? How do pilots go about being found via voice search? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Events. If you're looking to enhance your flight skills (and who among us doesn't need to enhance our flight skills), we are hosting our upcoming Experience training in October in beautiful Colorado. In this unique training event, limited to ONLY 8 participants, you will be immersed in an experienced-based learning environment. You'll take flight daily and often, and you'll master cutting-edge drone techniques along the way. Learn from experienced pilots to get the most out of your drone. Also, build repeatable systems to scale your business. Join us today !! On today's show we discuss about the use of voice search to be found in search results from common voice search tools and devices such as Siri, Echo, Chat GPT and more Our question for today is from Justin in Vermont who would like to know if voice search is critical to be being found by customers. On today's show we discuss about the relevance of voice search and if voice search is truly a method used by customers, specifically those of drone pilots to find business. We speak about the three key things in SEO that pilots need to be mindful about setting up their business and website. We then discuss about the databases that feed into voice search and discuss ways and techniques about getting into voice search in different mediums. Tune in today to learn more about voice search and its potential for business growth! 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: [03:23] Using voice search in today's modern world and setting up your business on voice search [06:36] Today's question on whether voice search is crucial for business marketing [09:02] 3 key points for SEO for drone business [16:05] Is voice search relevant for today's business and how much does voice search brings business [18:11] Getting into databases and listings to get into voice search

When would pilots need GCPs when performing cell tower missions? What factors do pilots need to keep in mind for taking up multiple cell tower jobs? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Events. If you're looking to enhance your flight skills (and who among us doesn't need to enhance our flight skills), we are hosting our upcoming Experience training in October in beautiful Colorado. In this unique training event, limited to ONLY 8 participants, you will be immersed in an experienced-based learning environment. You'll take flight daily and often, and you'll master cutting-edge drone techniques along the way. Learn from experienced pilots to get the most out of your drone. Also, build repeatable systems to scale your business. Join us today !! On today's show we discuss about the use of ground control points in cell tower inspections Our question for today is from Eric who would like to learn more about the use of GCP in cell tower inspections for improving accuracy and creating better models for inspections. We start off our response to Eric about indexing in the industry and how it is relevant for cell tower inspections including some of the tools used in inspections. We also discuss about the infrastructure bill, opportunities for getting paid for conducting cell tower inspections. We also see how pilots can be better prepared for large multiple jobs in cell inspection jobs and working as a small DSP vs becoming an aggregator of drone jobs for cell inspections. Tune in today to this information packed episode to learn more about cell tower inspections! 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: [03:44] Today's question on GCP use [05:05] Indexing and creating maps of towers in telecom [11:50] Is there a pull back to fly cell towers despite the infrastructure bill coming out? [19:33] The final take on using GCPs in cell towers vs other alternatives

How can owners grow their drone business? Are there any hacks outside of traditional marketing ways to get clients? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Events. If you're looking to enhance your flight skills (and who among us doesn't need to enhance our flight skills), we are hosting a day of flight training through our upcoming Mapping Bootcamp with Flight Mastery Course and new Subject tracking training in September. 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. The primary goal of the class is to teach students the strategies and techniques we've learned over the past several years that will enable students to fly with confidence and in a way that mitigates risk while pushing themselves to be the best pilot possible. Join us today !! On today's show we discuss about ways pilots can get clients and keep a steady flow of client pipeline to grow drone business Our question for today is from Ben who has tried all traditional methods for getting clients and would like to know our recommendations for finding new clients and growing his business. We hear you Ben. This is a frequent question that drone business owners ask us and today we share our tips and recommendations along with insights into the drone industry that can help business owners get more business. We start off our response to Ben providing insights into the expectations from pilots in today's drone market and what makes a successful pilot. We then dig into the details about how and why pilots should produce high quality videos and master their craft along with the important getting to know your why. We share insights into top 3 verticals in the drone industry for getting jobs and three key things for pilots to focus to help them get clients. Lastly we also go over the many ways and opportunities in today's drone market to get jobs and find new clients to effectively grow one's business Tune in today to this information packed episode to grow your drone business! 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: [02:48] Today's question on how to find clients if there are no responses to all marketing efforts [05:02] Pointers for pilots to know about the requirements in the industry [09:38] Generating high quality videos that most pilots avoid and master the art [11:32] Finding your why [12:00] Top 3 drone jobs and verticals to focus on for maximing earnings [14:51] Three key things for pilots to focus in terms of skills [18:02] Other ways to find drone jobs and opportunities in the market

Can AI change the future of mapping? How is it being used currently and what capabilities can AI bring? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Flight mastery classes. If you're looking to enhance your flight skills (and who among us doesn't need to enhance our flight skills), we are hosting a day of flight training through our Flight Mastery Course in NY on September 8. Our Flight Mastery course is a training based on our obstacle course built from 12 exercises to build confidence in student's ability to fly and make educated decisions in flight. The primary goal of the class is to teach students the strategies and techniques we've learned over the past several years that will enable students to fly with confidence and in a way that mitigates risk while pushing themselves to be the best pilot possible. Join us today !! On today's show we discuss about AI in the drone industry and how AI can influence capabilities such as drone mapping, photogrammetry and 3d modeling. Our question for today is from Gabe "The Hawaiian" Hanohano who would like to know more about AI in the drone industry and its capabilities to generate maps and how it can restructure the ways 2D and 3D maps are created. Thanks for the question Gabe. Always happy to hear from you. In our response we start our discussion highlight the use of AI in animation and how tools such as LumaLabs use AI to create unique drone videos. We delve into new AI tools that are currently in use in the drone market and how the industry is currently generating 3D models and the capabilities that AI can bring in the future. We also discuss the future capabilities and other ways that can possibly structure how the drone industry operates and how models and photogrammetry can be influenced while also being cautious of deliverable quality. Lastly we discuss how specific domains in the industry such as surveying, animation are set to be influenced by AI and how you can learn these to be at the forefront of the change. Tune in today to listen to the detail and learn more about how AI is influencing the drone industry and what lies ahead!! 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: [02:52] Today's question on AI in the drone industry and the future of drone mapping, photogrammetry. [06:36] AI in video animation tool - Lumalabs [08:55] New AI tools in the drone industry for generating 3D models [11:40] What capability does AI hold in the future with predicting the future of infrastructure [24:24] Future capabilities that we can extract from AI that will benefit the animation and surveying industry [28:39] How Google built Bard and how you can learn more about AI

Can pilots use controllers across different drones? How can pilots confirm the compatibility of the controllers with drones? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Flight mastery classes. If you're looking to enhance your flight skills (and who among us doesn't need to enhance our flight skills), we are hosting a day of flight training through our Flight Mastery Course. Our Flight Mastery course is a training based on our obstacle course built from 12 exercises to build confidence in student's ability to fly and make educated decisions in flight. The primary goal of the class is to teach students the strategies and techniques we've learned over the past several years that will enable students to fly with confidence and in a way that mitigates risk while pushing themselves to be the best pilot possible. Join us today !! On today's show we discuss about controllers and their compatibility with drones across models and generations. Our question for today is from Duane who would like to use his controllers from DJI across different DJI models. Thanks for the question Duane. In this short episode we go over compatibility of drone and drone controllers. We first discuss about smart controllers, their use and if their internal workings allow compatibility. We then go over when controllers can be used to fly other drones and lastly inform how pilots can assess the compatibility of their controllers and drones. Tune in today to listen to the detail and learn more about the compatibility of your drone and controllers!! 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://marketing-staging.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: [02:29] Today's question on what all jobs can a pilot take in future with the equipment they have? [04:30] Current industry scenario with DJI's outlook on the drone market and equipment [05:41] Can DSPs actually use today's newer drone or are older drones still in use? [08:33] What flight skills will remain relevant in the future?

Are newer drones making older equipment irrelevant? Do pilots need to constantly keep upgrading their equipment? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Flight mastery classes. If you're looking to enhance your flight skills (and who among us doesn't need to enhance our flight skills), we are hosting a day of flight training through our Flight Mastery Course. Our Flight Mastery course is a training based on our obstacle course built from 12 exercises to build confidence in student's ability to fly and make educated decisions in flight. The primary goal of the class is to teach students the strategies and techniques we've learned over the past several years that will enable students to fly with confidence and in a way that mitigates risk while pushing themselves to be the best pilot possible. Join us today !! On today's show we discuss about drone equipment and if DSPs need to constantly purchase new equipment to keep up with the industry. Today's question is from Justin, who is taking a break from performing drone jobs and would like to know if he needs to constantly keep up with the industry or if his current equipment would help him continue to seek jobs in the drone industry. Thanks for the question Justin, and we wish you a speedy recovery. We discuss about drone industry and how equipment in the industry remains to be relevant thanks to decisions from companies such as DJI. When then elaborate if today's equipment actually hold a true edge over their previous models and how pilots can still continue to seek jobs. Tune in today to listen to the detail and information packed episode and learn more about drone equipment!! 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: [02:29] Today's question on what all jobs can a pilot take in future with the equipment they have? [04:30] Current industry scenario with DJI's outlook on the drone market and equipment [05:41] Can DSPs actually use today's newer drone or are older drones still in use? [08:33] What flight skills will remain relevant in the future?

What are the different solutions available for mappers to deliver accuracy in mapping deliverables? How can pilots make cost effective solutions for mapping requirements Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Mapping Bootcamps. Join us for our three-day boot camp plus one-day Flight Mastery Training in beautiful Colorado. 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. Join us today !! On today's show we discuss in detail all about mapping and technologies such as GCP, RTK, and ways pilots can make the best decision for the business without breaking the bank. Today's question is from Preston, who would like to know about mapping and GCPs and all the best options available for mapping pilots without breaking the bank. Thanks for the question Preston, we start off this episode by walking through the best ways to plan a budget when working on a budget and share some examples of how cost effective solutions have provided the best accuracies in deliverables. When then go over GCPs and the ideal conditions to use them along with specifics of GPS Unit recommended to shoot GCP. Other key things we discuss in today's episode is about factors such as signals and RTK integration, specifically, how close does the internet connection needs to be and if pilots should always shoot gcp’S and if Drone Deploy RTK integration good? Tune in today to listen to the detail and information packed episode and learn more about mapping technologies!! 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: [01:47] Learn all about Drone U's mapping bootcamp and flight mastery classes [04:09] Today's question on GCPs, RTK and bringing accuracy to mapping missions without breaking the bank [07:41] Planning your budget when working on mapping missions [09:55] Why aero points can be a good solution for mapping pilots and using PPK data for mapping data [12:17] When should pilots use GCP and when should they use drones like the Wingtra and other solutions for mappers [09:55] Why aero points can be a good solution for mapping pilots and using PPK data for mapping data

What are some of the gigs a DSP interested in traveling can take up? What would be a good drone while traveling? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Flight mastery training by Dave and Jon Schwalm and Drone U Events. If you're looking to enhance your flight skills (and who among us doesn't need to enhance our flight skills), we are hosting a day of flight training through our Flight Mastery Course, on Monday, July 21st. Our Flight Mastery course is a training based on our obstacle course built from 12 exercises to build confidence in student's ability to fly and make educated decisions in flight. The primary goal of the class is to teach students the strategies and techniques we've learned over the past several years that will enable students to fly with confidence and in a way that mitigates risk while pushing themselves to be the best pilot possible. On today's show we discuss about some of the gigs that DSPs willing to travel can take up. Our question for today is from Kevin. Kevin would like to know some of the gigs he can look to undertake that include travel and the best drone that he can use for such gigs. Thanks for the question, Kevin. This is truly a field where there is sufficient opportunity should someone be willing to travel and take up drone gigs. We discuss some gigs that continue to see demand for Drone operators that includes traveling and why these gigs are good for DSPs along with the drones that they need to carry for carrying out such gigs. We also explore some of the products that DSPs can review, products which form part of travel and how DSPs can position themselves to be part of such a niche. Lastly we delve into some alternate opportunities that DSPs can undertake to fulfill the travel space. If you are looking to be a DSP and would like to travel while taking up drone gigs, Tune in today to learn more !! 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: [01:44] Today's question on best travel related projects for DSPs and best drones [03:27] Some of the projects that DSPs can undertake that involves traveling and continues to seek demands [05:44] Products that drone pilots can review as part of their travel [08:55] Alternate opportunities that drone pilots can take up as part of their DSP business

What are the best ways to draft a DSP resume? What specific points should one include in a resume? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Flight mastery training by Dave and Jon Schwalm. If you're looking to enhance your flight skills (and who among us doesn't need to enhance our flight skills), we are hosting a day of flight training through our Flight Mastery Course, on Monday, July 21st. Our Flight Mastery course is a training based on our obstacle course built from 12 exercises to build confidence in student's ability to fly and make educated decisions in flight. The primary goal of the class is to teach students the strategies and techniques we've learned over the past several years that will enable students to fly with confidence and in a way that mitigates risk while pushing themselves to be the best pilot possible. On today's show we discuss about building a DSP resume and what one must include in them. Our question for today is from William who would like to learn how best to draft one's resume in the drone industry. We discuss if resumes are the best way for a pilot to showcase their capabilities and if resumes provide sufficient insight to prospects on one's abilities. We elaborate on how pilots need to succinctly communicate their abilities and our own experience in the past with hiring professionals and what stood out and pilots can plan on including these top aspects in their resume to attract clients. Tune in today to learn more !! 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: [02:29] Today's question on how to go about building a profile as a drone pilot [04:22] Are resumes really relevant in today's world and sufficient to demonstrate one's ability? [09:11] How did Drone U go about hiring and what we felt stood out in candidates [13:18] An example of high value perception and delivery in one's services

Do states hold authority on airspace over the FAA? What can one do against state attempting to control airspace Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Mapping Bootcamps. Join us for our three-day boot camp plus one-day Flight Mastery Training in beautiful Colorado. 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. Join us today !! On today's show we discuss about states continuing to regulate airspace operations over the FAA and plan to pass regulations. Our question for today is from Ryan who is referring to Montana's recent attempt to regulate airspace in Montana and if states hold authority over the FAA. Thanks for the question Ryan. We address this continuing issue of states attempting (and potentially failing) to controlling airspace. We discuss past instances and cases of states attempting to regulate the airspace and eventually failing with the FAA ensuring that they continue to control airspace. We discuss what pilots can do in such scenarios and how they can be advocates of ensuring right authority is maintained for pilots to fly consistently in the US airspace. Tune in today to learn more !! 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: [01:15] Today's question senate bill proposed in Montana and does the FAA laws hold good [02:29] What past instances of states trying to overrule the federal laws are relevant [03:40] Does Montana have the authority to enforce their rules [06:33] The topic of public domain and airspace management and what can one do about advocating senators

Can pilots use the Phantom 4 RTK minus the RTK to conduct specific flight missions like Orbits? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Mapping Bootcamps. Join us for our three-day boot camp plus one-day Flight Mastery Training in beautiful Colorado. 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. Join us today !! Today's show is about discussing if pilots chose the Phantom 4 RTK over the Phantom 4 Pro or v2, can the RTK be used for conducting specific flight missions? Our question for today is from James, who has purchase a P4 RTK drone and would like to know if it can be used without the RTK to add third party applications for conducting specific flight missions. Thanks for the question James. In this short episode we discuss if the RTK can be used for mapping missions specific to what James has asked and what are the pitfalls of using the RTK and how pilot experience can mitigate these to an extent. We talk about the orbital missions James would like to perform and elaborate on how the RTK can be used to perform these movements. Lastly we touch upon some trending softwares that allow pilots to make visually appealing videos in orbital movements but functionally are limited in their application. Tune in today to learn more about how the P4 RTK can be used and how you can get the best value from your flight missions. 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: [02:33] Today's question on recommendation for purchasing a Phantom drone [06:02] Does the RTK function for mapping and the importance of pilot skills [07:42] How can pilots make orbital movements using their Phantom RTK drone [10:02] What are some of the new trending softwares available in the market for making videos

Mapping softwares available in today's markets and their limitations and capabilities. When should pilots choose softwares like DroneDeploy, Pix4D and cloud solutions available today Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Mapping Bootcamps. Join us for our three-day boot camp plus one-day Flight Mastery Training in beautiful Colorado. 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. Join us today !! Today's show is about discussing the many mapping software options pilots have today for volumetric measurements and which softwares provides best value for money. Our question for today is from Andrew who is performing mapping missions to provide volumetric measurement deliverables to his clients and would like to know the best software suited for the purpose considering Andrew relies on a Mac device for his work. Thanks for the question Andrew. In this short episode today, we quickly jump into the many options that are available in the market and the advantages and limitations of each of them. Specifically we jump into discussing the many benefits and drawbacks of softwares such as DroneDeploy, Pix4D and discuss if cloud solutions are an alternative. We discuss why we believe DroneDeploy is best suited for Andrew's case and share the insights the software can develop. Tune in today to learn more about drone mapping softwares and reach out to us should you have a question on mapping projects. 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: [02:33] Today's question on recommendation for drone mapping software for volumetric [03:42] What are the many mapping solutions that are available today and what they offer to pilots [05:32] A comparison of solutions offered by DroneDeploy, Pix4D etc [07:28] Software to use when pilot doesn't have a windows system and DroneDeploy limitations

Is the Mini2 a good drone for drone pilots? How does it compare to the M30T? and how can pilots get better at their craft? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Experience Training scheduled for October 2023 in CO. For Drone Pilots Who Want the Confidence to Fly Close...Fly Low...Fly in Challenging Environments, and Turn Those Skills into High Paying Recurring Revenue Clients. In this unique training event, limited to ONLY 8 participants, you will be immersed in an experienced-based learning environment. You'll take flight daily and often, and you'll master cutting-edge drone techniques along the way. Learn from experienced pilots to get the most out of your drone. Also, build repeatable systems to scale your business. Learn more at our Experience Training site. Today's show is about discussing about Mini 2 and M30T and ways by which a drone pilot can be more skillful and experienced to conduct a variety of drone jobs. Our question for today is from LJ who works at a car showroom and owns a Mini 2 and wants to know how he can extract the best from the drone while also wanting to know what one can extract from a drone like the M30T. He would also like to know the best way for a pilot to grow in their field. Thanks for the question LJ, we start off today's show by discussing about the Mini 2 and explain its capabilities and where pilots can use the Mini 2 for projects and missions. We also share tips for performing better drone shots and cinematic shots with a drone and speak about scenarios that pilots can plan and fly cinematic mission shots. We then jump into discussing the M30T, its many capabilities and how the M30T can be the go-to drone for large volume jobs and its inherent advantages compared to drones like the Mini and the Mavic. We also discuss about some additional jobs that the M30T can effectively perform and accomplish. Tune in today to learn more about the Mini2 and M30T and how they can be effectively used for drone jobs and missions and how to be a better at shooting cinematic shots on your drone. 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: [08:30] How does M30T fare as a go-to drone for large volume of jobs vs other commercial drones available in the market [14:03] What other jobs can M30T drone perform?

What are the best drones for someone starting out to purchase? Are there any specifics to keep in mind while purchasing a new drone? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Events scheduled for coming months in 2023 in CO. Are you ready to master 2D mapping and 3D modeling via Drones? Learn photogrammetry basics and master the principles of acquisition and processing allowing you to serve a wide range of customers at an unparalleled level. Join the Drone U Flight Crew for our 2023 Comprehensive Mapping Bootcamp to add mapping and modeling services to your tool belt. Today's show is about discussing the many parameters for a someone new to the drone industry to consider as they go about purchasing a new drone. Our question for today is from Jason who recently heard out podcast and a recent article on best American drones on our blog and is looking to get started in the drone industry but is confused on what drone he can  purchase considering the many different offerings from drone manufacturers and the complicated and unique needs of every other drone job. We hear you, Jason, and in today's episode we will break down the specifics and the many different parameters that drone pilots must consider as they get started in the drone industry. We discuss the importance for drone pilots to understand the different needs of creative vs technical jobs and to understand what their clients expect from their deliverable. We then delve into the specifics of the many different parameters that drone pilots need to comprehend as they go about picking up drone jobs and work on deliveries. We also discuss some of the best drones that are available in the industry today and how DJI has set the market with its various drones. We summarize the best drones and the parameters and the overall thought process for drone pilots to keep in mind as they go about pursuing drone jobs. An additional resource for drone pilots on some of the best drones in the American market is available on our blog post HERE Tune in today to learn about best ways to get started in the drone industry and ways to learn new skills. 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: [02:30] Today's question on the best value for money drone for performing high quality high precision drone jobs [04:53] How to determine the best value that your service can provide and parameters that you should focus on [06:04] The importance of understanding your domain and your customers [09:05] What are some of the best drones that are currently available in the US market today [10:03] Flying for creative jobs vs flying for technical jobs [15:50] How the current drone sentiment is impacting customers and the industry [17:43] What DJI drones meet the expectation of most drone requirements [20:01] Other parameters drone pilots should be aware of when choosing their drone

How can teens get into the world of drones? Are there good jobs that teens can get started? What other aspects should they keep in mind as they get started? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Events scheduled for coming months in 2023 in CO. Are you ready to master 2D mapping and 3D modeling via Drones? Learn photogrammetry basics and master the principles of acquisition and processing allowing you to serve a wide range of customers at an unparalleled level. Join the Drone U Flight Crew for our 2023 Comprehensive Mapping Bootcamp to add mapping and modeling services to your tool belt. Today's show is about how teens can get started in the drone industry. On this very interesting episode we discuss all the different aspects that teens can keep in mind to get started in the drone industry. Our question for today is from Chris, an enthusiastic and enterprising 16 year old, who is wanting to get started in the drone industry and wants to know how best he can get started in the world of drones. Thanks for the question, Chris.  We are very excited to answer your question today and provide you ample guidance that can help get you the flying start you need in the drone world. We discuss multiple topics in today's episode ranging from financing to contracts, drone jobs opportunities and guidance that will greatly benefit Chris and other enthusiastic teens in years from now. Tune in today to learn about best ways to get started in the drone industry and ways to learn new skills. 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: [01:35] Today's question is how teens can get started in the world of drones and how they can make best use of their time and effort [03:42] How the drone industry has developed and do teens have financial advantage when getting into the world of drones? [06:23] Where can Chris get the best for his budget and how much should one allocate for branding and growing business [07:05] Are cell tower inspections jobs the fastest way for someone getting into the drone industry? [13:59] Can teens be hired by drone contracting companies? How can they network better? [16:33] The complexities involved with contracting and liability for people under 18 [18:39] Other aspects that teens should keep in mind - flying and practicing under different scenarios [20:11] The importance of having a mentor and keeping daily journals

Do certifications help in building pilot credibility in Drone Mapping? Are there certifications that hold value? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Events scheduled for coming months in 2023 in CO. Are you ready to master 2D mapping and 3D modeling via Drones? Learn photogrammetry basics and master the principles of acquisition and processing allowing you to serve a wide range of customers at an unparalleled level. Join the Drone U Flight Crew for our 2023 Comprehensive Mapping Bootcamp to add mapping and modeling services to your tool belt. Today's show is about certifications and their relevancy in the drone mapping world and should pilots invest in getting a certification. Our question for today is from Hunter who would like to know if certifications hold any value in Drone mapping and what are the credentials worth pursuing and should pilots invest in them to further their skills in the domain. Thanks for the question, Hunter.  We answer today's question by talking about some of the latest updates available in drone mapping certifications and listing some of the mapping certifications that are available. We delve into particulars of certifications for technologies such as LiDAR and other thermal inspections. Lastly we discuss if there are good institutions from where pilots can pursue certifications. Tune in today to learn about certifications in the drone world and if you are looking to get one to add to your profile and to learn new skills. 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: [03:51] Today's question is on certifications and training that pilots can pursue to further their skills in mapping [05:20] What are the updates in certifications available currently [06:20] Mapping certifications available and how to choose certifications [08:05] Details of certifications with LiDAR and thermal inspections [10:12] What certifications would Paul go for, should he be running a drone based business [18:06] Are there good institutes for training and certifications

Learn all about CSU's first Drone Air Show, an airshow dedicated to drones, drone manufacturers and for hands on experience flying the latest drones Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Events scheduled for coming months in 2023 in CO. Are you ready to master 2D mapping and 3D modeling via Drones? Learn photogrammetry basics and master the principles of acquisition and processing allowing you to serve a wide range of customers at an unparalleled level. Join the Drone U Flight Crew for our 2023 Comprehensive Mapping Bootcamp to add mapping and modeling services to your tool belt. Check out our Events page. On today's show we have Colorado State University's Chris Robertson with whom we talk all about the first Drone Air Show. We start off today's episode introducing Chris to our audience and showcase some of his efforts in running CSU's flagship drone training program and how the CSU has developed a unique drone education course that combines theoretical and practical way to learn about drones and how CSU developed their own infrastructure for imparting this education. We then delve into the biggest news of CSU's upcoming Drone Air Show, an exclusive 3 day event that gives visitors and participants, manufacturers to showcase latest innovations to the public also giving people an opportunity to trial new products in a safe environment. Also part of the Drone Air Show is the exclusive light show on CSU campus showcasing the unique ability of drones to provide stunning visuals through synchronized movement of drones. Learn more about the upcoming Drone Air Show here and sign up for this unique and one of its kind show. Tune in today to learn how you can plan your pricing strategy and providing more value to your clients. 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: [00:38] Learn more about our guest for today, Chris Robertson and CSU's drone program [03:33] Chris talks about his favorite drone [05:40] Learn about the first Drone Air show in Fort Collins [13:00] Details of the Drone Light show on the CSU campus during the Drone Air show [16:03] Sign up details for the Drone Air show [22:11] How the new generation of drone pilots are getting trained and the state of jobs in drone industry

How should pilots approach pricing? Are there best ways to present your pricing to your customers? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Events scheduled for coming months in 2023 in CO. Are you ready to master 2D mapping and 3D modeling via Drones? Learn photogrammetry basics and master the principles of acquisition and processing allowing you to serve a wide range of customers at an unparalleled level. Join the Drone U Flight Crew for our 2023 Comprehensive Mapping Bootcamp to add mapping and modeling services to your tool belt. Today's show is about pricing and how should pilots approach the topic of pricing and present their pricing to clients. Our question for today is from Steve who would like to know if its good to publish one's pricing on their website or if there are better ways to present pricing options for clients. Thanks for the question, Steve. We answer today's question by speaking about what customers seek in deliverables and how pilots can effectively showcase the value they provide through their deliverable which in turn helps with pricing. We discuss the cons of providing pricing on clients for each type of job and why pilots should refrain from providing pricing info on their website. However we do recommend and discuss putting pricing packaging on portfolio website. We also discuss how having and building right relations in the drone industry is critical to pricing and developing the right relations can accomplish pricing targets. Tune in today to learn how you can plan your pricing strategy and providing more value to your clients. 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: [01:11] Learn about Drone U's unperson Mapping Bootcamp on June 26 [03:30] Today's question on pricing your services [05:03] How to deliver and communicate the value of your services through your deliveries [08:47] Is it worth putting your pricing on your website? How about packages? [17:03] Why building relations is a better approach that getting stuck with deciding on pricing

Welcome to Elevating Drone Life, the podcast for drone professionals !! We are super excited to announce the launch of Elevating Drone Life, our new podcast show hosted by PJ Kirkpatrick, Director of Operations, Drone U. Elevating Drone Life is a podcast for drone professionals by drone professionals. It is a podcast that takes you on a journey through the exciting and ever-evolving world of drone technology. Each week, we'll be speaking with professionals from all walks of the drone industry, Drone U Elite Instructors and members to learn about their experiences, insights, and tips for success. We'll explore the latest trends in drone technology, dive into real-world applications, and uncover the unique challenges and opportunities facing today's drone pilots. On our show today, we talk to seasoned pilot and drone operator Glenn Labay, owner of aerialcamservice.com and Drone U Elite Pilot and learn his approach to drone flying, client management, equipment and the art of being successful in drone business. Glenn comes with decades of experience in drone piloting and running successful business and shares his know all with PJ on our show today. Glenn talk about how he got into the world of drones, his work with his first drone and how he maintains a mindset that allows him to continuously grow and explore new opportunities. Learn how Glenn uses hacks to improve customer experience and increase business. Glenn also shares his insights on equipment, flight practice time and shares the benefits of innovative in the drone world. Lastly listen what motivates Glenn to train pilots through the DUE initiative and what keep Glenn excelling through every drone job. Tune in to this show as we explore the fascinating world of drone technology and discover the amazing insights from Glenn in the drone industry. 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: [01:53] Learn about Glenn - Our guest for today [08:48] Glenn talks about the importance of practice and muscle memory [09:48] Drone U Elite experience and Glenn's experience with being a DUE pilot [11:03] Cinematography jobs and marketing production videos for clients [15:08] The importance of having the right equipment for various jobs and being good at your work [19:33] Glenn shares the benefits of being innovative with production delivery [27:49] What motivates Glenn to train others

How should pilots plan their career in real estate? Are there any optimal paths to pursue? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Events scheduled for coming months in 2023 in CO. Are you ready to master 2D mapping and 3D modeling via Drones? Learn photogrammetry basics and master the principles of acquisition and processing allowing you to serve a wide range of customers at an unparalleled level. Join the Drone U Flight Crew for our 2023 Comprehensive Mapping Classes to add mapping and modeling services to your tool belt. Today's show is about the ideal career paths for drone pilots to pursue in the changing drone industry. Our question for today is from Jake who is wanting to know the best route for him to pursue in the real estate industry. Should Jake focus on inspections or focus on core real estate opportunities such as videography and photography. Thank you for the question Jake. Paul and Rob answer today's question by listing the opportunities in the real estate industry and sharing their take on how the industry is set to evolve. Paul also elaborates how pilots can choose to use their existing networking connections rather than focusing on developing new prospects and the many advantages in using this technique for finding new work. We also discuss the many opportunities available for pilots in the real estate industries and how pilots can grab these opportunities. Tune in today to learn how pilots can effectively navigate and build a successful career in real estate. 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: [01:45] Today's question on best route of work for real estate [03:00] Paul's recommendation on options and opportunities available for drone pilots on inspections [06:42] Does a pilot's current connections hold more value compared to fresh prospects and the future of real estate opportunities for drone pilots [14:42] Final comments from today's show on jobs, opportunities, future of drone industry and how pilots should structure their future

What can pilots do if NOTAMs are not available? Are there alternatives for pilots? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Events scheduled for coming months in 2023 in CO. Are you ready to master 2D mapping and 3D modeling via Drones? Learn photogrammetry basics and master the principles of acquisition and processing allowing you to serve a wide range of customers at an unparalleled level. Join the Drone U Flight Crew for our 2023 Comprehensive Mapping Classes to add mapping and modeling services to your tool belt. Today's show is about NOTAMs and flying and conducting missions in their absence and how pilots can ensure the safety and other regulatory compliance in the absence of NOTAMs. Our question for today is from Jordan who would like to know how pilots can conduct flight missions in the absence of NOTAMs and in such scenarios how can pilots demonstrate their ability to conduct safe missions. As our listeners know, NOTAM checks are mandate of Part 107 requirements and often included in pre-flight checks by pilots. The absence of NOTAMs can potentially lead to pilot confusion. Rob and Paul discuss the requirements of NOTAMs followed by steps that drone pilots can follow to ensure they demonstrate the safety compliance during flights. Paul also shares hack pilots can use to ensure compliance to regulations in the event of absence of NOTAMs and should pilots be held liable for conducting checks during such a time. Tune in today to learn how pilots can effectively navigate challenging scenarios and ensure compliance to regulations. 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: [01:56] Today's question on NOTAMs and how can pilots manage flight missions when NOTAMs are down [04:02] What are the requirements related to NOTAMs that pilots must be aware of And alternatives available for pilots [05:51] Things that drone pilots can do in the absence of no NOTAMs [06:28] Ways by which pilots can ensure safety during missions

Running a side business using drones? How can you make or prep for the switch to making it a permanent business? Today's episode is brought to you by In-person Experience training scheduled for May 2023 in CO. In this unique training event, limited to ONLY 8 participants, you will be immersed in an experienced-based learning environment. You'll take flight daily and often, and you'll master cutting-edge drone techniques along the way. Learn from experienced pilots to get the most out of your drone. Also, build repeatable systems to scale your business. You will be one of only 8 pilots to spend an entire week flying, learning, and mixing with the Drone U Flight Crew. Think of this training as a drone retreat… as we'll hang out together at a resort style mountain location. Through the use of scenario-based missions, one-on-one coaching, and a competitive (but fun) environment, participants will expand their skill set and join the ranks of an elite group of drone pilots who command top dollar for their sought-after skills. Today's show is on running and growing a drone business as your main source of income. Our question for today is from Justin from British Colombia, Canada, who is currently running a drone business as a side business outside of his regular employment. Justin would like to know how he can prep on transitioning from a side business to permanent drone business. Thanks for the question Justin. On today's show we discuss about setting yourself up for success by providing a framework for drone pilots to prep to delve into full time business. We talk about the mindsets, networking, focusing on areas of expertise and discuss how pilots can navigate through macro economic challenges and why all aim and no fire is never a good strategy. If you are looking to delve into full time drone business but are apprehensive or never feel too prepared, Tune In Today's show for all the right strategies !! 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: [02:01] Learn more about Drone U's in-person Experience Training [04:06] Today's question on advise for a drone business owner on growing a drone business [06:00] Do creative jobs hold consistency like tech jobs and the value of utilizing existing networks and finding a balance between work and passion [10:03] How drone business owners can plan their growth strategy [13:21] Utilizing your location and its advantages for driving business [14:25] How macro economics can impact the decision to switching to running a full time business [22:30] Does a looming recession cause an impact on companies employing drone pilots and make the switch to contractors again? [22:30] Does a looming recession cause an impact on companies employing drone pilots and make the switch to contractors again? [24:55] How pilots can prep for a switch from current job to a permanent drone

Welcome to Elevating Drone Life, the podcast for drone professionals !! We are super excited to announce the launch of Elevating Drone Life, our new podcast show hosted by PJ Kirkpatrick, Director of Operations, Drone U. Elevating Drone Life is a podcast for drone professionals by drone professionals. It is a podcast that takes you on a journey through the exciting and ever-evolving world of drone technology. Each week, we'll be speaking with professionals from all walks of the drone industry, Drone U Elite Instructors and members to learn about their experiences, insights, and tips for success. We'll explore the latest trends in drone technology, dive into real-world applications, and uncover the unique challenges and opportunities facing today's drone pilots. On our show today, we talk to Izzy Mohamed, Drone U Elite pilot, owner Skeye Atlantic and long time tech and RC enthusiastic about his experience in the drone industry and about growing a drone business. Izzy has always been a tech and RC enthusiastic and been fascinated by the benefits of technology and its impact in modern day life. Izz talks to PJ on how he got started in the drone industry and his early days with training and practice. Izzy talks about the drones he has flow starting from the early Syma to the Phantoms to the newest Mavics. He also shares how he uses tech gadgets for generating awesome deliverables for his clients and the importance of gaining experience and building confidence. Izzy and PJ also discuss Izzy's project including the recent recording of the Kuula course, Drone U's latest course on the Kuula platform, a course specific for real estate professionals. Tune in to this show as we explore the fascinating world of drone technology and discover the amazing insights from Izzy in the drone industry. 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: [00:44] Learn more about our guest today, Izzy Mohammed, and his work and services [02:02] What made Izzy get into mapping? [03:26] Izzy shares his early experience working on projects and jobs and the importance of confidence and experience [05:30] Izzy shares his take on starting a business [07:48] How did Izzy get involved with Drone U and become a Drone U Elite pilot [15:25] Izzy's go to drone - The Phantom 4 V2 [20:42] Izzy and PJ talk about Drone U's latest course that Izzy recently recorded - The Kuula course and its benefits for real estate. [23:15] Tips for drone pilots from Izzy

Welcome to Elevating Drone Life, the podcast for drone professionals !! We are super excited to announce the launch of Elevating Drone Life, our new podcast show hosted by PJ Kirkpatrick, Director of Operations, Drone U. Elevating Drone Life is a podcast for drone professionals by drone professionals. It is a podcast that takes you on a journey through the exciting and ever-evolving world of drone technology. Each week, we'll be speaking with professionals from all walks of the drone industry, Drone U Elite Instructors and members to learn about their experiences, insights, and tips for success. We'll explore the latest trends in drone technology, dive into real-world applications, and uncover the unique challenges and opportunities facing today's drone pilots. On our show today, we talk to Kevin Lederer, Drone U Elite pilot, long time RC and UAS pilot, Founder/Owner of SkyKing Images and learn about his career spanning 4 decades in the RC and UAS industry. Kevin brings in years of experience and hardwork and is one of Drone U's elite instructor having not just trained multiple pilots over the years but also having done some of the most unique and innovative drone contracts the industry has seen. Kevin talks about his life in RC and UAS drones, shares his experience with changing regulations, how he landed the Amazon contracts, his wisdom on navigating contracts, training experience and learning. Kevin also shares the best practices gained from 4 decades of flying and provides insightful tips on how pilots can achieve success. Tune in to this show as we explore the fascinating world of drone technology and discover the amazing insights from Kevin in the drone industry. 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: [01:03] Learn how Kevin got in drones and drone services [03:58] Kevin talks of his experience with 333 and 107 and the hours spent in practicing flight [06:34] Learn about Kevin's experience in working on contracts for Amazon facilities and explaining to the customer on drone deliverables [08:58] How does Kevin navigate through contractors and sub contracts and the ways drone pilots can protect themselves [15:14] What are some of the best practices than Kevin recommends for drone pilots [18:45] How has public safety operations changed with the introduction of drones in their programs [25:02] Kevin talks about the importance of having flying time to improve quality of delivery [27:18] Kevin shares his experience with pricing, scams and holding your value while pricing individuals

Anafi Ai vs DJI drones? What should pilots choose and why? How can we map better? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U courses and Drone U membership. With over 41 courses covering range of topics, from business growth, safe flying to wedding videography, Drone U courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U courses and how our membership can give you access to all our online content and our new offering to only Drone U members - the Drone U members only monthly coaching calls. Today's show is on the Anafi AI drone and why we recommended it over the DJI drones in the past and if the Anafi AI still is the preferred drone over the latest offerings from DJI? Our question for today is from Easton who wants to clarify something we spoke in 2020 about preferring the Anafi AI over the DJI products. Easton owns a DJI Mini 3 Pro and with the Mini 3 Pro, Easton would like to know whether we still recommend the Anafi and would like us to back our recommendations with relevant data and information. Thank you for the question, Easton. We respond to today's question by providing a quick overview and data on the time and resources used by a Phantom and Anafi AI for carrying out a drone mapping mission. We elaborate on how the Anafi AI compares to some of the present day drones on paramaters such as shutter, mapping time and ease of mapping and discuss the important parameters that volume mappers need to keep in mind while working on mapping projects. We also look into ground sampling distance and what impacts it alongside discussing the larger sensor advantage of the Anafi AI. We also look into various offerings provided by current DJI drones such as the Mini 3 Pro, the Mavic 3 Enterprise and when these drones can be utilized for mapping alongside recommendations for mapping drones based on on the continued debate on Chinese v American drone discussion. Tune In Today !! 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: [01:14] Today's question on whether Anafi AI is a value for money drone? [04:22] Paul compares the Phantom map and Anafi Ai and shares the data and time used for mapping and 3D modelling [05:55] What are the rules of Ground sampling distance and how the larger sensor of the Anafi AI gives it an edge [07:55] How does the Mavic 3 Enterprise and Phantom compare with the Anafi AI [08:43] Is the Mini 3 Pro suited for mapping? [010:05] How does shutter impact the drone abilities in mapping [011:46] Should pilots looking to buy a drone with a 5k budget opt for a Mavic 3 Enterprise?

With multiple Mavic models and variations in their specs, is it possible to improve the Mavic 3E performance? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U courses and Drone U membership. With over 41 courses covering range of topics, from business growth, safe flying to wedding videography, Drone U courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U courses and how our membership can give you access to all our online content and our new offering to only Drone U members - the Drone U members only monthly coaching calls. Today's show is about Mavic 3E and Mavic 3 and if its possible to extract more from the Mavic 3E by adding/loading apps for the Mavic 3E Our question for today is from John who would like to know if the Mavic 3E he owns can be improved by additional applications? Thank you for the question, John. We delve into today's topic by discussing the many features and possibilities with the Mavic 3E that are missing in the Mavic 3 and why DJI chose to release products with varying specs and features for different applications. We talk about SDK release opportunities, compare Mavic 2 Pro with the Mavic 3 models, share tips and suggestions to improve the Drone performance and alternative drones that pilots can opt for should they not be satisfied with their Mavic 3 or Mavic 3E models and how these drones compare with upcoming Inspire 3 and M30, M30T models. Tune In to this podcast if you are looking to learn more about different DJI models, their use cases, benefits and alternatives. 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: [00:44] Learn more about Drone U's in-person classes and courses [01:51] Today's question on Mavic 3 Enterprise and Mavic 3 and the difference in the app [03:00] Will DJI enable the SDK for Mavic 3? What are the benefits of DJI's RC on the Mavic 3 Enterprise? [04:33] How does Mavic 2 Pro compare with Mavic 3 models [06:03] Paul shares his experience flying the Mavic 3 Enterprise and performance improvement tips to improve video performance [08:50] How does Inspire and M30/T compare to the Mavic 3 models

Welcome to Elevating Drone Life, the podcast for drone professionals !! We are super excited to announce the launch of Elevating Drone Life, our new podcast show hosted by PJ Kirkpatrick, Director of Operations, Drone U. Elevating Drone Life is a podcast for drone professionals by drone professionals. It is a podcast that takes you on a journey through the exciting and ever-evolving world of drone technology. Each week, we'll be speaking with professionals from all walks of the drone industry, Drone U Elite Instructors and members to learn about their experiences, insights, and tips for success. We'll explore the latest trends in drone technology, dive into real-world applications, and uncover the unique challenges and opportunities facing today's drone pilots. Our on first episode today, we interview father-son duo, Dave and Jon Schwalm, from North East Dronez and also Drone U Elite instructors. PJ and Dave and Jon discuss Dave and Jon's journey in the drone industry, their initial projects, learnings from spending a decade in the drone industry and the mantra for success. Dave and Jon also share golden nuggets, the best practices and their training methodology for flights and missions. Dave also talks about his passion for business and how he goes about getting unique and innovate projects ad their experience of being a Drone U Elite pilot. Tune in to this show as we explore the fascinating world of drone technology and discover the amazing insights from Dave and Jon career in the drone industry. 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: [01:01] Dave and Jon Schwalm introduction and profile [03:00] Jon speaks about his first drone used for professional missions [05:11] What were some of Dave and Jon's early projects? [08:30] What are some of the best practices that Dave and Jon have learnt over their long career in the drone industry [11:38] What are some of the training practices that help improve drone flights [18:07] Dave and Jon share some of the their processes for getting unique drone jobs [25:02] Learn about Dave and Jon's experience being a Drone U Elite pilot [32:40] One piece of advise for drone pilots from Dave and Jon

What constitutes American drones? American authorized drones? American manufactured drones? Today's episode is brought to you by PROPS programs. Props is Drone U's exclusive offering to give organizations the ability to distribute UAV training to pilots effectively and efficiently. PROPS allows the leader of a drone program, to assign the appropriate courses according to your program's needs and timeframes. And perhaps more importantly, it allows you as the program leader to monitor the progress of each pilot within one convenient platform. Our PROPS program has a special course on a host of domains including mapping, public safety and our exclusive Don't Crash courses. Today's podcast is all about the American drone discussion. What actually constitutes the American drones? Are they America authorized drones? Are they manufactured in America or parts from around the world assembled in America? We discuss everything about the future of the American drone in today's podcast. In today's drone industry American drone is federally authorized drone authorized to fly in the US airspace and this definition has allowed even assembled drones pass the critieria. But what does the future truly hold for American drones? are there companies that are going to break the market with their superior drones? We discuss about drones from manufacturers such as Brinc, Sony Airpeak, Anafi Ai, Skydio, Lucid, Teal, Freefly, Easy Aerial and how some of the drones from these companies hold the edge for market dominance in the future. Tune in to this podcast to learn more about American made drones and how technology is evolving in the drone industry and what you can expect in the future for drone industry. 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: [02:21] What really constitutes an American Drones? [07:00] What drone companies are coming out with new drones this year [09:11] Drones from FreeFly and their unique difference compared to other drones [11:38] What do drones from Lucid, FreeFly, Skydio have in common? [12:02] This drone manufacturer might have the edge to be a mass scale competitor to DJI and why [20:09] How the jobs in the drone industry can fuel American drone specifically

What is Drone Soccer? How can you get involved? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U courses and Drone U membership. With over 41 courses covering range of topics, from business growth, safe flying to wedding videography, Drone U courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U courses and how our membership can give you access to all our online content and our new offering to only Drone U members - the Drone U members only monthly coaching calls. Our special show for today is on Drone Soccer and we are happy to announce our partnership with dronesoccer.us to launch Drone Soccer courses. We are joined today by Kyle from DroneSoccer.us to discuss more about this new and growing market in the drone industry? On today's show we discuss what is Drone Soccer and what is it related to and why more schools and entities are embracing drone soccer. We discuss in specifics about the surge and interest surrounding drone soccer, how the sport is regulated and how schools can participate in drone soccer. We touch upon whether  FAA regulations apply to the sport, how schools can get started with Drone Soccer and the infrastructure and investment required for the sport. Tune In to this podcast if you are looking to learn more this upcoming sport and next level of gamification in the aviation / UAS industry. 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: [01:00] Introduction to Kyle and Drone Soccer [03:15] What is Drone Soccer and what does it involve? [06:08] What are some of the challenges and learning opportunities for kids in Drone Soccer [08:03] Is Drone Soccer regulated by the FAA? are there FAA requirements to comply with flying at Drone Soccer? [09:11] Are there age limitation for participating in Drone Soccer? [09:57] How can schools participate in Drone Soccer? [12:35] What are compliance requirements for flying Drone Soccer? [13:52] What curriculum are covered by Drone Soccer and steps to get involved

How to name your business when providing multiple drone services? Are there any specific methods to naming a business? Today's episode is brought to you by PROPS programs. Props is Drone U's exclusive offering to give organizations the ability to distribute UAV training to pilots effectively and efficiently. PROPS allows the leader of a drone program, to assign the appropriate courses according to your program's needs and timeframes. And perhaps more importantly, it allows you as the program leader to monitor the progress of each pilot within one convenient platform. Our PROPS program has a special course on a host of domains including mapping, public safety and our exclusive Don't Crash courses. Today's question is from Liz who would like to know about the best ways she can name her business so she can seem relevant to her clients and also ensure she captures all of her services in her business name. Thank you for the question, Liz. Naming a business can get quite hard when we want to ensure a catchy but relevant name so that customers can easily remember the name and also get a good idea of the services we are selling. On today's short but detail packed show, Rob and Paul discuss two ways by which business owners can name their business. Paul uses a catchy and easy approach to naming a business while Rob goes for a more SEO and keyword based approach to naming your business including seeking feedback from present and past customers. Tune in to this podcast to learn about the relevance of naming your business and how your business name can potentially provide more business. 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: [00:57] Today's question on renaming a drone business to represent the multiple drone services that a business offers [02:52] Things to consider when naming your business or services [05:40] Understanding keywords and SEO through your business name [06:33] Performing keywords research for various services offered and naming your business [08:30] Using past clients to explore avenues for finding your business

The best ways to identify a professional drone pilot? How to avoid working with pilots who are not experts in the field? Today's episode is brought to you by PROPS programs. Props is Drone U's exclusive offering to give organizations the ability to distribute UAV training to pilots effectively and efficiently. PROPS allows the leader of a drone program, to assign the appropriate courses according to your program's needs and timeframes. And perhaps more importantly, it allows you as the program leader to monitor the progress of each pilot within one convenient platform. Our PROPS program has a special course on a host of domains including mapping, public safety and our exclusive Don't Crash courses. Today's question is from Jennifer who would like to know about the ways in which she can identify a professional drone pilot to hire and work with. Jennifer would like to know how she can effectively filter out drone pilots that do not operate in a professional way and how she can hire a trained pilot. Thanks for the question Jennifer. A very valid ask considering the drone industry is seeing exponential growth and demand for drone pilot skyrockets. But how can customers effectively weed out the ones who present themselves as professionals vs the true professionals? We start off today show by providing Jennifer practical approach to hiring pilots. One effective way is to reach out to past students of Drone U who have successfully completed flight mastery classes and bootcamps to ensure the right pilot is hired. An alternative way we discuss in today's show is asking the right questions to drone pilots and validating their responses to standard expectations from pilots. We discuss primary flight movement questions, battery management questions, emergency maneuver questions and more. Tune in to this detail packed podcast if you want to learn more about how you can showcase your drone proficiency to ensure faster hiring from clients or how as a client you can identify the right drone pilot for your need. 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: [02:00] Today's question on identifying the right pilots to hire and partner with [05:00] Drone U resources for clients to work with pilots trained by Drone U [06:51] What is the primary question to ask a drone pilot to understand their proficiency in performing safe drone flights [10:15] The battery tests that proficient pilots should practice [10:55] Performing emergency landing using correct flight movement [12:44] Other questions to ask drone pilot to check their proficiency

What are the precautions to flying in cold weather? How can pilot better interpret flying conditions Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U courses and Drone U membership. With over 41 courses covering range of topics, from business growth, safe flying to wedding videography, Drone U courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U courses and how our membership can give you access to all our online content and our new offering to only Drone U members - the Drone U members only monthly coaching calls. Today's show is about understanding the Dew Point/Temperature range when performing flights in cold weather and the implications of flying when the 2 metrics are within a 5 degree range. Our question for today is from Grant who would like to how about conducting flights in the cold weather specifically when the temperature and dew point temperature are within a 5 degree range and what this means to performing a drone flight. Thank you for the question, Grant. We answer Grant's question by discussing the importance of dew point in weather and what this means to the weather conditions. We then delve into what could happen to your drone when you plan flights during such conditions. We also briefly touch upon the importance of self heating batteries, discuss the drones that have self heating batteries and why self heating batteries are becoming popular today. Grant is flying an Autel and we discuss problems that drones like Autel are most likely to face during cold weather flights. Lastly we touch upon the 3.6v rule for batteries and the importance of pilots understanding their drone battery health during flights to perform safe drone operations. Tune In to this podcast if you are looking to learn more about cold weather implications on your drone flight and learn ways to mitigate the risk of flying in cold weather. 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: [01:52] Today's question on winter flying, dew points and precautions for flights [04:51] Are splash drones and self heating batteries an option for winter flights especially for ice fishing? [05:50] When you shouldn't fly - Dew point vs Temperature range and flights during the cold [08:15] Understanding the temperature range and what it means for your flight [10:13] Are self heating batteries essential and which drones have them? [12:02] What other issues can drones like the Autel face during cold weather flights? [12:42] Practical steps for a pilot to mitigate drone battery heating issues [13:23] Why 3.6V rule is critical for understanding your drone battery health and for performing safe flights

What is ideal software for drone departments in Construction Companies? are there any alternatives? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U courses and Drone U membership. With over 41 courses covering range of topics, from business growth, safe flying to wedding videography, Drone U courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U courses and how our membership can give you access to all our online content and our new offering to only Drone U members - the Drone U members only monthly coaching calls. On today's show we discuss Trimble Business Centre (TBC) software and if its a great tool for drone departments in construction companies. Our question for today is from Chris Verdugo who is taking over the drone department at the construction company he works for, and Chris would like to know if TBC that is being used by the drone department is the best choice for his companies and what alternatives he would need to look at. Congratulations on the new role, Chris. We are happy to look into TBC today and assess if TBC is the right tool for your department and also discuss our insights into using tools and managing data at construction companies. We start off today's reply by answering what TBC is used for in today's industry and go over its features and uses. When then briefly touch upon the many questions that need to be asked as one reviews and assesses their strategy to data management. We discuss how teams can wisely choose their equipment and software for optimal results keeping in mind the different requirements of a construction company. On today's show we also look at some alternatives to TBC and if the value they provide. Lastly we discuss if other solutions like Wingtra can completely replace the need for TBC and review some customer requirements in the construction industry from drone pilots. Tune In to this podcast if you are looking to optimize and re-strategize your current data management operations. 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: [06:15] Today's question TBC software for construction companies [07:30] What is TBC used for? [08:48] Questions that one can ask as they strategize their data management [10:52] What are the competitors and alternatives to TBC [11:42] What are the difficulties of running a drone department? [13:50] Is TBC the right tool and are there alternatives to the workflow for TBC? [15:31] What are the customer requirements in today's construction industry [17:47] Can a Wingtra be a better alternative to using an extra geo referencing tool?

What key aspects to pilots fail to address when running a drone business? How can it impact the success of a drone business Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U courses and Drone U membership. With over 41 courses covering range of topics, from business growth, safe flying to wedding videography, Drone U courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U courses and how our membership can give you access to all our online content and our new offering to only Drone U members - the Drone U members only monthly coaching calls. Today's show is a special one as we are joined by PJ Kirkpatrick, Drone U's Director of Operations, in discussing key aspects that drone pilots fail to consider when running a drone business and how ignoring these aspects can greatly determine the pace of success that drone pilots can achieve. We also discuss about PJ's upcoming drone podcast segment on AskDroneU where PJ will be discussing more about success in the aviation industry and talking to business leaders in an effort to share business success secrets. We talk about key aspects of running a successful business and how drone pilots often miss them, on today's show, such as understanding the multiple hats that pilots need to wear while running their drone business, understanding customer requirements and working under the assumption that there would be no risk during flight missions and how pilots can work on risk mitigation and to adapt based on flying environment and situations. We also talk about business automation, drone tech and much more. In a last segment on the show we talk about PJ's upcoming drone podcast segment on AskDroneU and how we intend to share key business success insights from industry leaders with our listeners. Tune In to this detail packed podcast if you are looking to run a successful drone business. 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: [1:23] Three topics to discuss on today's show [2:48] Can SAR improve efficiency of locating missing individuals using add on hardware accessories? [7:27] 3 biggest issues and challenges that drone pilots fail to consider when starting a new business/flying a drone [13:25] Things about running a business that drone pilots do not consider while running a business [21:13] Knowing your customers' requirements and how drone pilots can be effective at delivering to customer requirements [27:03] Learn more about PJ's upcoming podcast series on AskDroneU

What barriers can drone pilots facing while working in the surveying industry? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U podcasts. Streamed over multiple platforms and with 1000+ shows, we hope you've benefited from our content. Drop us a review and let us know your comments about our podcasts. Our question for today is from Bob who would like to know about navigating the surveying industry as a drone pilot and taking up drone jobs for surveyors. Bob is one of our active listeners of the podcasts and has sent in a well thought of, relevant and detailed question on the surveying industry. We thank you for your support and inputs, Bob and happy to respond to your question today from our experience working on surveying jobs. In our response to Bob's question, we first talk about our experience thus far in the surveying world and our interactions with surveying boards and legal departments in the US. Paul elaborates how surveying boards can present archaic laws that can hamper the development of the industry through introduction of drone technology. We then jump into discussing the future of surveying by drones and what the future lies ahead for this industry. We also discuss inefficiencies in the surveying by drone industry and how pilots can navigate these hurdles. We talk about accuracies, errors in deliverables and survey jobs that provide recurring revenue opportunities and make profit for a drone business. Tune In to this detail packed podcast and if you would like to learn more about the surveying by drone industry !! 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: [03:23] Today's question on navigating the surveying industry as a drone pilot [06:37] Paul elaborates his experience with surveying industry bodies and archaic laws [14:07] What is the future for surveying by drones [16:19] Are surveying job efficient in their workflow? [19:33] The importance of accuracy in survey deliverables and what jobs make profit in surveying jobs. [27:33] Paul summarizes our thoughts on the surveying industry for drone pilots and projects taken up by drone pilots

What are some predictions for the drone industry? What domains hold higher opportunities as 2023 unfolds? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U courses and Drone U membership. With over 41 courses covering range of topics, from business growth, safe flying to wedding videography, Drone U courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U courses and how our membership can give you access to all our online content. Join us on today's show as we discuss our predictions and insights for 2023 and what we believe will drive the drone industry ahead this year. Our question for today is from Tom who would like to know our predictions for 2023 and what we believe will be some of the key areas to watch out for in 2023. In our response to Tom's question, we discuss what would be important developments for drone pilots to watch out for in 2023. We start off by talking about the importance of maintaining professionalism in the drone industry. A key aspect to most successful business owners has been their ability to maintain their professionalism while dealing with clients. We then discuss about the upcoming Infrastructure Bill, what it constitutes and how drones can play an important role in ensuring infrastructure becomes a key vertical to watch out for in 2023. We also discuss other predictions that are set to boom in 2023 including the agriculture industry, the inspection business and how drone pilot skillsets can set them up for success. We also cover how drone jobs can be in great demand in 2023 and requirement for drone pilots for applications such as Lucid Drones can be in high demand in 2023. Tune In to this details packed podcast !! Write to us at [email protected] to let us know how you would plan your 2023. 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: [01:18] Today's question on predictions and insights for the Drone Industry in 2023 [02:47] Predictions that we discuss on today's show - Infrastructure bill, Drone Job and opportunities, Macro view of economy impacting drone jobs and domestic drone industry [05:15] Professionalism in the drone industry [08:50] The traits of successful people in any professional industry and how these traits can help beat the competition [11:17] Paul's book recommendation to hacking emotions and emotional response [13:08] Business verticals set to boom in 2023 - Infrastructure [16:22] Business verticals set to boom in 2023 - Agriculture, Cleaning (https://lucid.propsflightschool.com/) [23:10] A discussion on Pix4D vs Optelos and mapping software

We are excited to bring this very special podcast for our viewers. On today's show we discuss why drone data is valuable for roofing contractors and inspections and to discuss this topic we invited John and Ryan from Division 7 Roofing, prominent roofing contractors and co-developers of Roofing Inspection course on our PROPS platform. On our show today we not only discuss the many aspects of the roof inspection business and how drone pilots and DSP can provide immense value for roofing contractors. However we do not just have a discussion but have John and Ryan show a demo of their projects and how value is added in the roo inspection business by drones! Join us as we discuss the ways DSP can provide maximum value to contractors, the use of Optelos software in roof inspections and how Optelos is the best suited software for DSPs. We also discuss some of the recurring revenues for drone pilots in the roof inspection industry and pay range for drone pilots involved in flying for roofing contractors. Additional topics that we discuss on today's podcast include discussions on the usage of thermal drones for inspections, features provided by Optelos and how drone imagery can assist with improving deliverable quality in roofing inspection projects. Watch Ryan as he provides a demo of roofing inspection projects and Optelos ! Tune in Today for this exciting and information packed podcast!! 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. Timestamps: [01:03] Know our guests for today, the team from Division 7 [02:05] Learn about Division 7 specialized training for DSPs, roofing contractors and drone pilots [03:56] What are some verticals in the roofing industry that provide highest value [05:10] Where is highest value observed in the roofing project timeline for drone pilots [12:57] Ryan explains the use of Optelos software in roof inspection projects [15:45] What is recurring revenue model for roof inspection job for drone pilots [19:09] What is the pay range for drone pilots in roof inspection jobs [25:53] The discussion on relative accuracy vs absolute accuracy in flying roofing inspections [32:41] Do thermal drones provide value for roofing contractors? [40:32] Demo on Multi Ortho overlap [45:20] Charging for additional work in roofing projects and how drone imagery can assist with avoiding additional workload for pilots [46:18] Additional features provided by Optelos [48:16] Creating project portfolio and showcasing projects for roofing contractors [49:50] Demo on digitizer and showcasing project using Optelos

How can we prepare for 2023? What specific actions should businesses and pilots take for 2023? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U courses and Drone U membership. With over 41 courses covering range of topics, from business growth, safe flying to wedding videography, Drone U courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U courses and how our membership can give you access to all our online content. Today's show is a very special show as we wrap up 2022. Our question for today is from Tom, who would like to know what steps should business owners take for a successful 2023. Thank you for the question Tom. Planning for 2023 which is expected to see a huge recession is no easy task. We share our insights into what we believe will be the areas pilots and business can focus and work for a great year. While this is not the only way to plan for 2023, we share our insights into what constitutes a successful year and how businesses can plan effectively for the year ahead. We delve into critical areas of business as asked by Tom today - expenses, purchases, budgeting and business growth in a tough economic environment. We discuss the old adage "Cash is King" and how business with cash have often been strong at facing economic challenges. We then discuss about purchasing and strategies for businesses to follow for spending and prioritizing resources effectively. On today's show we also cover aspects for growing and nurturing your business and these include taking steps such as automation, analyzing expenses and understanding margins and prioritizing business efforts. Tune In to this details packed podcast !! Write to us at [email protected] to let us know how you would plan your 2023. 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: [00:48] Today's question is about planning your drone business and efforts for 2023 [05:04] Question from Tom Powers on navigating 2023 - expenses, purchases, budgeting and business growth in tough economic environment [06:46] Rob discusses the importance of capital and navigating tough times [09:50] Spending on purchases during a possible recession [11:16] How tough times have the potential to keep businesses busy and growing [14:38] Structuring things to achieve during lean times and how consistent efforts [21:40] Focusing on 20% of your work that brings in 80% of your revenue [24:11] Managing expenses, time management and setting priority for your business such as automation [25:47] Automating payments and reviewing your business expenses to prioritize margins and identifying opportunities [25:47] Automating payments and reviewing your business expenses to prioritize margins and identifying opportunities [27:20] Paul summarizes priorities for business owners in 2023

How can pilots perform low elevation mapping? How low can pilots fly to conduct mapping missions effectively? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Mapping courses. Drone U's comprehensive and advanced mapping courses covers range of topics, from mapping fundamentals to mapping technologies, deliverables, safe flying. Our mapping courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U mapping courses and how our membership can give you access to all courses. Today's show is a short quick one where we address the minimum height a drone can fly for conducting a mapping mission. Our question for today is from Marc, who is looking to map a cemetery and would like to fly very close to the ground for mapping the area. Thanks for the question, Marc. In this short podcast we address the minimum height for photogrammetric missions and how pilots can fly less than 10 feet and gather data. We also cover the steps for low height data acquisition. Tune in today !! 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: [01:40] Today's question on how low can a drone fly for a photogrammetry mission [02:48] Whats the minimum a drone can fly for a mapping mission [03:31] Our recommendation for acquisition of data at low heights

Is the Mavic 3 worth purchasing for conducting mapping missions? Are there better drones in the market for mapping? Today's episode is brought to you by PROPS programs. Props is Drone U's exclusive offering to give organizations the ability to distribute UAV training to pilots effectively and efficiently. PROPS allows the leader of a drone program, to assign the appropriate courses according to your program's needs and timeframes. And perhaps more importantly, it allows you as the program leader to monitor the progress of each pilot within one convenient platform. Our PROPS program has a special course on a host of domains including mapping, public safety and our exclusive Don't Crash courses. On today's show we discuss if the Mavic 3 Enterprise is the drone of choice to be used for mapping missions. Our question for today is from Tom who would like to know if the Mavic 3 enterprise has all the relevant specs required for carrying out mapping missions. We answer Tom's question by specifying three reasons why we believe the Mavic 3 Enterprise is not suitable for mapping. We discuss specific issues with the drone especially the software compatibility issues and elaborate on 3 reasons for our viewers. We then discuss about the Parror Anafi AI drone and why we believe this is a better drone compared to the Mavic 3 Enterprise. Lastly we also discuss the best drones for mapping. Tune in today if you would like to know more about Mavic 3 Enterprise's limitations for mapping if you are looking to purchase this drone during the holiday season. 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: [02:13] Today's question if the Mavic 3 Enterprise can be utilized for drone mapping [03:25] Can the Mavic 3 Enterprise be considered a good drone for mapping? [04:21] Three reasons why we disagree that the Mavic 3 Enterprise is not suitable for drone mapping [05:32] Specific issues with Mavic 3 Enterprise including application non compatibility, remote controller issues, mission planning [07:12] Drones we consider are good for mapping [08:10] Why we consider the Anafi AI is better than Mavic 3 Enterprise [14:41] Paul summarizes the best drones for specific mapping purposes

What are the nuances to get mapping clients? How to enhance quality of service and deliverables? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Mapping courses. Drone U's comprehensive and advanced mapping courses covers range of topics, from mapping fundamentals to mapping technologies, deliverables, safe flying. Our mapping courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U mapping courses and how our membership can give you access to all courses. Today's show is about understanding the nuances of getting into drone mapping and the efforts required to be a successful drone pilot in the mapping world. Our question for today is from Tim, who has strong exposure and a background in the real estate photography world and has carried out multiple real estate drone jobs but is looking to transition to drone mapping. Tim would like to know what it takes to be successful in drone mapping, the learnings involved and if drone mapping offers the return on investment. Thanks for the question, Tim. We start off today's show by talking about getting into drone mapping and what knowledge is required for pilots to get started into drone mapping. We discuss about how drone pilots can develop the right mindset to getting into drone mapping and how this helps in taking up drone mapping jobs. We then get into a step by step approach into getting started into drone mapping and Paul delves into technical aspects of drone mapping that are essential for success in mapping. Today's show is packed with relevant details to assist someone trying to get started into drone mapping but is not sure if the time and effort is worth it and how they need to go about the process of getting into the mapping world. Tune in today If you are keen to get started in mapping or need to understand all aspects of the mapping world !! Tune In to detail and data packed podcast to grab mapping opportunities in the Drone Industry today!! 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: [00:47] 5 New upcoming Drone U courses [01:36] Today's show is about mapping services and maintaining the fine balance in providing mapping services [02:31] Paul discusses about the nuances of mapping including barriers to entry, quality of services and learning involved [06:10] Today's question is on transitioning from real estate photography to mapping services [09:42] Applying a mindset change to getting into the drone mapping world [11:30] A step by step approach to getting into mapping services and understanding the nuances of drone mapping [17:46] Three things that pilots who want to get into mapping, need to keep in mind [20:44] How much and what all does Drone U's mapping courses cover for pilots getting into mapping?

What opportunities exist for DSPs in Surveying? Is it viable to offer such services? What are the complexities involved? Today's episode is brought to you by PROPS programs. Props is Drone U's exclusive offering to give organizations the ability to distribute UAV training to pilots effectively and efficiently. PROPS allows the leader of a drone program, to assign the appropriate courses according to your program's needs and timeframes. And perhaps more importantly, it allows you as the program leader to monitor the progress of each pilot within one convenient platform. Our PROPS program has a special course on a host of domains including mapping, public safety and our exclusive Don't Crash courses. Today's show is about providing services to surveyors. Our question for today is from Jamie, who would like to know if its worth providing drone services to surveyors or if it is better to provide services to sites directly. Thank you for the question Jamie. We address Jamie's question by talking about the complexities involved in providing services to surveyors and why we believe it is not worth to offer services to surveyors. We discuss challenges in accuracy, GCP usage and the barriers in translating drone processes to valuable work for surveyors. We also discuss issues such as working for a surveyor and what services can pilots with surveying experience provide. Tune in if you would like to know more about offering services to surveyors and the challenges therein !! Tune in today!! 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: [01:47] Today's question on providing services to a surveyor or flying for a site job [03:24] Why it is not worth providing services to surveyors and what are the issues in this business model [05:25] Additional insights on surveyor assistance by drone pilots including geo tool usage and accuracy [sop-timestamp time="10:00"] What can drone pilots with surveying experience provide services on

Today's show is an exclusive one as we are joined by Trent Casi, Drone U's new sales director for the PROPS platform. Trent has several years of sales experience couple along with deep understanding of how the drone industry operates and we are happy to have him on board. But today's episode is not just another corporate announcement episode, we discuss with Trent about his sales experience, things he has observed in the drone industry and tech evolution and also his insights on flights, Data, business growth and more!! Join us as we discuss about Trent's experience, his insights on the Wingtra drone and platform, the pace of tech evolution in the drone industry and what lies in the future. We also discuss in detail about new opportunities for drone pilots and how to perfect sales in the drone industry. In our last segment we also discuss how drone pilots can grow their business and cover many critical areas about running a successful scalable drone business. Tune in Today !! 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. Timestamps: [00:44] Trent's introduction and his role with Drone U and what we have learnt from working with Trent [01:24] Learn more about Trent, his background and rich experience in the drone industry [03:31] Paul and Trent discuss the pace of the technology changes in the drone industry such and new addition to the PROPS platform [03:54] Discussions on Wingtra and Wingtra HUB and what can be accomplished with data available. [09:55] Details on what Wingta drone can accomplish, pricing and technology [12:56] Is the Wingtra the best drone for agricultural applications? [17:28] Learn more about Trent's role and work with Drone U in the PROPS program [21:00] Discussion on new infrastructure bill and benefits to the drone industry [24:55] Trent shares his recommendations to grow your drone business [33:10] Do customers value genuine feedback during a sales pitch?

Where can drone pilots seek job opportunities? Are there new avenues for drone pilots to pursue? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U courses. With over 41 courses covering range of topics, from business growth, safe flying to wedding videography, Drone U courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U courses and how our membership can give you access to all courses. On Today's show we discuss all about the opportunities available for drone pilots to seek employment for growing their drone business. Our question for today, from Andy, is about the opportunities that are available in today's market for drone pilots. Andy would like to know if there are specific avenues we recommend to drone pilots. Thank you for the question Andy, a very relevant question for drone pilots in the industry that can assist drone pilots to not only seek employment in the coming year but also explore new avenues for seeking additional earnings. We address Andy's question by first highlighting the Number 1 opportunity for drone pilots in the coming months and this specifically has to do with the passing of the new Infra bill in the US and how this means an increase in requirement to map public infrastructure. Next we talk about Dave and John's story from NY and how they scaled their business through drone employment sites and built a strong network and connections in the drone industry and how pilots can emulate a similar strategy to grow their business or seek employment. We then focus on the real estate market and how the real estate market continues to see a continuous demand in videography and photography. Paul then discusses some of the untapped markets available to drone pilots and how these are specific to cleaning of buildings, solar panel cleaning and how pilots can easily capture this vast untapped market. Last but not the least, we discuss about the cell tower inspection demand and how pilots can pursue this in-demand job in the coming months Tune In to detail and data packed podcast to grab those opportunities in the Drone Industry today!! 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: [02:50] Today's question is on opportunities for Drone Pilots [04:04] The number 1 opportunity for drone pilots in upcoming months [07:38] Hear about how Dave and John from NY identified opportunities to scale their business [09:27] Has the real estate market become saturated and how drone pilots can grab opportunities with videography and real estate photography [12:08] Utilizing specific data to upsell services to future prospects [13:10] What other untapped markets are available for Drone Pilots? [20:10] Performing cell tower inspections and getting hired for performing cell tower inspects

Is DJI moving to limit third party apps on their devices? Whats the road ahead for third party application and how this impacts drone purchase decisions? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U courses. With over 41 courses covering range of topics, from business growth, safe flying to wedding videography, Drone U courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U courses and how our membership can give you access to all courses. On Today's show we discuss if DJI has made a deliberate move to limit third party integrations on the RC Pro? Our question for today is from Steve who would like to know why DJI is avoiding integration with third party apps, how pilots can utilize third party apps such as Drone Deploy while utilizing DJI's products. Thanks for the question Steve !! We start off our response by informing our viewers as to what DJI has to mention in its recent announcements on integrations and how DJI plan to bring any future integrations through its SDK. We also address drones that would work with applications such as Drone Deploy and how such integrations can help pilots make informed decisions while purchasing a drone and things that pilots need to be aware of, during drone purchases. In today's episode we also do a quick review of the Mavic 3 Enterprise and the M30T discussing the features, pricing and use cases. Tune in today if you'd like to make informed purchase of a drone during this Holiday season!! 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: [00:58] Overview of today's show on Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Enterprise, applications and mapping capabilities [03:21] Today's question on why DJI does not allow third party apps on their drones [04:48] What does DJI have to mention about SDK and future business decisions that we can expect from DJI [05:58] Drones that Drone Deploy would work and is compatible with [09:35] This drone is the most closest to replace the Phantom 4 v2 [10:00] Mavic 3 Enterprise and M30T drone comparisons

Should pilots opt for the Phantom 4 v2 drone for mapping projects or does the Mavic provide a robust offering for mapping? Today's episode is brought to you by PROPS programs. Props is Drone U's exclusive offering to give organizations the ability to distribute UAV training to pilots effectively and efficiently. PROPS allows the leader of a drone program, to assign the appropriate courses according to your program's needs and timeframes. And perhaps more importantly, it allows you as the program leader to monitor the progress of each pilot within one convenient platform. Our PROPS program has a special course on a host of domains including mapping, public safety and our exclusive Don't Crash courses. On Today's show we discuss if the Phantom 4 V2 drone is still the go-to drone for mapping projects or do pilots have the option of using the Mavic line of drones for conducting mapping projects? Our question for today is from first time caller, Brenden, who would like to know if the Phantom 4 V2 is a viable drone that pilots can use for mapping projects. Thanks for asking, Brenden !! We start off our response by mentioning the features of the Phantom 4 and why we consider still to be the best drone for conducting mapping missions. We also look into features offered by the Mavic and areas that DJI can explore to further enhance the use of the Mavic in mapping projects. We also discuss all about the mapping drones available in the market today and how companies like DJI are positioning their drones for the industry. We also talk about upcoming courses covering newer mapping drones that Drone U intends to launch in the coming year. If you would like to know more about mapping visit our Mapping Software page that provides all the details about mapping and mapping software. Tune in today!! 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: [00:50] Today's show is all about next generation of mapping drones [04:460] Listen to today's question [05:42] This DJI model is most equipped to perform mapping missions [06:07] Mavic 3 Enterprise and its mapping capability [08:40] Upcoming new courses at Drone U for new drones [10:55] Other developments in the mapping industry [12:00] Industry leader thoughts on new trends in the mapping world [12:52] Learn more about mapping [13:25] The state of today's mapping industry and what next with models/software

Do FPV pilots fly in violation of BVLOS? Are there ways to fly BVLOS? Today's episode is brought to you by PROPS programs. Props is Drone U's exclusive offering to give organizations the ability to distribute UAV training to pilots effectively and efficiently. PROPS allows the leader of a drone program, to assign the appropriate courses according to your program's needs and timeframes. And perhaps more importantly, it allows you as the program leader to monitor the progress of each pilot within one convenient platform. Our PROPS program has a special course on a host of domains including mapping, public safety and our exclusive Don't Crash courses. On Today's show we discuss how FPV pilots seem to fly BVLOS and if they violate FAA mandate in doing so? Our question for today is from Tom, who would like to how FPV pilots get away from flying BVLOS. Thank you for the question Tom, we discuss FAA mandate on BVLOS and how pilots can seem to be flying BVLOS but maintaining compliance to FAA mandates. We also discuss how we flew the Isotopes video and talk about how we went about shooting for the video to stay in compliance with BVLOS mandate. We also discuss how pilots can seek waivers/authorizations to fly beyond visual line of sight and the importance of having a VO for flights. Tune in today!! 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: [01:03] Today's show is brought to you by PROPS. Learn more about PROPS. [02:06] Question for today's show on how FPV pilots get away with BVLOS flights [03:15] What does FAA mandate about LOS flights [03:46] How did Drone U manage a flight while staying compliant [04:35] Can pilot get authorisations/waivers for bvlos flights [07:13] Can flights be monitored by RemoteID compliance? [17:57] The importance of having a VO for flights

Do Drone U's mapping classes cover acquiring GCPs? What are the best software that pilots can use and the advantages? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U courses. With over 41 courses covering range of topics, from business growth, safe flying to wedding videography, Drone U courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U courses and how our membership can give you access to all courses. Today's show is regarding effective mapping and how pilots can scale their knowledge in planning and executing mapping missions. Our question for today is from Brandon, who would like to know if Drone U's mapping classes cover GCP acquisition and what are some of the georefencing systems that pilots can use. Thank you for the question Brandon. We start our show with a brief overview of Drone U's mapping classes and the curriculum that we cover. We then address Brandon's second part of today's question on using Aeropoints and the advantages in using aeropoints. We also discuss upcoming additions to our in-person mapping classes and what we cover in our mapping classes including details of format, topics and the knowledge and benefits that can be acquired through the classes. Tune in today!! 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: [01:40] Today's question on training for acquiring GCPs in Drone U's mapping classes and recommendations on mapping software [04:20] Paul explains going over the acquiring details in Drone U's mapping class [05:08] Using aeropoints and the benefits associated therein [06:14] New additions to Drone U's mapping class content - Aeropoints and other details on acquisition and advantages [12:10] What do we cover in the in-person mapping classes?

Do newer Mavic models hold an advantage over the Mavic 3? What are the new features of the different Mavic 3 models? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U courses. With over 41 courses covering range of topics, from business growth, safe flying to wedding videography, Drone U courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U courses and how our membership can give you access to all courses. Today's show is regarding the newly launched models of Mavic 3, the Mavic 3 Enterprise and the Mavic 3 Enterprise Thermal, and what features they have to offer and if they are worth the cost. Our question for the show is from Tom, who would like to know the differences in these models and if it's worth purchasing one and what missions can be flown using the Mavic models. On today's show we first discuss about the features of each of the models and how the models differ from the Mavic 3. We also discuss camera features of the Mavic and if the drones can be deployed for mapping missions. In addition, we also discuss if the new and additional features makes sense to pilots buying these drones and how the features can aid pilots in drone missions. Lastly, we also discuss about what the future hold for Mavic drones and if they will match the position of the Phantoms. On a side discussion, tune in to listen Rob and Paul discuss about EV cars, different models and if the cars add value to the automobile market. Tune in today!! 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: [02:08] Today's question on the Mavic 3 and our thoughts on this new drone [02:18] The differences between the Mavic 3 Enterprise and the Mavic 3 Enterprise Thermal [03:20] Does the Mavic 3 come with a mechanical shutter and can a Mavic 3 be used for mapping? [05:30] Are the additional features on the M3 ET worth it? [08:33] What does the future hold for the Mavic series of drones? [12:44] Final word on what potential the Mavic models hold for pilots [13:44] Rob and Paul continue the podcast with a discussion on Electric cars