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ADU 1410: Why Taranis Isn’t Spraying Crops | The Real Business Model

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ADU 1408: Are You a Pro Pilot? Here’s How to Measure Proficiency

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ADU 1409: Drone Battery Myths Exposed – Interview with Patrick from Colorado Drone Chargers

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ADU 1407: How to Stand Out & Beat Established Drone Competitors

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ADU 1406: How to Measure Construction Drone Program Success | ROI Beyond Flight Hours

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ADU 1405: How to Measure the Real ROI of Your Enterprise Drone Program

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ADU 1404: Why Enterprise Drone Programs Are Ditching Drone Mapping

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ADU 1403: Should Your Enterprise Drone Program Require Part 107 for Part 108 Operations?

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ADU 1402: Rapid Fire Q&A – Drone Mapping Laws, BVLOS Affordability, & Future Tech

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ADU 1401: Are AeroPoints Worth It? Propeller Costs vs. Drone RTK Alternatives

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ADU 1400: The Future of Commercial Drones? What We Saw at Commercial UAV Expo 2026

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ADU 1399: NDAA Compliance – Are Expensive American Drones Actually Better?

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ADU 1397: Why Drone Pilots Should Stop Selling Hours and Start Selling Outcomes

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ADU 1398: Beyond Flying – The Non-Flying Skills Every Drone Business Needs

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ADU 1396: Why Most Drone Pilots Fail at Sales – and What to Do Instead

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ADU 1395: Why the FCC Drone Ban Could Ground More Than You Think

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ADU 1394: How American Drones Are more relevant for the Drone Industry’s Future and Why It Matters

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EDL 019: Turning Passion to Profession: Running successful drone business in Hawaii, with Gabe Hanohano

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EDL 018: Revolutionizing Drone Services with RAAD’s Innovative Approach to Drone Piloting – A Conversation with Teej Ragsdale

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ADU 1393: The Broader Implications of the FCC’s Drone Regulations and how to navigate them

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EDL 017: The Future of drones in Golf course management – A Conversation with Graeme Heinrich

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ADU 1392: Exploring Drone Security: Opportunities and Challenges

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ADU 1391: The Future of Drones: New Drones, Opportunities and Challenges

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ADU 1390: What Opportunities are available for Pilots amidst the DJI Ban

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ADU 1370: Navigating the Drone Industry: In-House vs. Contractors

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EDL 016: From Hobby drone pilot to Mastering FPV Drone Flying – A Conversation with Cameron Goldberg

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EDL 015: How Skylights Tech is Transforming Drone Shows

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ADU 1388: Buy DJI or American drones before DJI ban?

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ADU 1389: FAA’s Part 108 and its impact on drone operations

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EDL 014: DroneSoccer and inspiring the next generation of aviators: Lina Pineros from CrewConcept

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ADU 1387: What LiDAR systems are NDAA compliant?

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ADU 1386: Drone Rules for 2025 AND 2026

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ADU 1385: How to Choose the Right Drone for Your Enterprise Program?

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ADU 1384: What do changing tariffs mean for pilots and How should pilots navigate tariffs

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EDL 013: How to Start a Drone Business and Go Full-Time: Keson Drayton’s Success Story

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ADU 1383: Drones as first responders and regulations on DSP operations

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EDL 012: From Hobbyist to Tech Leader: How Brian Owens Turned Drone Innovation Into Construction’s Future

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ADU 1382: Build my own drone to do photogrammetry work?

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EDL 011: From Laid Off to 6-Figure Drone Filmmaker: Jason Flakes’ FAA-Approved Flight Plan

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ADU 1381: What are the best drone jobs for RV parks?

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ADU 1380: Types of work available for Pilots living in rural areas

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EDL 010: How Jorge Alvarez Grew Drone Permission Into a Construction Drone Powerhouse

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EDL 009: Elevating Drone Life – Interview with Keith Stancil from NasvilleDrone on Building a Successful Drone Business

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ADU 1379: Navigating Drone Business Success: Drones, Tech Upgrades, and maintaining the Right Mindset

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ADU 1378: Is the Air 3S and Pix4D sufficient for construction project timelapse?

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ADU 1377: Mapping and Block Chain Technology – Powerful Combo or Fools Errand?

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ADU 1376 : Drone Insurance Canceled?! What Pilots Need to Know About Non-Renewals & Coverage Changes

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ADU 1375: How to build out a 3 year projection for an SBA Loan

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ADU 1374: How to save waypoint (Mission) in case the drone is lost / stolen

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ADU 1373: How can drone 2D/3D models help make dirt work efficient in construction projects?

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ADU 1372: AI Tracks & Legal Beats: Unlocking Copyright-Free Music for Drone Video Creators

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ADU 1371: Interview with Bobby Sakaki, UAV expert and CEO of UAS Nexus on Drone Industry Geopolitics, DJI Ban, and the Future of U.S. Drone Tech

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ADU 1369: The Jersey Swarm: All the Theories About the Drones in New Jersey

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ADU 1368: Feedback after Interview with Adam Bry, Skydio’s stance, DJI Ban and the Road Ahead

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ADU 1367: Interview with Adam Bry Co-founder & CEO at Skydio on Navigating Drone Industry Geopolitics, Supply Chain Challenges, and the Future of U.S. Drone Innovation

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ADU 1366: Happy Thanksgiving and great Black Friday deals you should not miss !

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

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

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ADU 1361: What are the equipment and parameters for success in the construction industry?

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ADU 1360: How Does my Drone Business Survive if DJI is Banned ?

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ADU 1359: Who are the Front Runners in the American Drone Market ?

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ADU 1358: Which foundational computing laptop should I buy for my Drone Business ?

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ADU 1356: What are some of the best drones for family activities?

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ADU 1355: What qualifies as good training and how does one identify it ?

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ADU 1354: Which is the best Mapping Software for Volumetric Measurements

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ADU 1353: How to get the most accurate volumetric measurements ?

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EDL 008: Elevating Drone Life – Interview with Leo Arnan of Skywatch on drone insurance

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ADU 1352: How Drone Pilots Can Be Helpful After a Natural Disaster ?

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ADU 1351: Why the Mavic Cine 3 is bad for smooth motion

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ADU 1349: How to augment your existing business with drones?

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ADU 1348: Are NAICS codes important for Drone Pilots?

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ADU 1347: Why you should stop the H.R. 2864 – Countering CCP Drones Act.

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EDL 007: Elevating Drone Life – Interview with Josh Marriott, on drones in construction industry and setting up successful drone programs

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ADU 1346: Can I fly my drone over people?

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ADU 1345: The Biggest Mistakes New Drone Pilots Make?

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ADU 1344: How to Get a Wide Area Authorization?

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EDL 006: Elevating Drone Life: Interview with Jonathan Hartland on managing challenging and recurring drone projects

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ADU 1343: Should you be worried about the DJI ban?

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ADU Special Podcast: Drone Soccer with Kyle Sanders from CrewConcept

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ADU 1342: Should I just replace my Phantom 4P?

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ADU 1341: What factors should pilots consider when getting Drone Insurance?

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ADU 1340: What can drone pilots do with Cinewhoop drones?

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ADU 1339: Can I carry a drone on a cruise without it getting confiscated?

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ADU 1336: How can pilots effectively use Checkpoints?

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ADU 1335: What is a good upgrade from the Mini SE?

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ADU 1334: What are the best ways to get started in the drone industry. Best jobs to pursue?

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ADU 1333: What is ESRI and can drone pilots use it for mapping?

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ADU 1332: What are the best Black Friday deals that are available for drone pilots this year?

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ADU 1331: How do I develop a blueprint while starting my drone business?

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ADU 1330: Can you use RTK without GCPs?

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ADU 1329: Are Phantom drones still relevant in the industry?

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ADU 1328: How can drone pilots safely navigate Remote ID?

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ADU 1327: How important is it to be found in Voice search?

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ADU 1326: Are GCP’s required for Cell tower inspections?

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ADU 1324: How can I get more clients and grow my drone business?

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ADU 1323: Can AI change the future of photogrammetry, 3D map generation in the drone industry?

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ADU 1322: Can I Use the DJI Smart Controller with Other DJI Drones – Like the Phantom 4 Pro?

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ADU 1321: Can I still get jobs with drones such as Phantom, Mini 2 and M2P?

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ADU 1320: Best ways to use GCP RTK and other mapping tools and techniques without breaking the bank

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ADU 1319: What are some of the DSP gigs available for those willing to travel? what would be the best drone?