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This week we will be talking about Project Mavin what is and why the U.S. Military needs it! #sUAS, #DroneIndustry, #DroneBusiness, #UASStartup, #DroneTech, #DARPA #HeavyliftChallenge #DroneStartups, #CommercialDrones, #UASInnovation, #BlueUAS, #UASManufacturing, #DronePilots, #RemotePilot, #Part107, #drone, #ProjectMavin #StartupJourney, #TechStartups, #BootstrapBusiness, #EntrepreneurLife, #BusinessFromScratch, #SmallBusiness, #DisabledVeteranOwnedBusiness, #BusinessTips

This week we will be talking about the tools you will need to build your FPV Drone and why they necessary for you to build a working FPV drone!    #sUAS, #DroneIndustry, #DroneBusiness, #UASStartup, #DroneTech, #DARPA #HeavyliftChallenge #DroneStartups, #CommercialDrones, #UASInnovation, #BlueUAS, #UASManufacturing, #DronePilots, #RemotePilot, #Part107, #drone #StartupJourney, #TechStartups, #BootstrapBusiness, #EntrepreneurLife, #BusinessFromScratch, #SmallBusiness, #DisabledVeteranOwnedBusiness, #BusinessTips

In this episode (20) we will be talking about how to build your sUAS around your payload in part 6 of our 7-part series on sUAS components!! #sUAS, #DroneIndustry, #DroneBusiness, #UASStartup, #DroneTech, #DARPA #HeavyliftChallenge #DroneStartups, #CommercialDrones, #UASInnovation, #BlueUAS, #UASManufacturing, #DronePilots, #RemotePilot, #Part107, #drone #StartupJourney, #TechStartups, #BootstrapBusiness, #EntrepreneurLife, #BusinessFromScratch, #SmallBusiness, #DisabledVeteranOwnedBusiness, #BusinessTips

This Episode is about the components that make a FPV drone what it is. We will be discussing the main components that produces the video for a FPV drone! This is episode 5 of 7 in our series of FPV components.   #dronebusiness, #UASStartup, #DroneTech, #ohiotech, #ohio, #ohiostate, #ohiodrones, #DroneStartups, #CommercialDrones, #UASInnovation, #BlueUAS, #UASManufacturing, #DronePilots, #RemotePilot, #Part107, #drone, #StartupJourney, #TechStartups, #BootstrapBusiness, #EntrepreneurLife, #BusinessFromScratch, #SmallBusiness, #DisabledVeteranOwnedBusiness, #BusinessTips, #FPVMotor, #fpv, #TX, #RX, #rctransmitter, #5.8G, #900Mhz, #2.4G, #fpvvideos, #fpv, FPVCamera

This week in part 4 we will be talking about the Transmitter and Receivers and how RX and TX really work! #dronebusiness, #UASStartup, #DroneTech, #ohiotech, #ohio, #ohiostate, #ohiodrones, #DroneStartups, #CommercialDrones, #UASInnovation, #BlueUAS, #UASManufacturing, #DronePilots, #RemotePilot, #Part107, #drone, #StartupJourney, #TechStartups, #BootstrapBusiness, #EntrepreneurLife, #BusinessFromScratch, #SmallBusiness, #DisabledVeteranOwnedBusiness, #BusinessTips, #FPVMotor, #fpv, #TX, #RX, #rctransmitter, #5.8G, #900Mhz, #2.4G

We will be talking about the need-to-know information about ESC's! We will help you to identify the right ESC for your build and the way they work.   sUAS News links:   Military News:   The U.S. Army just test fired a new 30 mm APEX proximity fuzzed round optimized to detonate just in front of small UAS, part of a broader push to modernize kinetic c sUAS options. https://www.army.mil/article/290943/army_tests_apex_counter_uas_round   The JIATF- 401 just released standard guidelines for test and evaluation of c‑sUAS tech, trying to unify data and performance metrics across vendors and programs so systems can be compared apples‑to‑apples. https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4429866/the-standard-guidelines-for-test-and-evaluation-of-counter-unmanned-aircraft-sy/    JIATF 401 also hosted an “Industry Day” this month to tighten collaboration with companies building detection, tracking, and defeat systems, emphasizing layered defense (sensing + EW + kinetic) instead of chasing a “silver bullet” single system. https://www.dvidshub.net/news/559708/jiatf-401-hosts-industry-day-strengthen-c-suas-partnerships   Commercial & industrial:   UAS Skyeton which is a Ukrainian-born unmanned aerial systems manufacturer has started to integrated gamma radiation surveillance sensors into its Raybird UAS, targeting long endurance environmental monitoring and emergency response around radiological hazards. Radiation Surveillance Payload Integrated into Raybird UAS https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/2026/03/skyeton-integrates-radiation-surveillance-sensors-into-raybird-uas-expands-mission-capabilities/   Ground Control and the ArduPilot development team have demonstrated MAVLink telemetry over the Iridium Certus 100 satellite service, supporting reliable connectivity for unmanned systems operating beyond terrestrial coverage https://discuss.ardupilot.org/t/ardupilot-and-the-iridium-certus-satellite-service/142601 https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/2026/03/ground-control-ardupilot-demonstrate-mavlink-telemetry-over-iridium-certus/   FAA and TSA finally published a BVLOS NPRM aimed at “normalizing” routine BVLOS ops in the NAS, which is now the main policy document to watch if you’re planning scaling beyond VLOS work in the U.S. https://dronetrust.com/blogs/articles/new-faa-drone-rules-2026   #dronebusiness, #UASStartup, #DroneTech, #ohiotech, #ohio, #ohiostate, #ohiodrones, #DroneStartups, #CommercialDrones, #UASInnovation, #BlueUAS, #UASManufacturing, #DronePilots, #RemotePilot, #Part107, #drone, #StartupJourney, #TechStartups, #BootstrapBusiness, #EntrepreneurLife, #BusinessFromScratch, #SmallBusiness, #DisabledVeteranOwnedBusiness, #BusinessTips, #FPVMotor, #kv, #fpv, #ESC, #Dshot, #Dshot600, #DshotBi-directional

This week we are talking about sUAS motors, this will be part 2 of the 7 part series on sUAS Components.   Apps to help you calculate your thrust with different motor, prop, and esc combos: eCalc - propCalc - the most reliable Propeller Calculator on the Web https://rcplanes.online/calc_thrust.htm   eCalc - propCalc - the most reliable Propeller Calculator on the Web   Estimate Propeller Static Thrust   #dronebusiness, #UASStartup, #DroneTech, #ohiotech, #ohio, #ohiostate, #ohiodrones, #DroneStartups, #CommercialDrones, #UASInnovation, #BlueUAS, #UASManufacturing, #DronePilots, #RemotePilot, #Part107, #drone, #StartupJourney, #TechStartups, #BootstrapBusiness, #EntrepreneurLife, #BusinessFromScratch, #SmallBusiness, #DisabledVeteranOwnedBusiness, #BusinessTips, #FPV Motor, #kv, #stator, #fpv, #fpv

We will be discussing the things in a sUAS flight controller that makes it work and how to pick the right one for you!   Pictures and news from the best Drone Warfighter Comp: https://s7.goeshow.com/aaaa/drone/2026/index.cfm https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/02/19/us-army-lets-soldiers-flaunt-their-drone-skills-in-first-ever-competition/ Drone Dominance: https://aviationweek.com/defense/budget-policy-operations/us-army-drone-dominance-vision-meets-reality-training-exercises   #dronebusiness, #UASStartup, #DroneTech, #ohiotech, #ohio, #ohiostate, #ohiodrones, #DroneStartups, #CommercialDrones, #UASInnovation, #BlueUAS, #UASManufacturing, #DronePilots, #RemotePilot, #Part107, #drone, #StartupJourney, #TechStartups, #BootstrapBusiness, #EntrepreneurLife, #BusinessFromScratch, #SmallBusiness, #DisabledVeteranOwnedBusiness, #BusinessTips, #betaflight, #inav, #ardupilot

This week we will be talking about what is in a sUAS/Drone. We will be going over the main components inside of a sUAS and explain some of the details about each of the components.   #dronebusiness, #UASStartup, #DroneTech, #ohiotech, #ohio, #ohiostate, #ohiodrones, #DroneStartups, #CommercialDrones, #UASInnovation, #BlueUAS, #UASManufacturing, #DronePilots, #RemotePilot, #Part107, #drone, #StartupJourney, #TechStartups, #BootstrapBusiness, #EntrepreneurLife, #BusinessFromScratch, #SmallBusiness, #DisabledVeteranOwnedBusiness, #BusinessTips

This week we will talk about how sUAS and counter sUAS are in a cat and mouse game that look like there might not be an end!   https://defensescoop.com/2025/06/26/dod-fy26-budget-request-autonomy-unmanned-systems/    https://avweb.com/aviation-news/drones/faa-tightens-drone-enforcement/   https://dronelife.com/2026/02/06/faa-tougher-stance-unauthorized-drone-operations/   #dronebusiness, #UASStartup, #DroneTech, #ohiotech, #ohio, #ohiostate, #ohiodrones, #DroneStartups, #CommercialDrones, #UASInnovation, #BlueUAS, #UASManufacturing, #DronePilots, #RemotePilot, #Part107, #drone, #StartupJourney, #TechStartups, #BootstrapBusiness, #EntrepreneurLife, #BusinessFromScratch, #SmallBusiness, #DisabledVeteranOwnedBusiness, #BusinessTips

We will be discussing the problems and bottlenecks of sUAS this week.

We will be talking about the basic functionality of a sUAS swarm. This is the beginning of a lead up of an upcoming more in-depth discussion on sUAS Swarms.   #DroneBusiness, #UASStartup, #DroneTech, #ohiotech, #ohio, #ohiostate, #ohiodrones, #DroneStartups, #CommercialDrones, #UASInnovation, #BlueUAS, #UASManufacturing, #DronePilots, #RemotePilot, #Part107, #drone, #StartupJourney, #TechStartups, #BootstrapBusiness, #EntrepreneurLife, #BusinessFromScratch, #SmallBusiness, #DisabledVeteranOwnedBusiness, #BusinessTips

This week we talk about the way signals effect sUAS and how to mitigate the problems!

In this episode we will be talking about what's more important tactics or the drones and what this means for the industry!

This episode we will be discussing how AI is making and impact in the sUAS industry! FCC Update: DARPA acknowledges the FCC's Public Notice of December 22, 2025 and its subsequent update on January 7, 2026. Compliance with current FCC guidance is required until further clarification and new guidance are formally approved and made public. FCC January 7, 2026 update: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-22A1.pdf

This week we will be discussing the recent FCC DJI ban along with the sUAS components. We will also give an update on the DARPA challenge that opens up for submissions on 05 Jan 2026.

We will be talking about the reason why sUAS startups fail. Along with why sUAS tech that is supposed to be cutting edge technology but really not meeting the needs of the end user!  In this episode we also talk about the FCC DJI Covered list and what this means for sUAS users!     FCC Public Notice about the sUAS changes: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-1086A1.pdf 

In this episode we will be talking about how Ohio is a well-kept secret in the tech eco system and is looking to become the second Silicon Valley! Along with the reasons why defense tech fails!

This week we will be talking about the DARPA Heavy Lift sUAS Challenge! The requirements for the challenge, our thoughts on the topic and if it is even possible to accomplish!

Hello, this week's episode is about how to start your own drone/sUAS business. We give you insights about what it takes and things not to do! Join us as we help you to get started in the sUAS industry!

This episode will cover what is happening with DJi and the U.S. restrictions that are being put on them. Along with how the counter sUAS industry is handling changes that are happening and what it means to the sUAS industry.

If you're looking to learn more about small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (sUAS) then you're in the right place! Join in our journey as we help to teach and give insight to everyone especially those in the military, DoD, first responders, and new Hobbyists that are looking to learn more about the industry and the tech the drives it!