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We’re Drone U, a group of guys who have turned their passion for flight into a profitable business. We love hearing from our fans, and we love helping by answering their questions. That’s why we started the Ask Drone U podcast in 2015. Since then, we are one of the largest, most popular DAILY drone podcasts out there. Each episode features an actual question submitted from someone just like you! We wish we could answer everyone’s question(s), but we’ll do our best to get through as many of them as

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BONUS: Drone Life News 024 – Drone delivery news,...

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2022/04/27

Updates from Amsterdam Drone Week conference, Texas regulations struck down, Wing and Flighttrack trials In our latest episode of the Drone Life News show, we cover all the latest news in the drone industry and bring you the hottest updates from regulations to drone deliveries to commercial drone application news. In our first news segment of the drone life news, we discuss all the latest news and takeaways from the Drone Week conference in Amsterdam. Miriam just returned from the conference and

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ADU 01255: Is DroneDeploy the best option for mapping?

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2022/04/21

What are the best practices when using DroneDeploy during mapping missions? Are there any preferred workflows to using DroneDeploy? Today's question is from Justin, who wants to know if DroneDeploy is the software of choice for use in mapping missions and what are some of the best practices around the use of DroneDeploy. We begin today's episode by listing the best resources for pilots undertaking mapping missions and going over the best workflows for an efficient and effective mapping mission. We

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ADU 01254: Which drone should be used for measuring...

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2022/04/14

Are there any preferred drones for measuring the height and width of buildings? What factors should pilots keep in mind when purchasing a drone? Today's question is from Jannik, who is performing photogrammetry missions and for his requirements needs to measure the height and width of buildings, however he would like to know what drone is best suited for his requirement, a drone that can effortlessly provide accurate measurements We begin our response to Jannik by going over the many requirements

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ADU 01253: What are the pre-flight checks required...

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2022/04/13

Can pilots fly drones that have not been flown in a while? What pre-flight checks should they conduct to ensure safe operations? Today's question is from Adam, who would like to know what pre-flight checks are required for his drone that's been on the shelf for a while. Our show today is different from usual shows where we answer questions from pilots who possibly use their drone quite actively. However today, we focus on the drones that haven't been flown in a while and the critical things that

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ADU 01252: Who are Drone U’s in-person classes geared...

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2022/04/03

How can pilots make the best of Drone U's in-person classes? What should pilots be aware of prior to joining a class? Today's question is from Ike, who would like to know about Drone U's in-person classes and what it takes to make the best of these classes and the intended audience for the classes. A fair question, considering these are the most common questions we receive about our classes. We discuss the expectations in-person class attendees have and how they can make the best use of our

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ADU 01251: Mavic 2 EA vs Mavic 3 – is the Mavic 2 EA...

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2022/03/29

Does the Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual Advanced offer more value than the Mavic 3? Is it a good buy? Today's show is about the battle of the Mavics - the Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual Advanced vs the Mavic 3. Our question for today is from James, who would like to know if the Mavic 2 EA is a better option and if DJI is shifting its product strategy to enterprise drones. We start off the episode discussing the recent evolution of Mavic drones and discuss the features of the new M30 drone from DJI. we discuss

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BONUS: Drone Life News 023 – DJI launches Matrice 30...

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2022/03/28

DJI Launches new M3 drone with docking station, review of ARC recommendations for BVLOS flights In our latest episode of the Drone Life News show, we cover 2 new updates in the Drone industry - DJI's launch of the M30 Enterprise drone featuring a docking station and a review of ARC's recommendation for BVLOS flights and what it means to the industry. In our first news segment of the drone life news, we discuss DJI's latest drone which is their next generation of enterprise solutions. DJI

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ADU 01250: Propellor vs Pix4D – What should drone...

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2022/03/24

As pilots keep up with increasing mapping demand should they choose Propellor or Pix4D and what are the implications of choosing either? With mapping continuing to be a critical drone application in the drone world, what software should drone pilots to ensure accuracy and high precision deliverables? In today's show we discuss and compare in detail, 2 key software in the drone mapping world - the Propellor and Pix4D, and how choosing either can impact precision, accuracy, budget, ease of

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BONUS: Drone Life News 022 – BVLOS ARC releases...

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2022/03/23

BVLOS ARC releases recommendations for BVLOS flights, FAA opens applications for LAANC and WING drone delivery comes to Dallas Fort worth In our latest episode of Drone Life News show, we cover all the latest updates in the drone industry - from updates on BVLOS to drone deliveries. In our first news segment of the drone life news, we discuss the news of the BVLOS ARC recommendations for BVLOS flights. The recommendations come in the light of how the FAA needs to structure its BVLOS regulations

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BONUS: Drone Life News 021 – BVLOS waivers and...

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2022/03/14

BVLOS updates, FAA administrator resigns and what the future holds for Drone Industry In our latest episode of Drone Life News show, we cover all the latest updates in the drone industry - from updates on BVLOS waivers to Steve Dickson's resignation as FAA administrator and the future of the drone industry in light of these latest changes. In our first news segment of the drone life news, we discuss all the latest from the world of BVLOS waivers and talk about the companies that have received BVLOS

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ADU 01249: What is the best drone for getting...

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2022/03/09

What drone should pilots choose if they intend on taking close-up aerial photos and videos? With multiple drones available in the market today, what qualifies to be the preferred drone for pilots intending to take close up aerial images and videos? Today's question is from Earl who would like to know the preferred drone for close up aerial shots and videos. We answer Earl's questions by first addressing the noise generated from a drone when performing close to subject missions for aerial photo

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ADU 01248: Can Drone Service Providers get the high...

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2022/03/09

Are major TV and Film events now being captured by DSPs or do Media houses have their own drone crew? Today's show is about Drone Service Providers (DSP) and if they continue to be in demand to contract and fly for major events and film crews or if the market has shifted towards media houses staffing their own crew for such events. Our question for today is from Ken in New Jersey, who would like to know if DSPs get the higher end tv and film drone jobs and to understand the opportunities available

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ADU 01247: Is the FPV Flight Dynamics Book by...

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2022/02/24

Is Christian Mollica's book "FPV Flight Dynamics" a good read for drone pilots and how can it help them? Today's show is a quick one to respond to a question on whether Christian Mollica's book is a good read for drone pilots. We respond to Zane's question, who recently viewed our podcast with Christian Mollica where we reviewed DJI's FPV drone and also went over Christian's book. Zane would like to know if Christian Mollica's book "FPV flight dynamics" is a good and essential read for drone pilots

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