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Ask Drone U

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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31:50

ADU 01232: DJI Mavic 3 Review – Should You Buy this...

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2021/12/15

DJI Mavic 3 Review - Does This New DJI Drone Live Up To All the Hype? We are discussing a red-hot topic on today’s show – the DJI Mavic 3. Our caller for today, Tom is flummoxed with all the mixed opinions about this newly launched DJI drone. Difficult market conditions and the onset of covid had pushed up the launch of this much-awaited DJI drone. And over the past year, we have heard numerous rumors that further contributed to all the hype. But, now that the Chinese market leader has finally

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ADU 01231: DJI Mini SE Added to the FAA cover list....

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2021/12/14

Is the DJI Mini SE Still a Good Buy? Today’s show is about the DJI Mini SE. If you are considering buying the DJI Mini SE or are already flying one, this show will be particularly interesting to you. Recently FAA placed the DJI Mini SE on their cover list. And our caller for today, Marcus, a hobby pilot is wondering if he should still go ahead and purchase this beginner DJI drone. Does this development impact drone pilots like Marcus in any way? You will learn whether or not the DJI Mini SE can

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BONUS: Drone Life News 018 – Drone Delivery Service...

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2021/12/13

Drone Delivery Service Provider, DroneUp Acquires AirMap, Archer Aviation Applies for Air-Worthiness Certificate for its New eVTOL Aircraft ~ Tune in for the Latest Drone News Now! Our biggest story this week is about the drone delivery industry. In what could possibly be one of the biggest industry consolidations of 2021, Drone Delivery service provider, Drone Up has acquired AirMap. How will this development impact the drone delivery space as a whole? And particularly retail major, Walmart

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BONUS: Drone Life News 017 – The Growing Acceptance...

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2021/12/08

UK-Based Research Agency Highlights the Growing Acceptance of Law Enforcement Drones, Renault’s Flying Car Retails at a Whopping 4 Million Euros, Dronut – the Drone Without Propellers Our first story is a heartening one for drone enthusiasts. It's about law enforcement drones. A research report by a leading UK-based agency highlighted a startling 68% acceptance rate for the usage of drones in law enforcement. We discuss the findings of this report and share how public acceptance has shown a

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ADU 01230: How to Set Up a Successful Drone Business...

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2021/12/07

Learn the Nuances of Setting Up and Managing a Successful Drone Business Today’s show is about setting up and managing a successful drone business WITHOUT quitting your day job. Our caller for Billy is keen on setting up his drone business. However, he does not want to quit his full-time, W-2 job till he has established himself in the industry and built up a steady stream of work. To help Billy out, we first lay out the most important things that he must consider when making this difficult

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BONUS: Black Friday – Cyber Monday Special Episode:...

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2021/11/28

Drone U Producer - Editor, Steve Delasantos, on livin' the drone life. In this Black Friday - Cyber Monday special episode we have a discussion with Drone U's Producer - Editor Steve Delasantos on his experience flying drones, his work with Drone U and how pilots can achieve success in the drone world. We start off discussing Steve's encounter with a fellow drone pilot on showcasing the best practices for flight take off and how these important procedures are often forgotten by most pilots in their

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13:54

ADU 01229: How to Buy the Best Computing System for...

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2021/11/26

Mac or Windows? Laptops or Desktops? What are some of the best options for drone pilots? Today’s show is about the best computer options available for drone pilots. Our caller for today, Cody is, of course, a drone pilot who is scouting for the best and most affordable computer system. So, what are some of the main things that Cody should consider when buying a computer for his drone business? How can he get the maximum bang for the buck? To answer Cody’s question, we first discuss the all-new

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BONUS: Drone Life News 015 – Urban Air Mobility, Top...

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2021/11/19

Hyundai makes some major strides Urban Air Mobility, Space Tourism receives a fillip, Who are the top drone manufacturers in the world and so much more…. This week’s drone news is about all the latest developments in the drone industry, from urban air mobility to racing leagues. In this week’s drone news show, our first story is on urban air mobility. With automobile major, Hyundai announcing their new Urban Air Mobility division, it looks like technology will revolutionize the way we travel in

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ADU 01228: Which are The Best Drones for Flying Over...

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2021/11/17

Which are the best drones for flying over people? What are the drone laws for flying over people? Today’s show is about flying drones over people. Specifically, our caller for today, Bryan would like to know if there are any drones available in the market that comply with all the regulatory requirements for flying over people. Great question, Bryan. And certainly, not a straightforward one. We start this show by referencing the RaceDay Quad lawsuit challenging drone remote-id. Next up, you will

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ADU 01227: How Can Drone Pilots Make the Most of the...

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2021/11/13

Working “On” Your Drone Business, Getting Clients from the Internet, and How to Overcome Your Fear of Cold Calling Our caller for today, Cristian is worried about the impact of the upcoming winter on his drone business. With solar inspection and mapping jobs likely to dry up, Cristian is wondering how he can sustain his business in this “lean period”. On today’s show, you will learn the importance of looking at your drone business from a long-term perspective. From getting business from the

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BONUS: Drone Life News 014 – DJI Mavic 3 Release ,...

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2021/11/12

DJI Mavic 3 Sneak Peek – Why this New DJI Drone Fails to Impress, and the Fallout of the Failed Drone Attack on US Power Grid This week’s drone news is about the DJI Mavic 3. Will DJI continue its stellar run with this new drone? We take a good, hard look at this new DJI offering, share some latest updates, and discuss how some missing, critical features might stave off many potential buyers. Specifically, we discuss how the lack of an SDK module on the DJI Mavic 3 makes it less suitable for

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ADU 01226: How to Maintain Your Drone Batteries and...

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2021/11/11

Drone Battery Maintenance | Expert Tips for Improving Drone Battery Life Today’s show is about drone battery maintenance. What are some best practices for using your drone batteries and prolonging life? Our caller for today, Todd works in a fire department and manages a large fleet of drones. Todd’s question is about drone battery maintenance. Owing to the nature of his job, Todd needs to make sure that he can fly at a moment’s notice. How can he ensure that all his drone batteries are

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BONUS: Drone Life News 013 – Autonomous Drones and...

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2021/11/04

Autonomous Drones and the Pressing Need to Revamp Drone Laws, Skydio Updates, Working Upcoming Drone Conference in Houston, DJI News In this week's drone news show, we focus on autonomous drones, and the pressing need to introduce new drone laws that are in alignment with the rapid technological strides. In our first story, we discuss the recommendations made by a UK-based research agency to monitor unmanned flights. This research agency has recommended the use of electronic systems which enable

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ADU 01225: How To Create Better, More Accurate Drone...

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2021/11/02

How to Create More Accurate Drone Maps and Models Today’s show is about drone mapping. Our caller for today, Eduardo wishes to specifically know if using a GNSS rover and marking GCP points can improve the accuracy of his drone mapping deliverables. To help Eduardo out, we first clear up some fundamentals of drone mapping. Topics discussed here include the difference between relative accuracy and absolute accuracy and the importance of ground sampling distance. You will also learn how to select

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ADU 01224: What is the Best Way to Learn Drone...

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2021/10/30

How Can Drone U Help You Learn Accident Reconstruction? Our caller for today, Marcus has come up with an interesting question that has not been asked on Ask Drone U before. Marcus’s question is about drone accident reconstruction. Specifically, Marcus wishes to know how Drone U can help him master this specific skill set? On today’s show, we share some interesting details about our PROPS program. PROPS LEO is an extensive Drone U course that covers Part 107, public safety, and accident

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BONUS:Halloween Special – How Can the Upcoming Solar...

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2021/10/30

Happy Halloween, folks! But today's show is not about trick or treating or putting on your scariest costumes. We have an important update to share today. A massive solar storm is expected to hit the United States anytime now. Now, if you are like most people, you are probably wondering, "How can that possibly affect me as a drone pilot?" Valid question. This solar storm may impact GPS signals which can majorly disrupt many of your drone operations. So in case you are planning on taking to the

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BONUS: [Members Only] How to Price Your Drone...

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2021/10/27

Drone U Members! Don’t miss this special, Members-Only show with long-time DU member and advanced drone pilot, Tom Powers. The main topics for today’s show are pricing and strategies for maximizing business revenues. It is difficult to get real-world, accurate insights about these topics. And so, we are grateful to Tom for helping the community. Specifically, this is what you will learn today: What should I charge? (Pricing strategies for advanced drone pilots. Tom reveals EXACTLY how much he

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BONUS: Drone Life News 012 – FCC Places Greater...

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2021/10/25

New MacBook Pro – A Boon for Content Makers, FCC Places Greater Restrictions on DJI, Heavy-Lift Drones Our first story is about the latest Macbook Pro launch by Apple and if the new laptop will suit content makers with its latest features and updates. Our second news story is about the ongoing tussle between DJI and the US government. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said the agency should take steps toward adding the world’s largest drone manufacturer to the “Covered List”. Typically, communication

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BONUS: Drone Life News 011 – Great News for American...

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2021/10/22

New Additions to Blue sUAS List Gives a Fillip to American Drone Manufacturers, Police Drones – Chula Vista PD to use AirData, Drone Delivery Updates Our first story is particularly heartening for American drone manufacturers. Will the addition of 5 new manufacturers to the Blue sUAS list ease up availability and boost the American drone market? Our next story is about police drones. To ensure transparency, the Chula Vista Police Department has started using AirData to store and access information

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ADU 01223: Drone Rules and Regulations – How to...

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2021/10/14

Drone Rules and Regulations - How to Interpret Them and Effectively Communicate with Law Enforcement Officers Today's show is about drone rules and regulations, and how to correctly interpret them. Our caller for today, Donald if in a fix. He wants to be a responsible, law-abiding drone pilot. But like many, he is confused by the airspace regulation language that is open to multiple interpretations. You will learn how to perform an intelligent risk/reward assessment so that you can determine when

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