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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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28:57

ADU 01115: How Can Drone Pilots Assist Their Local...

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2020/07/23

Today's question is about drone pilots assisting the police. Our caller for today, John from Omaha has a question about flying drones for the police. It is becoming increasingly common for police departments to use drones for various applications. Recently, John assisted the police in a search and rescue operation. And he found the experience to be extremely rewarding. John is now wondering if he can do his bit for the society by taking on more of such assignments. With many police

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BONUS: Drone News – Skydio Announces the New X2...

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2020/07/20

Skydio announces the new X2 series of drones, DOD releases $84.4 million in funds for small drone manufacturers, NTSB concludes drone crash investigation In today’s news show, we have some exciting industry updates to share. DOD recently released $84.4 million in funds, $13.3 million of which will benefit small drone manufacturers. Airmap and Skydio are among the drone industry players who will receive a portion of these funds. This move is certainly a part of the US government’s broader push

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ADU 01114: Can We Expect the DJI Mavic 3 to Release...

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2020/07/16

DJI Mavic 3 Rumors - Can We Expect a 2020 Release for This New DJI Drone? Today's question is about the DJI Mavic 3. Are the rumors about this new DJI drone true? Can we expect DJI to launch this new drone in 2020? Our caller for today, Mordy is waiting for the DJI Mavic 3. There have been rumors swirling around for quite some time about when DJI is planning to release this much-awaited drone. Initially, we were expecting DJI to release this new drone in April 2020. However, owing to strong

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BONUS: Drone News – The All-New Anafi USA, Skydio 2...

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2020/07/11

Our first story for this week is about the all-new Anafi USA. The French drone maker, Parrot has announced this new drone which is meant mainly for government use. Touted to give some tough competition to the DJI Matrice 210, this new drone comes with 32x zoom capabilities, awesome stabilization, and a thermal sensor by FLIR. Tune in to this segment of the show to get the entire scoop on this exciting development. Our next story is about Skydio 2. This autonomous drone was instantly lapped up by

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ADU 01113: Is the Phantom 4 RTK More Efficient and...

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2020/07/10

Today's question is about using the Phantom 4 RTK for drone mapping. Compared to the Phantom 4 Pro, is the Phantom 4 RTK a better option for drone mapping? Our caller, Chris from North Carolina has a question about using the Phantom 4 RTK in drone mapping. We have always maintained that the Phantom 4 Pro is the "Honda Civic of Drones". You can use the Phantom 4 Pro across a gamut of applications ranging from photography to drone mapping. Now, is the Phantom 4 RTK more accurate compared to the

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ADU 01112: Is the DJI Inspire 1 with the X5 a Good...

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2020/07/08

Today's question is about using the Inspire for building and solar inspections. Our caller for today, Eduardo is thinking of using the DJI Inspire 1 with the X5 for building and solar inspections. But, is it possible to capture accurate datasets using an outdated drone like the Inspire 1? And is the X5 a good drone camera for inspections? Do you need a dual camera setup (both EO and thermal) for this job? We discuss all this and much more in today's show. Thanks for the great question,

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BONUS: Introducing Pix4Dcatch – A Revolutionary App...

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2020/06/29

In today's show, we are joined by Angad Singh of Pix4D to discuss their new app, Pix4Dcatch. This app gives you the ability to 3D scan objects using Apple devices. Regular ADU listeners might be aware that we are huge proponents of Pix4D's drone mapping software. Their latest product, Pix4Dcatch goes a long way in simplifying 3D modeling, and gives users a much-needed, affordable alternative. In today's show, you will learn how public safety and small businesses can benefit by using

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29:25

BONUS: Drone News – Drone Crash with Police...

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2020/06/25

Drone Helicopter Crash in Canada, Amazon Drone Delivery Yet to Take Off, How to Film a Protest Without a Waiver, Changing Dynamics of the Drone Industry, Drones for Good Our first story is about a drone crash. This collision happened earlier this year in British Columbia when a Royal Canadian Mounted Police helicopter crashed with a police surveillance drone. Ironically enough, both the helicopter and drone were being used on a joint mission. The RCMP SkyRanger R60 surveillance drone is a

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ADU 01111: Will the Mavic Air 2 Randomly Move the...

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2020/06/19

Today's question is about the Mavic Air 2. Specifically, are there any issues with Mavic Air 2's gimbal that you should be aware of? Our caller for today, Bob has a question about the Mavic Air 2. This new DJI drone has caused immense excitement within the drone community inspite of the ongoing pandemic. However, Bob has heard from certain drone pilots that the Mavic Air 2's gimbal tilts up and down when ascending or descending in point of interest mode. Are these rumors true? Are there any

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ADU 01110: Are Technical Drone Services More...

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2020/06/18

Today's show is about the commercial viability of technical drone services like NDVI inspections and drone mapping. From a purely commercial perspective, are technical drone services more lucrative compared to creative drone services? Our caller for today, Jun is a drone photographer and videographer from Los Angeles. In the wake of the pandemic, as opportunities in the creative field have dried up, Jun is wondering if providing technical drone services would benefit him commercially

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ADU 01109: Does the Altimeter on Drones Provide...

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2020/06/17

Expert Tips for Using Your Drone to Measure the Height of a Building Today's show is about using your drone for measuring the height of a building. What is the easiest and most accurate way of doing so? Our caller, Brendan is an architect who is using his Phantom 4 Pro to measure the height of a building. For this, Brendan is currently relying on the altitude displayed in the app. However, is the altitude displayed in your drone app accurate? Is it better to use drone mapping for making sure

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ADU 01108: Is There Any Law That Prevents Me From...

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2020/06/11

Flying Your Drone Near Birds and Endangered Species Today's show is about flying near endangered species. Are there any drone laws that prevent you from doing so? Our caller for today, John is trying to grab some picturesque shots near a tall building. However, the building's website mentions that the building falls in a no-fly-zone due to residential falcons. The building authorities are referring a citation by DEC, a local organization. So, can local organizations prevent you from flying

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BONUS: Drone News – Drone Conferences in 2020, New...

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2020/06/09

Our first story this week is about the forthcoming drone conferences in 2020 and 2021. Taking into account the current situation, DJI has decided to go virtual with Airworks 2020. And drone pilots will be glad to learn that they won't have to shell out hundreds of dollars to attend this conference. Now, you can attend this conference for just $35. It shall be interesting to see if other conferences like the FAA Symposium and CES shall follow suit by making these conferences more affordable in these

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ADU 01107: Do I Need to Calibrate My Drone Camera...

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2020/06/08

Today's question is about calibrating your drone camera before a mapping mission. Our caller, Gaurav, a long-time Drone U member has come up with a great question that has not been asked on ADU before. Gaurav's question is about drone mapping. Specifically, do you need to calibrate your drone camera before a mapping mission? Along with your IMU and compass, will calibrating your drone camera help you as well? Tune in to find out. Thanks for the great question, Gaurav. Fly Safe! Hone your

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ADU 01106: I am Running into Glitches on My Phantom 4...

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2020/06/04

Today's show is about the Phantom 4 RTK. What are some main issues that you are likely to encounter with the P4P RTK? Our caller for today, Chris from Charlotte is a Phantom 4 RTK user. Chris is running into some glitches with his P4P RTK remote, and thinking of switching over to a SDK remote. Is this a good idea? Does a P4P SDK remote work seamlessly with third party apps? To answer Chris's questions, we reveal the pros and cons of the Phantom 4 RTK in great detail. There are many

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BONUS: How to Protect and Grow Your Drone Business in...

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2020/06/04

Today's show is a special one as we are joined by drone pilot, Cam Sale who reveals some expert tips and tricks to protect and grow your drone business in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Cam was recently awarded a large 16-month job that will help him significantly scale up his drone business operations. While there are many drone pilots who are short of work due to the pandemic, how are pilots like Cam continuing to grow their business to the next level? What are some of the things

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BONUS: Drone News – Drone Deliveries Register...

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2020/05/30

Zipline to Commence Drone Delivery Operations from North Carolina, Flash Forest Uses Autonomous Drones for Reforestation, Is 2020 the Year of Drones?, Wing Aviation Grows at 500% Our main story today is about drone deliveries. The US has been lagging behind countries like Australia and even Africa due to archaic laws that make it incredibly difficult to use drones for making deliveries. So, far, delivery providers have been choosing to fly under Part 135 since making drone deliveries under Part

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ADU 01105: Is the FAA Enforcing Action Against Pilots...

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2020/05/21

How to Deal With Illegal Drone Pilots Today's question is about illegal BLOVS flights. Our caller for today, Mark has come up with a great question that has not been asked on ADU before. Mark recently saw a video where an Autel Evo 2 was flown more than a mile away. In yet another instance, another YouTuber took his Mavic Mini to 18,000 feet AGL. Have these YouTubers taken the necessary legal permission to fly these shots that are outside the rules of Part 107? If not, what is the likelihood

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ADU 01104: Can You Add 3D Renderings to a Video?

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2020/05/20

Workflow and Tips for Adding 3D Renderings to a Video Today's question is about adding 3D renderings to a video. Our caller for today, Tom is not sure how he can add 3D renderings to a video. Doing so will certainly result in better engagement. But, how can he do that? Which software will allow Tom to add 3D renderings to a video? We help Tom out in this short but informative show. Thanks for the great question! Fly Safe! Hone your drone skills by signing up for one of our webinars or

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BONUS: Drone News – DJI Mavic 3 Release Date, Autel...

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2020/05/18

DJI Mavic 3 Set to Hit Stores Earlier Than Expected, Autel Wins Landmark Legal Judgement Against DJI, DJI Mavic Air 2 Issue, Remote ID to Roll Out in 2021 Our biggest story this week is about the DJI Mavic 3. Regular ADU listeners might be aware that a new DJI drone with enhanced autonomous features has been in the works for quite some time now. Initially, we were expecting the DJI Mavic 3 to be released in summer 2020. However, strong Mavic 2 Pro sales and perhaps, gloomy economic conditions had

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