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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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2025/10/01

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

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2024/09/24

Is voice search critical to getting business? How do pilots go about being found via voice search?Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Events. If you're looking to enhance your flight skills (and who among us doesn't need to enhance our flight skills), we are hosting our upcoming Experience training in October in beautiful Colorado. In this unique training event, limited to ONLY 8 participants, you will be immersed in an experienced-based learning environment. You'll take flight

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

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2023/09/25

When would pilots need GCPs when performing cell tower missions? What factors do pilots need to keep in mind for taking up multiple cell tower jobs? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Events. If you're looking to enhance your flight skills (and who among us doesn't need to enhance our flight skills), we are hosting our upcoming Experience training in October in beautiful Colorado. In this unique training event, limited to ONLY 8 participants, you will be immersed in an

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ADU 1324: How can I get more clients and grow my...

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2023/09/05

How can owners grow their drone business? Are there any hacks outside of traditional marketing ways to get clients? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Events. If you're looking to enhance your flight skills (and who among us doesn't need to enhance our flight skills), we are hosting a day of flight training through our upcoming Mapping Bootcamp with Flight Mastery Course and new Subject tracking training in September. This is our three-day boot camp plus one-day Flight Mastery

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ADU 1323: Can AI change the future of photogrammetry,...

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2023/08/24

Can AI change the future of mapping? How is it being used currently and what capabilities can AI bring? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Flight mastery classes. If you're looking to enhance your flight skills (and who among us doesn't need to enhance our flight skills), we are hosting a day of flight training through our Flight Mastery Course in NY on September 8. Our Flight Mastery course is a training based on our obstacle course built from 12 exercises to build confidence in

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ADU 1322: Can I Use the DJI Smart Controller with...

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2023/08/22

Can pilots use controllers across different drones? How can pilots confirm the compatibility of the controllers with drones? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Flight mastery classes. If you're looking to enhance your flight skills (and who among us doesn't need to enhance our flight skills), we are hosting a day of flight training through our Flight Mastery Course. Our Flight Mastery course is a training based on our obstacle course built from 12 exercises to build confidence in

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ADU 1321: Can I still get jobs with drones such as...

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2023/07/28

Are newer drones making older equipment irrelevant? Do pilots need to constantly keep upgrading their equipment? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Flight mastery classes. If you're looking to enhance your flight skills (and who among us doesn't need to enhance our flight skills), we are hosting a day of flight training through our Flight Mastery Course. Our Flight Mastery course is a training based on our obstacle course built from 12 exercises to build confidence in student's

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ADU 1320: Best ways to use GCP RTK and other mapping...

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2023/07/24

What are the different solutions available for mappers to deliver accuracy in mapping deliverables? How can pilots make cost effective solutions for mapping requirements Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Mapping Bootcamps. Join us for our three-day boot camp plus one-day Flight Mastery Training in beautiful Colorado. We will be introducing and flying a variety of data acquisition types followed by discussion and instruction on how to process the acquired data. From Pix4d Mapper

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ADU 1319: What are some of the DSP gigs available for...

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2023/07/03

What are some of the gigs a DSP interested in traveling can take up? What would be a good drone while traveling? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Flight mastery training by Dave and Jon Schwalm and Drone U Events. If you're looking to enhance your flight skills (and who among us doesn't need to enhance our flight skills), we are hosting a day of flight training through our Flight Mastery Course, on Monday, July 21st. Our Flight Mastery course is a training based on our obstacle

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ADU 1318: How are the best ways to draft my DSP resume?

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2023/06/21

What are the best ways to draft a DSP resume? What specific points should one include in a resume? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Flight mastery training by Dave and Jon Schwalm. If you're looking to enhance your flight skills (and who among us doesn't need to enhance our flight skills), we are hosting a day of flight training through our Flight Mastery Course, on Monday, July 21st. Our Flight Mastery course is a training based on our obstacle course built from 12 exercises

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ADU 1317: Who controls the skies OTHER than the FAA?

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2023/06/19

Do states hold authority on airspace over the FAA? What can one do against state attempting to control airspace Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Mapping Bootcamps. Join us for our three-day boot camp plus one-day Flight Mastery Training in beautiful Colorado. We will be introducing and flying a variety of data acquisition types followed by discussion and instruction on how to process the acquired data. From Pix4d Mapper to Pix4d React, to Drone Deploy and Optelos. Students will

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ADU 1316: Can I use my Phantom 4 RTK for conducting...

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2023/06/16

Can pilots use the Phantom 4 RTK minus the RTK to conduct specific flight missions like Orbits? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Mapping Bootcamps. Join us for our three-day boot camp plus one-day Flight Mastery Training in beautiful Colorado. We will be introducing and flying a variety of data acquisition types followed by discussion and instruction on how to process the acquired data. From Pix4d Mapper to Pix4d React, to Drone Deploy and Optelos. Students will go through a

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ADU 1315: What is the best mapping software for...

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2023/06/14

Mapping softwares available in today's markets and their limitations and capabilities. When should pilots choose softwares like DroneDeploy, Pix4D and cloud solutions available today Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U In-person Mapping Bootcamps. Join us for our three-day boot camp plus one-day Flight Mastery Training in beautiful Colorado. We will be introducing and flying a variety of data acquisition types followed by discussion and instruction on how to process the acquired data. From

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ADU 1314: What viable jobs can the Mini2 perform and...

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2023/06/12

Is the Mini2 a good drone for drone pilots? How does it compare to the M30T? and how can pilots get better at their craft? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Experience Training scheduled for October 2023 in CO. For Drone Pilots Who Want the Confidence to Fly Close...Fly Low...Fly in Challenging Environments, and Turn Those Skills into High Paying Recurring Revenue Clients. In this unique training event, limited to ONLY 8 participants, you will be immersed in an experienced-based learning

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