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Explore the balancing act of staying updated on drone tech versus maintaining a bootstrap mindset. The hosts discuss the impact of product timelines on business and share insights on selecting between the Matrice 4E and Mavic 3E. They emphasize the importance of practical training in drone mapping and the integration of GIS systems. Delve into the nuances of RTK technology and the environmental factors affecting signal reliability. Learn from industry experiences to cultivate a supportive community among drone professionals.

Whats a good drone for construction project timelapse? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Experience training, a unique training event that is focused on developing a holistic drone pilot, where you will be immersed in an experienced-based learning environment. You'll take flight daily and often, and you'll master cutting-edge drone techniques along the way. Learn from experienced pilots to get the most out of your drone. Also, build repeatable systems to scale your business. Learn more about Drone U Experience Event and Reach out to us to book your seat today. View our recent review of the Matrice 4 Enterprise and learn why we believe the M4E lives up to the hype. Our latest NEWS show on all the hottest news and updates in the drone industry. On today's episode we discuss about drones and softwares to be used for successful modelling and acquisition of data in construction. Thank you Jack for the question. We discuss the nuances of flying and how drones and software functioning in the construction industry. We review if Air3S and Pix4D are relevant for the construction industry and if there are other alternatives and the costs involved in ensuring pilots fly successful missions. We also discuss why it is essential to be licensed in this industry and the various benefits therein. Tune in and learn more about the ideal drone and drone software for the construction industry 5-Day Free Course: Thriving Drone Real Estate Business Transform your drone operations into a thriving real estate-focused business. Learn client management, pricing for profit, and creating high-value deliverables. Grow My Drone Business Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Click here for access to Skywatch for all your drone insurance purposes ! Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [03:01] Today's question on ideal drone and drone software for construction [04:15] Air3S and Pix4D for modelling and maps and acquisition software [05:30] Why pilots in construction need 2 drones [06:50] Learn more about Drone U Construction class [10:16] Is it essential to have your license prior to undertaking projects

Is it advantageous to use Blockchain technology in the mapping industry? or are we complicating matters? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Experience training, a unique training event that is focused on developing a holistic drone pilot, where you will be immersed in an experienced-based learning environment. You'll take flight daily and often, and you'll master cutting-edge drone techniques along the way. Learn from experienced pilots to get the most out of your drone. Also, build repeatable systems to scale your business. Learn more about Drone U Experience Event and Reach out to us to book your seat today. On today's episode we discuss about the potential of using blockchain technology in the mapping world and the benefits that drone businesses and pilots can leverage using the blockchain technology as they go about developing maps on the blockchain. Thank you Parker for the question. We discuss all about blockchain tech and how we can combine maps and mapping data into blockchain technology. We delve into the details of surveying maps, surveyor data, methods of current and past surveyor maps and discuss specifics of the surveyor and mapping industry including specifics of title companies, insurance companies and management of geospatial data including answering critical questions such as who owns the data of the blockchain and address blockchain conflicts. We would love to hear feedback from the industry on apps and topics that need to be considered to understand how blockchain can effectively be used in the mapping industry. Tune in to information packed podcast about all blockchain technology and its potential application and use cases in the mapping world. 5-Day Free Course: Thriving Drone Real Estate Business Transform your drone operations into a thriving real estate-focused business. Learn client management, pricing for profit, and creating high-value deliverables. Grow My Drone Business Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Click here for access to Skywatch for all your drone insurance purposes ! Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [01:04] Learn about Drone U's experience training, a 7 day all comprehensive training to hone your flight and marketing skills [05:55] Today's question on maps, generating maps and utilizing the blockchain for the mapping domains [09:06] Comments from officials involved in making surveyor maps on the use of blockchain [11:38] Will title companies becoming obsolete should the industry leverage blockchain [14:44] How can geospatial data be included in blockchain databases [16:21] How blockchain can help insurance companies

How to deal with drone insurance issues? Who are the best players in the drone industry for drone insurance? On today's episode we discuss all about drone insurance including covering topics of insurance in the event of theft out of vehicle, crash, job site theft and if you should you put on home insurance Today's question is brought to you by Drone U Mapping courses which is getting updated to add new and relevant content covering software, techniques and deliverable. Our question for today's episode is from Aaron from WI who would like to know all about drone insurance and what are the best options and ways to be insured today. Thank you Aaron for the question. We discuss into the specifics of understanding drone insurance and managing claims and if pilots are better off obtaining drone insurance from aviation companies as against traditional companies. We explain how pilots can qualify better for drone insurance and why companies such as Skywatch are better positioned to manage drone insurance. We also go over different types of insurance such as general, hull insurance and ways to get the best from an insurance policy Tune in to this detailed and informative podcast on insurance and how aviation companies offering drone insurance are better suited for drone pilots. 5-Day Free Course: Thriving Drone Real Estate Business Transform your drone operations into a thriving real estate-focused business. Learn client management, pricing for profit, and creating high-value deliverables. Grow My Drone Business Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Click here for access to Skywatch for all your drone insurance purposes ! Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [01:40] Learn more about Drone U's updated mapping classes including content, software, techniques and technology and deliverables [03:12] Today's question from Aaron on Drone Insurance and best ways to get a drone insurance [04:37] Is it better to have drone insurance with home owners insurance company or aviation company [09:55] Do companies in aviation understand insurance claims better than traditional insurance companies [13:05] Understand risk assessments and liability cases in drone industry [15:01] Knowing the difference between different types of insurance in the drone industry

How can business owners project 3 year revenues and maintain a steady flow of revenue? On today's episode we discuss ways to project finances and revenues for future and ways by which individuals and business owners can set up systems to effectively calculate future cash flows. We also go over how business owners can generate a steady income. Our question for today's episode is from our student, Jimmy, who is securing a SBA loan and wants to calculate the next 3 year cashflows. Jimmy is also getting started on his drone business and wants to know how to generate a steady income in a drone business. Thank you Jimmy for the question. We delve into understanding how business can plan their forward looking projections through rational means and assumptions. We emphasize how business owners can plan and calculate revenues from services and goods while also understanding how to calculate and identify expenses through ChatGPT and AI. Rob explains how business owners can develop tools to provide rationale for services and how you charge clients in your business. Rob also shares his Spreadsheet Calculator that he used for developing a projection model when starting Drone U and how business owners can use the tool to build their forward looking plan. (Please reach out to support@thedroneu.com if you have questions) Tune in to this detailed and informative podcast on how you can project your business earnings when obtaining an SBA loan and developing a strong revenue/cash flow model for your business. 5-Day Free Course: Thriving Drone Real Estate Business Transform your drone operations into a thriving real estate-focused business. Learn client management, pricing for profit, and creating high-value deliverables. Grow My Drone Business Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [05:20] Today's question on calculating future cashflows and generating steady earning from a drone business [06:25] Ways to calculate future cashflows from business when securing SBA loans [07:48] Why is important to understand cashflows and how Drone U calculated its projections (refer description for file link) [17:51] The benefit of running a business while understanding your strengths and weakness and leveraging business partners and other stakeholders

What options do pilots have to save their flight data? On today's episode we answer Kevin's question on how we can save and manage flight data on your drone in the event of a theft of your drone/drone system. Join Paul and Rob as we show a quick live demo of how you can save your drone data on your drone/SD card and ways to import flight data. Tune in to this quick educational podcast on how you can ensure the safety of your drone data in event of theft or data corruption on your device. 5-Day Free Course: Thriving Drone Real Estate Business Transform your drone operations into a thriving real estate-focused business. Learn client management, pricing for profit, and creating high-value deliverables. Grow My Drone Business Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [04:07] Today's question on how to manage your flight data in the event of a theft [06:30] Demo of options and setting on your drone remote to help with saving relevant flight data - export and import

Can 2D or 3D models make dirt work in construction more efficient? What techniques exist and how can businesses go about efficiently conducting earth work. Happy New Year from Drone U to you and your family. Today’s episode is also brought to you by Colorado Drone Chargers, specialists who offer drone charging systems that charge multiple batteries and a flight controller at the same time, offering the fastest, and most efficient drone charging solutions on the market. On today's episode we discuss about mapping specifically how 2D or 3D models can help business involved in construction and how these models can efficiently show how materials / earth work can accurately measured. Every construction project involves a significant amount of dirt work and understanding how much earth is required for various construction needs in a project. Our question for today is from Marco Pena who would like to know how drone 2D/3D models can help businesses involved in dirt work. We discuss about the multiple techniques that business currently utilize and how drones have revolutionized the often arbitrary effort on the field. We also discuss about software and techniques involved in measurement and making earth work efficient and conducting volumetric measurements. Tune in to this insightful and educational podcast on how you can use drone technology for understanding how to efficiently and effectively measure and carry out dirt work in the field of construction. 5-Day Free Course: Thriving Drone Real Estate Business Transform your drone operations into a thriving real estate-focused business. Learn client management, pricing for profit, and creating high-value deliverables. Grow My Drone Business Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [03:42] Today's question on how a 2D or 3D model can help with dirt work [05:03] The evolution of earth works with the use of drones and the changes in cut and fill techniques [11:49] Calculating the actual amount of dirt work using drones [11:10] Development of Grok and its use cases [17:25] Best software to utilize for measurement and calculation of dirt work [22:19] Importance of having technical knowledge to drive sales in business

Using AI for developing creative content for business. Happy New Year from Drone U to you and your family. On today's episode we discuss how we can use AI for creative endeavours. When is it ok and when it isn't and how we can use AI for multiple use cases. In today's AI world where AI is able to accomplish a multitude of tasks from video and audio to text based projects, we discuss how AI can be leveraged in the development of content for drone industry specifically. We go over tools like suno.com and sora.com that can be used to create audio and video and talk about commercial use, monetization and discuss copyright ownership. Tune in to this insightful and educational podcast on how you can use AI for your creative content requirements and learn about the many use cases of AI. 5-Day Free Course: Thriving Drone Real Estate Business Transform your drone operations into a thriving real estate-focused business. Learn client management, pricing for profit, and creating high-value deliverables. Grow My Drone Business Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [07:00] Robots and innovations at CES 2025 [08:20] Using AI for filling in for creative work [10:35] Today's question on use of AI for content creation [11:10] Development of Grok and its use cases [16:25] Creating music content for your videos using AI - examples [23:36] Terms of Use and commercial licensing and copyright

Landscape of US Drone Industry: DJI Ban, equipment, tech and future of the industry. On today's episode we talk with Bobby Sakaki, UAV expert and CEO of UAS Nexus. We discuss with Bobby on the current state of the UAV industry and his insights on critical topics such as DJI Ban, US politics on the industry, latest tech and impact of supply chain and geopolitics in drone industry. Learn all about the topics and events in the industry that can impact drone pilots in today's uncertain environment. 5-Day Free Course: Thriving Drone Real Estate Business Transform your drone operations into a thriving real estate-focused business. Learn client management, pricing for profit, and creating high-value deliverables. Grow My Drone Business Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [01:23] Is a tariff based strategy good for the US Drone Industry [03:00] Discussions and thoughts on DJI ban [05:57] Are the efforts for growing the UAV industry on the right track? [10:20] Who are the upcoming players in the drone industry that are promising to be key players in the future and why - Quantum Systems, FreeFly, Firestorm [16:25] Are US companies equipped to replace or compete with DJI? [24:23] Is DJI's strategy working on providing high value equipment during the transition to US drones? [34:22] Section 1709 - Can federal government enforce an operational ban [01:04:10] What is UAV Nexus - Bobby's company and how does it help pilots

Whats all with recent news of drone swarm? Are there people who are aware of these drones and their flight missions? Today’s episode is also brought to you by Colorado Drone Chargers, specialists who offer drone charging systems that charge multiple batteries and a flight controller at the same time, offering the fastest, and most efficient drone charging solutions on the market. On today's episode we discuss the very recent news event of drone swarm recently observed in NJ and discuss the various theories surrounding the incident. On Sunday, New Jersey was under a 'siege' of drone swarm with its mission objectives unknown and incidents of it following a US coast guard ship. Adding to the mystery was the origin of the drones, the intention of flight and the overall perception and theories floating around the drone swarm. We discuss about the timeline of events and what is known in the public domain along with discussing the theories currently in the industry, the government and the general public. We review the details of these flights and what are the implications for drone pilot and what the US government can do and not do in this scenario. Tune in today to know more about the event and its implications for the industry as a whole. Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [03:09] Today's discussion on the NJ Drone swarm [07:33] Is the incident an intelligence failure or a communication problem with various stakeholders [09:33] timeline of events and theories around the drone flights [15:10] Other theories surrounding the drone swarm [18:33] Why does NJ and NY have high radiation readings and are the drones nuclear drones? [25:56] Key takeaway from the incident