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As drone hardware reaches a plateau, can developments in Drone software drive the industry forward with new applications for drones? Today's show addresses a critical question which is if developments in drone software can lead to new developments and applications in the drone industry? Our caller for today, Chris, would like to know what the future hold for drone software development and if this can lead to new applications for drones. An excellent question relevant to today's state of the drone industry which has seen hardware levelling itself in terms of drone configurations, parts and build. In our answer to Chris' question, we start off first by listing current hardware in the drone world and its development in the last decade while also expressing our view on how most drone software development companies have had limited impact in driving new applications. Next we look at the automotive industry history as an analogy to the drone industry and how the automotive industry in its formative years started with many manufacturers but ended with only 3 manufacturers. We then look into several drone applications that can rise due to software development which include autonomous flights to day-to-day community work. Lastly we analyze where software can take the drone industry forward and review some current jobs that might be replaced by a drone should the software support it. If you are looking to know what the future lies for the drone industry, You don't want to miss this show ! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! 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 [10:01] Today's question from Chris on What the future holds for Drone software and what developments in software can we expect? [12:20] The hardware side of drones and developments in hardware to compliment software development [12:53] Software development lacking the understanding to address user problems [14:08] A comparison of the automobile industry and its history to the drone industry today [18:18] Balancing software, equipment, hardware [18:58] the high demand for software development/developers in the drone world [19:48] Where can software take the drone industry in the future? [27:44] Reviewing current jobs in everyday life that can be replaced by a drone

Does the Mavic 3 possess a global shutter and what applications can it be used for? Today's show is a quick one to respond to questions from our earlier podcast on the Mavic 3 and whether the Mavic 3 possesses a global shutter or not. We thank everyone for the overwhelming support and comments from our latest podcast on the Mavic 3. One question on everyone's mind from the podcast was if the Mavic 3 possessed global shutter and we would like to clarify and clear these doubts and highlight the applications of the Mavic 3. You don't want to miss this show ! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! 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 [02:15] Today's question is if the Mavic 3 will work for mapping and its sensor [03:04] Does the Mavic 3 have global shutter and can it be used for photogrammetry? [06:11] Can the Mavic 3 sensor work as a global shutter? And what other applications can the Mavic 3 be used for ?

As pilots what are some of the best ways to know a market and understand its pain points? Today's show is about all the efforts that pilots need to put in to understand an industry better so to allow them to provide better service to their customers and increase their overall effectiveness for their business. Today's question for the day is from Robert who would like to know some ways by which he can enhance his knowledge about an industry and stay better informed about the problems faced by the customer. We discuss if there is one single way to understand an industry or domain in the drone industry and if pilots can actually use one common methodology to identify customer pain points. While we do agree there is no secret sauce to do this, we address today's question by what it really means to understand customer pain points and how pilots can go about doing this. An integral component of understanding customer pain points involves actually having conversations with customer and we address how pilots can effectively performing this action in a domain of their choice while also highlighting how these help an individual better their skills, their business and their overall outlook in front of their customers. We then provide Paul's experience of interacting with an inquisitive individual who came across on the field to enquire about the drone industry and we also share Drone U's Kevin who started his drone business and how he was able to scale up to taking up projects for Amazon just by interacting and learning from his customers. If you are looking to know how you can better your drone skills, impress your customers and want to stay updated on your line of business, You don't want to miss this show ! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! 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 [01:55] Today's question on how to determine the pain points/needs of an industry [03:02] Is there a magic sauce to determining all details and aspects of an industry [04:14] Talking to individuals working in the industry to understand the developments and pain points in the industry [09:15] Paul's experience on how an individual enquired about the drone industry and its pain points to start his business [15:56] Learn about our DUE instructor Kevin Lederer and how he progressed his business from taking aerial images to taking up a project for Amazon

How can pilots make smart SD card purchases and is it really worth it? Today's show is about a well discussed topic here at Drone U and also in the drone world. It's about SD cards but it's worth taking a look at SD card considering all the new developments in the tech world. Our question for today, from Tom, who would like to make smart choice on the purchase of an SD card and how pilots can make informed purchasing decisions based on the configuration of the SD card. First, we look into the most important aspect of SD cards, that of understanding and differentiating between read and write speeds and how knowing these can assist in making the right SD card purchase. Next we look into why pilots should avoid purchasing SD cards from discount marketplaces such as Costco and the experiences of pilots (including Paul) who purchased SD cards from such stores. We also look into the meaning of 'Classes' for SD cards and how SD cards are labeled for Classes. Lastly we understand why it is a good strategy to multiple SD cards for each drone application and how having sufficient backup SD cards can help drone pilots on the field. You don't want to miss this one ! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! 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 [01:22] Learn about Drone U's experience training [02:09] Today's question on making smart SD card choice for all purpose requirements [05:15] Understanding the need to differentiate between read and write speeds [06:33] Why buying SD cards from discount marketplace are a bad choice for pilots [07:36] Class of SD cards and the markings on SD cards that matter [08:50] UHS class and their significance for reading and writing data [11:12] Buying separate SD cards and using backups for storing data reliably

Does the latest firmware update bring any improvements to the Mavic 3? Today's show is about the Mavic 3's latest firmware update and if the latest updates bring significant improvements to the Mavic 3 and how pilots can make the best out of the latest updates. Our question for today, from Tom, is about the latest update from DJI for its drone Mavic 3. Tom would like to know if the latest firmware update did actually bring about improvement for the Mavic 3 or if its better to stick to DJI's last update for the Mavic 3 We respond to Tom's question by highlighting the performance of the Mavic 3 when it first launched. We delve deep to understand DJI's decision of timing the market with Mavic 3's launch and how DJI possibly navigated through supply chain constraints and what it meant for the Mavic 3's performance. We then dig into the changes the new firmware update bring in to the Mavic 3 and how drone pilots can make the best of them by making purchases such as the FlyMore combo. We also look into how the Mavic 3, with all its updates, compares with drones such as the Inspire 2. Lastly we look into applications that the upgraded Mavic 3 would be great buy. Tune In to learn more about the Mavic 3 upgrades from the latest firmware update.. Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! 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 [02:42] Mavic 3 performance when it first launched in the market [04:37] Developments in the Mavic 3 that actually enhance its performance [09:52] Today's question on Mavic 3 firmware update and differences between the 300 and 400 firmware [10:52] Changes in Mavic 3 flyability with firmware updates [11:38] SD card slots on the Mavic 3 [12:03] Purchasing the FlyMore combo and its inherent benefits [14:33] How large drones bring in a difference in perception as against the Mavic 3 [17:17] How the firmware updates are changing the performance in the Mavic 3 [19:17] Balancing the zoom vs yaw requirement for the Mavic 3 [22:55] Applications for which the Mavic 3 will be a great buy [26:12] Learn more about the Drone U Experience training

What benefits does using sophisticated GCPs bring? Can naturally occurring markers replace them? Today's show is all about understanding the use and importance of sophisticated GCPs and their importance in ensuring quality deliverables. Our question for today, from DeWayne, is about using sophisticated GCPs. DeWayne is observing his co-workers and team rely more on naturally occurring markers to make do with their mapping missions. He would like to know if they are indeed effective and if pilots can get away using naturally occurring markers or stand-in markers such as paints and pinstripes A very valid question and we answer the question by first addressing the need for conducting effective geo-referencing in mapping projects. We then dig deep into the use of sophisticated GCPs and the rules that pilots need to consider while carrying out missions. We then list out all the possible errors that can occur in georeferencing due to poor selection of GCPs and how it can impact final deliverables and follow it up by looking into effective ways to deploy GCPs and when pilots can actually use naturally occurring markers. If you would like to better your deliverables by effective use of GCPs, do not miss this latest show of Ask Drone U. Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! 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 [01:56] Learn all about Drone U's in-person mapping bootcamps and things you can learn from the bootcamp [03:44] Todays question on ground targets and are natural occurring targets and targets such as pinstripes and paint blocks effective groundtargets [06:28] Why effective georeferencing is important for mapping [07:03] The ideal rules for ground control points that pilots need to follow [09:04] Errors that can creep into georeferencing due to poor selection of GCPs [12:10] Effective ways to deploy GCP in drone missions [13:57] Naturally occurring markers and the errors that they bring in models [15:01] When can pilots use naturally occurring markers

Will DJI Introduce Dual Operator Setup on the DJI Air 2S? Today's show is if the Air2S will have a firmware update that will allow dual operator setup for pilots and if they should opt for Inspire or Air2S platform. Our caller for today, Larry, wants to know if the all-new DJI Air 2S would allow for dual operator setup through a future firmware update. What are some DJI alternatives that come with dual controller setup? To help Larry out, we first delve into the pros and cons of a dual operator setup. Does the DJI Mavic 3 come up with a dual operator setup? What are some affordable options out there that provide maximum bang for the buck? For all this and much more, do not miss the latest show of Ask Drone U. Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! 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 [00:55] Learn all about Drone U's Experience training - experience.thedroneu.com [02:09] Today's question is about dual operator setup on the DJI Air2S [03:25] The advantages and disadvantages of dual operations on drone missions [04:42] Using Mavic 3 for dual operations; what are some advantages of flying an Inspire 2? [05:08] Dual operation drone options for pilots [11:16] Paul summarizes the options available for two controller set up

Today's show is all about purchasing the best and most affordable drone and equipment that gives you the best value for money. Our caller for today, Bryan from Chicago has just received the go-ahead from his employer to purchase a new drone. How can Bryan pick a drone that fulfills all his requirements without overshooting his budget? To help Bryan out, we reveal some of the biggest things that every drone pilot should consider when making a purchase. From the nature of the job to flying conditions, you will learn all the factors that can impact your purchase decision. We also compare the Phantom series to the larger, more expensive Inspire series. Specifically, you will learn how you can switch out your drones with different cameras for maximum flexibility and better deliverables. This show will be particularly interesting to those who are flying complex missions in difficult conditions. Do not miss! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! 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 [01:41] Autel Evo 2 Enterprise vs Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced - which drone is a better buy? [03:35] How to evaluate your specific requirements and buy a drone that perfectly fits your needs [13:21] Today's show is about purchasing the right drone that perfectly suits your needs [15:23] Phantom vs. Inspire - What are some of the biggest advantages of upgrading to an Inspire 2? [17:04] How to evaluate your flying environment and pick the right drone

Today's show is understanding the many liabilities that drone pilots are exposed to, when flying out on missions and contracts. Our caller for today, Isaac, and his family operate a drone business and would like to know what are the potential liabilities that a drone pilot would need to cover when undertaking a project and how pilots can be prepared for these liabilities. We address Isaac's question today by going over the many liabilities that a drone pilot can encounter. While some of these are pretty forward, most come from years of experience navigating challenging conditions. Our first topic of discussion is understanding video and picture copyrights and how as a pilot you can use tools such as pixie to enforcing licensing contracts. Next we look into flying conditions and how changes in flying conditions outside of a pilots control can impact the mission and equipment and how pilots need to be prepared for such eventualities. Knowing the best conditions for flight and understanding controllable factors help pilots to efficiently structure their contracts. Other key liabilities include data error liabilities, flying over people liabilities, changing and moving equipment/operators, deliverables liabilities and reviewing insurance policies for other potential liabilities. Whether you are new to flying or have years of experience undertaking complex flights, this is a show you dont want to miss ! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! 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 [03:20] Today's question from Isaac is about understanding liability terms to be included in contracts when working with clients [05:15] Understanding client liability for video and photo copyright [06:03] Using pixie.com to autonomously enforce licensing contracts [08:05] Listing and understanding prime flying conditions for flying safely while undertaking missions [15:03] Flying over people and checking people movement during events [15:35] Losing data from storage device data corruption [17:35] Staying free for liability from deliverables submitted to clients [19:03] Additional general liability for pilots to consider [20:30] Reviewing your policy to identify gaps in insurance coverage

Today's show is all about software options available to pilots working in SAR missions and how these applications can greatly aid a pilot in executing a comprehensive SAR mission. Our caller for today, Colin from Canada, performs a range of SAR missions and would like to know the best application to be utilized that can help him in using a variety of drones to perform SAR missions with ease. Search and Rescue Missions (SAR) have today progressed as a life saving tool to quickly assess and rescue people. In our response to Colin's question we start with discussing how thermal and digital imagery are now being combined to increase the success rates in SAR missions. Our first software pick is the Pix4D React that can help and assist a drone pilot in ensuring they have covered the entire search area and that no search area is missed. Our next choice of application is the 'Lost Person Behavior' app that can assist drone pilots in drawing a psychological map of the person they are trying to rescue and utilize a range of data to provide accurate location of individuals based on their behaviorial and other personal characteristics. We also delve into other softwares like 'Locate' and how pilots need to use multiple applications in sequence to ensure a successful SAR mission and not rely only on one software or having a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to flying missions and how Drone U classes and in-person events focusing on SAR can help pilots hone these skills. Whether you are a seasoned professional in conducting SAR missions or are getting started in the world of SAR and mapping, this is a show you dont want to miss ! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! 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 [02:19] Today's show is on Search and Rescue missions and tips and tools to help with SAR missions [09:10] Question from on Search and Rescue mission applications to integrate with a variety of drones and applications [11:18] How thermal and digital imagery is helping perform advanced processes in search and Rescue missions [13:04] Using Pix4D React to validate area mapped in a SAR mission to ensure comprehensive coverage [14:28] How 'Lost Person Behavior' App can help in statistical assessment of individuals' possible actions on the ground to improve search mission success [17:00] Locate, another application that can assist in SAR missions [18:58] How a variety of softwares can help together in running a successful SAR mission