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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

We start off 2022 with CES 2022 and all the latest in the drone industy, 7-Eleven now begins drone deliveries in Japan and all the latest in the drone industry in this week Drone Life News show. In our latest episode of Drone Life News show we cover all the latest updates in the drone industry - from CES 2022 updates to drone deliveries to all the latest developments in the new drones for 2022 In our first  news segment of the drone life news, we discuss all the updates from CES 2022. Paul and Miriam discuss all the news from CES including new drones and featured presentations and where the industry is positioning itself this year In our next story, we talk about Zenith AeroTech's NDAA Tethered station production plans in collaboration with VIRTEX to ensure growing demand and to ensure US drone manufacturing requirements. Next up, we discuss how drones are being increasingly used across the world for providing emergency medical equipment to medical professionals. In this story from Switzerland, a drone delivering AED to a doctor attending to a cardiac arrest in an outdoor setting was able to provide immediate medical support to save a life. In our last story on today's show we discuss about Japan's 7-Eleven stores now using drones to provide a range of deliveries to its customers and how this could lead to pathbreaking adoption of drone deliveries in the world. Catch up on all the latest drone news and developments and stay updated on all the latest news. Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Enjoy! 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 [00:40] Updates from CES 2022 - Autel's new drones, automation in the drone industry [04:52] Zenith Aerotek tethered drone stations [08:14] Drones carrying AED to provide life saving support [11:45] Can drones help with current medical shortage [14:10] 7-11s in Japan delivers via drone

Today’s show is about determining the best and most efficient workflow for flying drones in agriculture. Our caller from today, all the way from Portugal wants to know the best and most efficient workflow for scanning agricultural fields with drones. To help our caller out, we first explain the fundamentals of agricultural drone mapping. You will learn how crops emit a wide range of spectral densities, and how you can use multi-spectral cameras to “read” this data. And different software to accurately interpret it. You will also learn about different drone laws and regulations that you need to be aware of if you are planning on flying drones in agriculture. If already generating revenue from this lucrative vertical, listening to this show will give you some quick wins. 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. - https://www.thedroneu.com/become-a-member/ 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 [01:19] Today's question is on a recommendation for software for agricultural applications for various specifies being grown in a single area [03:07] How do spectral densities of crop impact drone sensors? [05:56] Using multi-spectral drone cameras for verifying crop species, densities and diversities [06:36] The three factors that influence the quality of your drone imagery [08:07] What are the different software options for assessing spectral densities? [08:36] How color densities can influence software analysis of crop species [10:15] Geographical and topology factors that can impact drone missions in agriculture [12:45] Laws for flying agricultural drones, and how regressive policies are stunting innovation and growth

Today's show is a special one as we are joined by Watts Innovation founder, Bobby Watts. Bobby shares his insights and views on the state of the drone industry and how the industry is set to grow in terms of autonomous flights and changing regulations to permit such flights. Paul and Bobby discuss the Prism, an all-American product from Watts Innovation, that comes with variable propulsions and flexible payloads and how the PRISM its set to lead the disruptive changes in the drone world. We also discuss all the specifics of PRISM Sky, the latest solution from Watts Innovation stable and the thought process behind its development and deployment In other discussions on the industry, we dig deep into BVLOS regulations, autonomous flights, the Amazon vs Walmart drone delivery battles and much much more. Tune in to learn more about all these exciting developments and hear it first hand from Bobby Watts. 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 [01:43] Watts Innovation, the Prism, and its use cases for its customers [03:09] Can the Prism support mapping and other onboarding processes for applications? [03:58] Details on the Prism Sky, Watts Innovation latest product offering [05:21] Details of Prism's platform and software development features including its partnership with Alterion for Prism Sky [09:10] Watts Innovation efforts on plug and play commercial BVLOS applications [11:16] How important is cellular for BVLOS flights and Bobby's insight on BVLOS and the future of the drone industry [14:48] What are the top 2 applications of BVLOS flights [19:11] What are the barriers to applications such as drone deliveries and autonomous flights [22:06] How are Amazon and Walmart positioned in the drone delivery space [24:01] Is the FAA building a barrier to advancement in the Drone industry and should pilots be regulated beyond Part 107 [27:52] Dealing with regulations and waivers and ensuring compliance to waivers [29:44] Biggest use cases for fleets of drones [35:51] Can modularity in drones help with developing features for drones and how is PRISM helping with scaling solutions

Today’s show is about using the DJI Mavic 3 for drone mapping. Does this new DJI drone have the specs and capabilities required for building an accurate 3D drone map or model? Our caller for today, David is a new commercial drone pilot and a proud owner of the DJI Mavic 3. Now, he is keen to take on drone mapping jobs, and wants to know if he can use his new drone for the same. On today’s show, you will learn why the DJI Mavic 3 should NOT be used for drone mapping. To make things simple for David, we reveal the 4 questions that every drone pilot should ask when buying a mapping drone. We do a deep-dive into the world of drone mapping, and touch upon topics like thirty-party apps, how to pick the right drone mapping software, and the importance of using a drone with a global shutter. You will also receive some excellent tips on how to maximize profitability in drone mapping. Do not 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 [03:19] Today's question is about the DJI Mavic 3 [04:09] Will DJI introduce SDK for the Mavic? [04:43] 4 Questions every drone pilot should ask before buying a mapping drone [05:18] Why the DJI Mavic is NOT the right drone for mapping [10:29] Why you must buy a drone that is compatible with third-party apps [12:20] How to pick the right drone mapping software [12:56] Do you need a drone with a global shutter for mapping? [13:22] How to maximize profitability for a drone mapping mission [16:13] So, was the DJI Mavic 3 a good buy for David? [21:11] What make the X7 Paul’s go-to camera?

Learn everything about heavy lift drones and their applications, Dizi drone launch for nuclear industry, Percepto receives BVLOS flight approval and all the latest in the airspace security domain. In our latest episode of Drone Life News show we cover all the latest updates in the drone industry - from new launch to fundings, acquisitions. In our first segment of the drone life news, we discuss everything about heavy lift drones and how they are increasingly becoming an important sector for the drone industry. We talk about its applications and how heavy lift drones are being increasingly used for modern day applications. In our next story, we talk about Azur's Dizi drone launch at nuclear convention with a focus on radiation detection and advanced application at nuclear sites. Next up, we discuss CASA's approval for the Percepto drone  for carrying out BVLOS flights in Australian airspace allowing autonomous flights in the Australian airspace. Learn how this development is significant for the drone industry. In our next story, we discuss about the Airspace security domain that is heating up with companies receiving funding, new acquisitions and partnerships. We talk about Skysafe's 35 million $ funding and Axon's partnership with Dedrone for counter drone solutions. Catch up on all the latest drone news and developments and stay updated on all the latest news. Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Enjoy! 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 [00:33] Everything about Heavy lift drones and their significance in the Drone industry [05:02] Applications of heavy lift drones for addressing modern day challenges [09:22] Dizi launch at the nuclear convention for radiation detection [10:53] Percepto receives approval for BVLOS flights [11:55] Air space security heating up with companies receiving funding for new projects [12:21] Skysafe receives 35 million $ funding [15:24] Axon that provides tools for law enforcement sector, partners with Dedrone to provide drone solutions for security applications

Managing a Large Drone Inventory, Buying the Right Drone Insurance, and Refining Skillsets Today’s show is about managing a drone fleet. We talk about team and inventory management, & buying the best and most affordable drone insurance. Our caller for today, Andrew has some interesting questions for us today about managing a large drone fleet. Specifically, some of the questions that we discuss today… Will setting up a drone business LLC shield your personal assets from any potential business liabilities? Does your insurance policy cover autonomous flights as well? Should you register your drone under your name or your drone business’s name? You will also learn about PROPS, a platform by Drone U built specifically to administer large teams of drone pilots. Do not 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 [01:29] Learn more about the Drone U PROPS program [02:17] Today's question, Andrew, is about planning registrations and insurance for your drone business and ways to ensure inventory management [07:07] What are the main benefits of setting up a drone business LLC? [11:44] How to buy and the most affordable drone insurance; are autonomous flights insured as well? [14:07] Why upskilling drone pilots is critical for smooth operations [14:20] How Drone U's PROPS program can help you better manage your inventory [15:38] As a drone service provider, are you responsible for buying insurance? [17:08] Should drone businesses buy GL insurance?

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 launched the new Mavic, we bring to you the real truth about this drone. These are some of the things that we touch upon in today’s show: DJI Mavic 3 vs. DJI Mavic 2 and the Phantom 4 Pro – do the older DJI drones provide more bang for the buck? How much extra flight time do you get ? Is the lack of SDK on the DJI Mavic 3 a huge deal for drone pilots? Should you consider buying the Sony Airpeak instead? Should you buy the DJI Mavic 3 this holiday season? 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 [03:34] Today's question is about the DJI Mavic 3 – Is this new DJI drone worth buying? [06:17] About the DJI Mavic 3 specs; what are the different versions that you can choose from? [07:06] Sony AirPeak vs. the DJI Mavic 3 - which drone is a better buy? [08:26] Does the DJI Mavic 3 live up to all the hype? [10:40] Is the lack of SDK a huge deal for commercial drone pilots? [11:55] How much extra flight time can get from this new DJI drone? [16:04] Are you better off sticking to older DJI drones like the Phantom 4 and DJI Mavic 2? [24:03] The final word ~ Does the DJI Mavic 3 provide enough bang for the buck?

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 be made remote-id compliant once new regulations kick in. Do not miss this one! Enjoy! 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 [01:31] Today's question is about the DJI Mini SE [03:35] Is the DJI Mini SE remote id compliant?