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Learn the Nuances of Setting Up and Managing a Successful Drone Business Today’s show is about setting up and managing a successful drone business WITHOUT quitting your day job. Our caller for Billy is keen on setting up his drone business. However, he does not want to quit his full-time, W-2 job till he has established himself in the industry and built up a steady stream of work. To help Billy out, we first lay out the most important things that he must consider when making this difficult transition. You will learn how to master the art of selling on the internet. And how to build your brand while reaching out to your target audience. Towards the end, Paul also shares some great pointers so that Billy can become more effective at pitching his services. If you are torn between a W-2 job and setting up a new drone business, this show is for you. 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 [04:00] Learn all about Drone U's latest offering - classes and courses [07:25] Today's question is about setting up a successful drone business without quitting your full-time job [10:17] Is running a drone business significantly different in comparison to a steady, full-time job? [14:04] How do business owners and clients perceive professionals working part-time on their businesses [21:18] How to master the art of selling your services on the internet [31:51] Perfecting your sales pitch [39:36] How a positive public perception can boost your business revenues

Drone U Producer - Editor, Steve Delasantos, on livin' the drone life. In this Black Friday - Cyber Monday special episode we have a discussion with Drone U's Producer - Editor Steve Delasantos on his experience flying drones, his work with Drone U and how pilots can achieve success in the drone world. We start off discussing Steve's encounter with a fellow drone pilot on showcasing the best practices for flight take off and how these important procedures are often forgotten by most pilots in their hurry for taking off. We next discuss on the importance of practice and how Steve honed his flying skills through hours of practice specifically from most Drone U courses.  Steve also speaks in detail of how spending hours editing and going through Drone U's courses actually helped him understand the nuances of drone flight and understanding critical parameters of drone flight such as pre-flight inspection, battery maintenance and overcoming obstacles. Steve also highlights the common hurdles that pilots face and the hardest thing that drone pilots encounter and how they can actually overcome them. Lastly you don't want to miss out on all the announcements on the best Black Friday Cyber Monday offers from Drone U including exclusive offers on in-person training. Fly Safe! 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 [02:53] Steve's encounter with a fellow drone pilot and going over pre-flight checks [06:17] The importance of checking battery voltage to ensure a safe return for your drone [09:10] Dealing with orientation issues and best practices to maintaining the orientation of your drone [11:26] How regular practice can improve your flying skills and indicators of ones improvements in managing drone flight/moves [14:08] How Drone U's content has helped Steve transform into a better pilot [16:30] Steve shares his take on drones and drone accessories. Are they required and do they help pilots [26:43] Conversations on landing pads and if they help drone pilots [30:45] Steve shares what he believes is the hardest thing to overcome from Drone Pilots [37:11] Black Friday/Cyber Monday offers from Drone U

Mac or Windows? Laptops or Desktops? What are some of the best options for drone pilots? Today’s show is about the best computer options available for drone pilots. Our caller for today, Cody is, of course, a drone pilot who is scouting for the best and most affordable computer system. So, what are some of the main things that Cody should consider when buying a computer for his drone business? How can he get the maximum bang for the buck? To answer Cody’s question, we first discuss the all-new Macbook Pro, and whether or not it is a good buy for professionals. You will also learn how the ongoing chip shortage coupled with the surge in cryptocurrency mining has led to skyrocketing prices. So, as a drone pilot, should Copy opt for the latest Apple laptop? Or should he go for desktop-based GPU’s like Alienware? For all this and much, much more, don’t miss out on 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 [03:03] Today's show is about the best computing systems for drone pilots [04:18] About the ongoing chip shortage and its impact on computer prices [04:50] How to gauge your work requirements and select the right computing system [05:35] Is the Macbook series a good option for drone pilots? [07:15] Getting the most out of your Apple laptop [08:40] Laptop based GPUs vs. desktop based GPUs – which is the best option for drone mapping and modeling

Hyundai makes some major strides Urban Air Mobility, Space Tourism receives a fillip, Who are the top drone manufacturers in the world and so much more…. This week’s drone news is about all the latest developments in the drone industry, from urban air mobility to racing leagues. In this week’s drone news show, our first story is on urban air mobility. With automobile major, Hyundai announcing their new Urban Air Mobility division, it looks like technology will revolutionize the way we travel in the near future. We have some exciting developments to share in this segment of the show. Next up, we talk about space tourism, and how two companies - Virgin Galactic and Blue Origins are going all out to establish a foothold in the nascent field. Drone enthusiasts will surely love our next story. Drone Industry Insights released their annual report which lists all the top drone manufacturers in the world. While DJI grabbed the pole position, we have some surprising entrants in this list as well. Does this list highlight the changing dynamics of the drone market? And if you are into gaming, check out our wrap-up story. Drone Racing League’s new and one-of-a-kind mobile game, Drone Racing Arcade is out now. We strongly recommend you check it out! Don’t miss this one. Fly Safe! 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 [00:46] Urban air Mobility | Hyundai’s New Air Mobility Division gains traction [03:30] Latest from the world of space tourism – How Virgin Galactic and Blue Origins are leading by example [05:30] The top drone manufacturers in the world; the front-runners and some surprising entrants [11:06] Drone Racing League’s mobile game – Drone Racing Arcade [14:25] Black Friday Alert! Don’t miss the chance to grab these killer time-limited deals!

Which are the best drones for flying over people? What are the drone laws for flying over people? Today’s show is about flying drones over people. Specifically, our caller for today, Bryan would like to know if there are any drones available in the market that comply with all the regulatory requirements for flying over people. Great question, Bryan. And certainly, not a straightforward one. We start this show by referencing the RaceDay Quad lawsuit challenging drone remote-id. Next up, you will learn how drones are currently classified into 3 distinct categories – 1, 2, and 3. Which category does your drone fall into? Towards the end of the show, Paul shares why DJI’s Phantom series is best suited for those flying over people. And we also have an interesting discussion on whether or not drone parachutes result in enhanced airspace safety. Don’t miss out on 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 [04:16] Today's question is about flying drones over people [05:19] Will remote-id make it easier to fly over people? [09:16] About Race day Quad's lawsuit challenging the FAA and remote ID [13:05] Flying over people under category 1 regulations [14:06] Will drone propellers on DJI drones lacerate skin and violate category 1 regulations? [18:36] Which drones fall under category 2? Can you fly category 2 drones over people? [20:46] What is the threshold to determine that your drone is safe to be flown over people? Learn about injury severity limit and other important parameters [22:48] Why DJI Phantom’s series is so well suited for flying over people [23:14] Do drone parachutes make it easier to fly over people?

Working “On” Your Drone Business, Getting Clients from the Internet, and How to Overcome Your Fear of Cold Calling Our caller for today, Cristian is worried about the impact of the upcoming winter on his drone business. With solar inspection and mapping jobs likely to dry up, Cristian is wondering how he can sustain his business in this “lean period”. On today’s show, you will learn the importance of looking at your drone business from a long-term perspective. From getting business from the internet to traditional cold-calling, will learn a lot in today’s information-packed show. If you are worried about your sales pipeline drying up this coming winter, do not miss this one. Thanks for the great question, Cristian. Fly Safe! 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 [02:46] Today's question is about working on your drone business during winter [05:46] Building systems to manage and scale your drone business [09:30] How to build an online presence and generate business from the internet [11:03] Need help overcoming your fear of cold calling? Paul shares his sales pitch to help you out [24:15] How can Drone U's newest course, PROPS, help you acquire and retain clients?

DJI Mavic 3 Sneak Peek – Why this New DJI Drone Fails to Impress, and the Fallout of the Failed Drone Attack on US Power Grid This week’s drone news is about the DJI Mavic 3. Will DJI continue its stellar run with this new drone? We take a good, hard look at this new DJI offering, share some latest updates, and discuss how some missing, critical features might stave off many potential buyers. Specifically, we discuss how the lack of an SDK module on the DJI Mavic 3 makes it less suitable for commercial use. Our next story is about a failed drone attack on the US power grid. This incident has reignited the debate on airspace safety and drone regulations. How can institutions and critical establishments adequately secure themselves from such drone attacks? For all this and much, much more, tune in to our latest show now. 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] DJI Mavic 3 release – with specs that fail to impress, will this new DJI drone manage to replicate the success of its predecessors? [03:53] Will DJI phase out its flagship drone, the DJI Mavic 2 once the Mavic 3 is released? [04:57] Is DJI Mavic 3 more suited for recreational flying? [06:03] Why the absence of an SDK module on the DJI Mavic 3 is a big deal [08:03] Failed drone attack on US Power Grid reignites the debate on airspace safety and drone regulations [15:20] Auterion’s appoints new President to handle Government Solutions [17:08] Want the latest scoop on drones? Check out Xploration Station's Life 2.0 show featuring Miriam form DroneLife

Drone Battery Maintenance | Expert Tips for Improving Drone Battery Life Today’s show is about drone battery maintenance. What are some best practices for using your drone batteries and prolonging life? Our caller for today, Todd works in a fire department and manages a large fleet of drones. Todd’s question is about drone battery maintenance. Owing to the nature of his job, Todd needs to make sure that he can fly at a moment’s notice. How can he ensure that all his drone batteries are sufficiently charged and ready to use? Moreover, what are some best practices to prolong the drone battery life? Some of the topics discussed today include deep cycling charging, the importance of periodic charging, and a Friday Flyday. Tune in now! 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 [01:57] How can Drone U help you fly drones for public safety? Learn all about Drone U’s newest course, LEO [04:50] Today's question on drone battery maintenance [06:18] Correctly setting the discharge rate and planning out a Friday Flyday [08:42] Is it necessary to charge your drone batteries periodically? [11:08] What is balanced charging? What is the benefit of deep-cycle charging? And how to best use rapid chargers for your drone batteries [12:17] Some more expert tips to prolong your drone battery life

Autonomous Drones and the Pressing Need to Revamp Drone Laws, Skydio Updates, Working Upcoming Drone Conference in Houston, DJI News In this week's drone news show, we focus on autonomous drones, and the pressing need to introduce new drone laws that are in alignment with the rapid technological strides. In our first story, we discuss the recommendations made by a UK-based research agency to monitor unmanned flights. This research agency has recommended the use of electronic systems which enable the tracking of all unmanned flights over radar at ATC’s. How will such extensive monitoring impact the drone industry as a whole? Next, you will learn about the upcoming drone conference, the Energy Drones and Robotics summit in Houston. We also have some interesting updates on Skydio, the US-based manufacturer of autonomous drones. With Skydio and other drone manufacturers focusing on developing drones that fly with higher autonomy, there is a pressing need for governments across the world to revamp their drone laws. For all this and much, much more, tune in to our latest show now. 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 [00:36] Highly regarded UK research group makes some insightful recommendations on commercial drone usage [03:32] About the upcoming drone conference in Houston [05:22] Autonomous drones, and the need to revamp drone laws [18:48] DJI's releases an all-new Action 2 camera

How to Create More Accurate Drone Maps and Models Today’s show is about drone mapping. Our caller for today, Eduardo wishes to specifically know if using a GNSS rover and marking GCP points can improve the accuracy of his drone mapping deliverables. To help Eduardo out, we first clear up some fundamentals of drone mapping. Topics discussed here include the difference between relative accuracy and absolute accuracy and the importance of ground sampling distance. You will also learn how to select the best and most affordable mapping drone in today’s show. And lastly, we share how we, at Drone U can help you master the nuances of drone mapping. Whether you are an aspiring or an experienced drone mapper, listening to today’s show will particularly help you out. Tune in now! 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 [03:32] Today question is about improving overall drone mapping accuracy [05:41] Absolute accuracy vs. Relative accuracy - Understanding the difference [06:44] Using a GNSS rover and marking GCP’s for better accuracy [18:35] How to optimize Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) [21:32] How to purchase the best and most affordable mapping drone [23:13] How can Drone U help you master drone mapping?