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Welcome to Elevating Drone Life, the podcast for drone professionals !!

Elevating Drone Life is a podcast for drone professionals by drone professionals. It is a podcast that takes you on a journey through the exciting and ever-evolving world of drone technology.

Each week, we'll be speaking with professionals from all walks of the drone industry, Drone U Elite Instructors and members to learn about their experiences, insights, and tips for success. We'll explore the latest trends in drone technology, dive into real-world applications, and uncover the unique challenges and opportunities facing today's drone pilots.

On our show today, we talk to Leo from Skywatch, the industry leaders in drone insurance. We discuss and cover a host of drone insurance topics such as costs, the need for drone insurance, tips, best practices and more. Specifically we cover aspects such as liabilities for individuals and business, insurance for drones and property and more while discussing trends and things to be aware in the drone insurance domain to ensure you fly safe and are thoroughly covered in all aspects. Tune in to learn more about Skywatch, the drone insurance industry and how you can ensure effective coverage and avoid legal hassles.

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Timestamps:

[01:38] Learn about Skywatch from Leo

[03:40] Leo speaks why drone operators need drone insurance

[05:25] Do certain drone verticals need more insurance than others and why?

[09:46] What misconception are there in the insurance industry for drones and discussions on liability coverage and hull coverage

[12:17] What are the different plans that Skywatch offers its customers and whats unique with insurance offered by Skywatch

[17:28] What specific aspects or parameters are relevant for drone pilots purchasing an insurance?

[19:38] Leo talks about trends in the insurance industry for drone operations and changes that Skywatch has completed to address these trends.

[23:53] Tips and best practices for drone pilots for insurance to reduce their risks.

[25:33] How to contact Skywatch and Leo

How Drone Pilots Can Be Helpful After a Natural Disaster ?

On Today's podcast, we discuss about disaster response, the kind of deliverables that disaster response agencies prefer and how you can utilize these deliverables with insurance companies and adjustors.

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Is the Mavic Cine 3 suitable for smooth motion shots?

On Today's podcast, we discuss about the Mavic 3 capabilities and if it is worthy drone for smooth motion shots.

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How to use your contacts for growing your business and how can drones augment your business

Today’s episode is 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 podcast, we speak to Randall Warnas, the CEO of Anzu Robotics (https://www.anzurobotics.com/). Headquartered and operated within the U.S, Anzu robotics claims to be a secure and reliable solution to the proposed DJI ban. But where is the Raptor drone being made and is it NDAA compliant ? Join us as we speak to Randall about this new drone and how it seems very familiar but is fundamentally so different.

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How to use your contacts for growing your business and how can drones augment your business

Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Experience training, a unique training event that is focused on construction projects, available to the last 1-2 participants, 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. Reach out to us to book your seat today.

On Today's podcast, we discuss how drones can effectively grow your current offerings to clients. Our question from today is from Cameron, who is wanting to know how he can use his previous job knowledge and working his way on developing a successful drone business. We discuss how knowing your circle can effectively assist in reaching out and developing the next steps to getting contracts and how knowing a business gives an edge in understanding the value that can be delivered to your clients. We go over adding value to your clients and how a drone business owners can work with multiple contacts to explore opportunities.

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Timestamps:

[02:32] Learn more about Drone U Experience training in Colorado

[05:13] Today's question on taxes and NAICS codes to use while filing taxes

[08:29] How can you use your current business contacts to grow a drone business

How do I navigate the tax filing season as a drone pilot?

Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Experience training, a unique training event that is focused on construction projects, available to the last 1-2 participants, 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. Reach out to us to book your seat today.

On Today's podcast, we discuss navigating the tax filing season for drone pilots, and respond to Joe who would like to know more on codes to be used for tax filing. We discuss how drone pilots should navigate the tax filing space and what are the classifications available? We discuss about NAICS codes and navigating tax season for drone pilots and considerations to keep in mind when filing taxes.

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Timestamps:

[04:25] Learn more about Drone U Experience training in Colorado

[07:06] Today's question on taxes and NAICS codes to use while filing taxes

[08:18] What is the NAICS code and why is it important while filing your taxes?

[12:09] How to obtain and navigate NAICS codes specific to your business and industry?

[14:01] Understanding GSA schedule for your business

[15:48] Knowing your tax consultant while doing your taxes and understanding tax implications of your business decisions

What is the DJI ban bill all about? How it impact American drone pilots? What can you do about it?

On Today's podcast, we discuss all about flying over people. Over the years we all have seen several drone shots of flying over people, most commonly during events such as wedding, and sporting telecasts. Our question for today is from Tom, about carrying out flights over wedding asking us about what are the best drones for flying over people and in reality if the regulations actually allow such flights.

Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Experience training, a unique training event that is focused on construction projects, available to the last 1-2 participants, 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. Reach out to us to book your seat today.

On today's podcast we discuss the DJI drone ban bill which has the potential to impact how American drone pilots are using DJI for carrying out multiple important and industry specific missions. We start the episode by going over what the ban means and how it is being expected to be implemented. We speak about the specifics of how DJI accesses data and manages information. We discuss ways to effectively navigate this challenge and also go over options as to how you can connect with your representatives and educate them on your business and how the new bill can impact your you.

Tune in today as we discuss the impacts of the DJI ban bill and how best you can address this bill to avoid any impact on the drone industry.

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Timestamps:

[03:34] What is the DJI drone ban bill all about?

[04:22] Should we compete rather than cancel?

[05:48] What are the domains where DJI drones being used and how will a DJI drone ban impact American industries?

[07:00] Connecting your Drone to the internet for managing data access and how you can effectively manage your DJI drone data

[12:14] New advocacy group for connecting with your US representative

[15:11] We summarize the impact of the bill and how you can influence policy and decision making

Welcome to Elevating Drone Life, the podcast for drone professionals !!

Elevating Drone Life is a podcast for drone professionals by drone professionals. It is a podcast that takes you on a journey through the exciting and ever-evolving world of drone technology.

Each week, we'll be speaking with professionals from all walks of the drone industry, Drone U Elite Instructors and members to learn about their experiences, insights, and tips for success. We'll explore the latest trends in drone technology, dive into real-world applications, and uncover the unique challenges and opportunities facing today's drone pilots.

On our show today, we talk to Josh Marriott, Director of VDC and Field Solutions with the Weitz Company in Phoenix Arizona. Josh has been active in the construction industry for several years now and has seen the evolution of drones carrying out multiple jobs and missions. On today's aspect we uncover the secrets to running a successful drone program in the construction industry and go over jobs, safety, scaling operations and much more.

Josh goes over how he got into the drones and how he grew successful drone programs in the construction industry. He elaborates on how team can successfully train in-house pilots and what it takes to work with the amount of data that drones can produce for a company and how all departments can utilize this data from safety to marketing and more. Josh also digs into the secrets of managing fleets and how pilots can successfully get hired as a drone pilot in the construction industry.

Tune in to this show as we explore the fascinating world of drone technology and discover the amazing insights from Josh in the drone industry.

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Timestamps:

[01:22] Learn more about how Josh got started in the drone industry

[04:40] Josh's current role and how he performs his work with drones

[10:05] Training your team and building competencies in-house vs outsourcing work

[12:53] Why outsourcing can seem appealing at first, but how companies can put together a drone program in-house and Josh's learning from developing programs

[17:30] Working with data and effective data management and how to effectively have all internal departments work with data

[22:28] Josh shares his insight on ensuring safety across teams and projects in the construction industry

[24:33] Josh's go-to drones for the construction industry drone projects

[28:23] How to be a successful pilot in the construction industry and what the companies look in a drone pilot when hiring

Can pilots fly their drones over people? What drones can i fly without waivers?

On Today's podcast, we discuss all about flying over people. Over the years we all have seen several drone shots of flying over people, most commonly during events such as wedding, and sporting telecasts. Our question for today is from Tom, about carrying out flights over wedding asking us about what are the best drones for flying over people and in reality if the regulations actually allow such flights.

Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Experience training, a unique training event that is focused on construction projects, available to the last 1-2 participants, 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. Reach out to us to book your seat today.

On today's podcast we discuss everything about flying over people and the regulations therein. We discuss changes to rules about flying over people by the FAA and go over what the regulations now consider when flying over people. We also discuss the DJI reporting structure and if flying a sub 250gm drone actually constitutes to complying with the existing categories for flights. We then discuss category 2 and 3 requirements and delve into eligibilities and compliance to Remote ID. Lastly we discuss practical solutions to flying over people and the perfect drones for conducting flights over people while not comprising on the quality of footage.

Tune in today as we discuss everything about flying over people and drone considerations.

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Timestamps:

[01:18] Learn more about upcoming construction themed Drone U experience training

[03:55] Today's question on flying over people regulations

[06:33] Changes to rules about flying over people and FAA updates

[07:43] DJI minis and the point of going over the limits of category 1

[09:23] DJI reporting of weight of drone going over the specified weight limits

[12:07] Category 2 and 3 eligibilities for drone pilots and compliance to Remote ID

[16:52] Flights in an open air assembly

[20:10] Practical solutions to flying over considering existing regulations and using the right drone for carrying flights over people

We list the biggest mistakes that new pilots make in the drone industry and what one can do about it?

On Today's podcast, we discuss all about the mistakes that new pilots make as they get into the drone industry and how pilots can stay away from these common traps. One of the traits of successful drone pilots has always been to be effective in avoiding what we call the biggest mistakes in the drone industry and on today's podcast we discuss and elaborate on the successful traits and the common pitfalls that drone pilots fall into as they go about working in the drone industry.

We discuss about aspects such as being respectful, using open social media platforms for being considerate and empathetic and being mindful of how one presents their views in the public domain. We also elaborate on other aspects such as communication, good intentions, being financially successful in the drone industry.

Tune in today as Rob and Paul share their many years of experience running a business and what they believe help in being set up for success.

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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.

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Timestamps:

[05:58] The lack of being professional in the drone industry

[09:02] Using today's open platforms for being vocal without being respectful

[13:14] What does being respectful to client and fellow drone pilots means.

[18:03] The art of communicating in the drone world

[23:08] What sums up a financial successful person vs someone struggling with being successful

[24:51] How pilots can be successful in drone business?