Our question today comes from Harvey, who is asking us why don't you talk more about other mass marketed drones like the Solo and Yuneec? That's a fair question, Harvey, and we'll take the opportunity talk in detail about those drones. Thanks for the question and for you loyal listening. Fly safe!

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Merry Christmas, everyone. We want to take a moment and thank you for your continued support of this podcast and Drone U. You all are amazing! Today's question comes to us, once again, from Trace in North Carolina. We've always said, we don't care how many times you submit a question because we answer them all. So get yours in today! Anyways, Trace is asking us how can I do a firmware update on my Inspire 1 directly through the DJI Go App? Or can I even do it that way? Stay tuned, everyone, and fly safe this holiday!

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Being business guys, we love today's question from Chris in Wyoming. He's asking what are the essential elements I need to include in putting together a drone business plan? Love the question, Chris, and thanks for asking us. We'll be happy to go through all we can to help you out. Stay tuned, everyone, and fly safe!

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Trace in North Carolina is providing the question for us today. He's asking do you guys recommend the Osmo for the interior filming of a real estate project? Why or why not? Stand by for the answer, everyone. You've got some options on this one, so we'll run through them. Thanks for the question, Trace. Fly safe!

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Today's question is brought to us by Terry in Ohio. He said to us in the question he sent over that he notices we have a fairly large social media following. He also mentions how he's a new(er) drone business and is asking what are some things you'd recommend for me to grow my social media following? We have a lot of experience in this area, Terry, and are happy to do all we can to get you moving in the right direction. Stay tuned, and fly safe!

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John in Arizona sent over today's question for us. He's asking us what do you think about the latest information that came out about the possible drone registration requirement? We certainly don't shy away from giving our opinions, so we'd be happy to answer this for you. Stay tuned and we'll bring you all up to speed, and make sure you know all you should at this point regarding this matter. Fly safe (and free)!

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Today's question comes to us from Travis. He's curious to know what the biggest mistake(s) is that you see beginner pilots make when flying? If you're a new pilot then you definitely need to listen up on this one. Even if you've flown many times before, we can still see some of these mistakes (although far less often). Regardless, thanks for joining us, thanks for the question and everyone fly safe!

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Flying Your Drone at Night - Should I Apply for a Part 107 Daylight Waiver when FAA is reviewing its latest NPRM?

Today's question is about flying your drone at night. Can we expect new drone regulations that allow night ops without a Part 107 daylight waiver anytime soon?

A Little Backstory...

In January 2019, Brendan Schulman from DJI released an NPRM (Notice for Proposed Rulemaking) draft which might make nights ops possible without filing for a Part 107 waiver. The commenting deadline for this NPRM ended on April 15th. As the FAA is working on formulating new drone regulations, our caller for today, Bob, is wondering if he should wait for these new changes to kick in. Or, is it better for Bob to go ahead and apply for a Part 107 daylight waiver?

Typically, is there a definite timeline attached to the NPRM process? Can we expect the FAA to allow night operations without a Part 107 waiver anytime soon? We reveal the best option for Bob in this short but informative show.

Towards the end, we share some nuanced information about the new Parrot Anafi Thermal drone. Thanks to Bob for the great question. Fly safe!

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Thinking of filing a Part 107 Daylight waiver to fly at night? We have some excellent resources for you

A Special Thanks to our sponsor, Innovative UAS

Today's question is about getting your Part 107 daylight waiver to fly at night

Will FAA's NPRM make it possible to fly at night without a Part 107 waiver? Is it prudent to wait?

Thinking of buying the Parrot Anafi Thermal drone? Listen to the pros and cons before making your purchase

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Drone Mapping Equipment Guide

In today's show, we reveal the best equipment for professional drone mapping. From mapping drones to GPS units to drone mapping software, we reveal the best drone mapping equipment to help you get started in this business.

Our caller, Paul wishes to foray into precision drone mapping. From Phantom 4 Pro to Matrice 210 RTK, he is confused by the wide range of options. Apart from drones, Paul also needs help with purchasing the right accessories in order to get started.

Wrong drone mapping equipment means that your business is doomed for failure even before it starts off. To help Paul out, we first discuss the different mapping jobs that a drone pilot can take up. From simple 3D modeling to precision drone mapping, we discuss equipment requirements across the gamut.

First, we reveal how you can select the correct mapping drone by accurately assessing job requirements. Should you opt for a fixed-wing drone? Or, will a multirotor suffice? We segment drone mapping into 1) Conservative and 2) Advanced, and reveal the best drone for each workflow. Next, we talk about drone mapping software. Is Pix4D the gold standard of drone mapping? Is Bentley's ContextCapture a good alternative?

You will also learn about the best accessories for drone mapping. We discuss RTK and PPK GPS and reveal their pros and cons. Can you make do with the cheaper PPK GPS technology? Or, do you have to invest thousands of dollars in an RTK GPS unit in order to take up precision drone mapping jobs? This segment of the show will be particularly interesting to professional drone mappers who are looking for some cost-effective options. We discuss how you can best incorporate the Leica Viva GS16 and Propeller Aeropoints into your mapping workflow.

This show is loaded with some excellent Tips & Tricks. Thanks for the great question, Paul. Fly Safe!

List of Drone Mapping Equipment

RTK GPS Unit: Leica Viva GS16 GNSS RTK Rover

PPK GPS: Propeller Aeropoints

Best Drone for Conservative Mapping Workflow: Phantom 4 Advanced

Best Drone for Advanced Mapping Workflow: Phantom 4 RTK

The Ultimate Comprehensive Guide to Drone Mapping, Acquisition & Processing Software

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Live from the 2019 FAA UAS Symposium - FAA's stance on Drone Shootings and Pilots Operating without a Drone License

In today's show, we discuss two critical issues which have been plaguing the drone industry - drone shootings and illegal drone operations. Live from the FAA UAS 2019 Symposium, we interview Charles Raley to learn about the FAA's stance on these two topics.

This show kicks off with Charles giving us an overview of FAA's enforcement policies. Then we transition to the first topic of today's show - illegal drone operation. We had reported earlier how non-compliant drone pilots are getting away without facing the full brunt for their actions. Is the FAA treating this issue seriously now? And, is the FAA enforcing action against organizations who hire these illegal pilots? In this show, you will learn that you can even lose your license in case of repeated instances of non-compliance.

The second topic that we discuss is that of drone shootings. What are the consequences of a drone shooting? Misplaced paranoia and unawareness about drone laws have resulted in a huge spurt in drone shootings. Is the FAA, along with the DOD and the DOJ enforcing legal action against drone shooters? We wrap up this show by sharing how you can report illegal drone operations to the FSDO. Tune in our latest and very special show now. Fly safe!

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Timestamps

Paul welcomes Charles to the show

Charles gives us "peek" into FAA's enforcement policies

What is the likelihood of legal enforcement action against non-compliant drone pilots?

Will penalties increase in case of repeated non-compliance?

Which enforcement agencies do the FAA work with?

Are Part 107 compliant pilots losing out because of lax enforcement policies?

Is there any action being taken against organizations hiring pilots without a drone license?

What are the consequences of a drone shooting?

Does the FAA have any jurisdiction as far as state and local laws are concerned?

What should you do if you see a drone flying illegally near you?