Today's show is about using the sub-250 gram drone, DJI Mavic Mini 2 for real estate photography.

Our caller for today, Carl intends to make a foray into the real estate photography business with the DJI Mavic Mini 2. But, while Carl might limit his upfront investment with this starter DJI drone, can he compete with pilots who fly larger (and more expensive) drones like Phantom and Mavic?

We reveal the pros and cons of this much-loved DJI drone in this short but highly informative show. This show will be particularly useful to drone pilots providing their services to real estate folks. Thanks for the great question, Carl. Fly Safe! 

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[03:14] Today's question is about using the DJI Mavic Mini 2 for real estate photography

[04:06] Want to learn how to fly the DJI Mavic Mini 2? Check out our Don't Crash Course today!

[04:43] Are there ample opportunities for drone pilots in the real estate market?

[08:42] What are some of the biggest challenges that drone pilots face while starting a new drone business?

[10:12] Can you run a profitable drone business with a beginner DJI drone like the Mavic Mini 2?

[14:14] Pro Tip - How to get a steady stream of work from the real estate market

[17:17] Some expert business tips for Mavic Mini 2 pilots

[19:43] Any reason why you should fly the Mini 2 with prop cages?

On today's show, you will learn why the Mavic 2 Pro is NOT the right drone for cell tower inspections and construction site mapping.

Our caller for today, John from Oregon has recently purchased a Mavic 2 Pro for a cell tower inspection business. Additionally, John also wants to use this beginner DJI drone for preparing construction site maps.

While the Mavic 2 Pro's Hasselblad sensor might be great for capturing vivid images, can you use this DJI drone for conducting cell tower inspections and preparing construction site maps?

Is John better off using the Phantom 4 Pro or an enterprise drone like the DJI Inspire? For all this and much more, tune in to our latest show now. Thanks for the great question, John. Fly Safe!

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[04:00] Today's question is about using the Mavic 2 Pro for cell tower inspections and construction site mapping

[06:30] How many site visits will a drone pilot need to make?

[07:09] 2 types of affordable GPS systems for drone pilots

[08:58] Can a drone pilot start an inspection and mapping business if he is on a tight budget?

[10:44] Lucrative options for Mavic 2 Pro pilots

[12:12] Can you build a profitable drone business with a beginner DJI drone like the Mavic 2 Pro?

FAA TRUST Exam, Drone Industry, and Competition, Autel's Rising Popularity, BVLOS and Much, Much More...

In the third edition of Drone Life News, Paul and Miriam McNabb of DroneLife and JobforDrones discuss some of the latest and most exciting news from the world of drones.

Our biggest story this week is about the FAA TRUST Exam and Drone U being one of the select few providers of the exam.

We discuss the recent trends in the drone industry and the surging market share of industry players such as Autel. Other topics include BVLOS flights and how this will eventually lead to wider adoption of drones.

In other conversations we also discuss regulatory committees and their influence and impact on the drone industry Certainly, you do not want to miss any segment of the show.

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Timestamps

[00:31] All you wanted to know about the FAA TRUST exam

[02:23]The overwhelming response to Drone U's FAA TRUST exam

[04:16] The changing dynamics of the drone industry and the surging growth of non-DJI drones

[05:43]DJI's market share and the intensifying competition

[06:37] The rising usage of drones for specific industries and applications

[08:00]Autel's burgeoning market share; do we finally have a worthy DJI competitor?

[08:58] What are some of the biggest reasons behind Autel's rising popularity?

[11:33] DJI security concerns and how they are impacting the market leader's so-far dominant position

[13:56]BVLOS flights and DroneUp's growth in this segment

[18:10]Regulatory committees, their influence and impact on the future of the drone industry

Walmart Invests in Drone Delivery Startup, DroneUp, UK Moves Ahead with Drone Remote ID, the NASA UAS Safety Reporting System, Google Wing Comments on Drone Remote ID

We are back with another Drone Life News show with the incredible Miriam McNabb of DroneLife and JobforDrones to share with us some of the latest and most exciting news from the world of drones.

Our biggest story this week is about drone deliveries. While much has been written about Amazon's foray into drone deliveries, it seems that competitor, Walmart is gaining more traction in this space. Drone enthusiasts will be excited to learn that Walmart recently invested in drone delivery service provider, DroneUP for making last-mile deliveries.

While this development is certainly encouraging, it seems that companies in the US are lagging behind other countries as far as innovation is concerned. This serves as a good segue to our next story - which is about UK's Catapult Project. You will learn about this pilot project implemented by the UK for drone remote-id. And why their approach is far better compared to the US.

Towards the end of the show, we share some great Amazon Prime Day deals for drone pilots. You surely do not want to miss this one. Enjoy!

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Timestamps

[00:24]The NASA UAS Safety Reporting System is Open, Confidential, and Nonpunitive

[04:02]Walmart invests in Drone Delivery service provider, DroneUp for last-mile deliveries

[05:30]When can we expect Amazon drone deliveries to finally take flight?

[09:15]Can we expect service providers to make drone deliveries under Part 107?

[11:08]Google Wing participates in UK Catapult Project

[12:50]UK's approach to drone remote-id is significantly different from the US's broadcast-only approach

[16:32]What is the status of drone remote-id in the UK?

[18:00]Is the US lagging behind the rest of the world as far as innovation is concerned?

[19:00]Amazon Prime Day - Don't miss out on some killer one-in-year deals!

Today's show is about using drones for shooting hotels and resorts.

Our caller for today, Jordan from NY has an opportunity to shoot some aerial footage of a resort. However, his client wishes to accentuate the beautiful mountains in the background. And so, Jordan is thinking of renting the Mavic 2 Zoom for this new gig.

But, is the zoom on this DJI drone powerful enough to accentuate the beautiful background? And, should Jordan consider the Inspire 2-X7 combo for this gig?

Apart from this Mavic 2 Zoom - Inspire 2 comparison, we also reveal some red flags that Jordan needs to watch out for while renting a drone. We wrap up this show by sharing some great golden photography tips to help Jordan out. Enjoy!

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Timestamps

[01:32]Today's show is brought to you by Drone U landing pads

[02:33]Today's question is about using drones for shooting hotels and resorts

[03:36]We kick off today's show by discussing an incredibly lucrative career option for drone pilot - action sports

[05:02]How to accentuate the background in your drone footage

[05:32]Should you use the Mavic 2 Zoom for shooting hotels and resorts?

[05:46]Marketing tips and how to charge premium prices even when you are working in a commoditized segment

[06:39]Inspire 2 vs. Mavic 2 Zoom - is it worth spending more when shooting hotels?

[07:40]Using the X7 with a 50 mm lens for capturing the background in its full glory

[09:48]An excellent, cost-saving hack to help Jordan out

[11:25]Things to remember when renting a drone

[11:38]Some excellent golden hour photography tips to help you out

[12:37]Can you pair the Inspire 2's zoom camera with Mavic 2 Pro?

Lucrative Drone Career Options | Drones in Construction, For Oil and Gas Inspections, Drone Surveying

Today's show is about lucrative drone career options.

Our caller for today, 24-year old Casey was just fired from his surveying company. At his ex-employer, Casey became familiar with flying the Ebee drone, and also processing mapping data. Now, he is wondering about the best way forward, and how he can navigate this career change.

On today's show, we discuss different drone uses like oil and gas inspection, construction, and of course, drone surveying. We also reveal some great marketing tips to help Casey out. Thanks for the great question, Casey. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

[03:06]Today's question is about lucrative drone career options

[05:33]Using drones for oil and gas inspection

[06:47]How to successfully navigate a career change

[09:33]How can Casey leverage his existing network and get hired as a drone surveyor

[10:58]Recommended platforms for getting drone gigs

[11:42]Drones in construction - Tips for building a successful drone business

[12:23]How to showcase your work using a drone demo reel

[14:43]Getting your fear of cold-calling

[16:58]How can the Drone U Community help you scale your drone business?

[17:50]How can Casey make good use of his downtime?

Today's show is about using the Skydio 2 for drone mapping.

Our caller for today, Grant flies the Mavic Air 2 for real estate. Currently, he is going through our Comprehensive Mapping course and is keen on exploring new verticals to grow his drone business. And he is thinking of using the Skydio 2 along with DroneDeploy for drone mapping.

So, can you really build a sustainable drone mapping business using an autonomous drone like the Skydio 2?

To answer Grant's question, we first explain some basics of drone mapping. You will learn about some of the biggest challenges that mappers encounter when reconstructing complex areas.

We go on to compare different drone mapping software like Pix4D, DroneDeploy, and Maps Made Easy. On today's show, we particularly focus on Drone Deploy and detail the pros and cons of this popular drone mapping software. Towards the end of the show, we explain why mapping with the Skydio is NOT a good idea.

This is a show you cannot afford to miss.

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Timestamps

[01:32]Sign up for our Mapping Classes to grow your drone business to the next level!

[01:55]Today's show is about using the Skydio for drone mapping

[03:38]Is DroneDeploy a good, reliable drone mapping software? [03:37]What is the most challenging aspect of drone mapping?

[03:57]Can you use cloud-based processors for 3D modeling?

[04:33]Two ways to reconstruct complex areas in 3D modeling

[05:00]Aligning datasets vs. Merging datasets - which is the better option for you, and why?

[05:50]Some surfaces that are extremely difficult to map

[07:08]Which is the best orthomosaic generator?

[08:38]A huge benefit of using Pix4D Cloud

[09:03]Can you fly autonomous missions around radio tower?

[10:37]Can you really use the Skydio to map bridges?

[13:04]Why using Skydio with DroneDeploy for 3D modeling is not a good idea

[13:57]Why Maps Made Easy is a great alternative to Pix4D

[16:20]Do you have greater chances of a flyaway when you are flying the Skydio?

[18:30]Can American drone manufacturers fill DJI's rather large shoes?

[19:57]Is it mandatory for a licensed drone pilot to control an autonomous drone?

[26:18]Has the US-China trade war encouraged the production of American-made drone spares?

[28:55]Do not forget to check out our Skydio 2 course

2021 FAA Symposium, BVLOS Flights, World's Smallest microLiDAR, Sony Airpeak S1, DJI News, DOD Clears Government Approved DJI Drones and Much, Much More...

In the first-ever edition of Drone Life News, we are joined by the incredible Miriam McNabb of DroneLife and JobforDrones to share with us some of the latest and most exciting news from the world of drones.

Our biggest story this week is about the 2021 FAA Symposium.

One of the most important events of the drone world, the 2021 FAA Symposium concluded last week. And one of the most significant developments from the symposium was the announcement of a new ARC for BVLOS flights. The FAA also shared some important information regarding remote-id and how they plan to ensure compliance.

Towards the end of the show, we draw interesting parallels between the drone industry and the automobile industry - and debate whether remote-id will lead to safer airspace. And result in wider adoption of drones.

Certainly, you do not want to miss this segment of the show.

Other topics discussed on today's show include the all-new Sony Airpeak S1, the world's smallest micorLiDAR, and some latest updates on the industry leader, DJI.

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Timestamps

[00:00]We welcome Miriam from Drone Life to the first ever news edition!

[01:05]Highlights of the 2021 FAA Symposium

[01:55]FAA Admin announces new ARC for BVLOS Flights

[03:32]Are BVLOS flights set to become reality soon?

[04:30]Drone deliveries to finally take off in a big way?

[06:33]DJI's government-edition drones cleared by DOD

[08:52]US government backs domestic drone industry to the hilt by treating it as "critical infrastructure"

[11:20]The World’s Smallest microLiDAR to equip drones to "see better" in future?

[14:52]Sony announces the Airpeak S1 - will it manage to compete with the likes of the Inspire 2?

[19:04]Will law enforcement take over the reins from FAA?

[21:00]Drones vs. automobiles - rather than manned aircraft, should we look at automobiles while formulating drone legislation?

A one-of-a-kind drone that can be used in law enforcement, firefighting, SWAT operations, and much, much more...

Today's show is a special one as we are joined by Angad from Brinc Drones who explains to us the powerful capabilities of their newest drone, Lemur.

Lemur is a public safety drone with a difference. This heavily accessorized drone can be used as a law enforcement drone, as a firefighting drone, and by SWAT teams to conduct their operations with greater efficiency and safety.

One of the biggest USPs of this drone is its ability to fly in confined spaces. This Lidar-based drone comes with night vision and can be repaired easily in case you ram it into a wall. And that's not all. You can even break glass, drop payloads, and open doors with the Lemur. The Lemur is powered by a Li-ion battery - which gives you a longer flight time. And is a far safer option compared to LiPo batteries. So, don't miss this special show.

Tune in to learn more about this pathbreaking product designed by BRINC drones!

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Timestamps

[00:30]We welcome Angad to the show

[02:12]Learn about BRINC drones and their incredible law enforcement drone, LEMUR

[05:48]What happens if the Lemur rams into a wall?

[06:22]Does the Lemur come with night vision?

[06:58]Is this a drone that can be fixed easily?

[07:26]You can even open doors using the Lemur's battering ram

[08:12]Why the Lemur is a much better alternative to ground robots

[10:00]Do law enforcement officers need training before flying the Lemur?

[10:52]Why the Lemur can prove to be an indispensable accessory for SWAT teams

[12:47]The Lemur - a far better alternative to ground robots

[17:40]The terrestrial robot mount for scouting non-navigable airspace

[19:34]How the Lemur was designed after extensive research during SWAT call outs

[20:27]Another extremely useful accessory - the payload dropper

[21:50]Lighting up the tactical scene using the Lemur

[23:15]An elegant solution to break glass and ventilate buildings during structural fires

[25:40]Why a Li-ion drone battery is a better, safer option compared to the traditional LiPo batteries

[27:32]And that's not it - Lemur is the only drone in the world with two-way communication

DJI Inspire 1, Inspire 1 vs. Inspire 2, DJI News, DJI rumors, DJI Inspire 1 Batteries

Today's show is about the DJI Inspire 1. Topics discussed today include the DJI Inspire 1, Inspire 1 vs. Inspire, and the DJI Inspire 3.

Our caller for today, Marshall went ahead and purchased the DJI Inspire 1 for his drone business. And, now he needs help finding a reliable, affordable vendor who can sell drone batteries for this outdated DJI drone.

Sure, we help Marshall out by sharing some great vendor recommendations. But we do much more than that.

On today's show, we explain the pros and cons of the DJI Inspire 1. Even though this is a much older drone, Paul shares why it flies far more aggressively than its successor, the DJI Inspire 2. And why he still considers this old DJI drone to be the "Ferrari of DJI drones".

But does it mean that the DJI Inspire 1 is still a good buy? Can you build a sustainable business with the DJI Inspire 1?

We also share the latest industry rumors about the DJI Inspire 3. We speculate about the specs and share whether we can expect DJI to launch this new drone in 2021. Towards the end, we have an interesting discussion on consumer vs. enterprise drones. And share why enterprise drones are waning in popularity.

Thanks for the great question, Marshall. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

[01:48]Get your biggest and most common drone certificate questions answered by downloading our Part 107 FAQ now!

[02:36]Today's question is about the DJI Inspire 1

[04:16]Why does Paul consider the Inspire 1 to be the "Ferrari of drones"?

[05:20]Inspire 1 vs. Inspire 2 - how do they stack up?

[06:20]The one thing you must know when flying over water (ignore this and you risk crashing your drone and losing thousands of dollars)

[06:37]How software constraints limit the flying abilities of the DJI Inspire 2

[08:00]Does the DJI Inspire have a bigger payload compared to the DJI Inspire 1?

[08:24]How firmware updates can play spoiler when you are flying for gigs

[09:42]What do DJI Inspire 1 batteries typically cost?

[10:29]Can you execute technical jobs using an outdated drone like the Inspire 1?

[11:17]DJI Inspire 3 release date - can we expect a new DJI drone in 2021?

[12:20]DJI Inspire 3 Specs - industry rumors, news, and more...

[14:09]Can we expect an American drone manufacturer to come out with a drone that outperforms the DJI Inspire 3 in terms of pricing and functionality?

[14:25]Is DJI moving away from the enterprise drone segment?

[16:57]Why are consumer drones more popular than enterprise drones in public safety?

[19:26]Drone U Recommended vendors for buying drones

[22:20]Can we expect the DJI Mavic 3 in 2021?