Is the Drone Ban in National Parks Justified?

Today's question is about the drone ban in National Parks. How can the drone industry join forces and lobby for the right to fly in National Parks?

Our caller, Chris from Ohio, is an enthusiastic drone pilot who loves to shoot with his Mavic 2. On a recent visit to Las Vegas, Chris was irked by the ban on National Parks and the missed opportunity of grabbing some awesome footage. He reached out to some Congressmen who predictably gave him the cold shoulder. So, how can Chris, as a responsible drone pilot, lobby against this ban on drones in National Parks?

For those who are unaware, drones are not permitted in National Parks. Citing risk to environmentally sensitive areas as well as manned aircraft, drones have been banned in National Parks. But, is this ban justified? Is there a need for a thorough and systemic way of granting permits and ensuring safe flight? We discuss all this and more in today's show. You can contact the Congressional Subcommittee on National Parks to express your views on this topic. Thanks for the great question, Chris. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

[02:11] Today, we share how drone pilots can lobby against the drone ban in National Parks

[03:40] Are drones being flown in National Parks?

[04:00] What is the fine for flying a drone in a National Park?

[04:26] How can drone pilots lobby for the right to fly in National Parks?

[07:58] Is the drone ban in National Parks necessary for environmental safety and security?

[09:30] Can you fly a drone in a National Park if you have a photography permit?

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Can you retake the Part 107 exam if you fail once?

Today's question is about the steps that you should take once you fail your Part 107 exam. How do you retake and clear the test on your second try?

Our caller, Ricky, unfortunately, could not attain the minimum passing score of 70% on his Part 107 exam. On flunking the exam, Rocky received a letter from the FAA stating that Ricky needs to get his drone training from an FAA-certified professional. Is this true? Can Ricky retake his Part 107 exam now?

We address these queries and reveal the steps that Ricky should take to clear his Part 107 exam. Like Ricky, if you are also struggling to clear your Part 107, we strongly recommend our Comprehensive Part 107 Online Course. Drone U members also have access to some great resources like a Part 107 Study Guide and Part 107 Practice Test. Thanks for the great question, Ricky! All the best for clearing your Part 107.

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Timestamps

[01:25] A special thanks to our sponsor, Fortress UAV

[02:18] Today's question is about retaking the Part 107 exam after failing

[03:50] How can you join the Drone U affiliate program?

[04:31] How did Drone U help Ricky once he failed his Part 107 test?

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Swiss Post Halts Drone Delivery Services, Everdrone Makes its First Drone Delivery, DJI News, DJI's New FPV Transmission System, DJI Osmo Mobile 3, Drone Usage Results in Rising Worker Safety

 

Swiss Post Halts Drone Delivery Services

Our first drone news story this week is about Swiss Post halting their drone delivery services. Swiss Post, in association with Matternet, had completed nearly 3,000 flights. However, recently, they experienced their second drone crash. While the parachute safety system was deployed, the tether was cut off by the spinning propeller. Fortunately, a crisis was averted as the drone crashed barely 50 feet from a school playground. This incident certainly highlights the need for better parachute safety systems. Regular ADU listeners might recall our past show, "Parachute for Drone | Will Flying Drone over People Become Possible in Future?". In this show, we had highlighted why ballistic parachutes are necessary for a 100% fail-safe solution.

Everdrone completes its First Drone Delivery using GPS-Free Drones

Our next story is also about drone delivery services, albeit an encouraging one. A Swedish company, Everdrone has completed its first drone delivery by transporting medical packages between two hospitals. Uniquely enough, GPS-free drones equipped with ADS-B receivers were used for this job.

DJI's New FPV Transmission System and Osmo Mobile 3

Next, we move on to some of the latest and most exciting DJI News. DJI has launched its all-new Digital FPV Transmission System. This new system comes with higher latency, which results in a more detailed and sharper view. Is DJI gearing up to launch an FPV drone next? DJI has also made an FCC filing for the Osmo Mobile 3. Initial reports reveal that the new Osmo Mobile 3 will be lighter, have a foldable design, and come with a USB-C connection.

What is the Reason Behind Rising Industrial Drone Uses?

Our last segment of drone news is about rising industrial drone uses. Industry majors like BHP, AT&T, and many others are mitigating risk and saving millions of dollars by reducing human intervention. For all this and much more, tune in to our latest show now!

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Drone Comparison - I Need to Buy a Backup Drone. Should I Buy the Inspire 2, or Settle for the More Affordable Phantom 4 Pro?

In today's show, we have a fascinating drone comparison. We compare the Inspire 2 to the Phantom 4 Pro and reveal the best option for you.

Our caller, Kyle from Idaho, recently attended our in-person mapping class in San Diego. This proved to be a game-changing experience for Kyle as he was able to add new clients and scale up his drone business significantly. Now, Kyle is planning on buying a spare drone so that his work is not affected in case of any equipment failure. Should Kyle buy another Phantom 4 Pro? Or, is it worth spending more to buy the DJI Inspire 2?

The Inspire 2 is a larger bird with greater wind resistance. The ability to carry larger payloads means that this drone can fly the cameras like the X4S with ease. Because of these reasons, there are many additional drone jobs that a pilot can take up with the Inspire 2. In this show, we specifically discuss flying over water and filming action sports. But, can Kyle use the Inspire 2 instead of the Phantom 4 Pro for drone mapping? Is Kyle better off buying the Phantom 4 Pro or Phantom 4 Advanced? Tune to this drone comparison to learn some nuanced information. Thanks for the great question, Kyle. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

[03:23] How can attending a Drone U in-person training help you?

[06:18] Today we have a drone comparison - Inspire 2 vs Phantom 4 Pro

[08:20] Will buying an Inspire 2 allow Kyle to take on a wider range of jobs?

[08:26] Do you need an Inspire for filming action sports?

[11:05] Paul shares how he filmed baja racing using his Inspire 2 and X4S

[14:48] We sum up today's drone comparison to reveal the best option for Kyle

[16:30] Can you turn on manual mode on your DJI drone?

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FAA Announces New LAANC System for Hobby Drones, Changing Dynamics of the Global Drone Market, UPS Enters the Drone Delivery Market, Parrot Exits the Toy Drone Market

FAA Announces new LAANC System for Recreational Pilots

Our first and biggest drone news story this week is about FAA's new LAANC system for recreational pilots. Effective July 23rd, FAA has expanded its LAANC system to provide hobby drones the option to fly in controlled airspace. While this is a significant development, several concerns need to be addressed to ensure the success of this new system.

The biggest concern is the lack of proper drone education. Are regulatory authorities equipped to impart a thorough, well-rounded knowledge to drone pilots? Paul and Haye discuss why this remains a considerable challenge.

UPS enters the Drone Delivery Market with Flight Forward

Our next story is about drone delivery. After Google, UPS has entered the market by announcing its drone delivery initiative, Flight Forward. Stringent regulations have long prevented drone deliveries from taking off. So, how did UPS manage to get FAA approval for drone deliveries? And, will drone deliveries provide some much-needed traction to a lukewarm eCommerce market?

Global Drone Market Analysis

Listeners are in for a treat in the next segment of our show where we discuss the changing dynamics of the global drone market. The global drone market, currently pegged at $4.9 million, is set to triple to $14 billion by 2029. But, with the consumer drone market witnessing a slow-down, where will this growth come from? As more and more industries discover the power of drone technology, Paul and Haye reveal why the enterprise market will drive a large percentage of this projected growth.

This serves as an excellent segue to our next story. Cape, a drone software maker for law enforcement drones, has ditched DJI for another drone manufacturer, Skydio. Regular ADU listeners might recall the many data security issues that DJI has had to deal with in recent times. With all these looming security issues, will we see an American drone manufacturer like Skydio capture the law enforcement drone market?

Our last story for the day is about the French drone manufacturer, Parrot. Parrot has completely exited the toy drone market to focus solely on the commercial and enterprise segment. While more competition is certainly great news for the end-user, will this further compound DJI's problem and threaten the market dominance they have enjoyed so far?

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Drone Surveying - Can I Reuse Known Ground Control Points Without Compromising on Accuracy?

In today's show, we reveal various best practices for correctly using ground control points to enhance accuracy in drone surveying.

Our caller for today, Mark has a great question about setting up GCP's. Mark is wondering if he can reuse known ground control points for drone surveying. Because most construction sites already have ground control points, reusing these known points will save considerable time and effort. But, can you do so without compromising on accuracy?

To answer Mark's question, we first explain the purpose of setting ground control points in drone surveying. Listeners will learn that a reliable GPS and ground target is necessary for accurately marking GCP's. Next, we reveal the various best practices for setting up Ground Control Points to attain the highest level of accuracy. What should be the dimensions of your ground target so that projection error is greatly reduced? And, what is the optimum GCP distribution for conducting an accurate drone survey?

You will also learn how you can enhance accuracy by changing ground control points to checkpoints in Pix4D. Paul also reveals a great hack that will allow you to place your landing pad precisely over a known survey point. If you are struggling with the complexities of drone surveying, this is a show you do not want to miss. Thanks for the great question, Mark. Fly Safe

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Timestamps

[08:55] Today's question is about setting Ground Control Points on a construction site

[10:23] Can you use existing GCP's already marked on a construction site for drone surveying?

[10:46] What are Ground Control Points (GCP's)? Paul explains in simple terms

[12:34] According to Pix4D,

Why the DJI Matrice 200V2 is not the best choice for cellphone tower inspections

Our show for today is about enterprise drones. You will learn some important and little-known reasons why you are better off using a consumer drone like the Inspire 2 over an enterprise drone like DJI Matrice 200V2.

Our caller for today, Jason is in a bind. His brand-new DJI Matrice 200V2 is not compatible with the iPad. Jason switched over to Android and discovered that the DJI Matrice 200V2 only works with the DJIPilot App. This is again a problem for Jason since the DJIPilot App does not come with a point of interest mode. Having reached a dead-end, Jason reached out to DJI. DJI recommended using the GS Pro App. However, yet again, this is not a feasible solution as the GS Pro App works only with iOS.

This show will serve as an eye-opener for current and aspiring enterprise drone owners. Listeners will learn about the various issues that are they are likely to run into when they buy an enterprise drone like the DJI Matrice 200v2. Is there anyway Jason can use his DJI Matrice 200V2 for cellphone tower inspections? Tune in to find out. Thanks for the great question, Jason. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

[01:18] Inspire 2 vs. Phantom 4 Pro - which is the best drone for enterprise users?

[02:33] Are enterprise drones like DJI Matrice 200V2 hampering the growth of the drone industry?

[05:03] Can we expect better drones from manufacturers in the near future? We share our Drone Wishlist

[06:28] Today's question is about the DJI Matrice 200V2

[08:17] Is the Matrice series compatible with iOS?

[08:59] Does DJI GSPro work with iPhone?

[09:41] Does the DJIPilot app come with a point of interest mode?

[10:02] Is the DJI Matrice 200V2 compatible with the Zenmuse X7?

[10:41] Are enterprise clients preferring Inspire 2 over the DJI Matrice 200V2?

[11:50] Android or iOS - which is the best option for DJI pilots?

[12:20] The new iPod Touch: A great value buy for drone pilots

[12:48] Is the DJI Matrice 200V2 the best drone for cellphone tower inspections?

[15:45] Looking for an enterprise drone?

In today's show, we have some excellent news for recreational pilots. FAA has expanded its LAANC system giving hobby drones access to controlled airspace.

Kevin Morris from the FAA joins us today to discuss the implications of this new development on hobby drones. This show starts with Kevin sharing some background information about the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act and how it impacted hobby drones. This Act, signed by President Trump in late 2018 repealed Section 336 and placed greater restrictions on drone pilots. Later on, in May 2019, new FAA rules came into effect which made it necessary for all hobby drones to get FAA's permission to fly in controlled airspace (namely B, C, D, and E2).

With the LAANC system not yet equipped to handle requests from hobby drones, this new FAA rule placed a de facto ban on hobby drones. However, in today's show, we have some good news in store for hobby pilots.

Effective July 23rd, FAA has expanded its LAANC system to include hobby drones.

Kevin, in this show, reveals all that recreational pilots need to know to get their airspace authorization and fly in controlled airspace. Among other things, in this show, you will learn:

What is the procedure for getting an airspace authorization?

Who are the different LAANC providers who can grant airspace authorization to recreational pilots?

Part 107 vs. Hobby flying - what is the difference?

Which airports are currently equipped with LAANC?

Tune in to our show to get an entire breakdown of this new development. You can check out FAA's official announcement here. This is a show you do not want to miss. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Paul welcomes Kevin Morris from the FAA

Looking Back - How did the 2018 Reauthorization Act affect hobby drones?

Do hobby drones need airspace authorization to fly in controlled airspace?

Can you fly at higher elevations in controlled airspace if your takeoff point is higher? What if you are breaching the shelf of controlled airspace?

Today's question is about the 400 feet rule. What are the rules for flying your drone from higher takeoff points? Can you fly higher on doing so?

Our caller for today, Mark from Arizona, has a great question about the 400 feet rule. Mark has the authorization to fly 100 feet AGL in Class E airspace. As you might know, the 400 feet AGL rule allows drone pilots to fly 400 feet above ground level. But, what if your takeoff point is higher, and you are flying in controlled airspace? Can you fly at higher altitudes in this case?

In this show, you will learn how the 400 feet rule is interpreted differently as per the airspace that you are flying in. Can you fly 400 feet AGL from a higher takeoff point if you are breaching the shelf of controlled airspace? And, can you be wrongly identified as a rogue drone by counter-surveillance systems like DJI Aerospace if you are taking off from a higher point? Tune in to find out. Thanks for the great question, Mark. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

[01:21] A Special Thanks to our gracious sponsors, Fortress UAV and Go Professional Cases

[04:25] As per the 400 feet rule, can you fly at higher altitudes above a tall structure if you are breaching controlled airspace?

[06:50] As per the 400 feet rule, is your flying altitude measured from the highest point?

[08:53] Is DJI Aeroscope prone to wrongly identifying rogue drones?

Exciting DJI News, DJI Rumors and other Drone News...

In our first big drone news story, we have some exciting news for you. DJI has resumed production of their flagship drone, the Phantom 4 Pro. We have repeatedly discussed why the Phantom 4 Pro is unmatched when it comes to reliability and versatility. But, will DJI again discontinue production in 2020 when ADSB receivers on all drones become mandatory? Will we see a slew of DJI drone launches in 2020 when this new requirement kicks in?

Our next big drones news story is about the DJI Ronin-SC. DJI has launched a mini version of their popular camera gimbal, the Ronin-S. This new camera gimbal comes with some pretty impressive features like Active Trak 3.0 and Force Mobile. Weighing just 2.4 lbs, this compact camera gimbal allows you to follow a subject, pretty much like a drone. While this new camera gimbal is lighter and cheaper (costs $439) than its predecessor, will this compact build limit payload?

Our next story is about New York City drone laws. An archaic 71-year old law prohibits takeoff and landing of drones in New York City. Now, two New York City Council members have proposed new drone laws that legalize drone use. Other topics discussed include anamorphic lenses for the Mavic 2 and the new BBC documentary, Britain's Next Air Disaster? Drones.

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Timestamps

DJI resumes production of their flagship drone, Phantom 4 Pro

Should you buy DJI's new camera gimbal, the Ronin-SC?

Are New York City Drone Laws finally set to change?

Will the new anamorphic lenses for Mavic 2 allow you to capture more cinematic footage?

Is the new BBC documentary unfair in its criticism of the drone industry?