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Today's question is about subject tracking with your drone. How do you fly fast, super-close, AND safe when subject tracking with your drone?

Our caller for today, Jeremy has a great question about subject tracking with your drone. To master this advanced skill, Jeremy is unsure how he can maintain a deadlock over his subject without losing control over the drone's orientation. And, can Jeremy capture the required footage without compromising on safety?

Subject tracking is a drone application that requires considerable practice and expertise. A drone pilot needs to fly fast (at the speed of the boat or car) and up-close to grab smooth footage. This becomes difficult and dangerous as you have to look at your screen AND monitor your drone. Can you control your drone orientation if you are looking away from your screen? And, can you safely fly your drone if you are looking away from the drone (at your screen)? What is the best way to resolve this dilemma?

In this show, we discuss possible solutions like hiring a VO (Visual Observer), using FPV goggles and flying in autonomous mode. Thanks for the great question, Jeremy. Fly Safe!

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Today's question is about subject tracking with your drone

Paul shares his extensive subject tracking experience

Which drone equipment did Paul use when his drone video won the World Series of Surfing?

How does Paul maintain the line of sight when subject tracking with his drone?

Importance of establishing standardized communication with your VO

How can our subject tracking course help you?

How to fly fast, super-close, and safe when subject tracking with your drone

DJI Inspire vs. Phantom 4 Pro - Which is the best drone for subject tracking?

Can FPV glasses help you in subject tracking?

Is it difficult to control your drone without looking at your screen?

Do you need to match the speed of your drone with the speed of the vehicle to get smooth footage?

Today's show is about drone feed encryption. How easy is it for someone to nefariously connect to your drone feed and access your data?

Our caller, Ron from Dallas has a great question about drone feed encryption. Is your drone data really secure? Can you beef your encryption and data security by buying an enterprise level drone?

You will be surprised to know that most drone feeds are not encrypted. In fact, using a Flysight monitor, you can pick up different drone feeds to easily access someone else's data. But, what about prosumer and enterprise level drones like Mavic Enterprise, DJI Matrice, and DJI Inspire? Do these drones have stronger encryption? Can you really access any drone feed using counter drone technology like DJI Aeroscope? Tune in to find out. Thanks for the great question, Ron. Fly Safe!

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Today's question is about drone feed encryption

Are drone feeds encrypted?

Do prosumer drone feeds offer stronger encryption?

Can you connect to a drone feed using counter drone technology like DJI Aeroscope and Whitefox?

Are enterprise drones fully encrypted and secure?

What about Autel and Yuneec? Are their drone feeds fully secure?

Drone Safety Platform for public safety officials

DJI News, Aeromexico 747 Collision, DOD Selects Parrot to Develop Spy Drone, DJI Manifold Supercomputer for Autonomous Operations, DHS voices Data Security Concerns for DJI

Our first new drone story this week is about the Aeromexico Boeing 737 plane that was initially reported to be damaged by a drone collision in December 2018. NTSB, after extensive investigations, have debunked this theory. According to NTSB, 737's radome (a dome-like shell at the nose of the aircraft), already weakened due to poor repairs, was unable to withstand the change of air pressure during descent. As was the case with the alleged drone sightings in Gatwick and Newark, this news story again highlights the misplaced fears over drone safety.

Our second big DJI News story is about the US Department of Homeland Security's last week warning about data security issues with Chinese manufactured drones. Are these concerns valid or politically motivated? Are these constant streams of negative news disrupting the US drone industry? This topic serves as a good segue into our next story. The US Army has selected the French drone manufacturer, Parrot, as one of the organizations responsible for manufacturing a spy drone. Weighing less than 3 pounds, this drone will supposedly have a range of 2 miles.

In other DJI News, you will also learn about DJI Manifold, an onboard supercomputer that can facilitate autonomous drone operations. With greater computing power, onboard processing of LiDAR data might become possible in the future too. For all this and much more, tune in to our latest show now!

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Was the Boeing AeroMexico plane damaged due to a drone collision?

Drones block emergency response operations in Tulsa, Oklahoma

DJI News - DJI and other Chinese-made drones spark data security concerns from DHS

Parrot selected to develop a spy drone for the US military

DJI News - DJI launches Manifold 2, an onboard computer that will make drones autonomous

FAA UAS Symposium 2019 coming up next week in Baltimore, June 3-5

Where Can I Fly My Drone? Do Drone Privacy Laws Restrict Flight in Private and Public Spaces?

Today's question is about knowing where to fly your drone without getting into trouble. What are some important drone privacy laws that you need to be aware of before setting flight?

Our caller, Bob from New Jersey is a newly certified Part 107 pilot. Confused with the myriad of drone laws and aware of the FAA's poor lack of enforcement, Bob is wondering if he can go ahead and fly his drone in big, open public spaces without checking airspace at all. Can Bob get into trouble for doing so?

In order to answer Bob's question, we reveal whether drone privacy laws prohibit you from flying in public spaces. First of all, what are some recommended resources for checking where you can safely and legally fly your drone? Should you rely on drone apps like B4UFly for checking airspace? And, do cities and states have the right to enact legal ordinances which prevent you from setting flight?

Apart from the above, we also reveal the various Do's and Don'ts for flying a drone over private property. Can drone pilots freely take photographs of private property? Other topics discussed drone shoot downs, dealing with unruly intruders and the right of Native Americans over airspace. This is a show you do not want to miss. Thanks for the great question, Bob. Fly Safe!

Resources:

Drone Pilot Field Kit

State Drone Laws

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Today's question - Where can I fly my drone?

What are the drone privacy laws for flying in public spaces?

Are drone shoot down incidents on the rise? Is it legal to shoot down a drone over your property?

Drone U recommended resource for determining where you can fly

Do drone privacy laws prohibit you from flying your drone and photographing in public spaces?

Can a drone pilot take legal action against someone who is harassing him/her for flying in a public space?

Which places are deemed as "public spaces"? Can drone pilots freely take photographs in such public spaces?

Can a drone pilot fly over private property?

Are we seeing more enforcements against drone pilots?

Should you remove No Fly Zones from your bird?

Which are some good resources for determining where you can fly your drone? Should you rely on drone apps like B4UFly?

Can states and cities prevent you from flying in public spaces?

Do Native Americans have a right over airspace?

DJI News, Mavic 2 Pro Hack, Drone Advisory Committee, FAA's New Drone Rules for Hobby Pilots

In our first drone news story this week, we talk about data security issues with DJI drones. Recently, DJI was in the news for the wrong reasons as there were allegations against the Chinese manufacturer of stealing sensitive data and passing it on to the Chinese government. While the allegations proved to be baseless, this has affected the manufacturer's reputation and sales. Is there a foolproof and secure way of protecting your drone data? And, is this news politically motivated because of the US-China trade wars?

Our next story is about the Drone Advisory Committee. FAA has filled the Drone Advisory Committee, an important decision-making body with large corporations and Part 61 pilots. Zero representation from drone service providers in this 35-member committee is both surprising and disappointing. We also discuss the FAA's new drone rules for hobby pilots. While these new rules may be a step in the right direction, will a lack of supporting infrastructure result in greater non-compliance? Other stories discussed include Mavic 2's Smart Controller and the Mavic 2 Pro hack for flying in Atti mode. Tune in for the latest and most exciting drone news now!

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Is data security an issue with DJI drones?

No drone service providers in the FAA's Drone Advisory Committee?

DJI makes a big move for greater airspace safety by introducing ADS-B receivers

Smart Controller for Mavic 2 increases functionality, especially for large enterprise customers

Mavic 2 Pro Hack allows drone pilots to fly in Atti Mode

Will new FAA drone rules for hobby flying result in greater noncompliance?

Reporting a Drone Crash to the NTSB and FAA

In this show, Bill English from NTSB shares WHEN and HOW to report a drone crash. Tune in for detailed, step-by-step instructions.

What should you do if you crash your drone? If you are Part 107 pilot flying a drone, you must be aware that your bird can cause significant damage to person and property in the event of a crash.

Because drones are classified as aircraft, a drone crash needs to be investigated by the NTSB. But, should you report every crash to the NTSB? If not, how do you know if your crash is a  serious and reportable incident? What are the physical and financial damage thresholds for reporting a drone crash? You will also learn if you should report your drone crash to the FAA in addition to NTSB. Thanks to Bill for this excellent information. This is a show you do not want to miss. Tune in now!

Check out NTSB's Advisory to Operators of Civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the United States for more information on this topic.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Reporting a Drone Crash

 

Step 1: Prepare an Emergency Response Plan

An effective plan for dealing with damage and injury caused by your drone

Always keep a First-Aid Kit and Fire Extinguisher within reach

Ensure you have reliable cell phone coverage so that you can call 911

Step 2: Gauge the extent of damage caused by the drone crash

Not every drone crash needs to be reported to the NTSB.

If your drone crash did not hurt anyone or cause significant damage to property (Check Step 3), you do NOT need to report a crash

If your drone crash caused severe injury, it would be subject to strict reporting requirements

Step 3: Report a serious drone crash to the NTSB immediately

Serious accidents like mid-air collisions need to be reported immediately

When you hurt someone badly, report it immediately.

If you crash into a tree and do not hurt anyone or cause any damage to property, you do NOT need to report the drone crash

Because drones are classified as aircraft, NTSB will investigate serious incidents

Preserve evidence in the event of serious crashes

Step 4: Report a drone crash to the FAA DroneZone

Report a drone crash within ten days

All drone crashes that cause significant physical harm or financial harm should be reported

Any damages over $500 need to be reported

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What is the likelihood of enforcement against hobby pilots?

Can you Get into Trouble for Using your Personal Funds in Your Drone Business?

Today's question is about limiting liability in a drone business. Are you risking liability if you use your personal funds to manage an LLC?

Our caller, Scott from Denver, CO, has come up with an excellent drone business question. In the past, we have talked about the benefits of forming an LLC for your drone business. Scott is wondering if he can use his personal funds to run his drone business LLC. Can Scott get into trouble with the IRS for doing so?

Forming a drone business LLC will allow you to establish a clear boundary between your personal and business assets. However, as is the case with most businesses, you might need to infuse your personal funds in the initial stages to keep your business going. Do you risk personal liabilities by doing so? In this show, you will learn how to fund your drone business without violating any IRS guidelines. Thanks for the question, Scott. Fly Safe!

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Today's question is about limiting liability in a drone business

What is the advantage of forming an LLC for your drone business?

What is a "disregarded entity"?

Should you co-mingle personal and business funds?

Can you fund your drone business with your personal funds?

What is a good source of taxation information? Should you hire a CPA to manage the financial affairs of your drone business?

What is form W-4? What is the advantage of filling out form W-4?

How to Showcase your Drone Roof Inspection Model

Today's question is about drone roof inspections. Which tools can you use for showcasing a drone model to your client?

Our caller, Scott from Denver, is a regular ADU listener and is into drone roof inspections. What is the best way for Scott to present his drone models to his clients? Can you view full resolution inspection images at a click of a button?

To answer Scott's question, Paul pulls up a point cloud of the Sloan Park baseball stadium in Pix4D. Watch and learn as we show how you can view high-resolution drone roof inspections images at a click of a button. Other topics discussed include remotely viewing your drone mapping project and outsourcing your drone mapping needs. Thanks for the great question, Scott. Fly Safe!

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Today's question is about drone roof inspections

Which mapping software allows you to view full resolution images on a click of a button?

Paul shares his Sloan Park baseball stadium point cloud

How can you show your point cloud to your client?

Watch and learn how to view full resolution images in Pix4D during a drone roof inspection

How can you view a drone mapping project remotely?

How long does a point cloud clean up take?

Can you outsource your drone mapping needs?

Is ContextCapture a Good Alternative to Pix4D?

Today's show is about Bentley ContextCapture vs Pix4D. Which is the best software for drone mapping and modeling?

Our caller, Bryan, is a construction management professional who has been using Pix4D for his drone mapping needs. Bryan is struggling to export his mapping data from Pix4D to AutoCAD. Bogged down with Pix4D's complexity, Bryan is wondering if Bentley's ContextCapture is a good alternative.

To help out Bryan, we first compare ContextCapture to Pix4D and reveal why Pix4D is the gold standard for drone mapping software. Next, we show you how to export different file types from Pix4D to AutoCAD. You will learn how to draw lines and create Manual Tie Points in Pix4D. Is it easier to draw lines in AutoCAD or Pix4D? Are you creating Manual Tie Points (MTP's) in a geo-rectified map? Is it tedious to export large data-sets from Pix4D? For all this and much more, tune in to our latest show now! Thanks for the great question, Bryan. Fly Safe!

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Will the new FAA drone rules result in a ban on hobby drones in controlled airspace?

Today's question is about ContextCapture vs Pix4D

Bentley ContextCapture vs Pix4D - How do they compare?

How to draw lines in Pix4D for making measurements off your drone model

How to create Manual Tie Points in Pix4D

Is it easier to draw lines in AutoCAD rather than Pix4D?

Importance of creating Manual Tie Points (MTP's) in a geo-rectified map

How to export different file types from Pix4D

Is exporting mapping data for larger and complex drone models a tedious task?

Pix4D's next user conference is coming up in Denver, Colorado. Register Now!

Is Pix4D the best software for drone mapping? Is ContextCapture a good alternative?

Drone U's Enterprise Membership Program to be launched soon!

In today's show, we discuss the mapping workflow for DJI Phantom 4 RTK. How does the drone mapping workflow differ from non-RTK drones like the Phantom 4 Pro?

Our caller, Lorenz from Wisconsin, is using a DJI Phantom 4 RTK for drone mapping. Lorenz is wondering if he needs to make any significant changes to his mapping workflow. Are there any issues specific to Phantom 4 RTK users that Lorenz needs to be aware of?

In this very detailed show, DJI Phantom 4 RTK users will learn the most accurate and efficient drone mapping workflow. In the past, we have shared our experiences with the Phantom 4 RTK. While there are many advantages to this RTK drone, you will have to deal with some unique problems too. For instance, when you acquire data with the DJI Phantom 4 RTK, the datum for images and GCP's tends to differ. What do you do in this case?

In this show, you will learn when and how to make changes and corrections to your coordinate system. You will learn about geiod height and whether you should set your geiod height above WS G84 ellipsoid. How do you make corrections when mapping a large area with different offset values? Will using the Propeller Aeropoints along with DJI Phantom 4 RTK result in more accurate drone mapping data? Thanks for the great question, Lorenz. Fly Safe!

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Today's question is about the best and most efficient mapping workflow for the DJI Phantom 4 RTK

DJI Phantom 4 RTK vs. Phantom 4 Pro - How does the drone mapping workflow differ?

Do you need GCP's when mapping with the Phantom 4 RTK?

What is a problem that professional mappers are facing with the Phantom 4 RTK? What should you do when the datum for images and GCP's differs?

When should you use the geoid height above the ellipsoid function?

What should you set the geiod height to? When should you change the geiod height?

How to set the geiod height above WS G84 ellipsoid

Do you to make corrections to your vertical coordinate system when using Pix4D?

How can you make corrections for a large area with multiple offset values?

How can Drone U help you rent Propeller Aeropoints at affordable rates?

Paul explains the traditional drone mapping workflow

Do you need to use GCP's with the DJI Phantom 4 RTK? We suggest an alternative workflow using the Propeller Aeropoints and Phantom 4 RTK