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Are the DJI Spark 2 Rumors True?

Our Biggest Drone News story this week is about the DJI Spark 2. Initially, we had reports that DJI will be coming out with a new and improved version of this much-loved drone. You can also check out our review of the original DJI Spark.

Drone enthusiasts who were disappointed to find last week that DJI Phantom 5 rumors were totally false were certainly heartened to hear these news. However, the latest developments suggest that plans to launch the DJI Spark 2 have been shelved.

DJI Spark 2 Release Date

The release date for the DJI Spark 2 has been already pushed back twice now. Initially we were expecting a summer 2019 release for the DJI Spark 2. We had also reported how DJI was planning on launching this drone at Grand Central Station, NYC.

However, citing a “shift in priorities”, company officials conveyed that the DJI Spark 2 had been indefinitely delayed.

As per the latest industry rumors, the DJI Mavic Mini which released on October 30th, has in fact, REPLACED the DJI Spark 2. You can check out our latest drone news show to get some exclusive updates on the Mavic Mini.

So, has the DJI Spark 2 been permanently shelved? Watch this space for updates!

Rumored DJI Spark 2 Specs

The new and improved Spark will allow you to shoot 4K video at 30fps. Moreover, according to industry rumors, the new Spark with come with an improved 3-axis gimbal, ActiveTrack 2.0 and 2x digital zoom. Other DJI Spark 2 Specs:

More Aerodynamic Design

Increased video bit rate

Increased Flight time of 18 minutes

Colors: Black and White

Panorama Mode

New Battery Design

Due to pricing pressures, the DJI Spark 2 is unlikely to come with Occusync 2.0. New battery design also means that you shall not be able to use your old Spark batteries in the new DJI Spark 2.

Should I Wait for the DJI Spark 2?

This is a question on everyone’s mind. Certainly, the DJI Spark 2 seems to be a drone to look forward to. But with the uncertainty surrounding its release, we recommend you settle for the DJI Mavic Mini.

FAA Introduces New Drone Rules for Recreational Pilots

In our next big drone news story, we reveal how the FAA has come out with new drone rules that majorly impact hobby pilots. Drone enthusiasts may recall how the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act placed greater restrictions on hobby pilots. Now, as per the new drone rules, the FAA has made it mandatory for hobby pilots to go through the new LAANC system. However, with the new LAANC system yet not configured for hobby pilots and the FAA forbidding the ATC from accepting calls, are we setting the stage for non-compliance?

Introducing DJI's Osmo Action Camera

Our last big drone news story is about the new Osmo Action camera. After the DJI Phantom 5 rumors turned out to be false, DJI sprung a surprise by launching a camera instead of a drone. Pitted directly against the GoPro Hero 7 Black, this action camera comes with a front-facing LCD screen. Will this new Osmo Action camera find takers within the racing community? And, will this new DJI offering further compound GoPro's problems?

Other stories on today's drone news include counter drone technology and the effect of US-China trade wars on the drone market. Tune in now!

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Canada Drone Laws for Part 107 Pilots

Today's question is about flying your drone along the US-Canadian border. Do Canada drone laws permit Part 107 pilots to cross over and fly in their airspace?

Our caller, Tyler from Michigan is planning on filming a marathon with his drone. Because Michigan shares a border with Canada, Tyler might need to cross the US border and fly in Canadian airspace. But, do Canada drone laws allow US pilots to fly in their airspace?

Great question, Tyler. While Canada was first to introduce legislation, unfortunately, Canada drone laws are far more restrictive compared to the US. Does Tyler need to inform Canadian authorities if he plans to cross the international border and fly in Canadian airspace? And, are Part 107 pilots permitted to fly in Canadian airspace? This short but informative show would be particularly interesting to pilots who regularly fly close to the US border. Thanks for the great question, Tyler! Fly Safe!

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Today's question is about is about flying a drone along the US-Canadian border?

Can you legally fly your drone along the US border?

How to check airspace in border areas

What happens when you cross the international border, and fly into Canadian airspace? Do Canada drone laws permit you to fly??

Should Tyler inform Canadian authorities prior to setting flight?

Comparing US and Canada drone laws; are Canada drone laws more restrictive?

Today, we discuss workflow for acquiring the most accurate drone mapping data. We also compare DroneDeploy and Pix4D to reveal the best mapping software for professional drone mappers.

Our caller Chris wants to take up drone mapping jobs with his Matrice M210. Firstly, Chris is wondering if he can use drone mapping software like Pix4D or Deploy with his Matrice M210. Chris is also looking for some tips & tricks which will help him acquire the most accurate mapping data.

To answer Chris's question, we first compare the pros & cons of Pix4D and DroneDeploy. Sure, DroneDeploy is easier to use. In spite of this, why are professional mappers like Chris better off using Pix4D? And is Pix4D compatible with DJI Matrice? Next, we share the best drone mapping practices that will help you achieve the highest level of accuracy in drone mapping.

Why is flight altitude significant in drone mapping? Should you alter your data acquisition strategy based on weather conditions? Listeners will also learn the difference between GSD (Ground Sampling Distance) and Resolution, and why GSD is a more accurate gauge of data quality in drone mapping. Thanks for the great question, Chris. Fly Safe!

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Today's question is about how to acquire the most accurate data in drone mapping

DroneDeploy vs. Pix4D - which is the better software for drone mapping?

DroneDeploy is easier to use. Why should I go for Pix4D?

Can you use Pix4D or Drone Deploy with Matrice M210?

What is the best way to learn different data acquisition strategies in drone mapping?

Why is flight altitude important in drone mapping?

3 Factors that affect Ground Sampling Distance (GSD)

GSD vs Resolution - what is the difference?

How does weather affect your drone mapping data?

Should your data acquisition plan differ for every mapping project?

Should you keep the same camera settings for every mapping project?

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What is the BEST and SAFEST way to sell my Drone Footage Online?

In today's show, we share some of the best websites for selling your drone footage. You will also learn how to set up a completely autonomous sales workflow for scaling up your drone business.

Our caller Desi is an avid ADU listener. Having listened to our past shows, Desi knows the importance of protecting her drone footage using copyrights. Today, Desi wishes to know the best and safest way of selling her drone footage online.

To answer Desi's question, we first list some of the best websites for selling your drone footage. Further, you will also learn how you can set up a completely autonomous sales funnel which will allow you to concentrate on your flying. How much do websites charge for selling drone footage? And, how can Desi ensure that her drone footage receives more visibility? For all this and much more, tune in to our latest show now. Thanks for the great question, Desi! Fly Safe!

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Check out our new and interactive video setup

Today's question is about selling digital and physical prints of your drone footage

How does Paul generate physical prints for his drone footage?

Which services should you use for selling digital and physical prints?

Can you set up an autonomous sales workflow for selling your drone footage through Shopify?

Should you set up an autonomous process from the get-go? Or, should you wait to scale up your drone business?

Drone U Recommended websites for selling your drone footage

Typically, how much do websites charge for selling your drone footage?

Do websites selling your drone footage add custom watermarks to your prints?

How can you build a completely autonomous sales funnel for selling your drone footage?

How to stand out while selling aerial photography on websites

Drone Business | How to Form Business Partnerships

Today's question is about the Pros & Cons of forming business partnerships in your drone business. How do you protect yourself, especially if a business partnership goes sour?

Our caller, Ana, a drone business owner is wondering if she can potentially partner up with other drone service providers and surveying companies to grow her drone business. Cautiously optimistic in her approach, Ana is well aware of the negative repercussions in case she ends up partnering with the wrong person/business.

Great question, Ana. It would be a colossal mistake to form business partnerships without formal contracts and iron-clad revenue sharing agreements. But, how do you vet a potential partner, and work with someone who is in perfect alignment with you? Can a drone service provider expect to form synergistic business partnerships with traditional surveying companies, for instance? And, are formal business partnerships the only way of collaborating with other businesses?

This show will be particularly interesting to drone business owners with pre-existing business partnerships. Thanks for the great question. Fly Safe!

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Today's question is about forming business partnerships in a drone business

Pros & cons of business partnerships to grow your drone business

How do I structure a contractual agreement with a business partner?

Is it dangerous to form business partnerships with someone who has significantly more resources than you?

How to work out revenue sharing arrangements in business partnerships

Should you insist on auditing your partner's bank statements?

Are you forming synergistic business partnerships that are resulting in added value for everyone?

Are formal business partnerships the only way to work with other people and organizations?

Should a drone service provider partner with up with a traditional surveying company?

Can business coaching help you work seamlessly with your business partners?

Are your business partnerships resulting in a win-win scenario?

How can you vet a potential partner for your drone business

In today's drone news show, we discuss drone delivery services, the latest DJI news, DJI rumors, Drones in films and much, much more. Will we see a new DJI drone on May 15th? Tune in to find out!

Will New Firmware Upgrades for Phantom 4 Pro RTK Enhance Drone Mapping?

Our first DJI News is about the Phantom 4 Pro RTK. DJI has introduced new firmware upgrades for their mapping drone, Phantom 4 Pro RTK. These new firmware updates introduce new flight modes, one of them being terrain awareness. Terrain Awareness allows mappers to map a site with large elevational changes accurately. While these upgrades are quite positive, drone mappers have already been flying in "Terrain Awareness" mode using Maps Made Easy. Has DJI been unable to fulfill its initial promise of a "compressed and easier workflow" with the Phantom 4 Pro RTK? Why are drone pilots still preferring the ubiquitous Phantom 4 Pro over the Phantom 4 Pro RTK?

Drones in Hollywood

In our second segment of this show, we talk about drones in Hollywood. Australian drone maker, XM2, makes customized drones that have been used to film some popular Hollywood movies like Aquaman and the upcoming, Star Wars. Their largest drone, Sierra, weighs 70 kilos and has a payload capacity of 30 kilos. Even large birds like the Alta 8 (payload 6.8 kilos) and the Matrice M600 (payload 6 kilos) dwarf in comparison to this XM2 drone. XM2 drones have some serious capabilities, and not surprisingly, they cost some serious money too. While drone costs range from $20,000 - $70,000, an entire drone system (inclusive of the camera) could see your cost balloon to as high as $500,000! But, are drone providers in Hollywood complying with drone laws and regulations or simply skirting the law? This serves as a good segue into our next topic - Drone Delivery Services.

WakeMed, in Association with UPS, Starts Drone Delivery Services in North Carolina

We have been reporting how archaic drone laws and FAA's tentative approach have prevented drone deliveries from taking flight. In our last Drone News show, we revealed how Amazon has managed to get permission from the FAA to start drone deliveries in rural Virginia under CFR 135. In today's show, we share how WakeMed hospital campus and UPS have begun using drone delivery for transporting medical samples. Hearing how the power of drone technology is being leveraged to provide more efficient healthcare will certainly enthuse all drone enthusiasts tuning in to this show. This Drone News segment again highlights how drones can be used for the greater good.

The Biggest DJI News Story for Today - Are the DJI Rumors True? Will We See a New Drone on May 15th?

And, saving the best for the last. Our BIGGEST DJI news story is about a new product release on May 15th, 9 am EST. Die-hard optimists might still be hopeful of a DJI Phantom 5 launch on May 15th. Or, shall we see an upgraded Mavic 2 or maybe even a Spark 2? While Haye KNOWS exactly what we will see from DJI on the 15th, unfortunately, he cannot reveal the answer because he has signed a strict NDA with DJI. But being the good natured person that he is, Haye drops some big hints throughout the show. Tune in to see if you can guess the answer! Fly Safe!

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Part 107 License Renewal

Today's question is about the Part 107 recurrent knowledge test. With FAA's utter lack of enforcement, why should you even bother renewing your Part 107 license? Check out our show to find out WHY!

Our caller, Joe from Nebraska has come up with a question that has resulted in many animated (and sometimes heated) discussions within the drone community. Recently, Joe gave his Part 107 license renewal test. On clearing the test, Joe just received a confirmation on an inconsequential looking piece of paper. Moreover, this piece of paper did not even include an expiration date. FAA's well-known lack of enforcement coupled with this shoddy documentation had Joe wondering if should have renewed his Part 107 license in the first place.

While we are dead against flying unlicensed, FAA's total lack of enforcement is a harsh reality that is hampering the growth of the drone industry. In this show, listeners will learn that 80% of drone pilots are willfully breaking the law by not renewing their Part 107 licenses. Will the emergence of Remote ID bring about greater accountability, and set the house in order? Is there an urgent need for more progressive drone laws?

Towards the end of the show, you will be able to determine why, in spite of the FAA's lack of enforcement, it would be a foolhardy mistake to NOT renew your Part 107. Thanks for the great question, Joe. Fly Safe!

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Looking for a good LAANC App? Check out UASidekick

Looking for drone jobs? Utility companies are replacing their in-house drone teams with contractors

Today's question is about Part 107 license renewal

What do you do after passing the Part 107 recurrent test?

Why are so many drone pilots not opting for a Part 107 license renewal?

Are opportunities for drone pilots really drying up?

Are prominent production houses blatantly disregarding Part 107 laws?

Will the emergence of Remote ID result in greater FAA enforcement?

Why are fewer and fewer drone pilots taking the Part 107 recurrent knowledge test?

Is FAA's lack of enforcement hindering the growth of the drone industry?

How did Google manage to get permission to make drone deliveries?

How is FAA dealing with drone pilot flying BVLOS without a Part 107 waiver?

Why was the United States and FAA among the last countries to ban Boeing 737Max airplanes?

Why you SHOULD take the Part 107 recurrent knowledge test in spite of the FAA's lack of enforcement?

Is there a need for the drone community to join fo...

What Is the Best Drone for Posting on Instagram, YouTube, and the Other Social Media Platforms?

Today's show is about the best drone for posting to Instagram and other social media. We discuss the DJI Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom, Phantom 4 Pro, and Autel Evo, and recommend the best option for you.

Our caller Richard is from the beautiful country of Ireland. Wishing to capture the beauty of his country through aerial photography and videography, Richard is looking for a capable drone that is easy to travel with. Moreover, Richard wishes to post his drone imagery to Facebook and Instagram without any hassles.

Is DJI Mavic 2 Pro the Best Beginner Drone in Terms of Flexibility and Specs?

The first drone that we discuss is the DJI Mavic Air. While DJI Mavic Air might be foldable and easy to travel with, can you really capture high-quality imagery with this entry-level drone? Next, we highlight the Pros and Cons of the Mavic 2. The Mavic 2 comes in three variants: Pro, Zoom, and Enterprise. Each variant has distinct advantages and disadvantages that every drone pilots should be aware of.

Can you capture best-in-class imagery with DJI Mavic 2 Pro's Hasselblad sensor? As far as aerial imagery is concerned, is the DJI Mavic 2 Pro a better option than the Phantom 4 Pro? If you are primarily doing aerial videography, the Mavic 2 Zoom is a great option for you. But will you enjoy more creative freedom if you buy the higher-priced Mavic 2 Enterprise? Do the additional accessories justify the higher price tag?

Towards the end of the show, we also discuss if the Autel Evo is a good option to DJI drones. When you are flying non-DJI drones, you do not have to contend with DJI's geo-fencing system and no-fly zones. But, how does Autel compare to flagship DJI drones like the Phantom and Mavic in terms of specs and capabilities? We also speculate about some latest industry rumors, which if true, could mean that a new Autel Evo is just around the corner. Tune in to our latest show now!

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Today's question is about the best drone for posting to social media

Can you use the Mavic Air for outdoor aerial photography and aerial videography?

Is DJI Mavic 2 Pro the most flexible drone?

Are drone pilots facing issues while downloading H265 images from DJI Mavic 2 Pro to their phones?

Can you shoot in 4K 60fps with the Mavic 2 Pro?

DJI Mavic 2 Pro vs Phantom 4 Pro - Can you grab better imagery with the Mavic Pro?

DJI Mavic 2 Pro vs Mavic 2 Zoom - Which is a better buy?

Is it worth buying the higher-priced Mavic 2 Enterprise?

Effective Marketing and Pricing Strategies for a Drone Business

Today's question is about how to start a drone business. What marketing and pricing strategies should drone pilots adopt in the initial stages of their business?

Our caller, Ian, is an ambitious 15-year old who is planning on getting his drone pilot license next year. Ian is worried that clients will not take him seriously because of his age. Should Ian under-price his services to build up his client base? What other strategies can he employ to gain traction early on in his business?

To answer Ian's questions, we first talk about marketing. Marketing is core to the success of a business - and especially for a new business with zero visibility. We share how building a strategic marketing funnel can help Ian find and retain customers for his drone business. Folks like Ian who are thinking of starting a drone business (or have recently started one) will find our Drone Business Course particularly useful.

Apart from marketing, we also highlight the importance of continuous learning. For a fast-evolving niche like drone technology, it is imperative to stay attuned with the latest technologies which might become mainstream in the future.

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Today's question is about how to start a drone business

How to create a drone demo reel

Can a website help your market your drone business?

Pricing strategies for drone pilots

Can building a marketing funnel help aspiring entrepreneurs like Ian?

Drone U's Business course is a good starting point for aspiring entrepreneurs like Ian

How can you gain traction in the initial stages of your business?

Is it easy to set up an LLC for your drone business?

Continuous learning is the key to finding success in business

How Can I Segue into the Drone Mapping Business? What Are Some Client Deliverables That I Should Be Aware Of?

Today's show is about using drones in construction. You will learn how to use drone mapping for creation of 4D BIM models, hyperlapses, and volumetric measurements.

Our caller, Trent, after attending our Austin mapping class is thinking of starting a drone mapping business. Trent already has some clients in the construction and real estate industry for whom he is doing aerial photography and videography. Which mapping services can Trent provide to his existing clients? What are some lucrative and innovative mapping deliverables for the construction industry?

4D BIM and Hyperlapses

To answer Trent's question, we first discuss how drones can be used for construction marketing. Using drones, it is possible to build 3D maps at different stages of a construction project. Capturing a fourth element, time, will allow drone pilots to create a beautiful hyperlapse - an innovative way of marketing a construction project. Of course, you will need to spruce up your video editing skills to piece together a construction hyperlapse. Drone U Members can check out the different video editing classes by going HERE.

Further, we also reveal how drone technology can be leveraged to build 4D BIM models. BIM or Building Information Modeling is the future of construction. Using BIM, it is possible to facilitate greater collaboration between the numerous stakeholders in a construction project. Using drone technology and BIM, you can build accurate and lifelike 4D models. Apart from time, you can also incorporate cost (5D BIM) and functional characteristics (6D BIM) into a drone model.

Volumetric Assessment Using Drones

Listeners will also learn how drone technology is being used for volumetric stockpile assessment in construction. While this is slowly becoming the norm, drone pilots are still not adopting the best practices for making the most accurate stockpile calculations. You can check out our comprehensive drone mapping software guide for further information on this topic.

Marketing Strategies for Growing Your Drone Business

Towards the end of the show, we have Rob sharing some valuable marketing strategies that will help drone pilots grow their drone business. Drawing from his two-decades of business experience, Rob shares some creative marketing tactics which will help you stand out, even in an intensely competitive market. Traditional marketing vs. Digital marketing - which is the best option for you? Tune in to find out. Thanks for the great question, Trent. Fly Safe!

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