Today's question is about staying relevant in a competitive drone marketplace. How can small UAV operators successfully rival large players, and increase the value of their drone business?

Our caller, Todd from Ohio is keen on starting his own drone business. He is planning on taking up drone mapping jobs and is contemplating purchasing the Inspire 2 for the same. However, Todd is worried that large players with greater resources will eventually edge out small UAV operators like him.

In order to assuage Todd's concerns, we share some effective ways via which he can not only compete but also scale his drone business to the next level. How do you structure an effective sales process that can transform your small business to a large business? You will learn how FOCUSING on systems, processes and communication can help you meet your end goals.

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In today's show, we discuss a serious issue that can also be fatal - drone shoot downs. Does Federal law apply in such a scenario? And, what are some procedures that will help you deal with such an extreme situation should it arise?

Our caller, Sebastian from North Carolina, has raised an important issue that is hampering the growth of our drone industry - the issue of shooting down drones. Sebastian is wondering if Federal law 18 U.S.C. 32 applies to drone shoot-downs too.

In order to adequately answer this question, we first recount some past incidents of drone shoot-downs. How does a drone pilot ensure that he has hard evidence against the shooter in case of such an incident? And finally, what measures should a pilot take to protect himself should such a situation arise?

We share how you can calmly deal with aggressive folks in such threatening situations. We also discuss the urgent need for the FAA and the Department of Justice to deal with these situations swiftly and promptly. Tune in to be a part of this important discussion!

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Today's question is regarding drone shoot-downs

Does Federal law 18 U.S.C. 32 apply in case of a drone shoot-down?

How a drone shoot down helped expose a marijuana facility

Recounting the David Boggs and Drone Slayer incident

What opinion do law enforcement officers have about this issue?

How can you ensure that you have hard evidence if your drone is shot at?

Does Federal Law apply to drones?

Are such shoot downs affecting the scalability of drone operations?

Can drone shoot downs cause a situation to go out of hand and lead to loss of life?

We recommend carrying a taser gun rather than a concealed weapon

How to calmly deal with aggressive bystanders, and make them see reason

The need for FAA and DOJ to take stricter action against drone shoot downs

Today's show is about flying in FPV mode. Are there any particular reasons why flying in FPV mode is not preferred?

Our caller, Dan has come up with a great question today. Dan is wondering if it is possible to grab some cool footage by flying in FPV mode. In order to answer Dan's question, we first explain FPV mode in layman's terms. We explain why flying in FPV mode will result in undesirable footage in most cases.

There are some rare instances, however, when flying in FPV mode is recommended. Tune in to find out more. Thanks for the great question, Dan. Fly Safe!

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Today's question is about using FPV mode

How has drone videography evolved over the years?

Are there instances where using FPV mode will result in better footage?

Paul explains FPV mode in layman's terms

Will watching FPV footage make you dizzy?

Is FPV mode used for filming action sports?

Is developing a high-speed drone a huge challenge?

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Today's show is about using the Phantom 4 RTK for creating survey grade maps. Can you get reliable data with the Phantom 4 RTK? And is there any rationale in using a PPK GPS system like Aeropoints anymore?

Adam from North Carolina has just formed a new drone services company. Adam is wondering if he can rely on the Phantom 4 RTK for creating survey grade maps. Great question. In order to answer this, we share our own experience using the Phantom 4 RTK.

You will learn if you can reliably connect to a network using the Phantom RTK. Can you do away with GCP's entirely? And, will using a PPK GPS system like Aeropoints help you acquire survey grade data? For all this and much much more, tune in to our latest show!

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Today's question is about using the Phantom 4 RTK for survey grade mapping

Will you get accurate results with the Phantom 4 RTK?

Do you need access to a private network if you are using the Phantom 4 RTK?

Can you do away with GCP entirely if you are using the Phantom 4 RTK?

Is there any rationale in using a PPK GPS system like Aeropoints?

Is it possible to get accurate Z axis results using the Phantom 4 RTK?

Do you need Aeropoints for survey grade mapping?

Is it worthwhile purchasing the Phantom 4 RTK right away?

What is the current workflow for survey grade mapping?

What make the Drone U mapping classes a unique and one of a kind experience?

In today's show, we share HOW you can fly your drone over a National Park. You will learn some important dos and don'ts for flying legally and responsibly.

Our caller is unsure if the law allows him to fly his drone over National Parks. While flying over National Parks is permissible, there are certain dos and don'ts that you need to observe if you wish to stay out of trouble. In this show, we discuss NPS' stance on this issue, the need for a permitting system, and much, much more. Thanks for the great question. Fly Safe!

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Today's question is about flying your drone over a National Park

Should we be allowed to fly over National Parks?

The need for drone pilots to behave responsibly while flying over National Parks

NPS issues a clarification

How can you fly your drone over a National Park without flouting the law?

Does the NPS fly drones over National Parks?

Is it legal to use signal boosters while flying?

Discussing the need for a permitting system to enable flying over National Parks

Are we doing enough to keep our National Parks clean?

Paul sums up today episode

In today's show, we are joined by Jon McBride from Rocky Mountain Unmanned Systems to discuss suitable applications and workflow for the Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual.

We kickstart this informative show by discussing if the small sensor size on the Mavic 2 ED is a hugely limiting factor. You will learn the correct workflow for using the Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual for critical applications such as public safety, search and rescue and solar inspections.

What sort of actionable insights can you get using the Mavic 2 ED? Can you measure absolute temperatures? And, do you need to fly lower because of the smaller sensor size? For all this and much more, tune in to this very special episode of Ask Drone U. Fly Safe!

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Paul welcomes Jon to the show

Is the small sensor on the Mavic 2 ED a limiting factor?

Is the Mavic 2 Enterprise a good drone for search and rescue?

The Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual is more suitable for spot checking rather than broad search and rescue

Can you use the Mavic 2 ED for locating injured victims in car accidents?

Some more use cases for public safety officers

Can you get some useful and actionable insights by using the Mavic 2 ED for solar inspections?

What is the field of view on the Mavic 2 Enterprise?

Jon clarifies if you can get detailed insights while conducting a solar cell inspection

How do you define a radiometric camera?

Can you get absolute temperatures using the Mavic 2 ED?

Can the Mavic 2 ED replace more sophisticated thermal cameras?

Jon shares and analyzes a Mavic 2ED thermal image

How much does the Mavic 2 ED cost?

Can the Mavic 2 ED help out firefighters with their rescue efforts?

Jon shares his contact information

Today's show is about using drones to shoot action sports. How do you prevent blurry footage while shooting high speed, action sports?

Our caller, Carl Smith from Saint George, Utah used his Phantom 4 Pro to capture some mountain biking footage. Unfortunately, his footage was blurry and far from desirable. Tune in to discover some of the top reasons for blurry footage in action sports - and some simple yet effective ways of preventing this. Thanks for the great question, Carl. Fly Safe!

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Today's question is about grabbing crisp drone footage for action sports

What are some reasons for causing blurry drone footage

Ways for getting crisper, sharper drone footage while shooting action sports

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Today's show is about the current Phantom 4 V2.0 shortage. Does this mean that we will see a new Phantom being launched soon? Or, is there another reason?

Our caller, Jonny, from San Diego has been trying to get his hands on the Phantom 4 V2.0. It's certainly puzzling that this hugely popular drone has disappeared from the shelves. Is it because the Phantom 5 is about to be launched soon? Check out our Drone News episode where we discussed this situation at length.

Meanwhile, we also discuss if there are any good alternatives that Jonny can consider buying. Thanks for the great question. Fly Safe!

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Today's question is about the current Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 shortage

Is the Phantom 4 Advanced a good replacement for the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0?

Do you need a Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 for drone mapping? Are there any good alternatives?

Will we see a Phantom 5 coming out anytime soon?

Is the Osmo Pocket a good buy? Are you better off buying the Ronin S?

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In this week's drone news, our first story is about a $150 million corporate fraud at DJI. According to industry speculations, this is just the tip of the iceberg, and this fraud could, in fact, be much larger. Has this led to a shortage of Phantom 4 drones in North America? And will this have a negative impact on DJI's plans to come out with an IPO in 2019?

The next big story of this week is about the flight disruptions at Newark Airport due to "alleged" drone sightings. Apparently, flights were halted due to drone sightings 15 miles away at an altitude of 3500 feet! Could this be another Gatwick in the making? Other news includes firmware updates to Phantom 4 RTK, Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom and a new DJI support program for enterprise customers. Tune in now!

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Timestamps

Paul welcomes Haye to the show

DJI reports a $150 million loss due to corporate fraud

Is the corporate fraud at DJI affecting the supply of Phantom 4?

Alleged drone sightings halt flights at the Newark Airport; is this another Gatwick in the making?

Firmware update for Phantom 4 RTK allows you to create more reliable drone maps

Now, you have the ability to set waypoints on your Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom

Can you do away with a third party app like Litchi after the recent firmware update?

How pre-programming flights can help you immensely in different drone applications

DJI introduces a support program for enterprise customers in North America

Is DJI coming out with an IPO soon?

In today's show we discuss states laws governing drone mapping. Do you really need a surveying license to create drone maps? We clarify what you CAN do and CANNOT do as a drone mapper without a surveying license.

Our caller, Michael recently got into trouble with the North Carolina Board of Surveying. And, for what? Believe it or not, Michael was just trying to create some drone maps for progression reporting. First of all, do states have the right to enact laws? We debate whether or not Michael is legally allowed to take up drone mapping in North Carolina.

Paul and Rob discuss why states should be more accepting of new and fast growing technologies. In order to buttress our argument, we share how the State of California has changed its stance to adopt a more drone friendly approach. Thanks for the great question, Michael. Fly Safe!

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Today's question is about creating drone maps without a surveying license

Are states permitted to come up with their own drone licensing and registration programs?

Is Michael legally allowed to create drone maps in the state of North Carolina?

Like North Carolina, can you can get into trouble for creating drone maps in California as well?

A Drone U Community member clarifies that you CAN create drone maps in North Carolina

Are drone mappers allowed by law to interpret their maps?

Do you need a surveying license to create drone maps for construction progression reporting?

Has California adopted a more reasonable stance towards drone mapping?

What should be Michael's next course of action? Should he explore his legal options?

Should Michael worry about getting in trouble with the law?

Paul clarifies what Michael CAN do and CANNOT do as a drone mapper without a surveying license

Is it really commercially sound for states to shy away from adopting new technologies?