Today's question is about filming a golf course. What pricing strategies and flying techniques should you use while flying a golf course? We have some great Tips and Tricks just for you.

Our caller, Ivan from Las Vegas is working at a high end country club. Because Ivan is Part 107 certified, his employers have approached him to make a marketing video. What pricing strategies should Ivan employ? Does he need to set up a LLC before he starts working on his first job?

We also discuss some flying techniques that will help Ivan do a great job. Thanks to Ivan for the question. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Should you delay renewing your Part 107 license till the last moment?

Today's Part 107 Practice Question

Today's question is about filming a golf course

Expert Tips for filming a golf course

How to successfully outsource editing of your drone footage

Flying techniques that will help you grab some great footage

Discussing pricing strategies; should you opt for package pricing?

Is it a good idea to augment your aerials with ground shots

How to register your drone business as a LLC

Today's question is about the Litchi application. Should you use apps like Litchi and Autopilot to set waypoints? Are there any other applications that you can use?

Our caller, Josh from UK has come up with a question that many of you must be wondering about. Does using applications like Litchi and Autopilot simplify your flying experience and allow you to capture better shots? We reveal the benefits of using these applications. We also discuss if other applications like UGCS and DJI GS Pro compare well with Litchi.

We wrap up this show with some great Tips and Tricks that are sure to help you in your business. Thanks to Josh for the great question. Fly Safe!

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Today's question is about applications like Litchi and Autopilot

Which apps are compatible with CrystalSky?

Have drone pilots had a positive experience with Litchi so far?

What are some benefits of using Litchi? Are there any comparable applications?

How does UGCS compare to Litchi?

Discussing the importance of backing up your data

Are there any issues with with using DJI GS Pro?

The importance of terrain awareness when experiencing extreme elevation gain

How can you get cell service in undeveloped areas with poor signal? We share some cool resources

How to set your MOCA on a mapping mission

What is the benefit of using Litchi when doing orbits on a mapping mission?

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Today's episode is about renewing your airspace authorization. With LAANC in place, do you really need to renew your airspace authorization? We have some great Tips just for you.

Airspace authorizations granted outside of Dronezone or LAANC are set to expire soon. So, if you are in this same boat, should you go for an airspace authorization renewal? With LAANC already launched nationwide, does renewing your airspace authorization really make sense? Have any airports been redacted from LAANC?

We dive into the nitty gritty of this topic. Tune in now to learn all there is to know about renewing your airspace authorization. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Learn about our forthcoming Search & Rescue class

Discussing Shane's awesome SAR software, "Locate" which was recently featured on CNN

Is your airspace authorization expiring shortly?

Steps for renewing airspace authorizations availed outside Dronezone portal or LAANC

Can you avail a wide area or long term authorization on DroneZone?

What is the current status of the LAANC system?

Should you be extending your wide area authorization?

How many cities are a part of the LAANC system? Are there any cities which have been redacted from the LAANC system?

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Today we have a very special show. Brandon Packman from Skywatch joins Paul to discuss their different drone insurance products which have been creating quite a buzz.

In this episode, you will discover all pertinent details of Skywatch's revolutionary and well thought of drone insurance. Does Skywatch offer liability insurance as well as hull insurance? Who is the underwriting partner for Skywatch?

Skywatch's insurance products reward drone pilots for safe flying by assigning them a score. But, do you need to use the Skywatch app in order to avail their discount? And does Skywatch integrate with other popular mapping applications? Tune in now to learn all about this innovation solution. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Paul introduces Brandon to listeners

Brief background of Skywatch; learn what sets Skywatch apart from other drone insurance products

How Skywatch is attempting to emulate safe driver discounts

Does Skywatch offer a monthly plan?

Does Skywatch offer liability and hull insurance?

How does the Skywatch algorithm work?

How to obtain certificate of insurance using Skywatch

Brandon share details about their monthly plan

Brandon shares his contact details

What is the difference between liability and hull insurance?

Who is the underwriting partner for Skywatch?

Is Skywatch available in New York? We discuss usage based insurance

How many claims have been made so far?

Do you need to fly through the Skywatch app in case you need to avail their discount?

Does Skywatch integrate with DroneDeploy?

What about Mappilot? Does Skywatch offer integration?

Brandon elaborates on how Skywatch calculates the safety score

Brandon shares his contact details

Today's episode is about fixing a drifting horizon line. A drifting horizon line is an eyesore that can potentially lead to unhappy clients. So, what are some Tips and Tricks to deal with this problem?

We have another great question lined up for you today. Our caller is unsure how she can fix a drifting horizon line. Can calibrating your IMU help you deal with this issue? If yes, what are some ways to correctly calibrate your IMU? We also discuss how knowing how addressing this common pain point can help you find new clients for your drone business. Thanks to the caller for the great question. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Today's question is about fixing a drifting horizon line

Can an IMU calibration help you deal with this issue?

Can you easily correct a drifting horizon line?

Discussing how correcting a drifting horizon line can help you with your client networking

How do you shorten your IMU calibration time?

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Today's episode is about the proposal to introduce new hobbyist rules. Section 336 has led to an environment of non compliance. Are the new rules designed to correct this situation?

Vic joins Paul and Rob to discuss the various aspects of Section 344. Section 344 is a proposed set of new hobbyist rules that might replace Section 336. AMA has been vehemently opposing these new rules. Is there any merit in their argument? We discuss why Section 344 is a win-win situation for both the AMA and the FAA.

Will enforcements increase if Section 344 goes through? Will flying become more difficult for hobby pilots? Tune in to find out why the removal of section 336 might in fact do good to the drone industry. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Today's episode is about hobbyist rules that have lead to an environment of non compliance in the drone industry

Learn about the proposed Section 344 that might replace Section 336

What is the current status of Section 344?

Is the removal of section 336 a good thing?

Has section 336 taken away the rule-making power from FAA?

Is there any truth to AMA's argument?

We share some interesting details of Section 344

What will be the role of CBO's if Section 344 is passed?

Reasons why the 344 is a win-win for the AMA and the FAA

Would enforcements increase if 344 goes through?

Vic's appeal to AMA

Did AMA help with the drafting of Section 336?

Will a hobbyist need LAANC for flight authorization?

Paul sums up today's episode

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With Hurricane Florence about to hit east coast, many drone pilots have been reaching out to us - and inquiring how they can help out. While we appreciate the noble intent, flying your drone in hurricane stricken areas is not permitted unless you have proper authorization.

Rather than getting in touch with the FAA, you need to get authorization from FEMA. Passing the FEMA ICS-100 online test will render you eligible for flying. Click here for step by step instructions for passing your FEMA test. You can also get in touch with DroneBase and Uplift and check if they need your help with any jobs. Contacting Humanitarian Drones is another way of helping out. If you are flying for search & rescue or search & recovery, get in touch with Paul or PJ from TerraVigilis to access a search and rescue software which will help you immensely with your image processing.

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Timestamps

Paul shares details of our new Search and Rescue class

Today's Part 107 Practice Question

Learn about our cool sponsor, Colorado Drone Chargers

Today we discuss how drone pilots can help out with Hurricane Florence disaster relief

Can you self deploy to help out in hurricane stricken areas?

Should you call the FAA if you wish to help out in disaster relief?

Whom can you contact if you wish to help out in disaster relief?

How can drone pilots contact FEMA?

Practical considerations for helping out in disaster relief

How to pass the FEMA ICS-100 online test

Necessary to get basic survival training before you help out in disaster relief

Should you look for ways to help out via DroneBase and Uplift?

Get in touch with Paul or PJ to access a search and rescue software that can help you with image processing

Learn about our forthcoming mapping training with Pix4D and NTSB

Today's episode is about drone business. Can you build a drone business by simply offering processing services to mapping companies? How do you find clients for such a business?

Our caller, Tyler from Ontario is wondering if there is a market for processing mapping imagery. Would there be mapping companies doing the data acquisition in house, and outsourcing the processing? We touch upon various aspects of drone business such as mapping software and different outsourcing platforms in order to answer his question.

You will discover if learning Pix4D alone with suffice for such a drone business. We also discuss some outsourcing platforms that are your best bets for finding clients.

If you liked this video, you might want to check out our “Drone Mapping” playlist on YouTube. Thanks to Tyler for the question. Fly Safe!

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Today's question is about processing 3D maps for other mapping companies

Can providing just image processing prove to be a viable drone business?

Is Fiverr the right platform for finding clients for your drone business? What upsells can you provide?

Learn about this cool tool through which you can create an interface using mapping images

Will you require a really powerful computer to process maps?

Which other software apart from Pix4D should you learn?

Learn about our forthcoming course on interior and exterior mapping

What is the one thing that DroneDeploy does better than everyone else?

Challenges with using Pix4D for volumetric measurement

Paul sums up today's episode

Today's episode is about the Phantom 3. Can you produce accurate 3D maps and models with the Phantom 3? Can you really substitute the Phantom 4 Pro with the Phantom 3?

Our caller, Remy used his Phantom 3 Professional for drone mapping. However, the results were not up to the mark. Can switching to Pix4D from DroneDeploy help Remy?

We discuss if this is a software issue or a sensor issue. You will learn if it is possible to generate accurate survey grade maps using the small GoPro sensor on the Phantom 3. Tune in now. Fly Safe!

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Learn how Drone U can help you clear your recency

Today's Part 107 practice question

Today's question is about the Phantom 3

Is Remy facing a software issue or a sensor issue?

Do you need a Phantom 4 Pro to produce accurate drone maps?

Is the Mavic 2 Pro sensor really a Hasselblad? Or is it a Sony?

Learn about our forthcoming mapping class

Will using Pix4D generate better results? Do you really need a better sensor for drone mapping?

Is photogrammetry a science or art?

Today's episode is about the Phantom 5. After the Mavic 2 launch, the one question on everyone's mind is, "When is the Phantom 5 coming out?"

Our caller, Kevin from Ohio already owns a Spark and Mavic Pro, and is eagerly waiting for the Phantom 5.

DJI has upped the ante significantly with the Mavic 2, and there are various rumors doing the rounds about the soon to be launched Phantom 5. Has DJI really stopped manufacturing the Phantom 4? Will the Phantom 5 render the Mavic 2 obselete? And, will the this much awaited drone be waterproof? Tune in to find out if this is indeed true. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Learn how you can access 33 exhaustive Drone U courses for just $1

Today's question is about the Phantom 5

Is there a definite launch date for the Phantom 5?

Has DJI stopped manufacturing the Phantom 4 Pro?

What are the rumors pertaining to Phantom 5?

Which is the best selling DJI drone?

Will the Phantom 5 be waterproof?

Will the Phantom 5 be a great drone for mapping?

Paul shares how he built his drone business with Phantoms

Learn about our forthcoming search and rescue course

Factors that can help you get sub 2 inch survey grade accuracy in UAV mapping