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November 06, 2018 ADU 0903: How Drones Are Transforming Developing Nations Across the World
In today's show we are again joined by Angad Singh to discuss how drone technology is transforming developing countries like India and Nepal. Do these countries have a chance to overtake United States as the largest adopter of drone technology?

Angad Singh from Pix4D is gracious enough to join us for another show today. Angad just got back from India - where drone technology is on the verge of taking off. As the Indian government legalizes drone flying, this shall open up a huge opportunity for drone pilots in one of the largest economies of the world.

But, how does the Indian market differ from the US market? Can India really overtake US to become the largest adopter of drone technology? We also discuss how drone technology is being put to good use in Africa and Nepal. Tune in to learn more. Fly Safe!

Drone U partners with Pix4D to offer an intensive Accident Scene Reconstruction Training at the NTSB Training Academy in Ashburn, VA from Dec 4-7. Click HERE to learn more!

Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!

Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.

Looking for simple, fast and transparent coverage that gives you peace of mind? Look no more. The cool folks at Skywatch are offering affordable on-demand drone insurance that rewards YOU for flying safe. Check them out NOW! Both hourly and monthly options available.

If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832.

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Timestamps

Paul introduces Angad Singh to listeners
How are drones being used in Africa?
WeRobotics used drones for disaster relief in Nepal
Discussing the fast evolving landscape of drone regulation in India
What are some of the innovative uses of drone technology for countries like India? We discuss mapping of hilly, inaccessible terrains and railway inspections
The nexus between Indian government and industries is driving the implementation of drone technology in India
Would India overtake United to become the largest consumer of drone technology?
Is there a market for using drones in accident reconstruction in India ?
11 min
November 06, 2018 ADU 0902: How to Capture Accurate Data and Get Actionable Insights from Agricultural Drone Mapping – Interview with Pix4D
In today's show, we discuss the tremendous benefits of adopting drone technology in agriculture. Do you need high end drone equipment to capture and process accurate data? And, what are some popular misconceptions that farmers need to be aware of?

Paul is joined by good friend Angad Singh, Technical Sales Engineer with Pix4D. Paul and Angad discuss the latest innovations in agricultural drone technology. You will learn about Pix4Dfields, and why it is a must-have tool for farmers using drone technology. Is it wise to use a cloud based application for your agricultural needs? Which is a recommended sensor and drone for carrying out NDVI mapping?

Angad also dispels some popular misconceptions pertaining to drone mapping in agriculture - and cautions farmers against falling prey to marketing gimmicks. In this show, we SIMPLIFY and CLARIFY how you can use drone technology to accurately assess a plant's health. This show is jam-packed with some awesome information guaranteed to help out drone pilots as well as farmers. Tune in now! Fly Safe!

Are you ready to take your drone mapping skills to the next level? Join us for an intensive weekend of mapping instruction from November 9-11, 2018 in Austin, TX.

Drone U partners with Pix4D to offer an intensive Accident Scene Reconstruction Training at the NTSB Training Academy in Ashburn, VA from Dec 4-7. Click HERE to learn more!

Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!

Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.

Looking for simple, fast and transparent coverage that gives you peace of mind? Look no more. The cool folks at Skywatch are offering affordable on-demand drone insurance that rewards YOU for flying safe. Check them out NOW! Both hourly and monthly options available.

If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832.

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Get your copy of “Livin’ the Drone Life” – http://amzn.to/2nalUDH
Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide – http://amzn.to/2omQatT
Check out our forthcoming Mapping Classes – http://bit.ly/DroneMappingClasses

Timestamps

Paul introduces Angad Singh to listeners
What are some bottlenecks of using cloud computing for agricultural drone mapping?
Does mapping software allow you to correct elevations if you upload to the cloud?
PropellerAeropoints has come out with a new workflow for setting GCP's using Phantom4 RTK
How can Pix4Dfields be useful to farmers?
Do you need a powerful computer for using Pix4Dfields?
Angad dispels some popular misconceptions with regards to drone mapping
Understanding NDVI mapping; what are some recommended sensors for carrying out NDVI mapping in agriculture?
Learn how cameras like MicaSense and Parrot Sequoia work and allow you to capture accurate mapping data
Do you need a M600 or the M210 to carry a camera like MicaSense?
Can you lay a reflectance map on a orthomosaic?
Is it easy to read and make sense of a reflactance map? What sort of intelligence will you get by reading a reflectance map?
Do most drone technology companies make truthful claims?
Is a multi-spectral camera for agricultural applications a worthwhile investment?
Our topic for a forthcoming podcast - "How drones are transforming developing nations across the ...
26 min
November 03, 2018 ADU 0901: How the FAA Reauthorization Bill Will Bring Greater Value to the Drone Industry with Brendan Schulman
In today's show, Drone U Chief Pilot, Paul Aitken is joined by Brendan Schulman, VP of Policy and Legal Affairs at DJI to analyze how FAA's Reauthorization Bill will impact the drone industry in coming years.

Paul and Brendan join us from AirWorks 2018 to discuss the FAA Reauthorizaton Bill. You will learn about the major changes that the drone industry is likely to witness over the next 5 years. We discuss Remote ID implementation and assuage privacy concerns. Will the introduction and implementation of Remote ID open up avenues for drone pilots? And, can Remote ID be implemented by the FAA without infringing on a drone pilot's privacy?

We also analyze the impact on hobby pilots - and discuss why the new FAA rules are necessary for safer skies. This show will surely help you thoroughly understand the impact of the Reauthorization Bill on our industry. Tune in now! Fly Safe!

Are you ready to take your drone mapping skills to the next level? Join us for an intensive weekend of mapping instruction from November 9-11, 2018 in Austin, TX.

Drone U partners with Pix4D to offer an intensive Accident Scene Reconstruction Training at the NTSB Training Academy in Ashburn, VA from Dec 4-7. Click HERE to learn more!

Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!

Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.

Looking for simple, fast and transparent coverage that gives you peace of mind? Look no more. The cool folks at Skywatch are offering affordable on-demand drone insurance that rewards YOU for flying safe. Check them out NOW! Both hourly and monthly options available.

If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832.

Follow us:
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneu
Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/
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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu

Get your copy of “Livin’ the Drone Life” – http://amzn.to/2nalUDH
Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide – http://amzn.to/2omQatT
Check out our forthcoming Mapping Classes – http://bit.ly/DroneMappingClasses

Timestamps

Paul introduces Brendan Schulman to listeners
What is the purpose of the FAA Reauthorization Bill?
What are some of the major changes that we are likely to see over the next 5 years
Discussing the implementation of Remote ID, and its benefits
How have laws for hobby pilots changed after the last FAA Reauthorization Bill?
Do solutions like DJI Aeroscope adequately protect privacy of drone pilots?
Will the implementation of Remote ID make the granting of Part 107 waivers far easier?
Addressing rogue drones that are causing security threats
Will the introduction of new rules generate greater value for drone pilots?
How did drone pilots manage to fly at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta?
How has the FAA Reauthorization Bill impacted hobby pilots? Will it lead to safer skies?
Will the Bill change how you avail airspace authorization?
23 min
November 01, 2018 ADU 0900: My HOA Says I Cannot Fly My Drone. What Do I Do?
Today's show is about dealing with condo associations that try to prevent drone pilots from setting flight. Can the HOA legally prevent you from setting flight?

Our caller loves to fly from his home balcony and capture some cool aerial shots. Recently, he was in for a rude shock when his HOA ordered him to not set flight from his home anymore. Can the HOA dictate terms and prevent an occupant from setting flight?

We discuss some Great Tips that will help you advocate your rights. Drone U members can access the Drone Advocacy Kit - a great resource designed to help you deal with such situations.

Are you ready to take your drone mapping skills to the next level? Join us for an intensive weekend of mapping instruction from November 9-11, 2018 in Austin, TX.

Drone U partners with Pix4D to offer an intensive Accident Scene Reconstruction Training at the NTSB Training Academy in Ashburn, VA from Dec 4-7. Click HERE to learn more!

Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!

Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.

Looking for simple, fast and transparent coverage that gives you peace of mind? Look no more. The cool folks at Skywatch are offering affordable on-demand drone insurance that rewards YOU for flying safe. Check them out NOW! Both hourly and monthly options available.

If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832.

Follow us:
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneu
Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/
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Get your copy of “Livin’ the Drone Life” – http://amzn.to/2nalUDH
Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide – http://amzn.to/2omQatT
Check out our forthcoming Mapping Classes – http://bit.ly/DroneMappingClasses

Timestamps

Do not forget to share, review and subscribe. Your encouragement keeps us going
Today's question is about dealing with condo associations that prevents you from flying your drone
Can anyone other than that FAA tell you where to fly, and where not to fly?
Can your condo association prohibit you from flying?
Drone U Resource for advocating drone laws and protecting your right to fly
Can you take off from private land?
Overcoming fear with knowledge and education is key
Starting from "No" and getting to "Yes" is the hallmark of a good negotiator
13 min
October 31, 2018 ADU 0899: Can I Use the Osmo with Zoom and Thermal Cameras?
Today's question is about using handheld stabilizers to capture zoom and thermal shots. Can you use the Osmo to capture such shots? If not, what is your alternative?

Our caller, Joe from Nebraska is wondering if he can use his Osmo to capture high zoom and thermal shots. We compare the Osmo to another DJI stabilizer, Ronin S. But, can you mount heavier cameras on the Ronin S? Can you use the Ronin S with your FLIR thermal camera? Tune in to find out. You can also check out our in-depth Ronin-S review. Thanks for the question, Joe. Fly Safe!

Are you ready to take your drone mapping skills to the next level? Join us for an intensive weekend of mapping instruction from November 9-11, 2018 in Austin, TX.

Drone U partners with Pix4D to offer an intensive Accident Scene Reconstruction Training at the NTSB Training Academy in Ashburn, VA from Dec 4-7. Click HERE to learn more!

Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!

Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.

Looking for simple, fast and transparent coverage that gives you peace of mind? Look no more. The cool folks at Skywatch are offering affordable on-demand drone insurance that rewards YOU for flying safe. Check them out NOW! Both hourly and monthly options available.

If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832.

Follow us:
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneu
Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneu
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu

Get your copy of “Livin’ the Drone Life” – http://amzn.to/2nalUDH
Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide – http://amzn.to/2omQatT
Check out our forthcoming Mapping Classes – http://bit.ly/DroneMappingClasses

Timestamps

Do not forget to leave us a review; your encouragement keeps us going
Learn about our forthcoming in-person mapping class in Austin, TX
Today's question is about using the Osmo with zoom and thermal cameras
If not the Osmo, can you mount zoom and thermal cameras on any other handheld stabilizers? We discuss the Ronin S
Can you mount a FLIR on the Ronin S?
How to capture zoom shots using the Ronin S
11 min
October 30, 2018 ADU 0898: Does FAA Have Any Legal Requirements or Age Criteria for Hiring a Visual Observer (VO)?
Today's question is about hiring a VO. Does FAA have any legal requirements when it comes to hiring a Visual Observer (VO)? Is it okay to hire a young and inexperienced VO?

Our caller, Joe has a question about hiring a Visual Observer (VO) for his drone operations. He has several kids of his own - all of them less than 16 years of age. Is it a good idea to have one his kids operate as a VO? And is he legally allowed by the FAA to do so?

We discuss if you can really run the risk of hiring a young and inexperienced person as your VO. Tune in to learn more. Fly Safe!

Are you ready to take your drone mapping skills to the next level? Join us for an intensive weekend of mapping instruction from November 9-11, 2018 in Austin, TX.

Drone U partners with Pix4D to offer an intensive Accident Scene Reconstruction Training at the NTSB Training Academy in Ashburn, VA from Dec 4-7. Click HERE to learn more!

Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!

Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.

Looking for simple, fast and transparent coverage that gives you peace of mind? Look no more. The cool folks at Skywatch are offering affordable on-demand drone insurance that rewards YOU for flying safe. Check them out NOW! Both hourly and monthly options available.

If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832.

Become a Drone U Member. Try us out for 14 days and access our 34 courses, including Part 107 training, plus our amazing community for $1.

Follow us:
Site - http://thedroneu.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneu
Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneu
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu

Get your copy of “Livin’ the Drone Life” – http://amzn.to/2nalUDH
Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide – http://amzn.to/2omQatT
Check out our forthcoming Mapping Classes – http://bit.ly/DroneMappingClasses

Timestamps

Is DJI ready to spring another big surprise at the upcoming 2018 AirWorks Conference?
How can Drone U help you prepare for your recency exam?
Today's Part 107 question
How can you learn more about our forthcoming in-person mapping classes?
Today's question is about hiring a Visual observer (VO)
Does FAA have a minimum age criteria for a VO?
Could you get in trouble with the FAA for hiring a VO who is below 16?
Importance of hiring an experienced VO
Do you need a remote pilot certificate to operate as a VO?
Do you need a state issued driver's license in order to operate as a VO?
Would a 15 year old have the mental capacity to operate as a VO?
Paul sums up the episode
12 min
October 29, 2018 ADU 0897: How to Deal with Unlicensed Drone Operators with Zero Regard for the Law
Today's question is about dealing with unlicensed drone operators. Should you report unlicensed pilots who can possibly cause damage to others because of their frivolous attitude?

Our caller, Joe was recently in for a shock. He ran into an unlicensed operator who flew for disaster relief when the last hurricane hit Texas. How should Jill deal with such unlicensed operators who have no regard for the law?

Should you call the FSDO to report these guys? Or, should you adopt a more restrained approach? Tune in to find out. Thanks for the question, Jill. Fly Safe!

Are you ready to take your drone mapping skills to the next level? Join us for an intensive weekend of mapping instruction from November 9-11, 2018 in Austin, TX.

Drone U partners with Pix4D to offer an intensive Accident Scene Reconstruction Training at the NTSB Training Academy in Ashburn, VA from Dec 4-7. Click HERE to learn more!

Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!

Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.

Looking for simple, fast and transparent coverage that gives you peace of mind? Look no more. The cool folks at Skywatch are offering affordable on-demand drone insurance that rewards YOU for flying safe. Check them out NOW! Both hourly and monthly options available.

If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832.

Become a Drone U Member. Try us out for 14 days and access our 34 courses, including Part 107 training, plus our amazing community for $1.

Follow us:
Site - http://thedroneu.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneu
Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneu
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu

Get your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDH
Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatT

Timestamps

How can Drone U prepare you for your Part 107 recency exam?
Today's Part 107 question
Learn about our forthcoming Drone U in-person mapping classes
Today's question is about dealing with unlicensed operators
You will come across many folks with a cavalier attitude to their jobs
How do we, at Drone U deal with unlicensed operators?
Dealing with unlicensed operators in an emotionally intelligent way
Do not forget to share, review and subscribe
18 min
October 27, 2018 ADU 0896: How to Discipline Employees Who Do Not Follow Business Procedures
Today's show is about disciplining your employees and holding them accountable. Lazy and careless employees can stunt an organization's growth. What are some effective ways of preventing this ?

Employee insubordination is a common problem that employers and managers have to deal with. And our caller, Michael is no different. Michael recently discovered that a careless employee left drone batteries to charge the entire night - totally unattended. Can this have serious repercussions? Are overheated drone batteries prone to blowing up? We share some valuable battery maintenance tips that will help you conduct your business, safely and with improved profitability.

You will also learn some great ways to manage undisciplined employees who are failing to stick to critical business procedures. This is a problem that you want to nip in the bud. Or else there could be serious fallouts for you and your business. Thanks for the question, Michael. Fly Safe!

Are you ready to take your drone mapping skills to the next level? Join us for an intensive weekend of mapping instruction from November 9-11, 2018 in Austin, TX.

Drone U partners with Pix4D to offer an intensive Accident Scene Reconstruction Training at the NTSB Training Academy in Ashburn, VA from Dec 4-7. Click HERE to learn more!

Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!

Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.

Recently crashed your drone? Unable to find trained technicians who can repair your drone quickly and at a reasonable rate? Don’t fret. The cool folks at Fortress UAV can help you get your drone back up in the air in as little as 7 days! Use Promo Code “DroneU” to get 10% off. Check them out now!

If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832.

Become a Drone U Member. Try us out for 14 days and access our 34 courses, including Part 107 training, plus our amazing community for $1.

Follow us:
Site - http://thedroneu.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneu
Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneu
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu

Get your copy of “Livin’ the Drone Life” – http://amzn.to/2nalUDH
Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide – http://amzn.to/2omQatT
Check out our forthcoming Mapping Classes – http://bit.ly/DroneMappingClasses

Timestamps

Today's Part 107 question
Learn about our cool sponsor, Fortress UAV
Today's question is about dealing with employee insubordination
Can your DJI drone battery catch fire and blow up?
Some great battery maintenance tips that will help you conduct your business, safely and profitably
Are you liable for damages if your drone battery causes damage to property?
How can Michael hold his employee accountable?
Questions that Michael should ask his employee to make him realize the gravity of the situation
Should you display empathy while dealing with undisciplined employees?
The importance of having solid business procedures
Should Michael fire his employee if he deals with the situation in a flippant manner?
If the employee commits a serious mistake, whose fault is it - the employee's or the employer's?
Paul sums up the entire episode
Sign up for our next in-person mapping class - in Austin, TX
23 min
October 27, 2018 ADU 0896: How to Discipline Employees Who Do Not Follow Business Procedures
Today's show is about disciplining your employees and holding them accountable. Lazy and careless employees can stunt an organization's growth. What are some effective ways of preventing this ?

Employee insubordination is a common problem that employers and managers have to deal with. And our caller, Michael is no different. Michael recently discovered that a careless employee left drone batteries to charge the entire night - totally unattended. Can this have serious repercussions? Are overheated drone batteries prone to blowing up? We share some valuable battery maintenance tips that will help you conduct your business, safely and with improved profitability.

You will also learn some great ways to manage undisciplined employees who are failing to stick to critical business procedures. This is a problem that you want to nip in the bud. Or else there could be serious fallouts for you and your business. Thanks for the question, Michael. Fly Safe!

Are you ready to take your drone mapping skills to the next level? Join us for an intensive weekend of mapping instruction from November 9-11, 2018 in Austin, TX.

Drone U partners with Pix4D to offer an intensive Accident Scene Reconstruction Training at the NTSB Training Academy in Ashburn, VA from Dec 4-7. Click HERE to learn more!

Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!

Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/.

Recently crashed your drone? Unable to find trained technicians who can repair your drone quickly and at a reasonable rate? Don’t fret. The cool folks at Fortress UAV can help you get your drone back up in the air in as little as 7 days! Use Promo Code “DroneU” to get 10% off. Check them out now!

If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832.

Become a Drone U Member.

Follow us:
Site - https://thedroneu.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneu
Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneu
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu

Get your copy of “Livin’ the Drone Life” – //amzn.to/2nalUDH
Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide – //amzn.to/2omQatT
Check out our forthcoming Mapping Classes – //bit.ly/DroneMappingClasses

Timestamps

Today's Part 107 question
Learn about our cool sponsor, Fortress UAV
Today's question is about dealing with employee insubordination
Can your DJI drone battery catch fire and blow up?
Some great battery maintenance tips that will help you conduct your business, safely and profitably
Are you liable for damages if your drone battery causes damage to property?
How can Michael hold his employee accountable?
Questions that Michael should ask his employee to make him realize the gravity of the situation
Should you display empathy while dealing with undisciplined employees?
The importance of having solid business procedures
Should Michael fire his employee if he deals with the situation in a flippant manner?
If the employee commits a serious mistake, whose fault is it - the employee's or the employer's?
Paul sums up the entire episode
Sign up for our next in-person mapping class - in Austin, TX
22 min
October 25, 2018 ADU 0895: How Do I Deal with Drone Pilots Who Are Attempting to Poach My Clients by Offering Free Services?
Today's question is about dealing with the competition. How do you deal with drone pilots who offer free drone services in order to steal away your clients?

Our caller, Ben from Maryland works in construction management. Along with this, Ben also takes up drone jobs. A new pilot has approached one of Ben's long term clients, and offered to do Ben's work for free. Sure, this is a ploy to steal Ben's client. But, what strategy can Ben employ to retain a valuable client? Should Ben offer to lower his price?

What sales strategies can a drone pilot employ to fight back competition and retain existing clients? Tune in for some great advice that will surely help you and your drone business. Thanks for the question, Ben. Fly Safe!

Are you ready to take your drone mapping skills to the next level? Join us for an intensive weekend of mapping instruction from November 9-11, 2018 in Austin, TX.

Drone U partners with Pix4D to offer an intensive Accident Scene Reconstruction Training at the NTSB Training Academy in Ashburn, VA from Dec 4-7. Click HERE to learn more!

Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!

Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.

Looking for simple, fast and transparent coverage that gives you peace of mind? Look no more. The cool folks at Skywatch are offering affordable on-demand drone insurance that rewards YOU for flying safe. Check them out NOW! Both hourly and monthly options available.

If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832.

Become a Drone U Member. Try us out for 14 days and access our 34 courses, including Part 107 training, plus our amazing community for $1.

Follow us:
Site - http://thedroneu.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneu
Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneu
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu

Get your copy of “Livin’ the Drone Life” – http://amzn.to/2nalUDH
Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide – http://amzn.to/2omQatT
Check out our forthcoming Mapping Classes – http://bit.ly/DroneMappingClasses

Timestamps

Today's Part 107 question
The importance of investing in a good education - and not just expensive equipment in order to build up your drone business
Learn how you can get access to 34 awesome courses for just $1!
Today's question is about dealing with pilots who are trying to steal your clients
What prompts pilots to offer free services?
Concentrating on sales will help you maintain relations and stay relevant
How can Ben convince his client to stay with him?
The importance of gracious and smart follow up
Become a life-long learner if you wish to find success in business
A combative nature will only push your clients away
Paul sums up the episode
Share, subscribe and leave us a review - your encouragement keeps us going
What makes the in-person Austin Mapping class such a special and unique experience?
Learn about our soon-to-be-launched mapping course
28 min

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