Today's question is about renting airspace authorizations. Are there any issues with renting airspace authorization from a fellow drone pilot? How can you expedite this process?

Our caller, John from Oklahoma tried to get his airspace authorization via LAANC. But was unable to do so. Can he rent an airspace authorization from a fellow drone pilot? Does FAA allow this "give and take" of airspace authorizations?

We discuss the various issues surrounding airspace authorizations, and discuss the steps you can take to overcome them. You will also learn how Drone U can help you expedite the whole process. Watch out for some interesting information about our forthcoming courses.  Thanks to John for the great question. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Learn about our exhaustive Part 107 training which can help you clear your recency test

Today's Part 107 Practice Question

Discussing FAA's new statement at Interdrone

Learn about our cool sponsor, Colorado Drone Chargers

Today's question is about renting airspace authorizations

Discussing the growing popularity of renting airspace authorizations

How can Drone U help you rent authorizations?

Does FAA allow you you to rent airspace authorizations from another drone pilot?

Recounting the David Boggs episode

Does experience count when applying for airspace authorization? What is FAA's take on this?

What is the biggest issue with renting out authorizations? Learn how you can overcome it

Does it make sense to file for authorizations at all airports close to you?

How can you use airspace authorization on a recurrent basis?

Should you make a contractual arrangement while renting airspace authorization? Will a verbal arrangement suffice?

How can you expedite the process of availing airspace authorizations? Discussing the importance of cultivating good relationships with ATC officials

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Learn about our forthcoming courses

Today's episode is about sharing a drone's live feed with a client. How do you deal with curious clients who wish to monitor your work? We discuss the various alternatives.

Our caller, Greg is at a loss on how to deal with an intrusive client. Clients are prone to curiosity, and often they like to keep tabs on what is going on. How do you deal with such clients? We suggests ways via which the client can view the live feed without being intrusive.

Tune in for some great HACKS which are sure to increase your productivity. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Today's Part 107 Practice Question

Today's we discuss the various alternatives for sharing your live feed with your client

How does Paul deal with curious clients?

Tips for preparing yourself to work in high pressure situations

Discussing the various options to share your live feed

Is it a good idea for a drone pilot to use DJI Goggles?

Today's episode is about creating a hyperlapse of a construction site. What camera settings and applications should you use for creating a hyperlapse?

Our today's caller, Matt from Australia needs some tips in order to create a hyperlapse of a construction site. What are the commercial and technical considerations for creating a seamless hyperlapse? We discuss intelligent flight modes and applications. We also discuss how long it will take you and what you can potentially charge.

This episode is loaded with Tips and Tricks that will help you create a hyperlapse in the most efficient way possible. Thanks to Matt from Australia for the question. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Today's Part 107 Practice Question

Today's question is about creating a hyperlapse of a construction site

Should you use the Mavic 2 Pro for creating a hyperlapse of a construction site?

How to create a seamless hyperlapse

How to fly in intelligent flight mode by defining point of interest

Should you use photos or videos for creating a hyperlapse?

What should be your time interval while creating a hyperlapse?

Can you have the same camera tilt for all you hyperlapse shots?

Should you use photos or videos for creating a hyperlapse?

Which application can you use for creating a hyperlapse?

Tips and Tricks for editing a Hyperlapse

How to achieve smooth transition in post processing

Which safety gear do you need while working on a construction site?

What should be the length and duration of a hyperlapse?

How to smoothen a hyperlapse

Should you edit footage as you shoot?

Discussing cost and a drone pilot's hourly rate for shooting a hyperlapse

Today's question is about interior drone mapping. Is interior drone mapping and modeling possible? Which tools can you use to create an interior 3D drone model?

Our caller, Dave. all the way from Sydney has come up with a great question. Dave has a lucrative opportunity which requires him to create a 3D drone model. He is wondering if he can do so without GPS. You will learn about the different software which you can possibly use for interior drone mapping.

We also discuss a Pix4D case study where they have documented their data acquisition methodology and findings in great details. Please click here to access the full study. You will learn how you can achieve accuracy in interior drone mapping that is comparable to that achieved with a total station.Tune in to learn more. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Learn about our cool sponsor, Colorado Drone U chargers

How to renew your Part 107 certificate

Today's Part 107 Quiz Question

Today's question is about interior drone mapping and modeling

Paul answers today's Part 107 Quiz Question

Is interior mapping possible? Learn how Drone U can help you

Which is the best solution for interior drone mapping and modeling? We discuss Matterport

Discussing the Pix4D report that details data acquisition and results for interior mapping and modeling

Is interior drone mapping comparable to total station as far as accuracy is concerned?

Is Matterport the best solution for interior drone mapping and modeling? Are there any other alternatives?

Is Unity 3D a good alternative for interior drone mapping and modeling?

Today we discuss the repercussions of NOT renewing your Part 107 license. Can you get into trouble for flying without your Part 107 license?

Our today's caller is contemplating not renewing his Part 107. We discuss the various reasons why this is NOT a good idea. What happens if an unlicensed operator crashes his drone? Can he claim damages from the insurance company? We discuss how one freak incident can have far reaching implications. Tune in to this informative episode. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Learn about our cool sponsor, Colorado Drone Chargers

How can you buy the Mavic Pro 2? Paul shares a link to the DJI store

Today's question is about renewing your Part 107

How many Part 107 enforcement's have been made as per the Freedom of Information Act?

Discussing how low cost is added incentive to renew your Part 107

What are the repercussions for an unlicensed operator who crashes his drone? Can he claim insurance?

Can you be sued for negligence if you crash your drone?

Some of the factors that can cause a drone crash

Can you be investigated by federal investigators if you crash your drone?

We discuss how unlicensed operators can be slapped with a lawsuit

Today's episode is about the new Mavic 2. Which drone should you buy - the Mavic 2 Pro or the Mavic 2 Zoom?

By popular demand, today's episode is again about the Mavic 2. Drone pilots have asking us a ton of questions pertaining to the new Mavic. Is the Mavic 2 Pro a better buy compared to the Mavic 2 Zoom? Or, does the Dolly Zoom feature on the Mavic 2 Zoom make it a must buy?

Among other things, we also discuss low light capability and mapping performance. Tune in to discover the answers to these important questions before you make your purchase. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Which drone would you call the "jack of all trades"?

Why is it always better to wait for a while before forming your opinion about a new drone?

Reviewing the capabilities of the Mavic 2 Pro

Should you get the Mavic 2 Pro or Mavic 2 Zoom?

Learn about Mavic 2 Zoom's Dolly Zoom shot

Which drone is better for mapping - the Mavic 2 Pro or Mavic 2 Zoom?

Can you use the Mavic 2 Zoom for mapping cellphone towers?

Does the Mavic 2 Pro use a Sony sensor?

Will the new Mavic have better low light capability?

Watch out for our forthcoming mapping comparison between the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom

How can you buy the new Mavic?

We share details about our forthcoming Don't Crash Course

In today's episode, we review the all new Mavic 2. We review specifications, capabilities and applications of this much awaited DJI drone.

Drone U Chief Pilot, Paul Aitken joins us from New York City to review the all new Mavic 2. The Mavic 2 is available in two variants - Pro and Zoom. Michael Oldenburg from DJI shares some of the Mavic 2's coolest features. You will learn about the beautiful visual imagery you can create using the new Hasselblad sensor.

Later on, we are joined by Angad Singh from Pix4D. Can you use the Mavic 2 for UAV mapping in spite of its rolling shutter? And, are photogrammetry results comparable to drones with a global shutter? Angad also shares some precautions that you need to take while shooting with a rolling shutter. So, should you buy the new Mavic? Tuning in to this comprehensive review will give you all the information that you need to make your decision.

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Timestamps

Top 3 things that make the Mavic Pro 2 and the Mavic Pro 2 zoom so special

Discussing the cool new feature on the Mavic 2 - dolly zoom

How much will the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom cost?

Will the 1 inch CMOS sensor on the Mavic 2 allow you to shoot in 4K 60 fps?

How fast can the new Mavic go?

Is Attitude mode on the new Mavic?

Learn about Mavic's solid obstacle avoidance

Discussing the capabilities of the Hasselblad sensor on the new Mavic

Are buyers more likely to buy the Mavic 2 Pro or Mavic 2 zoom?

Angad Singh from Pix4D discusses if you can get good photogrammetry results in spite of the linear rolling shutter

Precautions to observer while shooting with a rolling shutter

Learn about Pix4D Capture's function which allows you to compensate for linear rolling shutter

Will UAV mapping take more time with the Mavic 2?

Learn about the color and dynamic range offered by the Mavic 2

Will images require pre-processing?

Photogrammery - a art and science

Can you map with the Mavic 2 zoom?

Can the Mavic 2 prove to be a good replacement for the Phantom 4 Pro?

Paul shares how the 1 inch Hasselblad sensor on the new Mavic results in extraordinary images

Paul sums up the Mavic 2 review

Today's episode is about uploading your real estate videos to MLS and YouTube. Are there any other platforms to which you should upload your drone videos?

Our caller, AJ needs some help with uploading real estate videos to MLS and YouTube. We provide instructions on how to do just that. We also discuss some little known facts about MLS that are sure to interest you.

We also discuss other platforms such as Vimeo and Zillow. Why do realtors prefer Vimeo? And, should you focus your energies on Zillow? Tune in to discover these answers. We thank AJ for the great question. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

How can you access some of the best Drone U podcasts?

Today's question is about uploading your real estate videos to MLS and YouTube

Can you directly upload your real estate video to MLS?

Should you build a YouTube Channel or Account?

Why do realtors prefer Vimeo over YouTube?

We discuss how concentrating on Zillow rather than MLS can yield rich dividends

Today's episode is about gauging piloting skills. Is the FAA successful in accurately gauging the skill level of a drone pilot? What are some tricks for determining that a drone pilot knows his stuff?

Our caller has come up with a great question today. How do you determine if a drone pilot is really good at what he does? Does getting a Part 107 certification validate a pilot's skills? We discuss some Tips and Tricks which can help you answer this question. You will also learn how Drone U can help you improve your piloting skills. Thanks to the caller for the question. Fly safe!

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Timestamps

Today's question is about ascertaining the piloting skills

How successful is FAA in accurately gauging piloting skills?

Discussing the proposed Reauthorization Bill which could render Part 107 obsolete

What could be FAA's motive behind removing Part 107?

Rules for takeoff and landing that every drone pilot should follow

Should you go for an IMU calibration every time?

Some more important things that every drone pilots should know

How can Drone U help you improve your piloting skills?

How to gauge piloting skills by looking at drone footage

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Today's question is about getting drone business from a construction company. What is the right way to make your sales pitch? And, what are the different drone applications in construction?

Our caller, Shane is confused on how he can get drone business from construction companies. There are many stakeholders in a construction company - project managers, general contractor, sub contractors, architects and designers. How do you figure out the right person to champion your cause? And once you do so, how do you make your sales pitch? We also discuss the different applications of drones in construction.

You will also learn the importance of understanding customer requirements for making a successful sales pitch. Thanks to Shane for the question. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Today's question is about getting drone business from a construction company

What are the different deliverables that you can make to a construction company?

Paul shares how he made his last pitch to a construction company

Learn how the trend of using drone services in construction has really caught on in recent times

Can radiometric maps generated with drones help in getting LEED certification?

What are some of the innovative uses of drones in construction?

Highlighting the importance of follow up in sales and marketing

Importance of understanding customer requirements

How to figure out the right person who can champion your sales campaign within a construction company

Paul's shares his favorite quote