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June 21, 2018 ADU 0821: How to Determine Military Operating Areas and Restricted Airspace by Reading Sectional Charts
Today's episode is about flying your drone near military operations. What is the difference between MOA's and restricted airspace? How can you determine restricted airspace with a sectional chart?

Can you fly your drone if military operations are being conducted in close vicinity? Our caller is unsure if his house falls in restricted airspace. We discuss how you can read sectional charts in order to determine restricted airspace. You will also learn how to differentiate between MOA's and restricted airspace. Are all MOA's classified as restricted airspace? And, what are the repercussions of flying in restricted airspace? Tune in to find out. Thanks to our caller for the question. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

We share information about our sponsor, Schedudrone
Today's question is about Military Operating Areas; are all MOA's treated as restricted airspace?
Are all MOA's (Military Operating Areas) classified as restricted airspace?
Recommended sources for checking out sectional charts
How are MOA's depicted in sectional charts?
Can a drone pilot fly in a MOA?
What is the significance of MOA's?
Should a drone pilot yield to manned aircraft? Who has the ultimate responsibility for a drone flight?
How can Drone U help you prepare for your Part 107 test?
We speculate whether our caller can fly his drone outside his home
Can a drone pilot get into trouble for flying in restricted airspace?
12 min
June 20, 2018 ADU 0820: Should You Buy a Used DJI Inspire 1?
Today's episode is about the DJI Inspire 1. Is it a good idea to buy a used drone? Or, should you rather opt for an Inspire 2?

Our caller, Kyle is planning on upgrading from a DJI Phantom 4 to an Inspire 1. However, he is contemplating purchasing a used drone off Craigslist. Is this a good idea? We suggest some expert tips for purchasing a used drone. We also discuss the various capabilities of the DJI Inspire 1. There are many folks who swear by this sweet bird. But, is it a smart idea to purchase a used DJI drone? Tune in to find out. Thanks to Kyle for the question. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

We share details about the forthcoming Drone U Fly-in
Learn about our newest sponsor, Dynnex drones
Today's question is about buying a used drone
Is it a good idea to buy a used drone from Craigslist? We discuss some expert tips for buying a used drone
Is DJI still making the Inspire 1?
Paul elaborates why he loves the Inspire 1 so much
How can the Drone U community help you buy and sell drones?
Reasons why it is a better to buy the Inspire 2 compared to the Inspire 1
11 min
June 19, 2018 ADU 0819: Should You Use the DJI CrystalSky for UAV Mapping?
Today's episode is about DJI CrystalSky. Should you use the DJI CrystalSky for UAV mapping jobs? Can you use DJI CrystalSky with DJI GS Pro?

Our caller is wondering if he can use the DJI CrystalSky on mapping jobs. Is this a good idea? If not, why? We discuss the various reasons WHY using the DJI CrystalSky does NOT result in a more efficient workflow for drone mapping. Tune in to find out more. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Learn about our cool sponsor, Schedudrone and their awesome product
Today's question is about the DJI CrystalSky monitor
Should you use this DJI monitor for UAV mapping jobs?
What are some drawbacks of using this monitor?
Paul states his reasons for NOT using the DJI CrystalSky for UAV mapping
Best Practices for mapping a structure
Can you use DJI GS Pro with DJI CrystalSky for mapping vertical structures?
Watch out for the upcoming Drone U Fly-in Flash Sale!
10 min
June 19, 2018 ADU 0818: Best Practices for Using High End Drone Cameras to Create Sophisticated 3D Maps
Today's episode is about using high end drone cameras in UAV mapping. Do you need to use expensive phase one cameras for complicated mapping missions? What are some best practices for using a camera with a rolling shutter?

Our caller, Ken from NJ has come up with a great question today. He is wondering if he needs to use an expensive drone camera for creating sophisticated 3D maps. Will you end up paying more for your Pix4D subscription if you are using a high end drone camera? Why should you avoid putting your drone camera in silent mode during a mapping mission? Can you use cameras such as A6300 and A6500 for UAV mapping? We review and compare high end drone cameras such as a7R Mark III and a7R III. Thanks to Ken from NJ for the question. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Is DJI coming out with the new Mavic Pro 2 on July 18th?
Our takeaways after using the Phantom 4 Version 2 for 2 weeks
Paul shares information about the upcoming training on East Coast
Five solid reasons to go to the Drone U Fly-in
We share details of our newest sponsor, Dynnex drones
Today's question is about using high end drone cameras for creating complex 3D maps
Discussing phase one drone cameras with high end sensors
Will your end up paying more for your Pix4D subscription if you are using a drone camera greater than 55 MP?
Discussing the leaf style shutters on phase 1 drone cameras
Paul shares and explains the rolling shutter equation
Comparing the a7R Mark III to a7R III; which is the better drone camera for UAV mapping?
Why should you avoid putting your drone camera in silent mode while creating 3D maps?
Can you use A6300, A6000 or A6500 for UAV mapping?
Can you switch your zoom during a UAV mapping mission?
Are expensive cameras needed for creating high end drone maps? We discuss the a7r Mark III
What are some examples of high end UAV mapping where you will need a sophisticated sensor?
Do not forget to check out the new courses on Drone U
18 min
June 15, 2018 ADU 0817: Is Whitefox the Counter UAS System That Will Bring Accountability to the Industry?
In today's episode we discuss WhiteFox, a counter UAS system. Will WhiteFox succeed in bringing greater accountability to the drone industry? Why is this counter UAS system good for the drone industry?
Paul and PJ from Terra Vigilis join us from Milwaukee, Wisconsin today. They discuss the wide ranging capabilities of WhiteFox, a counter UAS system. Learn why Terra Vigilis zeroed in on WhiteFox and decided to partner with them. Does WhiteFox cause any damage to your drone? What is the difference between DJI's Aeroscope and WhiteFox? How does WhiteFox manage to foil the attempt of rogue pilots and hence, help enhance security?
Paul and PJ share various reasons why WhiteFox may help bring about greater accountability in the drone industry. This is an episode you do not want to miss. Tune in now. Fly Safe!
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Timestamps

Paul introduces PJ KirkPatrick to listeners
Paul shares his experience of visiting a demonstration on counter terrorism
PJ explains how Terra Vigilis zeroed in the counter UAV system, WhiteFox; why is WhiteFox good for the drone industry?
How does Terra Vigilis help educate potential customers?
Does WhiteFox cause any damage to the aircraft?
How WhiteFox will go a long way in bringing accountability in the drone industry
Differentiating between DJI's Aeroscope and Whitefox; does WhiteFox protect the privacy of the drone pilot?
Will you be able to use the WhiteFox system for mitigation when legislation permits?
How is Terra Vigilis collaborating with WhiteFox?
PJ elaborates on the risk assessment capabilities of WhiteFox
Can WhiteFox determine a drone's video feed?
PJ shares his company's contact information
Learn about Terra Vigilis's philosophy
20 min
June 14, 2018 ADU 0816: How to Master Business Conversations, Sales Meetings and Negotiating for Your Business
In today's very special episode, Paul is joined by the famous Chris Voss, former FBI negotiator and author of "Never Split the Difference:Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It". Chris draws from his decades long experience to share some awesome negotiation strategies that you can apply to your business, relationships and life, in general.

Paul picks Chris's brain to learn the various Tips and Tricks that will help YOU become a master negotiator. Do folks with a quest to learn more and more have a greater chance of mastering negotiation strategies? Is it okay to bring emotions into your negotiation strategy? And, should you treat negotiations as a game? Some folks look at negotiations as malicious and are averse to it. What advice does Chris have for these folks?

Are you someone looking to embrace the drone life? Or, maybe you are a mom planning on restarting your career after a long hiatus. Listening to Chris's negotiating mantras will instill you with confidence and optimism and spring you into action. Tune in now. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Introduction and background of guest
Tracing Chris's life journey
Discussing the importance of life-long learning and openness
Learn about a creative test which can help you determine if a person has a high degree of openness
The 3 default types of people according to Chris Voss
Can you become a master negotiator if you do not have a high degree of openness?
How a high degree of emotional intelligence can help you become a better negotiator
Chris elaborates on negotiation strategies used by FBI
Learn how Chris ended up as the only FBI agent ever to take up the course on negotiation in Harvard Law School
Negotiating strategies that Chris employed while dealing with his boss who attempted to prevent him from going to Harvard Law School
Discussing the bearing of negotiation on success
Is it okay to treat negotiation as a game?
Should you bring emotions into your negotiations?
Discussing the tendency of people to treat negotiations as nefarious
The dark side of emotional intelligence; should you be wary of people with extremely high emotional intelligence?
What are calibrated questions, and how are they important for negotiations?
Do negotiation strategies work only on a particular generation?
Do millennial's have a high degree of emotional intelligence?
Should you employ a different negotiating strategy for dealing with millennial's who have less experience in dealing with people?
Discussing the current trend where women representation is becoming larger and larger
Paul shares how he saved 22 grand on his Ford Expedition using Chris’s negotiation strategies!
41 min
June 12, 2018 ADU 0815: Should You Add a Watermark to Copyright Your Drone Photos?
Today's episode is about copyright protection. Should you add a watermark to copyright your drone photos? Or, should you place trust in your client and offer your work without any watermarks?

Our caller is just starting out in the drone business. His first gig involves taking real estate photographs. And he is thinking of forgoing his fees in a bid to kick-start a client relationship. Is it a good idea to watermark photographs? Or, should he rather charge a fee and provide watermark free photos? We discuss some creative alternatives that are sure to interest you. Tune in now. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Watch out for our forthcoming episode with famous FBI negotiator Chris Voss
Today's question is about adding watermarks to copyright your drone photos
Does Paul use watermarks to protect his drone photos?
Is it a good idea to offer free work to kick-start a work relationship?
Should you watermark photos that you are offering for free?
Discussing some alternative strategies to copyright your work
Should you offer your drone photos without any watermarks?
Is advertising on Facebook and Instagram set to become harder?
12 min
June 11, 2018 ADU 0814: How to Deal with WiFi Interference While Flying Your Drone
Today's episode is about dealing with WiFi interference. Will WiFi interfere with your drone flight? What are some creative solutions for dealing with this WiFi interference?

Our caller, Tom wishes to fly for a car dealership. This dealership is situated in a heavily commercial and crowded area. Will WiFi from surrounding businesses interfere with his drone flight? Can he expect his client to turn off WiFi in order to abide with contractual requirements? We offer some creative workaround solutions via which Tom can deal with this issue. Tune in to find out more. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Do not forget to check out our new courses - subject tracking and construction mapping & shooting
We share some details about the forthcoming Drone U Fly-in
Today's question is about dealing with WiFi interference
Can you expect your client to turn off WiFi to abide with contractual requirements?
Will you run into a problem if surrounding businesses do not turn off their WiFi?
What is the best time to fly at a strip mall?
What is a sure shot way of checking if WiFi from surrounding businesses will cause problems?
14 min
June 08, 2018 ADU 0813: This Week’s Interesting Drone Stories
In today's episode we discuss this week's interesting drone stories. You will learn about some cool product launches - Pix4Dfields, Anafi and Evo. We also share how some major players like HobbyKing and DJI might have legal trouble in store for them.

Drone U co-host, Paul is back, and he has some really interesting stories from the drone world just for you. What are some of the cool capabilities of Pix4Dfields, Pix4D's latest offering? Why has the SEC slapped HobbyKing with a $2.8 million fine? Did they violate any laws? We also discuss some cool features on the latest drones to hit the market - Parrot's Anafi, Autel's Evo and DJI's Phantom 4 Version 2. For all this and more, tune in to this special episode of Ask Drone U. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

We share details of our newest sponsor, Schedudrone
What are some cool features of Pix4Dfields?
Learn why SEC has slapped a $2.8 million fine on HobbyKing
Sharing details of Parrot's new drone Anafi
Discussing Autel's latest product - the Evo
Can you get your hands on the latest Ronin S?
What are some of the features on the recently launched, DJI's Phantom 4 Pro Version 2? We speculate if DJI's Phantom 5 is coming out any time soon
Learn why Autel (a Dutch company) is suing DJI (a Chinese company) in United States!
Discussing KitthyHawk's latest development - a drone that can fly people
Sharing some interesting details about the forthcoming Drone U Fly-in
24 min
June 05, 2018 ADU 0812: What Are the Ideal Conditions for 3D Drone Mapping?
Today's episode is about 3D drone mapping. What is the ideal climate for getting accurate mapping data? Does KP-index and the presence of reflective materials impact the quality of 3D mapping data?

Our caller, Derrick has come up with a great question today. New to the drone business, Derrick is wondering about the ideal conditions for 3D drone mapping. Are ideal conditions different for photogrammetry and 3D drone mapping? Should you shoot a mapping mission on a sunny day or an overcast day? You will also learn how KP-index and reflective materials affect the quality of your 3D mapping data. Tune in now. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Today's question is about the ideal conditions for 3D drone mapping
Do ideal conditions for aerial photography and 3D mapping differ?
What are the ideal conditions for getting accurate 3D mapping data?
How can you measure KP-index? And, why is it important for 3D drone mapping?
What are the various factors that impact the quality of mapping data? Learn why the presence of reflective materials makes it more difficult to get good 3D mapping data.
9 min

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