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- ADU 0811: How to Get Smooth Motion with Your DJI DroneToday's episode is about getting smooth motion with your DJI drone. Can tweaking your flight settings and controls help you fly better? What are some Tips and Tricks which will help you become a better drone pilot?Our caller just purchased a Phantom 3 Pro. However he is not happy with the way he is flying. In this episode we discuss how you can change your gain settings to fly better. We also highlight the importance of diligent practice in order to become a better pilot. Tune in to learn more. Thanks to our caller for the question. Fly Safe!The 2018 Drone U Fly-in is your opportunity to build community, get inspired and fly better. Get practical, hands-on flight instruction from industry’s best. Limited spots available. Reserve now!Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.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:Site - http://thedroneu.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneuInstagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneuYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneuGet your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDHGet your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatTTimestampsToday's question is about getting smooth motion with your DJI droneHow do I change the stick sensitivity settings on my DJI drone?Should you consider playing around with the exponential settings?Learn how to tweak your gain settings - pitch, roll , elevation and yawHighlighting the importance of practicing more and more in order to master drone flyingDiscussing the importance of overcoming the fear of crashing your drone10 min
- ADU 0810: How Do You Map a Structure Surrounded by Trees?Today's question is about mapping a structure surrounded by trees. How do you map a structure when vegetation is obstructing your field of view? What are some hacks which will help you get accurate mapping data?Our caller, Ken has once again come up with a great question. He wishes to map a structure surrounded by vegetation. How can he do this? Does he need to fly in manual mode for doing so? And is it necessary for him to do ground camera work? Tune in and hear Rob and Paul discuss this mapping question. Fly Safe!The 2018 Drone U Fly-in is your opportunity to build community, get inspired and fly better. Get practical, hands-on flight instruction from industry’s best. Limited spots available. Reserve now!Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.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:Site - http://thedroneu.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneuInstagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneuYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneuGet your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDHGet your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatTTimestampsToday's question is about mapping a structure surrounded by treesWhat are some ways to map the corner of a building that is surrounded by vegetation?Do you need to do ground camera work? Are there any issues with doing this?11 min
- ADU 0809: Phantom 3 Pro vs. Phantom 4 Pro – Is There a Significant Difference in the Quality of 3D Mapping Data?Today's question is about the Phantom 3 Pro. Is it a good idea to use the Phantom 3 Pro for 3D mapping? How does the Phantom 3 Pro compare to the Phantom 4 Pro?Our caller, Eric is contemplating buying the Phantom 3 Pro for 3D mapping. Should he buy the Phantom 3 Pro instead of the Phantom 4 Pro? Is Phantom 3 Pro's camera sensor comparable to that of Phantom 4 Pro? You will also learn about some issues with the GPS unit on the Phantom 3 Pro. Tune in to this fun and informative episode.The 2018 Drone U Fly-in is your opportunity to build community, get inspired and fly better. Get practical, hands-on flight instruction from industry’s best. Limited spots available. Reserve now!Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!Don’t forget to pick up a charger from Colorado Drone Chargers. These guys make high-quality quadchargers to help you maximize your flight time. Use discount code Drone U 8 to get yourself a killer deal!Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.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:Site - http://thedroneu.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneuInstagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneuYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneuGet your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDHGet your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatTTimestampsToday's question is about using the Phantom 3 Pro for mappingDiscussing sensor build and quality; is the sensor on the Phantom 4 Pro far better?What is the issue with Phantom 3 Pro's GPS unit?7 min
- ADU 0808: How Much Should I Charge to Fly for a Car Dealership?Today's episode is about flying your drone for a car dealership. How much should you charge? And, how can you get the best possible deal from your client?Kyle, our caller is a full time videographer with a car dealership. He has an opportunity to shoot some drone footage for his boss. How much should he charge? Should he deliver a fully edited video? We discuss some strategies for negotiating a sweet deal. We thank Kyle from Ohio for the question. Fly Safe!The 2018 Drone U Fly-in is your opportunity to build community, get inspired and fly better. Get practical, hands-on flight instruction from industry’s best. Limited spots available. Reserve now!Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!Don’t forget to pick up a charger from Colorado Drone Chargers. These guys make high-quality quadchargers to help you maximize your flight time. Use discount code Drone U 8 to get yourself a killer deal!Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.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:Site - http://thedroneu.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneuInstagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneuYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneuGet your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDHGet your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatTTimestampsWhich is better - Hourly or Project based work?Is it a good idea to supply edited footage to your client? How much should you charge?How much should you charge for flying for a car dealership?What are some of the factors that determine pricing for your drone footage?Negotiation strategies to help you get fair rates as a drone pilot7 min
- ADU 0807: I Need a Drone Camera with Good Zoom. What Are My Options?Today's question is about drone cameras with good zoom capabilities. Which zoom camera should you buy - the Zenmuse Z3, the X5 or the pricey Z30?Our caller, Michael is going forth with his drone business. And he has come up with a great follow up question. In this episode, we discuss zoom cameras. Is the Zenmuse Z3 a good alternative? What about the X5? Is the high price of the Zenmuse Z30 justified? Tune in and learn about camera capabilities, costs and the drones that fly them. Fly Safe!The 2018 Drone U Fly-in is your opportunity to build community, get inspired and fly better. Get practical, hands-on flight instruction from industry’s best. Limited spots available. Reserve now!Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!Don’t forget to pick up a charger from Colorado Drone Chargers. These guys make high-quality quadchargers to help you maximize your flight time. Use discount code Drone U 8 to get yourself a killer deal!Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.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:Site - http://thedroneu.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneuInstagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneuYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneuGet your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDHGet your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatTTimestampsToday's question is about drone cameras with the best zoom capabilitiesIs the Inspire 1 with the Z3 camera a good alternative? How much does it cost?Is the X5 camera a good zoom camera? Which drones can fly the X5 camera?Discussing the capabilities and cost of the Z30 camera. Which drone do you need to fly this camera?9 min
- ADU 0806: Do I Need a Formal Education to Start a Drone Business?Today's question is about starting your own drone business. Do you need a formal education to start your own drone business? Is it possible to make money from drones without any formal degree?Our caller has come up with a question that has Rob and Paul all fired up. Michael works in the construction industry and plans on starting his own drone business. Michael's boss, however, just told him that he cannot start a drone business without a formal education. Do you really need a formal degree to make money from drones? How should Michel react to his boss's advice? Tune in to find out what Rob and Paul have to say about this. Fly Safe!The 2018 Drone U Fly-in is your opportunity to build community, get inspired and fly better. Get practical, hands-on flight instruction from industry’s best. Limited spots available. Reserve now!Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.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:Site - http://thedroneu.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneuInstagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneuYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneuGet your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDHGet your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatTTimestampsToday's question is about setting up your drone business; do you need a formal education to make money from drones?We answer today's questionWhat do you need to do in order to get make money from drones?Are there any drone jobs which you cannot take up without a formal education?What should be Michael's approach? How should he deal with his boss?12 min
- ADU 0805: Can You Fly over People If You Are Inside?Today's question is about flying over people. Can you fly over people if you are inside? Is it really difficult to fly inside?Our caller is wondering if flying over people is legally permissible if you are inside. What are some of the safety measures that you should observe? What happened when folks were literally flying over the FAA's head at the recent AUVSI conference? Tune in to find out. We thank our caller for the question. Fly safe!The 2018 Drone U Fly-in is your opportunity to build community, get inspired and fly better. Get practical, hands-on flight instruction from industry’s best. Limited spots available. Reserve now!Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.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:Site - http://thedroneu.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneuInstagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneuYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneuGet your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDHGet your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatTTimestampsToday's question is about flying over peopleHow can you fly over people if you are inside?What are the various safeguards that you should have in place if you were flying inside?Paul talks about the recent AUVSI conference where folks were flying drones over FAA officials5 min
- ADU 0804: Can You Capture Great Photos and Videos with the Yuneec H520?Today's question is about the Yuneec H520. Can you shoot great photos and videos with this drone? Is the Yuneec H520 a good drone for 3D mapping?Our caller has just given his Part 107 and is planning on becoming a drone entrepreneur. He is wondering if he can use the Yuneec H520 for photography and videography. How does the Yuneec H520 compare to DJI's Phantom 4 Pro? Are there any significant hardware issues that you need to be aware of?What about sensor build and quality? Learn why the presence of a linear rolling shutter on the Yuneec is such a disadvantage for 3D mappers. We thank our caller for the well articulated question. Fly Safe!The 2018 Drone U Fly-in is your opportunity to build community, get inspired and fly better. Get practical, hands-on flight instruction from industry’s best. Limited spots available. Reserve now!Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.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:Site - http://thedroneu.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneuInstagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneuYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneuGet your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDHGet your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatTTimestampsToday's question is about the Yuneec H520Why is the Yuneec remote so difficult to use?Can you shoot RAW video on the Yuneec H520?Is it possible to get great video footage with the Yuneec H520?Is the Yuneec H520 good for mapping?How does the Phantom 4 Pro compare with the Yuneec H520? We discuss point density and overall quality of dataLearn how sensor build and quality has a big effect on your data output; we compare linear rolling shutter to global shutterDiscussing remote overheating issues for the Yuneec H520Is your data more secure on the Yuneec H520?What are some reasons for using Intel's Falcon 8 plus for critical infrastructure mapping?15 min
- ADU 0803: How to Gain Initial Traction for Your Small BusinessToday's question is about gaining traction for your new drone business. How do you get your small business off the ground? Once you get your drone and Part 107, what are you going to do next?Our caller, Terry is facing a dilemma which is common among small business owners. Terry has gotten his Phantom 4 Pro and is working on his Part 107. And is confused about what to do next. How can he organize his thoughts?To get your small business off the ground, it is important to figure out your "why" and then your "how". You will also learn some great Tips and Tricks for working "on" your small business rather than "in" your small business. Tune in now. Thanks to the caller for the question. Fly Safe!The 2018 Drone U Fly-in is your opportunity to build community, get inspired and fly better. Get practical, hands-on flight instruction from industry’s best. Limited spots available. Reserve now!Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.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:Site - http://thedroneu.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneuInstagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneuYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneuGet your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDHGet your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatTTimestampsToday's question is about kick-starting your drone businessRob talks about the importance of figure out your "why"Paul talks about the importance of planning and organizing your thoughtsDiscussing the importance of working "on" your business rather than "in" your businessPaul recommends, "Traction" for those wanting to kick-start their business9 min
- ADU 0802: Is It Viable to Use a Hydrogen Fuel Cell to Power an Industrial Drone?Today's question is about using a hydrogen fuel cell in an industrial drone. Is it economically and logistically feasible to use hydrogen fuel cells in your drone?Ken from NJ has come up with a great question today. He is researching the use of hydrogen fuel cells in drones. Is it really viable to use a hydrogen fuel cell in your drone? How do you refuel a hydrogen fuel cell? Do current regulations permit the shipping of gas containers? Tune in to find out if it is really possible to use this alternative source of energy. Fly Safe!The 2018 Drone U Fly-in is your opportunity to build community, get inspired and fly better. Get practical, hands-on flight instruction from industry’s best. Limited spots available. Reserve now!Make sure to get yourself a Drone U landing pad!Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.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:Site - http://thedroneu.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneuInstagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneuYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneuGet your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDHGet your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatTTimestampsPaul shares details about the forthcoming Drone U Fly-inToday's question is about using hydrogen fuel cell technology to power an industrial droneWhat are the regulations with regards to shipping gas containers?Is it feasible to ship gas containers?Are there professional companies who specialize in gas transportation?11 min
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