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May 01, 2018 ADU 0792: Which Is the Best Agricultural Drone for Surveying Large Farmlands?
Today's question is about agricultural drones. Which agricultural drone will give you the best results? Should you buy a fixed wing drone for crop surveys? Can you capture crisp aerial images using a fixed wing drone?

Our caller is using an Inspire 1 Pro and X5 camera for conducting crop surveys. However, he wishes to map larger tracts of agricultural land. Is it worth buying an expensive fixed wing drone? What is the recommended flight speed for a fixed wing drone? Will he need a high end thermal imaging camera? Tune in to find out. Thanks to Mark from NY for the question. Fly safe!

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Timestamps

Today's question is about agricultural drones
Should you use a fixed wing drone for mapping?
How is thermal mapping different from regular mapping?
What is the recommended flight speed for thermal mapping?
Will the quality of your aerial imagery suffer if you are flying a fixed wing plane at high speeds?
Do you need a high end thermal imaging camera if you are flying really fast?
Can you build a fixed wing using a DJI flight controller?
Why should you avoid using a ND filter for mapping?
Is it worth buying a fixed wing drone for mapping an 800 acre farm?
9 min
April 30, 2018 ADU 0791: I Just Crashed My Drone. How Do I Get Rid of It?
Today's episode is about getting rid of your old drone. How do you get rid of your old drone? Can you reuse parts of your old drone?

Our caller, Robert for Arkansas crashed his drone. And, he is looking for a convenient way to get rid of it. Should he simply trash his drone? Is it environmentally harmful to do so? And, is it possible to reuse parts of your old drone? We also provide various tips and tricks for buying a used drone. Tune in to learn more. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Today's question is about getting rid of your old drone
Can you reuse parts of your old drone?
What is a safe way of getting rid of your drone batteries?
Can you dispose off your drone at a recycling center?
Can you find a buyer for your old drone?
Expert tips for buying a used drone; can you accurately check the mileage of a used drone?
10 min
April 27, 2018 ADU 0790: How to Provide Drone Services to the Oil and Gas Industry
Today's episode is about using drones for oil rig inspections. Can you inspect oil refineries with an entry level drone? Which equipment do you need to conduct oil rig inspections? And, how much will the drone and camera cost you?

Our caller wishes to conduct aerial inspections of oil refineries using a Phantom 3 advanced. Can she cater to the oil and gas industry using an entry level drone? We discuss the need to understand the client deliverable before zeroing in on the right drone and camera. How do you select the right mapping application for the job? Which are the various pain points that you will have to address if you do oil rig inspections?

We also discuss various closing strategies that will help you lock down a drone sale. Tune in to learn more. Fly safe!

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Timestamps

Today's questions is about the best drone systems for oil refinery inspections
Which is the best drone for oil rig inspections?
Which are the various pain points that a drone pilot may have to address while doing an oil rig inspection?
Can you do oil rig inspections with a Phantom 3 Advanced?
Which is the best camera to detect methane leaks?
Discussing why it is important to intricately understand the final deliverable while doing oil rig inspections
Learn how you can select the right mapping application for a job
Discussing the importance of articulating the problem and educating the client
How do you determine the right drone for the job?
Common sales mistakes made by drone pilots in sales
We discuss how a client objection is just one step closer to locking down a sale
Expert advice for locking down a drone sale
20 min
April 26, 2018 ADU 0789: Do You Need to Be in the US to Take Your Part 107 Test?
Today's question is about getting your Part 107 certification. Can you take your your Part 107 test if you are not in the United States? Can a non-US citizen take the Part 107 test from outside the US?

Our caller, Gill has come up with this great question today. He wishes to renew his Part 107 license while he is not in US. Paul suggests a great way of renewing your Part 107 without being in the US. Can you give your Part 107 test from a US embassy? And, how can a non-US citizens fly a UAS commercially in the United States?

Tune in to find out. Thanks to Gill for the question. Fly safe!

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Timestamps

Today we question if you need to be in the US to take your Part 107 test
Can Part 61 pilots take the Part 107 test if they are not in the US?
Do folks without a Part 61 license need to be in the US to take a Part 107 test?
Can you go to a US embassy to take a Part 107 test?
How can non US citizens fly a UAS commercially in the United States? Do you need to come to the US to take your Part 107 test?
9 min
April 25, 2018 ADU 0788: How Can You Use Drones in Your Business?
Today, we talk about using drones in your business. Can using a drone save your business money? Which is the best drone for your business? And, what are some common mistakes made by businesses?

Using drones can prove to be hugely beneficial for your business. But there are some FAA regulations that you need to aware of. Which are these regulations? Do businesses need Part 107 certification? Another area where businesses falter is drone selection. How do you determine the right drone for your business? We discuss application and environment, factors often ignored by businesses.

Once you purchase your drone, you need to train your employees to fly safely. How do you operate a drone safely? Poor training can result in severe liabilities for your business. Learn how the Drone U community can help your business make this transition. Tune in to this informative and engaging episode right now.

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Timestamps

Today we discuss various ways for using drones in your business
What are some common mistakes that businesses make as they start using drones in their business?
Which are the important FAA regulations that a business needs to be aware of?
Can your operating environment affect your drone selection process?
How can you select the right drone for your business?
Discussing the importance of maintaining focus and discipline while learning to fly
Learn how Drone U can help you train your employees to fly the right way
Is it possible to automate the entire mapping process?
Which are some of the inherent risks associated with using drones in your business?
Is there a huge learning curve for folks who are attempting to master drone flying?
Learn how proper maintenance can stave off a crisis and shield your business from severe liabilities
25 min
April 24, 2018 ADU 0787: How Do I Charge My Client If a Drone Shoot Is Cancelled Due to Bad Weather?
Today's episode is about weather delays and cancellations. What can a drone pilot do if the weather goes bad? Should you charge your client if a shoot is cancelled?

It is critical that you have a clear contractual agreement with your client. Should you charge a local client in case of a cancellation? Things get complicated if it is an out of state shoot. What do you do in this case? Do big production houses pay drone pilots in case a shoot is cancelled? Tune in to find out. Thanks to Dan for the question. Fly safe!

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Timestamps

Today's question is about weather delays and cancellation
Discussing the importance of having an iron clad agreement
How do you deal with jobs where you have to travel more than 100 miles? Should you charge a weather delay fee?
Should you get a deposit from your clients?
What do you if the weather goes bad after you have worked for half a day?
11 min
April 23, 2018 ADU 0786: Traveling with Your Drone – Do You Have the Right Tools for the Job?
Today, we talk about traveling with your drone. What are some drone accessories and gadgets that you should travel with? What are some tips and tricks for traveling with your drone?

Our caller, Justin has come up with an interesting question. He is unsure about the drone accessories and gadgets that he should be traveling with. Carrying along the right tools ensures that you get the job done, no matter what. Which are these drone accessories and gadgets? Is it advisable to fly with all your gear to a job site? How can you prepare yourself for emergencies while on a job? And, how do you ensure redundancies?

Check out Paul's Guide to the Ultimate Drone Kit to learn all about the accessories and gadgets that Paul travels with. You can find Amazon links to all these products here. Thanks to Justin for the question. Fly safe!

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Timestamps

Paul thanks all Drone U sponsors
We share details for the forthcoming Drone U Fly-in
Today's question is about the right tools that you need to carry while traveling
Why is it more practical for drone pilots to be on the road rather than fly?
Which are the tools that Paul travels with while flying for a job?
Discussing the importance of having ample power and communications while on the road
Which is the right vehicle that meets the travel needs of drone pilots?
Which inverter does Paul use? And, what are the benefits of carrying one while traveling?
What is the benefit of carrying a light bar while traveling?
How can you deal with dead zones while on the road? Paul suggests a great signal booster for dealing with this issue
Which tool kit does Paul recommend for drone pilots?
Which are some of the miscellaneous tools that Paul carries while on the road?
Which are some of the cameras that Paul uses?
Essential tools for a drone pilot on a long, six month trip
Paul's recommended tool kit for fixing drones, cameras, phones and laptops
18 min
April 20, 2018 ADU 0785: Which Is the Best App for Creating a Real Estate Virtual Tour?
Today's episode is about apps for creating 3D virtual tours. Which is the best app for creating a real estate virtual tour? What are its capabilities?

Matterport is the most powerful and popular app for creating 3D virtual tours. Why so? What are its various capabilities? We also discuss some strategies for surviving and thriving in a tough real estate market. Tune in to learn more. We thank our caller, Mary Ann for the question. Fly safe!

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Timestamps

Today's question is about the best app for creating a 3D virtual tour
What makes the Matterport the best option for creating a 3D virtual home tour?
Paul shares details of a new mapping product that will be debuting soon at Drone U
Discussing why it is important to treat real estate as a "stepping stone" to better and more value added work
8 min
April 19, 2018 ADU 0784: 2018 FAA Reauthorization Bill
Today's episode is about the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Bill. How does this new Reauthorization Bill affect commercial drone operations? Will this Bill levy additional taxes on drone pilots?

In this informative and engaging episode, we share details of the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Bill. Is this Bill positive for commercial drone pilots and drone business? Will this Bill lead to safer skies? We also discuss the possibility of additional taxes being levied on drone pilots. What is the purpose of this tax? Is it justified? And, is this proposed tax fair to law abiding pilots?

This Bill also proposes sharing samples of safety justifications for approved waivers. Will this idea prove to be beneficial? How does this Bill affect drone delivery services? Tune in to find out. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Today we discuss the new FAA 2018 Reauthorization Bill
Learn how the efforts of a Drone U community member resulted in solidification of federal pre-emption rules in Wisconsin
Paul shares details about the forthcoming Drone U Fly-in
Learn how gamifying the Fly-in makes it all the more interesting; you will have real cars crashing at this exclusive conference!
We share details for the new FAA 2018 Reauthorization Bill
Learn how language of failed bills has been incorporated into this new bill
Paul reads out excerpts from the Reauthorizatoin bill
Will drone pilots have to fork out an additional fee? Considering historical safety records, is this new fee justified?
What is the possibility of an additional tax being levied on drone pilots?
Is this proposed tax fair on law abiding pilots?
Does FAA have enough money to build a safety management system?
Will the FAA fight this proposed bill?
Learn how Drone U can help you effect drone legislature
What is the purpose of this new FAA Reauthorization bill? Is it to pay for the new safety management system?
We discuss the Universal Traffic Management (UTM) system
Does this bill interfere with a drone pilot's right to fly over an amusement facility?
How does this new bill define "Community Based Organization"?
Can the AMA be classified as a Community Based Organization (CBO)? We discuss whether a CBO can be involved in a profit making activity
Does this Bill have any positives for commercial drone pilots?
Is providing samples of safety justifications for approved waivers a good idea?
Does this bill have any positives for drone delivery services?
39 min
April 18, 2018 ADU 0783: What Is the Best Way to Get Your Part 107 If You Have a Private Pilot License?
Today's question is about private pilots getting their Part 107 certification. Do you need to get your Part 107 certificate if you have a Private Pilot License (PPL)? What is the easiest way to do so?

Our caller, Tom is planning on getting his Private Pilot License. And his Part 107 certificate is about to expire soon. Does he need to retake the Part 107 test? Is there an easier way for Part 61 pilots to get their Part 107? Tune in to find out. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Paul shares details for the forthcoming Drone U Fly-in
Today's question is about Private Pilots getting their Part 107 certification
What is the best way to get your Part 107 certificate if you have a Part 61 license?
7 min

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