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- ADU 0772: Swellpro’s Splashdrone – Should You Buy This Waterproof Drone?Today's question is about the SplashDrone. Should you buy this waterproof drone? How does the SplashDrone compare to the Phantom 3? Is the SplashDrone a good drone for subject tracking?The idea of a waterproof drone is intriguing to many. But, is the SplashDrone really waterproof? Is camera quality on par with the best? What about payload delivery mechanism and ease of use? Tune in to find out if you should really consider buying this drone. Thanks to Ken for the question. Fly safe!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 Swellpro's SplashDroneShould you use the SplashDrone instead of a PhantomPro?Has there been a significant improvement in the new SplashDrone when compared to the older model?Why should you use a CrystalSky monitor when flying your drone over water?Can you use the SplashDrone for fishing?11 min
- BONUS EPISODE: RMUS Joins Us to Discuss DJI Releasing the XT2 Thermal Camera, Skyport and PSDKToday's show focuses on the new enterprise and public safety equipment released by DJI. We discuss the XT2, Slantrange, Skyport and PSDK solutions with Jon Mcbride from RMUS. Jon outlines the real world expectations and limitations with this new equipment. What drone will these new accessories work on? Today we give you the nitty gritty details of what you need to know. Fly safe!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 introduces Jon McBride to listenersJon discusses why the announcement of the forthcoming XT2 is so significantWhat are the ideal applications for a RGB sensors?Jon explains how FLIR has developed cameras over yearsDiscussing the different capabilities of the Duo Pro RWhat is the difference between a radiometric and non radiometric camera?Do you need a radiometric thermal camera to create an accurate thermal model?When can we expect these new DJI sensors to come out?Which drones will be able to handle the XT2?Which drones will work with the Skyport? And, what are its capabilities?Discussing how DJI is recognizing the need for specialized sensors as far as the Matrice series is concernedDiscussing the various capabilities of DJI's new searchlightDoes the Skyport only work with M200 and M210, but not M600?What is the Dropbox? What are the various practical challenges of putting this Box on a drone?What is the payload capacity of the M210?How long do you think the M210 will remain relevant?Is the Inspire 1 a better bird than the Inspire 2?Which is the best drone for public safety?How does Real Time Kinematics (RTK) work?Are you building a separate M600 with a separate IMU and compass that works with specific cameras?When can you expect these DJI products to hit the market?Jon shares his contact information41 min
- ADU 0771: Can You Open Multiple Applications While Flying Your Drone?Today's question is about drone applications. Can you open multiple applications while flying your drone? Is it a good idea to open a secondary application along with DJI Go 4?Because some secondary Apps might be prone to glitching, you might need to have DJI Go 4 open at the same time. Will opening multiple drone applications while flying cause any problems? How does DJI Go 4 interact with these secondary applications? Does DJI Go 4 override these secondary applications? Paul also suggests a great hack for completing your mission in case you have airspace authorization from FAA, but not from DJI. How? Tune in to find out. Thanks to the caller for the question. Fly safe!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 having multiple apps open during a mapping missionWhy do drone pilots need to have multiple apps open?Will DJI Go 4 override settings of other secondary apps?Should you run DJI Go 4 if your secondary app is glitching?Can you fly with airspace authorization from FAA but not from DJI?8 min
- ADU 0770: How Do I Apply for a Daytime Waiver to Fly at Night?Today's question is about daytime waivers. What are the chances of getting daylight operations waived so that you can fly at night? Does FAA have a system for reviewing your waiver application?Our caller, Cody wishes to fly at night in Class G airspace. He needs to fly over multiple locations which are spread over a couple of counties. How can he increase the probability of his application being accepted? Should he make a single application or multiple applications?We decide to dig deep and share statistics of various waiver applications and their rejection rates. Apart from the daytime waivers, we discuss acceptance rates of the following waivers: BVLOS, flying over people, operations from a moving vehicle, minimum flight visibility and more. Is the FAA planning on coming up with a system to review your waiver application? Will this lead to more waiver applications being accepted? Tune in to find out. Thanks to Cody for the question. Fly safe!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/2omQatTRejection rates for Part 107 Waivers - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xHN_ATMI7kVJKBBQX4CWDFS6stHdkrKN/viewTimestampsHow do I get a daytime waiver to fly at night?Some tips and tricks to obtain a daytime waiverWhat are your chances of getting a daytime waiver?We share approval rates and rejection rates for all Part 107 waiversWe discuss the absence of a system to review and grant Part 107 waivers22 min
- ADU 0769: Can You Ruin Your Drone Batteries If You Don’t Fly for a Long Time?Today's question is about battery maintenance. What are some best practices for ensuring long drone battery life? Can you damage your drone batteries if you are not flying for a long duration?Our caller cannot fly for two months at a stretch due to harsh weather conditions. He is wondering if this period of inactivity affects drone battery life. How often do you need to fly to ensure that your drone battery is not damaged? Tune in to this short but informative episode to find out. Fly safe!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 drone batteriesCan you fly your drone in cold weather?Can you ruin your drone batteries if you don't fly for a long duration?How often should you fly to ensure that your drone batteries are not damaged?7 min
- ADU 0768: How Can You Use Drones for Making Building Inspections?Today, we talk about using drones for building inspections. How can you make an accurate building model using a drone? Which software can you use for making great client deliverables? Are there any disadvantages to using cloud based software for processing drone footage?Because, folks in the construction industry are used to working with models, they have extremely specific requirements. And, your data acquisition technique is ultimately dependent on client's requirements. What are some tips and tricks to accurately acquire data? Can drones be used by insurance companies to accurately assess damages?We also talk about client deliverables. Learn how Pix4D model, an online portal compares to DroneDeploy. You can always join our in-person mapping class where these concepts are covered in great detail. Stay tuned and fly safe!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/2omQatTRegistration Link for our FREE webinar on 3/27 - https://events.genndi.com/register/169105139238437930/f1b0fbf32aTimestampsPaul shares details about the forthcoming Drone U Fly-inToday's question is about building inspections and client deliverablesDiscussing the best way for making client deliverablesHow does Pix4D model compare to DroneDeploy?What are the limitations of using cloud processing software for processing drone footage?Can you get more accurate data if you are using manual tie points? Can you apply manual tie points using cloud processing software?What is the best way to do building inspections? Is creating mapping models the only alternative?Can you use drones to process insurance claims?How can participating in Drone U's in-person mapping class help you?Discussing how your acquisition strategy depends on your applicationLearn how we will be incorporating real life scenarios in the upcoming Drone U Fly-inHow can you make volumetric measurements using Pix4D for settling insurance claims?Where can Drone U members access the 2018 FAA Symposium talks?20 min
- ADU 0767: How Can You Claim Insurance If You Are Flying Someone Else’s Drone?Today's question is about drone insurance. Can you get insurance if you are flying someone else's drone? Which insurance providers can you consider in this scenario?Our caller, Ignacio wishes to fly his friend's drone. How can he receive proper coverage? In event of a crash, can Ignacio claim damages using his friend's policy? Or, does he need to buy a separate drone insurance policy?We also talk about different insurance providers. Is on-demand insurance by Verifly a good option? Which are some good alternatives in this situation? Should you consider purchasing insurance from an agent? Tune in to find out. Thanks to the caller for the question. Fly safe!Also, the folks over at Energen are offering a special discount on their amazing portable chargers for all Drone U members. Use one the following promo codes at checkout, depending on which battery you buy, to get a great deal on a killer battery:Energen A40 Model: DRONEUA40Energen M10 Model: DRONEU M10Energen P40 Mode: DRONEU P40Make 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/2omQatTRegistration Link for our FREE webinar on 3/27 - https://events.genndi.com/register/169105139238437930/f1b0fbf32aTimestampsToday's question is about claiming insurance if you are flying someone else's droneDo you need to have a FAA registration number in order to claim insurance?Should you consider getting your drone insurance from a good agent?Ways to claim insurance when flying someone else's droneShould you consider getting insurance from Verifly?10 min
- ADU 0766: Do You Need a COA or a COW If You Have Permission from ATC?Today's question is about getting your COA or COW. If you have prior permission from Air Traffic Control, do you still need to get your COA or COW? What does the FAA say about this issue?Our caller, Igancio is wondering about the authority exerted by Air Traffic Control (ATC). Paul reads out excerpts from the Drone Pilot Field Kit which helps clear any confusion relating to this issue. Tune in to this short but extremely informative episode. We thank our caller for the question. Fly safe!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/2omQatTSign up for our FREE webinar on 3/26 - http://bit.ly/2u2XHEETimestampsToday's question is about getting your COA or COWDo you need a COA or COW in spite of having prior ATC permission?Paul reads out what FAA says about this issue by referencing the Drone Pilot Field Kit8 min
- ADU 0765: How Do You Use Drones for Traffic Accident Reconstruction?Today's question is about traffic accident reconstruction. Which is the best drone for traffic accident reconstruction? Should you use Ground Control Points (GCP's)?Our caller is planning on purchasing a good entry level drone. Is the DJI Matrice a good drone for mapping? Or, should he stick to the Phantom 4 Pro or Inspire 2? We also discuss the importance of maintaining the highest accuracy levels. Do you need to follow a specific process in order to get this high level of accuracy?We also talk about Ground Control Points (GCP's). Which are the most suitable RTK-GPS systems for placing your Ground Control Points (GCP's)? We compare systems by Trimble and Emlid. Also, learn how Drone U can help you get accurate survey grade data. Thanks to Andy from Singapore for the question. Fly safe!Also, the folks over at Energen are offering a special discount on their amazing portable chargers for all Drone U members. Use one the following promo codes at checkout, depending on which battery you buy, to get a great deal on a killer battery:Energen A40 Model: DRONEUA40Energen M10 Model: DRONEU M10Energen P40 Mode: DRONEU P40Make 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/2omQatTSign up for our FREE webinar on 3/26 - http://bit.ly/2u2XHEETimestampsPaul shares information about the forthcoming Drone U webinarToday's question is about using drones in traffic accident reconstructionWhy is it important to maintain the highest accuracy levels while doing traffic accident reconstruction?Is the DJI Matrice suited for mapping jobs?Is the Inspire 2 and X7 combo a good option for mapping jobs?Is the Phantom 4 Pro the best drone for mapping?Do you need RTK-GPS in order to get accurate data?Can you get good data using the Trimble RTK-GPS?Is the Emlid Reach RS a good option for placing your GCP's?18 min
- ADU 0764: When Is FAA’s LAANC System Rolling Out?Today, we talk about FAA’s LAANC system. When is Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system coming to you? How does LAANC work?Our caller has applied for airspace authorizations. But like a lot of folks, his authorizations are in a limbo. He wishes to know the status of the LAANC system.Is the LAANC system rolling out anytime soon? Will LAANC roll out in different phases? Can ATC authorize your flight ? Tune in to learn all there is to know about LAANC. Do not forget to check out the attached links for related information on this topic. Thanks to Robert for the question. Fly safe!Don’t forget to pick up a charger from Colorado Drone Chargers. Use the promo code DRONEU85 to get yourself a killer deal. Those guys make high-quality quadchargers to help you maximize your flight time!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/2omQatTSign up for our FREE webinar on 3/26 - http://bit.ly/2u2XHEEFAA Notice - https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Notice/N_JO_7110.746_ATC_Service.pdfLAANC information - https://www.faa.gov/uas/programs_partnerships/uas_data_exchange/?cid=TW581LAANC rollout schedule - https://www.thedroneu.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/LAANC-Rollout-Schedule.pdfTimestampsToday's question is about the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) systemWhat is LAANC?When is the LAANC system rolling out?Does ATC have authority to grant you authorization?How many airports are opening up after the LAANC roll-out? How do you know if your airport will be opening up?11 min
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