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Today’s episode is about DJI's Aeroscope. Can Aeroscope determine the GPS location of a drone flying in Attitude mode? Can this tracking solution by DJI interfere with drone flight?

Recently DJI came out with Aeroscope, a solution aimed at addressing safety and security concerns. So, how powerful is this remote identification system? Are there any systems that can control drone flight? Thanks to Ken for the question. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Today's question is about DJI's Aeroscope

Can the Aeroscope track a drone flying in Atti mode?

Can Aeroscope interfere with a drone's flight?

What are the capabilities of the Mesmer system?

Today, we talk about the Part 107 recency exam. Will FAA make the recency test shorter and easier? Will the testing process be more streamlined?

Every two years drone pilots have to retake the Part 107. In this episode we discuss the likelihood of a practical test. Will there be new questions included in the test? We also talk about certification for larger drones. Do you need specific training to fly these larger drones? Tune in and also discover how Drone U can help you prepare for your recency exam. Thanks to Todd for the question. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Today's question is about the Part 107 recency test

Paul shares some information about the recency exam

Will the FAA streamline the recency test?

Will a practical test be a part of the new recency exam?

Should there be certification for flying larger drones?

We share some information about the LiDAR drone, Vapor 55

Learn how FAA's stance on maintaining visual line of sight is hindering the use of LiDAR drones

Can you look up license information in the Airman's registry?

Today’s episode is about ballistic parachutes and how they just might make flight over people possible. We are joined by Alan Erickson from Indemnis. The Nexus by Indemnis is a UAV recovery system that is designed to exceed future FAA safety standards.

We learn about the origins of Indemnis. What prompted Alan and his co-founders to start Indemnis? What are the various issues that they ran into while designing Nexus? And how did they manage to tackle them? Is this ballistic parachute scalable to larger drones?

This risk mitigation product needs a 100% success rate so that safety of people on ground is not compromised. How is Indemnis ensuring that? Learn about the exhaustive testing and engineering standard that was developed in close collaboration with industry majors. Will you need any other accompanying accessories? We finally wrap up this very interesting episode by discussing pricing and a potential launch date. Tune in to this very special Drone U episode. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Paul introduces Alan from Indemnis

Learn what led Alan and his co-founders to start Indemnis

Alan discusses the high failure rate that he experienced with current safety systems

Learn how the construction of Nexus, a ballistic solution leads to a 100% success rate

Is the Nexus scalable to larger drones?

Will the Nexus lead to flight over people waivers?

Learn about the extensive research and development backing Indemnis

Do you need any other accessories to go along with the Nexus?

When can we expect FAA to come out with their new guidelines?

Learn how Indemnis ensures a 100% success rate

Will you need to undergo training in order to obtain a flight over people waiver?

Does the Nexus have a minimum deployable altitude?

How will you integrate the Nexus to your drone?

Alan updates listeners on pricing and a potential launch date

Alan shares his contact information

Today's episode is about the Internaional LiDAR and Mapping Forum. Drone U Chief Pilot Paul Aitken headed off to Texas to have a look at the latest innovations in LiDAR. He is joined by Josh Baker from Texas. Paul and Josh discuss their takeaways from this conference.

We talk about how aerial LiDAR is gaining in popularity over terrestrial LiDAR. However, there are certain factors that are hindering the rapid adoption of this technology. Is it really viable to commission multiple Visual Observers while working on large tracts of land? What about the huge barrier to entry? Are there any technological advancements that will lead to cost reductions and hence, wider access? How does LiDAR compare to photogrammetry in terms of accuracy and ease of use? Tune in to hear Paul and Josh discuss all of this and much more. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

Discussing how aerial LiDAR assets are gaining prominence over terrestrial assets

We discuss how maintaining visual line of sight is a big hindrance while mapping large tracts of land with LiDAR

Is commissioning multiple visual observers a plausible solution for maintaining visual line of sight?

Why are a lot of non industry folks taking a keen interest in LiDAR?

Are we likely to see any cost reduction and hence, wider access to LiDAR?

How does LiDAR compare to photogrammetry in terms of accuracy and ease of use?

Today, we talk about Propeller Aeropoints. Should you use Propeller Aeropoints as your ground control points? Is this a cost effective and efficient solution? Are there better alternatives that you can consider?

If you are doing drone mapping and modeling, you will have to use ground control points in order to create an accurate model. Because, our caller is considering Propeller Aeropoints, we discuss its various pros and cons. We discuss durability, cost and accuracy.

Reach RS, a RTK GNSS receiver by Emlid is another alternative that we discuss. How does the Reach RS compare to Propellor Aeropoints in terms of accuracy and cost? We also discuss the viability of purchasing a Trimble surveying system. Thanks to Eric for the question! Fly safe!

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Timestamps

Today's question is about Propeller Aeropoints

Discussing the need for a high level GPS system in your ground control points

Are Propellor Aeropoints a useful tool while mapping?

What are the pros and cons of Propeller Aeropoints?

Will having an RTK receiver on the ground affect your signal, and hence accuracy?

Is there a better alternative to Propeller Aeropoints? We discuss Reach RS by Emlid

Would it be viable to use Trimble's surveying system?

Today, we talk about unlocking your DJI drone. Legitimate pilots with licensing are being stopped by DJI's geofencing system.

Our caller, Joe has the necessary authorization to fly in Class C airspace. However, the DJI App did not let him fly his Phantom 4 Pro. Is it possible to unlock DJI's geofencing system?

DJI's geofencing system can be categorized into three zones: green, yellow and red. While it easier to unlock a green zone or yellow zone, dealing with the red zone can be tricky. Are there applications via which you can unlock a zone? What are some of the issues that you might face while unlocking a zone? In this episode, Rob and Paul discuss everything that you need to know which will help you unlock your drone. We thank Joe from Texas 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:

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Timestamps

Will you encounter "No-Fly" zones on the Yuneec or the Solo?

Today's question is about unlocking your DJI drone

Discussing how DJI's geofencing system is critical for keeping nefarious characters in check

We talk about green, yellow and red zones. Is it possible to unlock red zones?

Are there applications which will let you fly in these "No-Fly" zones?

What are some of the issues that you will run into while unlocking a red zone?

It has been an interesting week for the drone industry. We zero in on some trending stories from the drone world and provide our perspective on the same. Today, we discuss drone education, drone insurance and drone legislation.

Do you really need to go to a college if you wish to build a sustainable drone mapping business? Should you avail commercial drone insurance by the AMA? Does the FAA always act in alignment with compliance policies? Tune in to hear Rob and Paul discuss some interesting topics from last week. Fly safe!

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Timestamps

Do you need a college degree if you wish to take up drone mapping jobs?

Should you avail commercial drone insurance by the AMA?

Story of the day: We talk about an 11 year old fined for flying his drone on a North Carolina beach

Was FAA right in asking for drone registration from this 11 year old? Was this in alignment with regulations?

Does a 11 year old drone pilot flying as a hobbyist need a Part 107 certification? We discuss how FAA's notice is totally irrelevant

Does FAA always act in alignment with drone regulations?

Discussing how dealing with FAA can be really stressful for some drone pilots

Was this 11 year old causing an undue hazard to other people?

Today, we talk about drone mapping and surveyor certification. Will you get more drone mapping business once you get your surveyor’s certificate? Is there any advantage to getting your surveyor certification?

We think not. It is important to understand that drone mapping is vastly different from surveying. Traditional surveying typically deals with defining site lines or property lines. Whereas drone mapping applications include creation of interactive maps and models, measurement of volumetric stockpiles and creation of index maps for farms.

So, does a certified surveyor make more money than an unlicensed photogrammeter? Tune in to find out. Thanks to Ken 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:

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Energen P40 Mode:  DRONEU P40

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Timestamps

Today's question is about getting your surveying certification

We cite information from U.S. Department of Labor which highlights the increasing popularity of drone mapping

Is there any significant advantage to getting your surveyor's certification

Highlighting the difference between surveying and drone mapping applications

How much money can you make for high end mapping jobs?

Discussing the path to becoming a licensed surveyor

When should you consider getting your surveying license?

Drone photography and videography is being increasingly used to showcase hotel facilities. It is critical to generate high quality photos and videos to build a sustainable business in this space.

So does the entry level, DJI Mavic fit the bill? We suggest considering better, higher end options. The GoPro sensor that comes with the Mavic is not ideal for generating quality content. If you do not have a higher budget at the moment, we suggest graduating to higher grade equipment at the earliest. Thanks to Tawn for the question. Fly Safe!

Also, we highly recommend checking out the Lume Cube, a killer external flash and video light. This 1500 Lumen LED is waterproof, has a run time of up to 2.5 hours and is the ideal portable lighting solution.

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Timestamps

Today's question is about using the DJI Mavic Pro for marketing hotels and resorts

Discussing the various disadvantages of using the DJI Mavic Pro

Can hacking the Mavic help you get better cinematic shots?

Can you negotiate a free hotel stay in exchange for drone photos?

We discuss the wisdom of upgrading to higher grade equipment at the earliest

Today, we talk about versatile, all-in-one drone solutions. Can you take up videography, photography, regular mapping and thermographic mapping jobs with a single drone?

Yes, you can. The DJI Matrice M210 lets you do just that. Because you can fly two cameras at once, you can even do regular mapping and thermal mapping at the same time. However this elegant solution will set you back by 20 grand.

We also discuss whether the Inspire 2  matches up to the M210 in versatility. For folks who do not have the luxury of a fat budget, we suggest going for the Yuneec H520 with the CGOET camera. Thanks to Matt for the question! Fly safe!

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Timestamps

Quoting and discussing various statistics which highlight the increasing popularity of drone mapping

Today's question is about discovering an all-in-one drone solution

Why is the DJI Matrice M210 ideal for folks looking for a versatile drone solution? How much will it cost you?

Can you consider the Inspire 2 if you wish to take up cinematography, videography and thermal jobs?

Is the Yuneec 520 with the CGOET camera a good option for those with a tight budget? What are the pros and cons of opting for this solution?

How does the Yuneec 520 compare with the Phantom 4 Pro as far as mapping is concerned?