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Today, we have a long and in-depth episode about the real estate market for you today.  While it starts off with a question about drone pilots in real estate, we talk about some things you'll want to know as you start shooting real estate properties.

We discuss whether or not you need photography and video skills to shoot drone footage for real estate and what options you have if you don't.  We also talk about how to market your drone services to real estate companies and how you can make yourself stand out as a pilot.

Fly safe everyone!

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Timestamps

Learn to separate yourself by building in metadata in your drone deliverables and uploading it for better viewability

Will realtors and brokers get better value if you, as a drone pilot concentrate more on your back-end work?

Today's topic discusses the suitability of the real estate industry for someone who lacks photography and videography skills

Paul answers today's question by recalling his own experience

Which are some of the Drone U classes that can help you hone your photography skills?

Paul shares some of his favorite photography hacks

Which is a Drone U recommend app for someone who has difficulty with lighting, setting the aperture and depth of field?

Which are two approaches that you can take to market your drone videography services?

Focusing on deliverables to improve the overall client experience

What percentage of realtors who do their own marketing realize the importance of metadata and SEO?

What is the benefit of using interactive maps? By offering this service, can you expect to charge your client more for drone photography and videography?

Which are some of the upper echelon realty firms?

Find out why drone photographers and videographers have more chances of success in tough market conditions

Is it a good idea to concentrate on the luxury real estate? How should you structure your drone video to appeal to a luxury home buyer?

Rob suggests a way via which you can market your drone videography services to realtors

Is it a good idea to market drone videography services to realtor tours? Should you contact title companies?

Understanding the importance of follow-up while marketing your drone videography services

What are some of the interesting concepts covered in our Drone U class, "Lightroom automation"?

Why is it important to first upload a real estate listing onto the realtor's website?

What are some of the reasons that Zillow is more popular than other listing websites?

Why is the launch of the Yuneec H520 a significant event for the drone industry?

Pilots often have trouble making engaging content when shooting drone footage for real estate.  The goal of shooting real estate footage, after all, should be to hook your audience in and get them to watch until the end.

This episode is all about creating the best drone videos for real estate.  We talk about various shooting and editing techniques you can use to create the best real estate videos.

Thanks to Dirk in San Antonio for today's question.  Fly safe!

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Timestamps

Today's topic is about the various ways via which you can make more engaging real estate videos

Learn to tailor your videos depending on your audience and real estate segment

Tips and tricks to shoot luxury homes

Learn how adding obstacles will help you make more engaging real estate videos

What is a recommended length of a real estate video for a sub $800,000 home?

Some information about the upcoming Drone U class on interactive mapping. Learn how interactive mapping can help you engage your customers better

Can you have your drone videos critiqued at Drone U?

Learn how quick transitions in your drone footage can result in higher viewer engagement

Tips and tricks to "play with the light" and get great drone footage

Learn how to enhance your drone video by factoring in real estate architecture

Some background information about our extensive Drone U courses

Flying your drone indoors presents a unique set of challenges.  You’ll have to deal with interference from Wi-Fi, FM radio signals and other obstacles that can make flying inside slightly more difficult than flying outside.  With proper training, however, being able to fly indoors can be helpful in lending your drone services to real estate agents and other businesses.

On this episode, we talk about some things you’ll want to know before attempting to fly your drone indoors.  We discuss which drones work best in indoors to the settings that will be help you navigate these environments.

Additionally, we encourage you all to check out our courses, which offer a lot of helpful information about the proper ways to go about operating your drone indoors.

Thanks to Mike from Ohio for today’s question!  Fly safe!

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Timestamps

Today's topic revolves around the intricacies of flying your drone indoors

Do Part 107 regulations apply when flying your drone indoors?

Why is it not wise to fly in GPS mode or P mode when flying indoors?

What are some of the causes of ferromagnetic interference while flying indoors?

Is it recommended to turn off your drone sensors while flying indoors?

Can I accurately calibrate my compass and IMU while flying my drone indoors?

Discussing the various pitfalls of flying your drone indoors

Does Inspire 2 have less prop wash as compared to the Inspire 1? Find out why.

Which drone is the best value for money proposition if you need to fly indoors?

Should you consider shooting indoors with a Osmo?

While shooting real estate, will transitioning from inside to outside result in better drone footage?

Some precautions to be exercised while flying your drone indoors

Is the Mavic a good solution for flying indoors?

In light of the emergency happening in Houston right now, many Drone U members have reached out to ask if there is some way for them to help with Hurricane Harvey disaster relief.  While we’re proud to be associated with such caring folks, we want to discourage pilots heading down to Houston with their drones.

Unfortunately, flying a drone in Houston is both illegal and unnecessary at the moment.  Only those drone pilots who are flying on behalf of a government agency or those with special authorizations are permitted to fly over Houston right now.  While there may be a larger need for drones in Houston during the coming months, pilots who fly over the city right now will only risk causing additional problems.  For now, we need to keep the skies clear so that FEMA, Red Cross and government-authorized pilots can do their jobs. 

A special thanks goes out to Doug La Farge, our mapping instructor, for joining us on this episode to discuss the feasibility of mapping the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.  Our prayers go out to everyone affected by the hurricane.

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Quite a few Drone U members have offered to help out with Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief in Houston

Is there is a likelihood of getting fined if you fly your drone in areas affected by Hurricane Harvey?

What is the process that drone pilots need to follow for helping out in areas affected by Hurricane Harvey?

Discussing the feasibility of mapping the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

Paul welcomes Doug LaFarge to discuss feasibility of mapping the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

Is it advisable to use a fixed wing drone over a multi rotor to map areas affected by Hurricane Harvey?

Find out why it is important to go through the right chain of command if you wish to help out as a drone pilot

Understanding why the capabilities of the Inspire One renders it a good fit for disaster relief efforts

Understanding how long data processing times and the dynamic on ground situation renders mapping unfeasible

Is Microsoft's Azure powerful handle to handle voluminous mapping data? Would that be prohibitively expensive

What are some of the practical challenges that drone pilots are likely to face as they attempt to help out with disaster relief?

Analyzing the FAA order JO7200.23A

Which are some of the websites you can visit to get information about Hurricane Harvey?

Understanding the specifics of the "Industry Liaison Program" is critical for individuals and organizations looking to do business in Hurricane Harvey affected areas

Today, we have a very interesting question from Scott, a firefighter in Pennsylvania.  Scott has noticed in his job that more and more drone pilots are showing up to accidents and emergency scenes.  He wants to know if it is legal for a pilot to fly their drone over an emergency.

While there are many reasons why pilots might do this, many of these drone operators fall into the category of "ambulance chasers".  We talk about what constitutes an ambulance chaser and discuss the state laws that exist around this practices.  Additionally, we talk about the ethics of flying drones near emergency scenes.  Thanks for the great question, Scott.  Fly safe everyone!

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Timestamps

Today's question discusses the legalities of driving drones over emergency scenes

Is "ambulance chasing" or "case running" illegal in all US states?

What are some of the phrases used to refer to drone pilots flying over emergency scenes?

When are case runners or bottom feeders likely to show up?

Can data gathered by drones from emergency scenes be of any value?

Is there an appropriate channel through which you can legally fly your drone over emergency scenes?

Paul lists the states where it is illegal to a drone over emergency scenes

What does California state law say about flying your drone over emergency scenes?

Defining the term "ambulance chaser"

Is it advisable to contact a lawyer to ascertain the legality of flying drones over emergency scenes?

Paul reads out professional ethics for attorneys laid out by the American Bar Association. Are these ethics standards applicable to drone pilots as well?

Can you be arrested or your FAA license be revoked if you are involved in ambulance chasing?

On today's episode of Ask Drone U, we take a question from Daniel in Nashville.  Daniel recently passed the Part 107 test and is just about to start doing drone work.  He wants to know what equipment he should bring to the job site and if we have any other advice for someone flying their first commercial drone mission.  We talk about some of the equipment, tool and general attitude that every drone pilot should bring to work.  We also discuss some of the resources that Drone U offers that are specifically designed to help new commercial drone pilots understand day-to-day operations.  If you haven't yet seen them, check out the Drone U Operations Course and take a look at Paul Aitken's Guide To The Ultimate Drone Kit.  Good luck Daniel!  Fly safe!

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Timestamps

Today's question revolves around all the equipment that you need to carry for your first drone job

Is it advisable to take the Part 107 Operations course?

Check out Paul Aitken's Guide to the Ultimate Drone Kit

Does passing the Part 107 test equip you well enough to fly out on the field?

How can you benefit from being a part of the Drone U community?

Today's episode is all about drone batteries.  Chase called in to ask the Drone U for tips on maintaining LiPo drone batteries.  Is there a way to travel with your drone batteries that can prolong their lifespan?  We talk about what you should know when charging, storing, maintaining and traveling with LiPo drone batteries in order to maximize their lifespan.  Additionally, we discuss the proper way to dispose of your LiPo batteries.  Hope this was helpful, Chase.  Thanks for the question!  Fly safe!

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Today's episode is around maintaining your Lithium Polymer batteries and prolonging your battery life

Understanding the make of LIPO batteries and their applications

Why is it important to let your drone battery self-discharge?

Why is it important to deep cycle your drone battery?

How do you deep cycle your drone battery?

What is balance charging?

Should you continue charging your drone battery if it heats up?

Can you put your drone battery near an air conditioner or in a refrigerator to cool it down?

When flying over water, why is it important to ram up your drone elevation during take-off?

Tips for storing your drone batteries the correct way

How can you get more life from your drone battery in cold environments?

Why should drone pilots refrain from flying regional carriers?

Paul sums up today's episode

Why can it be disastrous to leave your drone batteries in the back of your pickup truck?

On today’s episode, we talk to Vic Zayas in North Carolina.  Vic recently discovered that drone pilots in North Carolina need much more than a Part 107 certificate to fly commercially in the state.  For those of you who are not familiar, commercial drone pilots in North Carolina are required to pass and NCDOT UAS Knowledge Test in order to fly their drone.  Additionally, they must obtain a state permit in order to operate a commercial drone business in the state.

Unfortunately, these laws are a direct contradiction of the FAA’s standing regulations.  We discuss some of the problems with North Carolina’s drone laws and provide advice for pilots in NC.  We also talk about why North Carolina is the only state with drone laws like this.  We hope we answered your question, Vic.  Fly safe!

Read more about FAA's Federal Preemption of State and Local Regulation of Drones

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Timestamps

Today's topic revolves around North Carolina drone regulation

Which is the only body that controls airspace in the United States?

Is there a likelihood of North Carolina drone laws being struck down in court?

Are you permitted to fly your drone in state parks in California or Colorado? Is it easy to gets a permit in these states?

Considering that FAA is the central governing body and is in charge of issuing a federal license to fly a drone, does North Carolina have the authority to issue drone permits?

What is the rationale behind North Carolina issuing state drone permits?

Are there instances where the North Carolina state laws for flying drones are in direct violation of Part 107?

Can a Part 107 license holder be arrested for flying a drone in North Carolina? What is the correct way of dealing with local authorities in this scenario?

Can states control where you take off and land your drone?

Does the North Carolina state government have the authority to blanket the entire state since they have control on where you take off and land your drone?

Can the commerce clause provided in the Constitution preempt state laws?

Why is the FAA letting North Carolina regulate state drone laws which are in violation of Part 107?

Does Florida have state drone regulation similar to North Carolina?

Check your TFR's and Notam's before flying your drone

Thanks to Bill for today's question.  As a guy in his 60’s, Bill wants to know if he’ll face a learning curve when training to be a drone pilot.  We talk about some of the challenges that everyone faces when starting out in the drone industry and discuss why no one should allow a learning curve to deter them from living the drone life.  The industry needs more people like you, Bill!  Thanks for the question!  Fly safe! 

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Today's question analyzes the challenges faced by older folks when training to be a drone pilot

As an older person getting into the drone business, do you need to rewire your brain to deal with the latest technologies?

Can being a part of the Drone U community help someone learn the ropes of the business?

Is there a lot of technology already built into the drone? Does this make learning to fly less of a challenge?

Is there is a likelihood of being pressed with federal charges if you crash your drone?

How long would it typically take to grasp the nuances of the drone business?

Paul shares the reason behind starting Drone U

Is mastering subject tracking a big challenge? How can Drone U help you?

Conditioning yourself to keep on learning new stuff

Would the drone community benefit by taking in people with experience in other businesses into their fold?

On today’s episode, we talk about drone law.  Specifically, we discuss how drone laws apply to those drone pilots traveling from one country to another for work.  Our Worldwide Drone Laws page is packed with more info about drones laws and regulations around the world and is available exclusively to Drone U members.  Go check it out and fly safe!

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Timestamps

Analyzing the recent changes to Canadian drone regulation and how they affect US pilots

Is it really difficult for a foreigner to get a Special Operations Flight Certificate(SFOC) in Canada?

Is Candian drone law strictly implemented for Canadian citizens?

Analyzing the negative fallout of the poor implementation of drone law in Canada and how it affects compliant drone pilots

How do you view FAA's "compliance first" policy?

Today's question revolves around the validity of FAA license in Canada

Does the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) hold your FAA RPIC certificate valid in other countries?

Is the drone federalism bill good for the industry?

Analyzing the pros and cons of the Part 107 license

What are some of the rules that you need to be aware if you flying as a hobbyist in Canada?

Do US citizens find it difficult to get a work visa to Canada?

If you hire a Canadian company for a job, does this give a US citizen permission to fly their drone in Canada?