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Advantages of Owning a Drone Under 250 Grams
Should You Buy the DJI Mavic Mini? | Drones Under 250 Grams Rules In today’s blog post, we reveal our experiences with the DJI Mavic Mavic Mini and highlight the benefits (if any) of owning a mini drone with a camera weighing less than 250 grams. Our caller for today, Pete, has come up with an
How can Part 107 Pilots Legally Fly a Drone in Canada with Transport Canada
Canadian Drone Laws for Part 107 Drone Pilots In today's show, Paul is joined by Transport Canada's Justin Miller to discuss what Part 107 pilots can do to legally fly a drone in Canada. We start this show by sharing some of the most recent updates to Canadian drone laws. As per these recent
Sensor Setup for High-Altitude Drone Mapping
Drone Mapping Tips - How to Pick the Right Sensor Today's question is about the best sensors for drone mapping. We discuss the best sensors, drones, and mapping software that will allow you to fly high and still build accurate drone maps and models. Our caller, Gary, is a licensed surveyor who
Tips for Staying on Top of Daily Tasks
How to Enhance Work Productivity Today's question is about enhancing your work productivity. What are some recommended tools and systems for a more effective and compressed workflow? Our caller, Desi has come up with another great question today. Desi is a busy drone pilot who is looking for
Is there any Universal UAV language?
Today we discuss the need for universal UAV language and training standards. Is this lack of uniformity endangering airspace safety? Our caller, Desi has come up with an excellent question that has not been asked on Ask Drone U before. Desi has noticed how different pilots have different jargon for flight
How Can I Get More Bartering Based Jobs?
Is Bartering a Good Strategy for Drone Pilots? Today's question is about bartering your drone services. Can you provide your drone services in exchange for hotel discounts or even a free stay? Our caller, Trent from Austin has come up with an interesting question today. Trent, like many of us,
What to Know About Traveling with a Drone
Tips and Tricks for Traveling with a Drone Today's question is about traveling with your drone. What is the best and most cost-effective way of traveling with heavy drone gear? Our caller, Desi is a busy pilot who regularly flies across the country for different assignments. Desi flies a DJI
Flying DJI Drones Near Prisons and No-Fly Zones
What are the rules for flying drones over prisons? Today's question is about flying drones over prisons. Can you get into legal trouble for flying your drone over or near
Best Practices for Marking Ground Control Points
Best Practices for Marking Ground Control Points Today's question is about ground control points. While processing data, how can you ensure that your GCP markers do not get pixelated on zooming in? Our caller, Chris has come up with a great question today about drone mapping and GCPs.
Drone News – DJI Inspire 3, DJI launches Phone to Drone Remote ID, BVLOS
DJI Inspire 3 Launch in 2020, DJI's new Drone to Phone Remote ID Technology, DJI Mavic Mini and how it affects airspace safety, Flying BVLOS in NY State, Drone Deliveries and much, much more... Our biggest drone news story this week is about DJI's new Drone to Phone Remote ID technology. To assuage
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