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I’m a Part 107-certified police officer. Does my agency need a COA?
We often get questions about COAs for police officers and firefighters. As someone working in public safety, how do you obtain a COA? Does your department need one if already have a Part 107? Because COAs can be
Waivers for flying over people (with Vic Moss)
Recently, we got our hands on some documents that suggest the FAA might have some exciting news. Soon, it may be possible to apply for a waiver to grants permission to fly over people. Currently, the FAA Part 107.39 regulation
Is Hunting with Drone Legally Allowed?
Hunting with Drone - Is it Legally and Morally Correct? Can drones legally be used to help hunters find game? Is using drones for hunting morally sound? Could a commercial drone pilot work as a hunting spotter? Today, we have a heavy conversation around drones and hunting. Bill calls in
Should I buy a Yuneec drone?
Yuneec Drones are a great alternative to the DJI Phantom 4. Many drone pilots find that Yuneec drones offer capabilities not found in DJI's machines. However, we are often asked by pilots if Yuneec drones are really comparable to drones like the Phantom 4. Today, we take a question from Pavlov in
How can golf courses utilize drones?
Flying a Drone in a Golfing Range As mapping technology becomes more advanced, the potential uses of drones for golf courses only increases. While some golf courses have used drones and drone pilots to
How should I start editing drone videos?
If you're a professional drone pilot, you'll need some editing skills. This can be very intimidating for those pilots that have never edited video before. Today, we take a question from Josh in Kentucky. Josh is a new drone entrepreneur and wants to know how to get started editing his videos. We talk
Can I buy a thermal camera for my Inspire 2?
Inspire 2 Camera for Thermal Imaging Today, we have an episode about the Inspire 2 and its compatibility with thermal cameras. If you're a drone pilot looking start mapping, you'll need to know which equipment to buy and how to properly use it. We take a call from Nir in Georgia, who wants to
Can you fly under another pilot’s airspace authorization?
We have a great bonus episode about sharing airspace authorizations today. We all know that it's a bummer to wait 90+ days for an airspace authorization. How can you fly in controlled airspace when you have less than 3 months notice? Today, we discuss how to fly under another pilot's
How lucrative is the drone mapping business?
Drone Mapping | How Lucrative is Drone Business? How Lucrative is Drone Business and particularly, the drone mapping business. Should you buy a LiDAR drone in order to gain a
Should Drone Pilots Support Air Map?
Air Map is actively supporting the Fienstein Drone Federalism Bill which will severely limit airspace for pilots Recently the Drone U team was sent a compromising email that showcased that Air Map was actively supporting the Fienstein drone federalism bill, the drone innovation act
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