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Does a DROTAM stop other pilots from flying in my airspace?

Today, we talk a bit about DROTAMs.  Scott calls in to ask if he should apply for one. Typically, you hear far less about DROTAMs than you do about NOTAMs.  Because pilots have had poor experiences with DROTAMs, they aren't a very popular form of

Pix4D vs DroneDeploy | Comparison

Pix4D vs DroneDeploy - Should you choose a cloud based software for your drone business? Today, we talk about DroneDeploy, Pix4D and how to choose the best cloud-processing software for modeling. Mapping and modeling services are a logical next-step for many

Can my employer prevent me from using my footage in a demo reel?

Today, we talk about copyright, retention clauses and demo reels.  Steven, a drone business owner, calls in from Tennessee to discuss a problem he

Today, we were lucky enough to chat with Jessica and Matt from Skyward.io.  Skyward is one of the teams working to provide drone pilots everywhere with the ability to obtain instant airspace

Do students in a high school drone class need Part 107 licenses?

Today, we answer a question about high school drone classes.  Tom called in to ask us about the legality around high school students using drones to make money. Tom is a high school media teacher that integrates drones into his coursework.  As a result, he has been approached by several businesses who

What app should I use to monitor airspace?

Today, we discuss which apps can help you monitor airspace and follow FAA’s rules.  Mitch called in to ask for our recommendations.  As you may know, there are plenty of apps out there

When can we expect more airports to join LAANC?

LAANC Airports | LAANC Vendors Apart from sharing the entire list of LAANC airports, we also reveal when other airports will join the LAANC network as well. As you may have heard, the Low Altitude Authorization & Notification Capability (

Is DJI’s AeroScope a good thing for the drone community?

Aeroscope - DJI's Tracking Software Today, we talk about AeroScope, DJI's new tracking software. In case you haven't heard, AeroScope is a system that allows government agencies to keep track of drones flying in a certain area.  As Paul posted last week on

How does the Part 107 affect FPV racers?

Today, Paul talks with Kevin Morris from the FAA.  Specifically, we wanted to reach out to Kevin to discuss how the Part 107 applies to FPV racers.

Should public safety offices get a Part 107 or a COA?

Today, we talk about using drones for public safety.  Of course, this is a topic we’ve covered in the past.  If you’re a regular listener, you may remember episodes in which we talked