Danno is Louisiana submitted this question today. This isn’t something we often do here where we answer a question about Drone U. We very much work to keep questions centric to helping you all. But we’ll talk about trainings we do because we’d love the opportunity to help you get better at whatever it is you need help with. Thanks for the question, Danno. Thanks for listening, folks. Fly safe!

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Timestamps

• [02:26] Today’s question on coaching offered by DroneU
• [04:20] Paul answers today’s questions
• [04:57] Drone U coaching plan for drone pilots
• [06:45] What Drone U training is all about
• [09:23] "] What are the important things people learn at DroneU in-person coaching
• [14:50] Drone trainings that are covered in Drone U training
• [18:50] How can you register for a Drone U in-person training

Today we’re going to talk about the proposed bill by Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein of CA, which would give drone law authority to each individual state. We’ll just tell you up front that we hate this bill. But tune in to find out why as we go through it. Thanks for joining us and fly safe!

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Timestamps

• [01:36] Paul provides details regarding the proposed drone law bill by Senator Feinstein
• [02:42] Reach out to people and your senator for the new proposed drone law bill
• [06:14] Four things that the proposed bill by Senator Feinstein is trying to do
• [09:25] The intent of Senator Feinstein’s drone law bill
• [11:20] Difficulties in enforcing Senator Feinstein’s proposed law bill

Appreciate Todd from California sending us the question that we’re answering today. Glad to give you our thoughts on this, Todd. Hope it’s helpful. Let us know how we can help all you out there. Submit your questions. Fly safe!

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Timestamps

• [00:56] Today’s question on using policies and procedures in your drone business and how it helps
• [03:06] Implications of using policies and procedures in your business
• [04:04] How policies and procedures could possibly help in insurance deals
• [04:20] Having paperwork ready to protect pilots
• [05:53] Putting together pieces of procedures and process as part of operations system
• [06:25] Why it isn’t a great idea to spend great deal of time and effort on an operations manual

Christopher from Connecticut submitted the question today. Thanks for sending it in! Hope you all have a great Memorial Day. Thanks for joining us today. Fly safe!

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Timestamps

• [01:59] Today’s question on buying a secondary drone to the Phantom 4 Pro drone
• [03:35] Is the Phantom 4 Pro a must to buy if you are a drone pilot?
• [05:02] Getting a Matrice 100 drone as a supplementary drone for Phantom 4 Pro
• [05:57] Can you use the FLIR Duo lenses for your business?
• [06:21] Application of the FLIR Duo lenses
• [07:32] What are the drone options for doing thermal inspections
• [08:48] The importance of doing thermal roof implications and why it affects people
• [10:11] Carrying out Wetland assessments using a drone
• [10:46] Which drone should one buy for carrying out wetland assessments
• [13:06] Summarizing today’s response
• [13:44] Using a fixed wing for assessments and the models available

Should I Use a Fixed Wing for Drone Powerline Inspection?

Thanks to Nick for the question today. Hope this is helpful to you and all our listeners. Fly safe, everyone!

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Timestamps

• [05:18] Today’s question is about drone powerline inspection
• [07:20] Likely problems while doing drone power line inspections
• [08:48] Best drones for power-line inspections
• [09:46] Thing to bear in mind while flying a drone for power-line inspections
• [10:08] Why is drone powerline inspection a complex issue?
• [10:55] Power-line inspections and thermal imaging
• [13:00] Understanding contractual arrangements for a drone power-line inspection

Today we’re tackling a really good, heavy question from Jon. This is a tough question with lots of possible angles. So we’ll stay a little “in the clouds” here to try and touch on as many aspects that we can. Thanks for the question, Jon. Good luck in your decision and business. We’re here to help if you need more. Fly safe!

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Timestamps

• [05:04] Today’s question
• [06:25] Rob answers today’s question
• [06:43] Why is it a bad idea to merge two business entities?
• [07:20] How does a joint venture work?
• [07:45] Reasons for combining businesses

As it relates to 400 feet AGL (Above Ground Level) measurement, how does it work when you’re launching from a high point? Is it based on your launch position regardless?

Today we’re answering a good question submitted by someone who didn’t give a name. But thanks for sending it in. Keep them coming in, everyone. Be sure and check out our new site that just launched. There’s a ton of helpful info on there for you, and even more if you’re part of the Drone U community. Thanks for joining us today. Fly safe!

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Timestamps

• [02:43] Today’s question on 400 feet AGL height for flying drones
• [03:28] Advantage of taking off your drone from a high point
• [03:56] How AGL limits are calculated in drones
• [05:07] Caveats of the 400 feet AGL rule while flying your drone
• [06:19] Flying your drone 400 feet above the highest point of a building

Today we break from answering a question to having the pleasure of interviewing John Taylor about the courts recently throwing out the FAA’s Part 48 drone registration requirements for hobbyist pilots. Stay tuned and join us; we think you’ll find it quite interesting. Thanks for listening in, and we appreciate your time with us again, John.

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Timestamps

• [02:48] Will commercial drone pilots still need registration now that Part 48 has been thrown out of court?
• [03:12] John Taylor answers Paul question regarding commercial drone registration
• [03:39] Do hobbyists still need to follow CBO guidelines after the Part 48 ruling?
• [05:44] Future effects of the Part 48 ruling on the drone industry
• [07:58] Does registration help in increasing the safety of hobbyist drone operators or flyers?
• [10:06] Safely flying drones in the national airspace system
• [12:24] Do you think that the FAA will appeal the Part 48 decision?

Thanks to Erik in California.  Stay tuned for your answer.  Fly safe!

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Timestamps

• [00:59] Today’s question
• [02:36] What you need to know about Part 47 and Part 48 drone registration
• [04:36] Registering for hobby and commercial drone flight
• [05:17] The difference between Part 47 and Part 48 registration

What are COAs and why would I need one?

In this special episode, we give you all the details on how to get a certificate of authorization, and in what circumstances you need one.

Thank you, Roger in Ohio, for submitting a good question that everyone needs to know about.  We’ll give you all the details.  Appreciate you staying with us.  Fly safe! <br><br>

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Timestamps

[01:18] Today’s question
[01:29] What are COA’s and COW’s, and how do you apply for one?
[02:16] Paul answers today’s question
[03:18] When do you need a COA or a COW?