Today’s episode is about copyright protection. Should you add a watermark to copyright your drone photos? Or, should you place trust in your client and offer your work without any watermarks?

Our caller is just starting out in the drone business. His first gig involves taking real estate photographs. And he is thinking of forgoing his fees in a bid to kick-start a client relationship. Is it a good idea to watermark photographs? Or, should he rather charge a fee and provide watermark free photos? We discuss some creative alternatives that are sure to interest you. Tune in now. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

• [01:37] Watch out for our forthcoming episode with famous FBI negotiator Chris Voss
• [03:49] Today’s question is about adding watermarks to copyright your drone photos
• [04:22] Does Paul use watermarks to protect his drone photos?
• [04:40] Is it a good idea to offer free work to kick-start a work relationship?
• [05:15] Should you watermark photos that you are offering for free?
• [06:41] Discussing some alternative strategies to copyright your work
• [07:23] Should you offer your drone photos without any watermarks?
• [07:55] Is advertising on Facebook and Instagram set to become harder?

Today’s episode is about dealing with WiFi interference. Will WiFi interfere with your drone flight? What are some creative solutions for dealing with this WiFi interference?

Our caller, Tom wishes to fly for a car dealership. This dealership is situated in a heavily commercial and crowded area. Will WiFi from surrounding businesses interfere with his drone flight? Can he expect his client to turn off WiFi in order to abide with contractual requirements? We offer some creative workaround solutions via which Tom can deal with this issue. Tune in to find out more. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

• [01:33] Do not forget to check out our new courses – subject tracking and construction mapping & shooting
• [02:15] We share some details about the forthcoming Drone U Fly-in
• [03:40] Today’s question is about dealing with WiFi interference
• [06:32] Can you expect your client to turn off WiFi to abide with contractual requirements?
• [07:12] Will you run into a problem if surrounding businesses do not turn off their WiFi?
• [09:18] What is the best time to fly at a strip mall?
• [10:44] What is a sure shot way of checking if WiFi from surrounding businesses will cause problems?

In today’s episode we discuss this week’s interesting drone news. You will learn about some cool product launches – Pix4Dfields, Anafi and Evo. We also share how some major players like HobbyKing and DJI might have legal trouble in store for them.

Drone U co-host, Paul is back, and he has some really interesting drones news just for you. What are some of the cool capabilities of Pix4Dfields, Pix4D’s latest offering? Why has the SEC slapped HobbyKing with a $2.8 million fine? Did they violate any laws? We also discuss some cool features on the latest drones to hit the market – Parrot’s Anafi, Autel’s Evo and DJI’s Phantom 4 Version 2. For all this and more, tune in to this special episode of Ask Drone U. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

• [04:40] We share details of our newest sponsor, Schedudrone
• [06:54] Big Drone News of This Week – What are some cool features of Pix4Dfields?
• [09:54] Learn why SEC has slapped a $2.8 million fine on HobbyKing
• [15:18] Sharing details of Parrot’s new drone Anafi
• [15:38] Discussing Autel’s latest product – the Evo
• [16:10] Can you get your hands on the latest Ronin S?
• [16:31] What are some of the features on the recently launched, DJI’s Phantom 4 Pro Version 2? We speculate if DJI’s Phantom 5 is coming out any time soon
• [17:16] Learn why Autel (a Dutch company) is suing DJI (a Chinese company) in United States!
• [19:26] Discussing KitthyHawk’s latest development – a drone that can fly people
• [20:24] Sharing some interesting details about the forthcoming Drone U Fly-in

Today’s episode is about 3D drone mapping. What is the ideal climate for getting accurate mapping data? Does KP-index and the presence of reflective materials impact the quality of 3D mapping data?

Our caller, Derrick has come up with a great question today. New to the drone business, Derrick is wondering about the ideal conditions for 3D drone mapping. Are ideal conditions different for photogrammetry and 3D drone mapping? Should you shoot a mapping mission on a sunny day or an overcast day? You will also learn how KP-index and reflective materials affect the quality of your 3D mapping data. Tune in now. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

• [02:00] Today’s question is about the ideal conditions for 3D drone mapping
• [03:14] Do ideal conditions for aerial photography and 3D mapping differ?
• [04:08] What are the ideal conditions for getting accurate 3D mapping data?
• [04:30] How can you measure KP-index? And, why is it important for 3D drone mapping?
• [06:00] What are the various factors that impact the quality of mapping data? Learn why the presence of reflective materials makes it more difficult to get good 3D mapping data.

Today’s episode is about getting smooth motion with your DJI drone. Can tweaking your flight settings and controls help you fly better? What are some Tips and Tricks which will help you become a better drone pilot?

Our caller just purchased a Phantom 3 Pro. However he is not happy with the way he is flying. In this episode we discuss how you can change your gain settings to fly better. We also highlight the importance of diligent practice in order to become a better pilot. Tune in to learn more. Thanks to our caller for the question. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

• [01:35] Today’s question is about getting smooth motion with your DJI drone
• [02:54] How do I change the stick sensitivity settings on my DJI drone?
• [03:13] Should you consider playing around with the exponential settings?
• [04:02] Learn how to tweak your gain settings – pitch, roll , elevation and yaw
• [04:41] Highlighting the importance of practicing more and more in order to master drone flying
• [06:50] Discussing the importance of overcoming the fear of crashing your drone

Today’s question is about mapping a structure surrounded by trees. How do you map a structure when vegetation is obstructing your field of view? What are some hacks which will help you get accurate mapping data?

Our caller, Ken has once again come up with a great question. He wishes to map a structure surrounded by vegetation. How can he do this? Does he need to fly in manual mode for doing so? And is it necessary for him to do ground camera work? Tune in and hear Rob and Paul discuss this mapping question. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

• [01:40] Today’s question is about mapping a structure surrounded by trees
• [05:11] What are some ways to map the corner of a building that is surrounded by vegetation?
• [07:11] Do you need to do ground camera work? Are there any issues with doing this?