DJI Mavic Air Review – Should You Buy It?

Comprehensive DJI Mavic Air Review - Specs, Flight Quality, Camera, Mavic Pro Comparison In this in-depth DJI Mavic Air Review, you will learn the pros and cons of this new DJI drone. Should you buy the Mavic Air? Or, are you better off buying the

Should FAA Make It Easier to Get BVLOS Waivers? Today, we talk about BVLOS waivers. How can flying beyond visual line of sight benefit the drone industry? Will granting waivers encourage technologies like

FAA UAS Symposium (2018)

2018 FAA UAS Symposium Coverage - Important Developments that will Shape the Drone Industry in Coming Years Today's episode is about 2018 FAA UAS Symposium. Drone U Chief Pilot Paul Aitken headed off to Baltimore to attend this conference. Paul talks about the

Should You Offer Free Drone Services to Attract a Client?

Today, we talk about setting up your drone business. Should you offer free services when you are starting off your business? Is offering free footage a good marketing strategy? Our caller, Ryan has received an

Drone Data Storage | Best External Hard Drives

Which Are the Best External Hard Drives for Drone Data Storage? Today, we talk about external hard drives. Which are some best practices and cost effective options for drone

Does a Drone School Need Certified Flight Instructors?

Today, we talk about Certified Flight Instructors. Is it mandatory for a drone school to have Certified Flight Instructors (CFI's)? Is there any value at all in getting trained from a Certified Flight Instructor? A certification does not guarantee good training skills. Wouldn't you rather learn from

Part 107 Waiver | Can You Apply for a Night Waiver as a LLC?

Today, we talk about Part 107 waivers. Can you apply for a night waiver as a LLC? Is there any benefit to applying for a waiver as a corporate entity? Because you might have multiple drone pilots working in an organization, it is better to apply for a Part 107 waiver as a LLC. Who is responsible for safe

Drone Battery Life | How Long Do Drone Batteries Last?

How Long do Drone Batteries Last? Today, we talk about the average life expectancy of a drone battery. How can you prolong your drone battery life? Because batteries are prohibitively expensive, it is important

Can You Use a Zoom Lens When Processing Data with Pix4D?

Today's question is about zoom lens and Pix4D. Can you use a zoom lens if you are processing data with Pix4D? How do you ensure that your dataset is not compromised? Our caller is using Pix4D for processing his

Part 107 Drone License | Can You Fly Your Drone Above Clouds?

Part 107 Drone License - Little-known Facts Today's question is about a Part 107 drone license. If you hold a valid license, are you permitted to fly your drone above clouds? Can you fly above clouds if you maintain visual line