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March 20, 2025

YDQA: Ep 98- "What Are The Best Safety Practices For Drone Pilots Nea…

In this episode of "Your Drone Questions. Answered," host Chris Breedlove and special guest Hansel Brand discuss the essential best practices for drone pilots operating near airports. Learn about: The importance of communicat...

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March 13, 2025

YDQA: Ep 97- "How To Calculate Vertical Positional Accuracy Using the…

In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host Chris Breedlove provides a follow-up to last week's interview with Ravi Suneja about the ASPRS positional accuracy standards. Chris walks through a real-world example of...

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March 6, 2025

YDQA: Ep 96- "What Industry Accuracy Standards Apply to Drone-Capture…

🚁 Drone Mapping Standards Explained: What Every Aerial Mapper Needs to Know! In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host Chris Breedlove sits down with Ravi Soneja to dive deep into the critical world of industry ...

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Feb. 27, 2025

YDQA: Ep 95- "What is Drone Soccer?"

Join host Chris Breedlove as he interviews Eric Richard from Drone Sports, Inc. to explore the fast-growing world of drone soccer - an action-packed, educational sport combining STEM skills with competitive gameplay! In this ...

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Feb. 20, 2025

YDQA: Ep 94- "How Can Drones Be Used For Golf Course Spray Programs?"

In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host Chris Breedlove interviews Craig Haire from Neptune Turf Solutions and Aerial Drone Dynamics about the emerging use of spray drones for golf course maintenance. Craig sh...

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Feb. 13, 2025

YDQA: Ep 93- "How are Drones Used in Crash and Crime Scene Reconstruc…

Join host Chris Breedlove and special guest Calvin Rikard, a veteran law enforcement officer with 17+ years of collision reconstruction experience, as they explore how drones are revolutionizing crash and crime scene document...

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Feb. 6, 2025

YDQA: Ep 92- "What Compliance Requirements Apply to My Drone?"

Are you confused about drone compliance in the United States? In this episode of Drone Questions Answered, host Chris Breedlove breaks down the complex landscape of drone regulations, including: 🚁 Compliance Tiers for Drone B...

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Jan. 30, 2025

YDQA: Ep 91- "Is DJI Removing Geofencing Good or Bad for the Drone In…

In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, we welcome Chris Breedlove, who will be taking over as the new host of the show! Chris brings over a decade of experience in geospatial technology and two years of specialize...

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Dec. 19, 2024

YDQA: Ep 90- "What’s Really Happening with Drone Sightings in New Jer…

Welcome to another episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered ! In this video, David Young dives into the hot topic of mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and New York that have captured the attention of media outlets, ed...

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Dec. 12, 2024

YDQA: Ep 89- "DJI Drone Ban Update: What You Need to Know Now"

In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered we are discussing the latest news on the DJI drone ban, also known as the Countering CCP Drones Act. David breaks down the recent updates from the FY 2025 NDAA, including Sect...

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Dec. 5, 2024

YDQA: Ep 88- "What is the status of the DJI drone ban in the United S…

What Is the Status of the DJI Drone Ban in the United States? In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, we dive into the latest updates on the proposed DJI drone ban in the U.S., including details about the Counterin...

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Nov. 21, 2024

YDQA: Ep 87- "How Can Surveyors Use Drones?"

In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered , David Young, founder of Drone Launch Academy, sits down with Rut Patel, a mapping expert who works with survey firms to integrate drone technology into their workflow. They d...

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Nov. 14, 2024

YDQA: Ep 86- "RTK vs. PPK - What They Are and Why They Matter?"

Welcome back to another episode of Your Drone Questions Answered ! In this special nighttime episode filmed outdoors at a hotel in Cleveland, we’re diving into an essential topic for drone mapping—understanding the difference...

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Nov. 7, 2024

YDQA: Ep 85- "Is the FAA Tracking Your Drone?"

In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered , we’re diving into a question we hear a lot: Is the FAA tracking my drone? The short answer? No, the FAA is not actively tracking your drone like it does with manned aircraft....

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Oct. 31, 2024

YDQA: Ep 84- "How Are Drones Used In Construction Surveys?"

In this episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered," David Young, founder of Drone Launch Academy, sits down with Nate Howard, Survey Manager at Kiewit, to dive deep into the use of drones in construction and surveying. David ...

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Oct. 24, 2024

YDQA: Ep 83- "Why Geodesy Matters for Drone Mapping?"

In this episode, we break down what geodesy is and why it matters for professional drone mapping. If you're doing any kind of serious drone mapping work - especially with surveyors or engineers - this is something you need to...

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Oct. 17, 2024

YDQA: Ep 82- "Tips For Flying Drones In Cold Weather Or During Winter"

In this episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered," host John Dickow from Drone Launch Academy is joined by Merrill McKee, founder of Northern Perspectives, to discuss the key considerations for flying drones in extreme cold ...

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Oct. 10, 2024

YDQA: Ep 81- "Best Capturing Software For Beginner Drone Pilots"

Welcome back to another episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered!" In this episode, host John Dickow from Drone Launch Academy sits down with Peter Morssink, a beginner drone pilot and founder of 3D Flight Maryland, to revis...

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Oct. 3, 2024

YDQA: Ep 80- "Should You Build an FPV Drone Or Buy a Prebuilt FPV Dro…

Thinking about getting into FPV drones but not sure whether to build your own or buy pre-built? In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, host John Dickow talks with FPV expert Dusty Jolley about the pros and cons of ...

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Sept. 26, 2024

YDQA: Ep 79- "Which Cities and States in the U. S. Have the Strictest…

In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, we dive into the strictest drone laws in US cities and states. Key topics covered: Washington D.C.'s extensive no-fly zones New York City's new permit requirements Restriction...

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Sept. 19, 2024

YDQA: Ep 78- "How To Produce A Drone Light Show?"

Ever wondered what goes into creating those mesmerizing drone light shows? In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host John Dickow sits down with Jacob Howard, CEO of Illuminate Drones, to uncover the world of dro...

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Sept. 12, 2024

YDQA: Ep 77- "How Can Contractors Find Drone Work?"

In this episode, John Dickow of Drone Launch Academy talks with Gavin Dillon, owner and chief pilot at Golf Delta Aerial Services, about how to find your first clients when starting a drone business. Key points covered: Gavin...

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Sept. 5, 2024

YDQA: Ep 76- "What’s involved in drone delivery today?"

In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host John Dickow sits down with Shyon Samadi, an sUAS flight operator with Wing and owner of Virginia Drone Shots, to discuss the current state of drone deliveries. Key point...

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Aug. 29, 2024

YDQA: Ep 75- "Best Consumer Drones Not Made in China?"

In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, John Dickow and David Young tackle a tough but common question: What are the best consumer drones made in the US or not made in China? Key points covered: The scarcity of hig...

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