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May 30, 2024

YDQA: Ep 63- "Upcoming Changes to Operating a Drone Beyond the Visual…

Welcome back to Your Drone Questions. Answered! Today, we tackle an exciting and timely topic: upcoming changes to operating drones beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) from a commercial perspective. David discusses the re...

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May 23, 2024

YDQA: Ep 62- "What Factors to Consider When Pricing Drone Services?"

In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, we discuss an important topic for drone pilots - how to properly price your drone services. John is joined by Cody Retlich, founder and CEO of DroneAdair, who shares his valua...

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May 16, 2024

YDQA: Ep 61- "Remote ID Modules Recommendations"

Welcome back to another episode of "Your Drone Questions. Answered"! Join John Dickow from Drone Launch Academy and David Young, founder of Drone Launch Academy, as they tackle a question- which remote ID modules are recommen...

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May 9, 2024

YDQA: Ep 60- "Can a Part 107 drone operator allow an unlicensed pilot…

Welcome back to Your Drone Questions Answered! In this episode, we're tackling a common question: Can a licensed drone pilot let someone without a license use their license to post commercial real estate photos? Our host, Joh...

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May 2, 2024

YDQA: Ep 59- "How to Share Processed Drone Maps Online?"

Welcome back to another episode of "Your Drone Questions. Answered"! In this episode, we dive into the world of mapping with drone technology. Join John Dickow from Drone Launch Academy as we answer your questions and explore...

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April 25, 2024

YDQA: Ep 58- "How To Measure Roofs and Find Water Leaks Using Drones?"

How to Measure Roofs and Detect Leaks with Drones Welcome back to another episode of "Your drone questions. answered". In this episode our guest expert is Jason Koonce from 107 Technologies. He walks through step-by-step how ...

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April 18, 2024

YDQA: Ep 57- "What Are The Rules For Flying Drones Over Vehicles And …

We would like to thank our sponsor of this episode, AutoPylot. AutoPylot is an easy-to-use, all-in-one drone flight planning app. It’s an FAA-approved provider of both B4UFLY and LAANC services. On AutoPylot, you can plan you...

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April 11, 2024

YDQA: Ep 56- "How To Achieve Optimal Accuracy With A Drone?"

We would like to thank our sponsor of this episode, AutoPylot. AutoPylot is an easy-to-use, all-in-one drone flight planning app. It’s an FAA-approved provider of both B4UFLY and LAANC services. On AutoPylot, you can plan you...

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April 4, 2024

YDQA: Ep 55- "Do You Need Drone Insurance?"

We would like to thank our sponsor of this episode, AutoPylot. AutoPylot is an easy-to-use, all-in-one drone flight planning app. It’s an FAA-approved provider of both B4UFLY and LAANC services. On AutoPylot, you can plan you...

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March 28, 2024

YDQA: Ep 54- "What Is The Difference Between FAA-Approved No-Fly and …

We would like to thank our sponsor of this episode, AutoPylot. AutoPylot is an easy-to-use, all-in-one drone flight planning app. It’s an FAA-approved provider of both B4UFLY and LAANC services. On AutoPylot, you can plan you...

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March 21, 2024

YDQA: Ep 53- "How To Build Your Own FPV Drone?"

Welcome to another episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered"! In this episode, John Dickow from Drone Launch Academy and Dusty Jolley, the community manager at Drone Launch Connect, discuss the world of FPV drones. Dusty sha...

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March 14, 2024

YDQA: Ep 52- "What Are The Best Industries For Drone Businesses?"

Welcome back to "Your Drone Questions Answered"! In this episode, John Dickow from Drone Launch Academy sits down with David Young, the founder of Drone Launch Academy, to delve into the latest trends and lucrative opportunit...

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March 7, 2024

YDQA: Ep 51 - "How Much To Charge A Client For Drone Work?"

In this episode of "Your Drone Questions. Answered," host John Dickow tackles the common question: how much to charge clients for drone video services and licensing? He's joined by FAA certified drone videographer and photogr...

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Feb. 29, 2024

YDQA: Ep 50 - "How To Legally Fly a Drone in a National Park?"

Welcome back to another episode of Your Drone Questions Answered! In this episode, John Dickow and David Young tackle the common misconception that drones can't be flown in national parks. David breaks down the legal pathway ...

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Feb. 22, 2024

YDQA: Ep 49 - "What are ND filters?"

Go to learndronemapping.com to enter the giveaway and sign up for the free training! Welcome back to another episode of Your Drone Questions Answered! In this episode, John Dickow from Drone Launch Academy is joined by Alex H...

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Feb. 15, 2024

YDQA: Ep 48 - "What are the rules for kids flying a drone? "

In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, John Dickow and David Young tackle the topic of drones for kids. David, a father of five and founder of Drone Launch Academy, shares his insights and experiences on this matte...

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Feb. 8, 2024

YDQA: Ep 47 - "How are drones used for live video broadcasting?"

Welcome back to Your Drone Questions Answered! In this captivating episode, John Dickow is joined once again by Dave Downey, President and Senior Events Specialist at BCC Live, as they delve deep into the fascinating world of...

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Feb. 1, 2024

YDQA: Ep 46 - "What are the rules and regulations when it comes to al…

Welcome back to another episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered" where John Dickow, alongside David Young, founder of Drone Launch Academy, tackles a critical topic – the rules and regulations surrounding the consumption of...

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Jan. 25, 2024

YDQA: Ep 45 - "Which drones take the highest quality video?"

Welcome back to another episode of Your Drone Questions Answered! In this episode, John Dickow explores the question of which drones capture the highest quality video. Joined by Dave Downey, President of BCC Live, they delve ...

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Jan. 18, 2024

YDQA: Ep 44 - "What are cheap editing applications for beginner drone…

Welcome back to another episode of Your Drone Questions Answered ! In this episode, John Dickow interviews Kendall Marquardt, a certified golf course superintendent and founder of Precision Drone Mapping Services. They delve ...

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Jan. 11, 2024

YDQA: Ep 43 - "What are some recommended apps for recreational and co…

Welcome back to another episode of Your Drone Questions Answered! In today's episode, John and David Young, the founder of Drone Launch Academy, discuss some must-have apps for both recreational and commercial drone pilots. T...

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Dec. 27, 2023

YDQA: Ep 42 - "Is mm level accuracy possible when surveying railroad …

Welcome back to another episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered" with John Dickow from Drone Launch Academy. Today's question comes from a client dealing with construction near railway lines, seeking precise measurements to...

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Dec. 21, 2023

YDQA: Ep 41 - "Do I need certification to fly a drone for fun?"

Join John and David as they demystify the need for certification when taking your drone to the skies, whether it's for pure enjoyment or professional endeavors. The duo explores the intricacies of the Federal Aviation Adminis...

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Dec. 14, 2023

YDQA: Ep 40 - "How are drones used in the military?"

Welcome back to Your Drone Questions. Answered! Today, John Dickow from the Drone Launch Academy sits down with Chris Simmons, founder and owner at Dark Horse Unmanned, to discuss the diverse applications of military drones. ...

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