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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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
YDQA: Ep 39 - "How are drones used in search and rescue?"
Welcome back to Your Drone Questions Answered! In today's episode, John Dickow dives into the fascinating world of using drones in search and rescue operations. Joined by First Lieutenant Martin Lessem from the Massachusetts ...
YDQA: Ep 38 - "How can drones be used to help file an insurance claim…
Welcome back to another episode of Your Drone Questions Answered! In this episode, John Dickow is joined by Bobby Beard, an independent adjuster who uses drones to assist with insurance claims. Bobby shares his journey into t...
YDQA: Ep 37 - "How can drones be used to survey storm damage?"
Welcome to another episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered" with John Dickow from Drone Launch Academy. In this episode, the focus is on using drones to survey storm damage, and John is joined by Lou Rue, a retired fire pol...
YDQA: Ep 36 - "What are the rules around FAA fines?"
In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered (YDQA), John Dickow and David Young explore the complex topic of FAA fines for drone-related violations. David, the founder of Drone Launch Academy, provides insights into the ...
YDQA: Ep 35 - "What are the requirements to fly a drone in Europe?"
Welcome back to another episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered." In this episode, John Dickow from Drone Launch Academy is joined by Kevin Olson, the owner of Maryland Drone Guy, to discuss the requirements and challenges ...
YDQA: Ep 34 - "What are the rules and regulations to fly a drone at n…
Welcome back to another exciting episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered." In this episode, our host, John Dickow, dives into a crucial topic: the rules and regulations for flying drones at night. He's joined by special gue...
YDQA: Ep 33 - "What is the clientele for photogrammetry services when…
Welcome back to another episode of Your Drone Questions Answered . In this episode, we delve into the world of drone mapping and photogrammetry. John Dickow is joined by Dylan Gorman, a drone expert with over a decade of expe...
YDQA: Ep 32 - "What are Temporary Flight Restrictions?"
Welcome to "Your Drone Questions Answered" with John Dickow from Drone Launch Academy. In this episode, we dive into the importance of Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) for drone pilots. David Young, founder of Drone Launc...
YDQA: Ep 31 - "When is BVLOS going to be widely rolled out in the Uni…
Welcome back to another enlightening episode of Your Drone Questions Answered! In this captivating installment, John Dickow, the host of Drone Launch Academy's informative series, engages in a thought-provoking conversation w...
YDQA: Ep 30 - "How to minimize drone crashes?"
In this episode of "Your Drone Questions. Answered", John Dickow and Dusty Jolley discuss valuable tips and insights on how to avoid or minimize drone crashes. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pilot, these tips can...
YDQA: Ep 29 - "Cheaper alternatives to DroneDeploy and PIX4D"
Welcome back to another episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered"! In today's episode, we answer the question "How can someone get into mapping when DroneDeploy is expensive per month?" To shed light on this, John brings in ...
YDQA: Ep 28 - "How are drones being used for law enforcement?"
In this episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered" (YDQA), John Dickow engages in a detailed conversation with Jerry Wodka, an experienced law enforcement professional with over 23 years of service. Jerry has also been a dron...
YDQA: Ep 27 - "How are drones being used in photography?"
In this episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered," host John Dickow interviews Kevin Olson, an FAA certified licensed commercial drone pilot and owner of Maryland Drone Guy. They discuss how drones are used in photography an...