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Sept. 7, 2023

YDQA: Ep 26 - "How to retrofit an older drone to meet remote ID requi…

Welcome to another episode of Your Drone Questions Answered! In this episode, John Dickow is joined by David Young, the founder of Drone Launch Academy, to discuss a pressing topic: retrofitting existing drones to meet remote...

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Aug. 31, 2023

YDQA: Ep 25 - "What is LiDar drone technology and how is it applied?"

In this episode, John Dickow of Drone Launch Academy is joined by Jackson Rector, a drone pilot and lidar technician from Wiser Consultants, to talk about Lidar Drone technology. They delve into how it works, its applications...

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Aug. 24, 2023

YDQA: Ep 24 - "Can you fly a drone in New York City?"

In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, join host John Dickow and David Young, founder of Drone Launch Academy, as they dive into the latest updates on flying drones in the bustling metropolis of New York City. The ...

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Aug. 17, 2023

YDQA: Ep 23 - "How drones are used in commercial video production?"

Welcome to another episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered"! In this installment, host John Dickow sits down with David Beedy, founder and video producer of beedymedia.com, to explore the intriguing world of using drones fo...

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Aug. 10, 2023

YDQA: Ep 22 - "What's the difference between an FPV drone and a tradi…

Welcome back to another exciting episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered"! In this episode, John Dickow talked with Dusty Jolley, the Community Manager at Drone Launch Academy, to delve into the world of FPV (First Person V...

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Aug. 3, 2023

YDQA: Ep 21 - "Do I need to purchase an NDVI Sensor to map crop healt…

In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered (Episode 21), we delve into the world of mapping and processing crop and plant health using drones. Our guest, Matt Donovan, CEO of Agriculture Intelligence Inc. and Chief Prod...

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July 27, 2023

YDQA: Ep 20 - "What are good alternatives to DJI drones?"

In this episode, John Dickow is joined by Sally French, the renowned Drone Girl from thedronegirl.com, to discuss the question: What are the good alternatives to DJI drones? They dive into the reasons people seek alternatives...

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July 20, 2023

YDQA: Ep 19 - "When setting up a drone business, do you need to have …

In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, John Dickow and David Young from Drone Launch Academy discuss an important topic for aspiring drone business owners. The question submitted by Rob is whether it's necessary to...

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July 13, 2023

YDQA: Ep 18 - "What is the best mapping software to use for drones?"

In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, join host John Dickow and special guest Michael Lilley, a chief pilot and mapping expert, as they dive into the world of drone mapping software. Discover the best mapping soft...

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July 6, 2023

YDQA: Ep 17 - "How are drones used for cell tower inspections?"

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June 29, 2023

YDQA: Ep 16 - "What are cut and fill calculations and how do you do t…

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Your Drone Questions Answered! In this episode, our host John Dickow is joined by Ted Strazimiri, the founder of Sky Deploy UAS, a leading drone service provider. They delve into th...

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June 22, 2023

YDQA: Ep 15 - "How are drones being used to help the solar install pr…

The latest episode of the "Your Drone Questions. Answered" podcast is out! In this episode, our guest Sinuhe Montoya from Drone Quote joins David Young to discuss how drones are being used to revolutionize the solar installat...

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June 15, 2023

YDQA: Ep 14 - "How are drones used to support environmental initiativ…

Welcome back to another episode of "Your Drone Questions. Answered"! In this episode we interview our expert guest Glenn Dickow, a citizen member of the Town of Delavan Lake Committee in southern Wisconsin and a lake quality ...

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June 8, 2023

YDQA: Ep 13 - "How do I promote my drone business while working a 40 …

Welcome to the "Your Drone Questions Answered" podcast, where we explore the exciting world of drones and entrepreneurship! In this episode, we delve into the topic of successfully managing a drone business while juggling a f...

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June 1, 2023

YDQA: Ep 12 - "How are drones being used for inspections?"

In this episode, John Dickow interviews Jason Koonce, owner of 107 Technologies, who specializes in aerial inspections using drones. Jason shares his expertise in using drones for home inspections and explains the valuable ap...

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May 25, 2023

YDQA: Ep 11 - "How to get centimeter level accuracy with your drone?"

In this episode of "Your Drone Questions. Answered", host John Dickow delves into the fascinating world of centimeter accuracy with drones. Joined by Greg Gradwell, a software engineer at Pyka, they explore the complexities a...

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May 18, 2023

YDQA: Ep 10 - "When does remote ID become mandatory and will it damag…

In this episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered," host John Dickow is joined by Miriam McNabb, editor of dronelife.com, to discuss the topic of remote ID. They talk about the purpose of remote ID, its importance for safety,...

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May 11, 2023

YDQA: Ep 9 - "What gear do I need to start out in real estate photogr…

In this new episode of "Your Drone Questions. Answered", John Dickow and Dominic Wilkerson discuss the essentials of getting started in real estate photography. Dominic talks about how he started with photo, video, drone, and...

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May 4, 2023

YDQA: Ep 8 - "What license do I need to make money with my drone?"

In this episode of "Your Drone Questions. Answered", John Dickow is joined by Kara Murphy, a commercial drone pilot, photographer, writer, and contributing writer for DP Review. The episode covers the question of what license...

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April 27, 2023

YDQA: Ep 7 - "What is the best beginner drone to get started?"

In this podcast episode, Sally French, also known as the Drone Girl, answers questions about drones for beginners. She recommends starting with a cheap "trash drone" for practice before investing in a higher quality drones. S...

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April 20, 2023

YDQA: Ep 6 - "How do I register my drone for recreational use after t…

In this podcast episode, the host of "Your Drone Questions. Answered." John Dickow interviews Garey Scott, CEO and pilot of Scott Airborne Imagery, about how to register a drone for recreational use after passing the Trust Ex...

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April 11, 2023

YDQA: Ep 5 - "How are drones being used in agriculture?"

In this episode of "Your Drone Questions. Answered.", our host John discusses the use of drones in agriculture with Grant Puckrin, founder and head pilot of 19th UAS Precision. They explore the benefits of using drones for ma...

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April 5, 2023

YDQA: Ep 4 - What is the hardest question on the FAA drone exam?

In this episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered," CEO and Founder of Drone Launch Academy, David Young, joins host John Dickow to answer the question: What is the hardest question on the Part 107 test? David shares insights...

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March 29, 2023

YDQA: Ep 3 - How do I get started with FPV drones?

Dusty Jolly, the community manager for Drone Launch Connect, provides a step-by-step guide on how to get started in building and flying FPV drones in this podcast episode. To begin with, he recommends starting with a remote t...

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