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Sept. 25, 2024

Why are cheap drones hard to fly?

Why are cheap drones hard to fly? If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/ Aerial Video…

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Sept. 23, 2024

FREE TRAINING: The Missing Piece To Starting & Scaling Your Drone Business

Feel like something's missing from your drone journey? It might be community. Having a community of fellow drone pilots that you can network with, bounce ideas off of, get feedback on your work from, and learn from can make all the difference as you build your drone skills and business.…

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Sept. 19, 2024

How much money should you spend on a drone?

How much money should you spend on a drone? If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/…

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Sept. 19, 2024

How To Produce A Drone Light Show? (YDQA EP78)

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 drone light shows. Key topics covered: The journey from amateur drone enthusiast to professional…

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Sept. 16, 2024

Can you fly a drone around your neighborhood?

Can you fly a drone around your neighborhood? If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/ Aerial…

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Sept. 13, 2024

Is there a free mapping software?

Is there a free mapping software? If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/ Aerial Video A…

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Sept. 12, 2024

How Can Contractors Find Drone Work? (YDQA EP 77)

In this episode, John Dickow 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's journey from getting his pilot's license to starting his drone business The importance of having an…

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Sept. 10, 2024

Weather conditions and drone flying: When to ground your drone

Weather conditions and drone flying: When to ground your aircraft If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals-…

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Sept. 5, 2024

What’s Involved In Drone Delivery Today? (YDQA EP 76)

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 points covered: The progress of drone deliveries from concept to reality Major players…

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Sept. 3, 2024

AGL vs MSL

AGL vs MSL If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/ Aerial Video A to Z- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/aerial-video-a-to-z/…

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Aug. 29, 2024

How much does drone mapping cost?

How much does drone mapping cost? If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/ Aerial Video A…

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Aug. 29, 2024

Best Drones Not Made in China? (YDQA Ep 75)

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 high-quality US-made consumer drones Why US drone manufacturers focus on…

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Aug. 28, 2024

How To Start a Drone Business In 2024

Thinking about launching a drone business this year? In this video, you'll learn: -Why getting your remote pilot certificate (Part 107 license) is just the first step -The complete value creation circle for drone businesses - it's more than just flying! -How to get paid while practicing your skills using…

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Aug. 26, 2024

International travel with your drone: Rules and considerations

International travel with your drone: Rules and considerations If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/ Aerial…

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Aug. 23, 2024

Top 3 Drone Apps Every Pilot Should Have

Top 3 drone apps every pilot should have If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/ Aerial…

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Aug. 22, 2024

How To Fly Drones In A Neighborhood Legally? (YDQA Ep 74)

In this episode of "Your Drone Questions. Answered", David tackles the common question of whether you can legally fly your drone in your neighborhood. He covers the key federal, state, and local laws and regulations you need to be aware of, including FAA airspace restrictions, privacy laws, and specific examples…

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Aug. 19, 2024

How To Find No-Fly Zones For Drones?

How To Find No-Fly Zones For Drones? If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/ Aerial Video…

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Aug. 16, 2024

Walk-through Of Planning Out A Drone Shot

Walk-through Of Planning Out A Drone Shot If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/ Aerial Video…

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Aug. 15, 2024

The 4 Steps To Making Your First $1,000 With Your Drone Business

Ready to start making money with drones, but not sure where to start? Start here! During this free training, you're going to learn about: ✅ the 4 steps to making your first $1K with your drone business -- and beyond! ✅ how to pitch your drone services and land clients…

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Aug. 15, 2024

Tips For Shooting Commercial Drone Videos For Clients (YDQA EP 73)

In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host John Dickow interviews David Beedy, founder of Beedy Media, about shooting commercial drone video for clients. With over 30 years of video production experience, David shares valuable insights: What clients are looking for in commercial drone footage Combining conventional drone shots…

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Aug. 12, 2024

Flying Drones Near Airports: Rules and Best Practices

Flying Drones Near Airports: Rules and Best Practices If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/ Aerial…

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Aug. 8, 2024

Tips For Capturing Drone Video At Night (YDQA Ep 72)

In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, host John Dickow welcomes back Dave Downey, Senior Event Specialist at BCC Live, to discuss tips for capturing quality drone footage at night. Key topics covered: Challenges of shooting with prosumer drones at night Importance of filming lit subjects Using dusk/dawn lighting…

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Aug. 5, 2024

What are the new laws regarding DJI drone ban?

What are the new laws regarding DJI drone ban? If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/…

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Aug. 2, 2024

Can airports see your drone?

Can airports see your drone? If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/ Aerial Video A to…

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