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What is My Drone Life Expectancy?
Drone Life Expectancy Today, we talk about drone life expectancy. How long is your drone going to last you? Tom called in from California to ask how long he should expect his drone to last. We all know that drones don’t
RTK Drone Mapping | Understanding the Nuances
What do I need to know about RTK? Today, we talk about using Real Time Kinematics, otherwise known as RTK. Can you do away with GCP's if you are using RTK drone mapping? Because Mike has heard us mention RTK a few times, he from California to ask for some information. Specifically, he wants to
How do you prepare for a system failure emergency?
Today, we talk about preparing for a system failure. After all, you never know when you might find yourself in the middle of an emergency landing. In order to prepare yourself for an emergency landing, you'll need to understand the proper protocols. For example, you may have to land your drone in a
How do I get drone jobs while traveling?
Today, we talk about getting drone jobs on the road while traveling. Our friend Taylor in New York is taking off on a road trip and wants to know how he can make money with his drone along the
Drone Maintenance Checklist | Tips for Building a Comprehensive List
Important Drone Maintenance Checklist Tips for a Long Drone Life Today, we talk about building a drone maintenance checklist. If you want your drone last as long as possible, after all, you need to take care of it.
Can I monetize YouTube videos recorded while I was still hobbyist?
Oftentimes, hobbyist pilots upload drone videos to YouTube with no intention of monetizing them. However, they usually want to make money off of these videos once they get their Part
Can I obtain a night waiver if I don’t know which drone I’ll be flying?
Today, we talk about obtaining a night waiver from the FAA. Earlier this week, we received a call from a listener who has a very specific question about drone waivers. As a Part 107 pilot, he has a registered drone of his own. However, he was recently approached by a company seeking his
How much should I charge to map a 1,000 acre property?
Today, we talk about mapping and modeling a one-thousand acre property. Adrian calls in with a few questions about a drone job he's been hired for. In addition to how much he should charge, Adrian wants to know what the best equipment for a modeling job this size would be. Also, he asks for tips on
I want to map with my P4P+ but can’t download third-party apps. What should I do?
Today, we talk about the Phantom 4 Pro Plus and third-party apps. Those of you who own the Phantom 4 Pro Plus probably know that it doesn't work with third-party apps. Therefore, it is nearly impossible to use for
How can I build a drone business in a rural area?
Today’s episode is for those of you drone pilots who work in rural areas with low populations. Bill called in to ask us about running a drone business in a place with a relatively small community.
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