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I nearly had a collision with a jet. Was it my fault?

Today, we talk about MOAs and restricted airspace.  Austin called in with a near-collision story and wants to know if he was in the wrong.

I’m twelve years old and want to start a drone business. What can I do to prepare?

Henry is twelve years old and already thinking about starting a own drone business.  Obviously, he is too young to obtain a Part

Police Drones | The best drone for law enforcement?

DJI M210, Phantom 4 Pro or Yuneec - Which is the Best Police drone/law enforcement drone? Recently, it has become more common for police, firefighters and other

How can I fly in Attitude Mode with my Mavic Pro?

Today, we talk about Attitude Mode.  Lance from New Jersey wants to learn to fly in Attitude Mode, so he called in to ask for some tips. Currently, Lance flies a Mavic Pro.

How does DJI AeroScope work?

Benefits of DJI Aeroscope - Interview with Nick Martino Today, we have the epic luxury of speaking with Nick Martino.  Nick is the airport supervisor in Ventura County.  In light of DJI’s recent

Does a DROTAM stop other pilots from flying in my airspace?

Today, we talk a bit about DROTAMs.  Scott calls in to ask if he should apply for one. Typically, you hear far less about DROTAMs than you do about NOTAMs.  Because pilots have had poor experiences with DROTAMs, they aren't a very popular form of

Pix4D vs DroneDeploy | Comparison

Pix4D vs DroneDeploy - Should you choose a cloud based software for your drone business? Today, we talk about DroneDeploy, Pix4D and how to choose the best cloud-processing software for modeling. Mapping and modeling services are a logical next-step for many

Can my employer prevent me from using my footage in a demo reel?

Today, we talk about copyright, retention clauses and demo reels.  Steven, a drone business owner, calls in from Tennessee to discuss a

Today, we were lucky enough to chat with Jessica and Matt from Skyward.io.  Skyward is one of the teams working to provide drone pilots everywhere with the ability to obtain instant

Do students in a high school drone class need Part 107 licenses?

Today, we answer a question about high school drone classes.  Tom called in to ask us about the legality around high school students using drones to make money. Tom is a high school media teacher that integrates drones into his coursework.  As a result, he has been approached by several businesses who