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      • Politician roasts FAA in Congressional hearing on drones

        Drones were the hot conversation topic on Capitol Hill on Thursday thanks to one particular Congressional hearing — and the Federal Aviation Administration ended up getting roasted pretty hard because of it. On Thursday, March 30, the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (which is a standing committee of the United States House of The post Politician roasts FAA in Congressional hearing on drones appeared first on The Drone Girl.

      • A small competitor to Wing, Zipline posted huge 2022 user growth

        Flytrex is still a relatively small competitor in the drone delivery space, but it posted impressive 2022 user growth. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based drone company this week released its “2022 HighFlights” report, given the public a glimpse into its achievements and progress over the past year. Most of the highlights — erm, highflights — in The post A small competitor to Wing, Zipline posted huge 2022 user growth appeared first on The Drone Girl.

      • Pi Zero micro drone: the DIY drone kit for beginners that still works with ArduPilot

        Looking to get into the world of DIY drones? The Pi Zero micro drone is one of the best ways to start — particularly if you’re looking for a safe drone that’s relatively inexpensive and still works with ArduPilot. Now the Pi Zero micro drone certainly has a DIY feel. Expect to do your own The post Pi Zero micro drone: the DIY drone kit for beginners that still works with ArduPilot appeared first on The Drone Girl.

      • DJI Goggles Integra and DJI RC Motion 2 solve two of Avata’s biggest problems

        Avata — DJI’s first foray into a TinyWhoop-style, cinematic racing drone — just got not one, but two upgrades. DJI today released two products: the DJI Goggles Integra and DJI RC Motion 2. Both are set to offer new ways to interact with the Avata to make flying more immersive and, in theory, easier. And, The post DJI Goggles Integra and DJI RC Motion 2 solve two of Avata’s biggest problems appeared first on The Drone Girl.

      • ND Filters: Why drone pilots need this accessory to improve their photography

        What are ND filters? They’re often offered up as an add-on accessory for your drone. So do you need them? If you want to level up your drone photography, then yes, ND filters are a must-have accessory in your drone kit. Especially if you use your drones to take photos during the day in bright The post ND Filters: Why drone pilots need this accessory to improve their photography appeared first on The Drone Girl.

      • EDL 003: Elevating Drone Life: Interview with Izzy and the importance of experience and building confidence

        Welcome to Elevating Drone Life, the podcast for drone professionals !! We are super excited to announce the launch of Elevating Drone Life, our new podcast show hosted by PJ Kirkpatrick, Director of Operations, Drone U. Elevating Drone Life is a podcast for drone professionals by drone professionals. It is a podcast that takes you on a journey through the exciting and ever-evolving world of drone technology. Each week, we'll be speaking with professionals from all walks of the drone industry, Drone U Elite Instructors and members to learn about their experiences, insights, and tips for success. We'll explore the latest trends in drone technology, dive into real-world applications, and uncover the unique challenges and opportunities facing today's drone pilots. On our show today, we talk to Izzy Mohamed, Drone U Elite pilot, owner Skeye Atlantic and long time tech and RC enthusiastic about his experience in the drone industry and about growing a drone business. Izzy has always been a tech and RC enthusiastic and been fascinated by the benefits of technology and its impact in modern day life. Izz talks to PJ on how he got started in the drone industry and his early days with training and practice. Izzy talks about the drones he has flow starting from the early Syma to the Phantoms to the newest Mavics. He also shares how he uses tech gadgets for generating awesome deliverables for his clients and the importance of gaining experience and building confidence. Izzy and PJ also discuss Izzy's project including the recent recording of the Kuula course, Drone U's latest course on the Kuula platform, a course specific for real estate professionals. Tune in to this show as we explore the fascinating world of drone technology and discover the amazing insights from Izzy in the drone industry. Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [00:44] Learn more about our guest today, Izzy Mohammed, and his work and services [02:02] What made Izzy get into mapping? [03:26] Izzy shares his early experience working on projects and jobs and the importance of confidence and experience [05:30] Izzy shares his take on starting a business [07:48] How did Izzy get involved with Drone U and become a Drone U Elite pilot [15:25] Izzy's go to drone - The Phantom 4 V2 [20:42] Izzy and PJ talk about Drone U's latest course that Izzy recently recorded - The Kuula course and its benefits for real estate. [23:15] Tips for drone pilots from Izzy

      • EDL 002: Elevating Drone Life: Interview with Kevin Lederer and words of wisdom from pursuing a career in RC and UAS industry

        Welcome to Elevating Drone Life, the podcast for drone professionals !! We are super excited to announce the launch of Elevating Drone Life, our new podcast show hosted by PJ Kirkpatrick, Director of Operations, Drone U. Elevating Drone Life is a podcast for drone professionals by drone professionals. It is a podcast that takes you on a journey through the exciting and ever-evolving world of drone technology. Each week, we'll be speaking with professionals from all walks of the drone industry, Drone U Elite Instructors and members to learn about their experiences, insights, and tips for success. We'll explore the latest trends in drone technology, dive into real-world applications, and uncover the unique challenges and opportunities facing today's drone pilots. On our show today, we talk to Kevin Lederer, Drone U Elite pilot, long time RC and UAS pilot, Founder/Owner of SkyKing Images and learn about his career spanning 4 decades in the RC and UAS industry. Kevin brings in years of experience and hardwork and is one of Drone U's elite instructor having not just trained multiple pilots over the years but also having done some of the most unique and innovative drone contracts the industry has seen. Kevin talks about his life in RC and UAS drones, shares his experience with changing regulations, how he landed the Amazon contracts, his wisdom on navigating contracts, training experience and learning. Kevin also shares the best practices gained from 4 decades of flying and provides insightful tips on how pilots can achieve success. Tune in to this show as we explore the fascinating world of drone technology and discover the amazing insights from Kevin in the drone industry. Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [01:03] Learn how Kevin got in drones and drone services [03:58] Kevin talks of his experience with 333 and 107 and the hours spent in practicing flight [06:34] Learn about Kevin's experience in working on contracts for Amazon facilities and explaining to the customer on drone deliverables [08:58] How does Kevin navigate through contractors and sub contracts and the ways drone pilots can protect themselves [15:14] What are some of the best practices than Kevin recommends for drone pilots [18:45] How has public safety operations changed with the introduction of drones in their programs [25:02] Kevin talks about the importance of having flying time to improve quality of delivery [27:18] Kevin shares his experience with pricing, scams and holding your value while pricing individuals

      • ADU 1304: Is the Anafi AI recommended over drones such as Dji Mini 3 Pro?

        Anafi Ai vs DJI drones? What should pilots choose and why? How can we map better? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U courses and Drone U membership. With over 41 courses covering range of topics, from business growth, safe flying to wedding videography, Drone U courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U courses and how our membership can give you access to all our online content and our new offering to only Drone U members - the Drone U members only monthly coaching calls. Today's show is on the Anafi AI drone and why we recommended it over the DJI drones in the past and if the Anafi AI still is the preferred drone over the latest offerings from DJI? Our question for today is from Easton who wants to clarify something we spoke in 2020 about preferring the Anafi AI over the DJI products. Easton owns a DJI Mini 3 Pro and with the Mini 3 Pro, Easton would like to know whether we still recommend the Anafi and would like us to back our recommendations with relevant data and information. Thank you for the question, Easton. We respond to today's question by providing a quick overview and data on the time and resources used by a Phantom and Anafi AI for carrying out a drone mapping mission. We elaborate on how the Anafi AI compares to some of the present day drones on paramaters such as shutter, mapping time and ease of mapping and discuss the important parameters that volume mappers need to keep in mind while working on mapping projects. We also look into ground sampling distance and what impacts it alongside discussing the larger sensor advantage of the Anafi AI. We also look into various offerings provided by current DJI drones such as the Mini 3 Pro, the Mavic 3 Enterprise and when these drones can be utilized for mapping alongside recommendations for mapping drones based on on the continued debate on Chinese v American drone discussion. Tune In Today !! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [01:14] Today's question on whether Anafi AI is a value for money drone? [04:22] Paul compares the Phantom map and Anafi Ai and shares the data and time used for mapping and 3D modelling [05:55] What are the rules of Ground sampling distance and how the larger sensor of the Anafi AI gives it an edge [07:55] How does the Mavic 3 Enterprise and Phantom compare with the Anafi AI [08:43] Is the Mini 3 Pro suited for mapping? [010:05] How does shutter impact the drone abilities in mapping [011:46] Should pilots looking to buy a drone with a 5k budget opt for a Mavic 3 Enterprise?

      • ADU 1303: Can I load apps to get more out of my Mavic 3E?

        With multiple Mavic models and variations in their specs, is it possible to improve the Mavic 3E performance? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U courses and Drone U membership. With over 41 courses covering range of topics, from business growth, safe flying to wedding videography, Drone U courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U courses and how our membership can give you access to all our online content and our new offering to only Drone U members - the Drone U members only monthly coaching calls. Today's show is about Mavic 3E and Mavic 3 and if its possible to extract more from the Mavic 3E by adding/loading apps for the Mavic 3E Our question for today is from John who would like to know if the Mavic 3E he owns can be improved by additional applications? Thank you for the question, John. We delve into today's topic by discussing the many features and possibilities with the Mavic 3E that are missing in the Mavic 3 and why DJI chose to release products with varying specs and features for different applications. We talk about SDK release opportunities, compare Mavic 2 Pro with the Mavic 3 models, share tips and suggestions to improve the Drone performance and alternative drones that pilots can opt for should they not be satisfied with their Mavic 3 or Mavic 3E models and how these drones compare with upcoming Inspire 3 and M30, M30T models. Tune In to this podcast if you are looking to learn more about different DJI models, their use cases, benefits and alternatives. Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [00:44] Learn more about Drone U's in-person classes and courses [01:51] Today's question on Mavic 3 Enterprise and Mavic 3 and the difference in the app [03:00] Will DJI enable the SDK for Mavic 3? What are the benefits of DJI's RC on the Mavic 3 Enterprise? [04:33] How does Mavic 2 Pro compare with Mavic 3 models [06:03] Paul shares his experience flying the Mavic 3 Enterprise and performance improvement tips to improve video performance [08:50] How does Inspire and M30/T compare to the Mavic 3 models

      • EDL 001: Elevating Drone Life: Interview with Dave and Jon Schwalm and the mantra for success in drone industry

        Welcome to Elevating Drone Life, the podcast for drone professionals !! We are super excited to announce the launch of Elevating Drone Life, our new podcast show hosted by PJ Kirkpatrick, Director of Operations, Drone U. Elevating Drone Life is a podcast for drone professionals by drone professionals. It is a podcast that takes you on a journey through the exciting and ever-evolving world of drone technology. Each week, we'll be speaking with professionals from all walks of the drone industry, Drone U Elite Instructors and members to learn about their experiences, insights, and tips for success. We'll explore the latest trends in drone technology, dive into real-world applications, and uncover the unique challenges and opportunities facing today's drone pilots. Our on first episode today, we interview father-son duo, Dave and Jon Schwalm, from North East Dronez and also Drone U Elite instructors. PJ and Dave and Jon discuss Dave and Jon's journey in the drone industry, their initial projects, learnings from spending a decade in the drone industry and the mantra for success. Dave and Jon also share golden nuggets, the best practices and their training methodology for flights and missions. Dave also talks about his passion for business and how he goes about getting unique and innovate projects ad their experience of being a Drone U Elite pilot. Tune in to this show as we explore the fascinating world of drone technology and discover the amazing insights from Dave and Jon career in the drone industry. Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [01:01] Dave and Jon Schwalm introduction and profile [03:00] Jon speaks about his first drone used for professional missions [05:11] What were some of Dave and Jon's early projects? [08:30] What are some of the best practices that Dave and Jon have learnt over their long career in the drone industry [11:38] What are some of the training practices that help improve drone flights [18:07] Dave and Jon share some of the their processes for getting unique drone jobs [25:02] Learn about Dave and Jon's experience being a Drone U Elite pilot [32:40] One piece of advise for drone pilots from Dave and Jon

        • Wing’s CEO Testifies Before Congress: Make Drone Regulations “Predictable and Pragmatic”

          News and Commentary.  Today, Wing CEO Adam Woodworth testified before Congress on the need for drone regulations that support commercial operations – and American leadership in the industry. In his testimony, Woodworth laid out 9 points for Congress to consider in the FAA Reauthorization Bill, a vehicle that allows Congress to influence the activities and The post Wing’s CEO Testifies Before Congress: Make Drone Regulations “Predictable and Pragmatic” appeared first on DRONELIFE.

        • Observation Without Limits (O.W.L.) Radar: AeroDefense’s Layered Airspace Security System

          AeroDefense Integrates O.W.L.’s Radar for Layered Airspace Security System by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Today, drone detection solutions provider AeroDefense announced that its AirWarden™ system will be integrating Observation Without Limits (O.W.L.) radar ground and air detection capability. The integration will support the O.W.L. GroundAware® family of 2D and 3D digital beamforming radar The post Observation Without Limits (O.W.L.) Radar: AeroDefense’s Layered Airspace Security System appeared first on DRONELIFE.

        • PrecisionHawk Merges with European Geospatial Firm Field

          AI Drone Tech Company PrecisionHawk Announces Merger with European Geospatial Tech Leader Field by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Artificial intelligence and drone technology company PrecisionHawk has merged with European geospatial technology leader Field. This new partnership supports the international growth strategy of both companies, enabling them to have greater influence over the future The post PrecisionHawk Merges with European Geospatial Firm Field appeared first on DRONELIFE.

        • Intel to Provide Compute Power for Flying Car Racing: Official Intelligence Partner for Airspeeder

          Airspeeder Announces Intel as Official Intelligence Partner by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Airspeeder has announced a new collaboration with Intel that will leverage the tech leader’s computing technologies for flying car racing. The company joins Airspeeder as its Official Intelligence Partner, with its Intel® Core® processor and Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors to help The post Intel to Provide Compute Power for Flying Car Racing: Official Intelligence Partner for Airspeeder appeared first on DRONELIFE.

        • FAA, Warren County Community College Host 3-Day Drone Safety and Awareness Event

          FAA and Warren County Community College Hosting Drone Safety and Awareness Event by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is partnering with Warren County Community College’s unmanned systems program, Warren UAS, for a three-day program to introduce the public to the drone field. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · The post FAA, Warren County Community College Host 3-Day Drone Safety and Awareness Event appeared first on DRONELIFE.

            • BlackBox Date and Time Quick Tip

              Don’t you just hate it going through your blackbox logs and not really knowing which log is for which flight cause of the random date stamps… Well worry no more I have a quick tip that will help. Get your blackbox logs from this.. To this.. Betaflight doesn’t know the time or date it doesn’t

            • Worlds Adrift FPV Simulator from with over 1000 places to fly

              One of TheFPV team pilots (SyncFPV) who’s day job is a game developer has been spending some time (when we would of otherwise been flying but cant because of the lockdown) working on some tweaks of his very own FPV simulator. And today is the day that its polished enough to release to the world.

            • Mobula6 🐟 Tiny Whoop Review: Is it actually the best tiny whoop?

              About a year ago Happymodel introduced the mobula7, a 75x brushless whoop that quickly become very popular as it bought impressive performance to the table for a very reasonable price. Since then, Happymodel have released a few other quads like the Mobula7 HD which brings back some customer support nightmares for us (the first version

            • Accessories 👜 to Compliment your Dji HD FPV System

              If you have taken the plunge and acquired the DJI HD FPV system, you are no doubt having a blast flying with crystal clear 720p video. As awesome as it is, there are a few things that will make your experience even better, so this article will point out a few extra accessories you may

            • UK Drone Registration Fee Lowered 🔻

              CAA has published their latest updates to the controversial drone and model aircraft registration scheme. The annual fee has been reduced from £16.50 to £9 following an outcry from the industry. Here is a quick summary of the key facts you need to know: Registration open from 5th November. Becomes law and is mandatory from

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