Ask Drone U

On today’s episode of Ask Drone U, we address a question that we often hear asked by members of the drone community:  is it legal to fly over moving traffic?  We use the Drone Pilot Field Kit to outline some of the FAA regulations around flying your drone over moving vehicles.  Thanks again for all of your questions!  Fly safe! Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/.
If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really 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. Follow us: Site - http://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 Get your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatT Timestamps Today's question is about the legalities surrounding flying your drone over moving vehicles Paul attempt to clarify FAA's stance on flying over moving vehicles by reading out page 270 of the Drone Pilot Field Kit Will the FAA enforce any regulations on drone pilots flying over moving vehicles?

On today's episode, Paul Aitken apologizes for his sometimes insensitive approach toward answering your questions.  Here at Drone U, we appreciate your inquiries and thrive on the conversations we're able to have with all of you.  It is our goal to foster a welcoming community and facilitate discussions that benefit the drone industry as a whole.  We want to emphasize that we are grateful for your continued support as we strive to make a positive impact in the world of drones.  Thanks everyone!  Fly safe! Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really 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. Follow us: Site - http://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 Get your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatT Timestamps Paul Aitken apologizes for his insensitive approach to the question asker of episode 599

On today's episode of Ask Drone U, we take a question from Brady, a drone pilot working in the hot city of Las Vegas who wants to know what kind of temperatures the Phantom 4 Pro is capable of flying in.  We talk about flying in hot weather and give some tips for keeping your drone cool.  We also refer to our Flying Over Water Course, which provides students everything they need to know about protecting their drone equipment during the hot summer months. Thanks Brady!  Fly safe! Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really 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. Follow us: Site - http://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 Get your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatT Get access to the Flight over water course: https://www.thedroneu.com/courses/ Timestamps Today's topic is about flying the Phantom 4 Pro in warm climate and the tips and tricks to protect your drone What are the temperatures at which the Inspire 1 and Phantom 4 Pro give out a battery warning? Why is the Inspire 2 prone to heating? What are some of the tips and tricks to keep your drone temperature down and get maximum flight time? Is it advisable to use icepacks to cool your iPad? Why is it not a good idea to use cooling systems to keep your battery temperature down? What is the current state of drone legislation in United States?  

Listen up drone entrepreneurs!  Today we take a question from Mary Ann, a pilot working in Alberta, Canada.  She asks for some tips on advertising her company’s drone services.  We talk about using social media and optimizing your website to target the right customers and reach potential clients.  Thanks for the question Mary Ann!  Fly safe! Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really 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. Follow us: Site - http://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 Get your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatT Learn about online advertising by listening to Jim Cockrum in "The Silent Machine Sales Radio": https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/silent-sales-machine-radio/id1174519768?mt=2 "The Art of Paid Traffic": http://rickmulready.com/aopt-podcast-all/ Learn to monetize your parenting site by listening to the "Smart PassiveIncome Podcast", Episode #267: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/askpat/monetize-my-parenting-site/ Research you keywords using "Spyfu" - https://www.spyfu.com/ "AppSumo", a social media analytics company - https://appsumo.com/amplifr/ Get content ideas from "Answerthepublic" - http://answerthepublic.com/#about-us Timestamps Today's topic is about effectively advertising and marketing your drone business What are the different ways to market your product effectively via online advertising? Tips and tricks to market your product effectively on Google What are some of the reasons that result in high cost per clicks and poor conversions? Learn how good content can help you lower your advertising costs How effective are videos compared to photos when marketing your product online? Learn how data can help you make correct marketing decisions Learn to formulate a strategy for your Google Adwords campaign to maximize impressions and conversions and minimize cost When should you consider moving your online advertising campaign from Google Adwords to Facebook? What is an impression? Is the "impression" stat accurately measured on Google or Facebook? How can Google help you to optimize your ads? Which are some of the great tools to research keywords? How are industry majors using data to launch and market products? What is pixel embedding and how is it used to target warm leads? What are some of the things that you can do to protect your data and privacy? Learn why paying for Facebook likes is a poor marketing strategy that results in poor conversions Is is advisable to learn about online marketing from Facebook and Google? Which are some of the podcasts and books that can provide an advertising novice some good insights into the world of online marketing?  

Thanks to Cameron for today's great question.  A drone business owner specializing in real estate and golf courses, he asks for our opinion about DJI’s Phantom 4 Pro, the Inspire 1 and the Inspire 2.  We talk about the pros and cons of each model, looking specifically at price, size, cameras, battery life, flight capability, software, flexibility and other specs.  Additionally, we touch on the drone industries in which each model would be most beneficial.  Fly safe! Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really 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. Follow us: Site - http://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 Get your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatT Timestamps Today's topic is about comparing DJI Phantom Pro, Inspire 1 and Inspire 2 from a drone business owner's perspective If you live in high elevations or cold temperatures, why would you like inspire 2? What kind of sensors are present in the Phantom 4 Pro and what are their specifications? Why is the Phantom 4 Pro so well suited for drone mapping? Does the Inspire 2 have a point of interest mode? Why is the Phantom 4 Pro better for shooting surfers compared to the Mavic? What are some of the cons of Phantom 4 Pro? What is Paul's final conclusion about the Phantom 4 Pro? What are the advantages of Inspire 2 compared to the Phantom 4 Pro and Inspire1? Learn why the Inspire 2 snaps back to "Level safe flight" mode faster than a Phantom 4 Learn the reasons behind the higher wind handling capability of Inspire 2 compared to the Phantom 4 Pro and Inspire 1 Learn why Inspire 2 batteries compare favorably to both Phantom 4 Pro and Inspire 1 What are some of the disadvantages of using an Inspire 2? Do we have the option of zoom cameras for the Inspire 2? How does flight control in the Inspire 2 compare to the Inspire 1? What are the advantages of using the Inspire 1 App against the Inspire 2 App? What do you need the extra payload in the Inspire 2 for? Learn how prioritizing roll and pitch over elevation results in poor flight control in Inspire 2 compared to the Inspire 1. How does Inspire 1 handle wind compared to the Phantom 4 Pro? How does the flight time on the Inspire 1 compare to the Inspire 2? Why is the Inspire 1 a better drone if you are planning on filming a wedding? Is Inspire 1 a better live streaming platform than Inspire 2? Why does the Phantom 4 Pro have a slight edge over the Inspire 1 and Inspire 2? What is the advantage of dual operator control in Inspire 1 and Inspire 2?

On today’s episode, we take a question from Josh in Illinois.  Having recently purchased a used Phantom 34K from a friend, he wants to know if he needs to re-register it with the FAA, even though it’s already been registered.  While there is no clear answer provided by the FAA (we’re still waiting for them to get back to us), we give our recommendations on what to do in this situation.  Thanks for the question Josh!  Fly safe! Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really 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. Follow us: Site - http://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 Get your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatT Timestamps Today's question is about whether re-registration is required for a pre-owned drone Why should you consider re-registering a pre-owned drone if you are flying commercially? Do you need to re-register a pre-owned drone if you are flying as a hobbyist?

Thanks to Mike for today’s question.  As a drone entrepreneur, he wants to know the best way to utilize metadata when developing commercial content.  We give a short tutorial on using Adobe Lightroom to embed meta tags and explain the ways that doing so can help you to get jobs, find new clients and protect the copyright on your images.   Fly safe everyone! Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really 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. Follow us: Site - http://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 Get your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatT Check out Vic's editing class and our Lightroom automation class on the Courses page- https://www.thedroneu.com/courses Check out Vic's Instagram feed,Moss Photography - https://www.instagram.com/vicmossphotography/ Timestamps Today's question is about using metatags to optimize drone photography What is metadata? How does embedding metadata optimize your Google search results? Paul shares his screen recording. Check out the YouTube video to view this recording. Tips and tricks to edit your drone footage in Lightroom How does "Capture one" compare with Photoshop and Lightroom? Step by Step process to embed metadata in Photoshop Why should you delete GPS data off drone footage? As a local player in the drone business, why should you retain your GPS data on your drone footage? What should you do if someone illegally shares your drone footage on social media? Learn about adding keywords to your drone photo to optimize search results SEO tips and tricks for drone pilots Learn how to add a copyright symbol to your drone footage

Thanks to Robert, a drone pilot in Arkansas, for today’s question.  He asks if pilots should keep the copyright on their aerial photography and if they should charge when giving up ownership of the raw footage.  We discuss copyright law and retaining copyright in order to use the drone footage for your demo reel.  We also talk about uploading drone videos to stock footage websites and pricing for clients who want exclusive rights to the content.  Fly safe everyone! Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really 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. Follow us: Site - http://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 Get your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatT Timestamps Today's topic is about retaining copyrights over commercial drone footage What does copyright law say about drone footage? Top 3 reasons why you should retain copyrights over your drone footage Learn how to create passive recurring revenue by using your drone footage Why does retaining copyrights over drone footage makes great business sense? What is the penalty for violating copyrights and using drone footage without permission? Is it wise to give up copyrights to your drone footage if offered a right price? Master the art of negotiation and learn sales tactics to get the prices that you deserve as a drone pilot

Today’s question is from Kurt, who is looking to buy the best drone equipment for methane monitoring.  We talk about the skills necessary for inspecting pipes and discuss some recent developments in thermal, infrared and hyperspectral imaging technology.  Thanks for the question, Kurt!  Fly safe! Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really 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. Follow us: Site - http://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 Get your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatT Learn about the Gas Leak study conducted in Abu Dhabi: http://www.flir.com/automation/display/?id=70372 Learn about Raven, the new GE drone: http://www.geglobalresearch.com/news/press-releases/ge-opens-new-oil-gas-rd-center-in-oklahoma-showcases-smart-sensing-drone-advanced-labs-and-emerging-digital-technology Access all DroneU Courses: https://www.thedroneu.com/courses/ Link to Podcast#608: https://www.thedroneu.com/adu-0608-can-i-fly-my-drone-over-people-if-i-have-their-consent/ Timestamps Today's topic is about detecting methane gas leaks using thermal imaging cameras Is it permissible to fly your drone over people? You can watch Podcast#608 again for details on this topic. Learn about the methane gas is generated, its uses, and why it is difficult to detect Can methane leaks be accurately detected using thermal cameras? Learn about the operation and accuracy of infrared cameras. Alternatively you can access our drone thermology course on the courses page for detailed information on this subject. Overview of a methane inspection study carried out in Abu Dhabi using the Flir G 300A camera on a Y6 Hexacopter. What will the cost of a camera that will detect methane? Learn about GE's new smart sensing drone, Raven How are the business prospects for methane inspections in New Mexico? Learn about the "optimal infrared hyperspectral imaging" camera developed in Sweden.

Thanks to Brandon, a drone entrepreneur working in Canada, for today’s question.  He wants to know if FAA regulations apply to drone pilots from outside of the United States.  We talk about how the FAA’s rules differ in regards to those flying for fun and those flying to make money.  Fly safe everybody! Get your questions answered: http://askdroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us really 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. Follow us: Site - http://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 Get your copy of "Livin’ the Drone Life" - http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide - http://amzn.to/2omQatT Timestamps Today's question is about foreigners or non residents wanting to fly drones in the United States What are the requirements for foreigners wishing to fly commercially in the United States? Do immigrants or foreigners flying drones as hobbyists need a 107 license? Will a foreigner or immigrant face penalty if he flies commercially without a drone license in the United States? What are some of the rules that must be followed by a foreigner or a immigrant drone pilot? Does a foreigner need to come to the United States for his Part 107 test?