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What are some predictions for the drone industry? What domains hold higher opportunities as 2023 unfolds? 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. Join us on today's show as we discuss our predictions and insights for 2023 and what we believe will drive the drone industry ahead this year. Our question for today is from Tom who would like to know our predictions for 2023 and what we believe will be some of the key areas to watch out for in 2023. In our response to Tom's question, we discuss what would be important developments for drone pilots to watch out for in 2023. We start off by talking about the importance of maintaining professionalism in the drone industry. A key aspect to most successful business owners has been their ability to maintain their professionalism while dealing with clients. We then discuss about the upcoming Infrastructure Bill, what it constitutes and how drones can play an important role in ensuring infrastructure becomes a key vertical to watch out for in 2023. We also discuss other predictions that are set to boom in 2023 including the agriculture industry, the inspection business and how drone pilot skillsets can set them up for success. We also cover how drone jobs can be in great demand in 2023 and requirement for drone pilots for applications such as Lucid Drones can be in high demand in 2023. Tune In to this details packed podcast !! Write to us at support@thedroneu.com to let us know how you would plan your 2023. 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: [01:18] Today's question on predictions and insights for the Drone Industry in 2023 [02:47] Predictions that we discuss on today's show - Infrastructure bill, Drone Job and opportunities, Macro view of economy impacting drone jobs and domestic drone industry [05:15] Professionalism in the drone industry [08:50] The traits of successful people in any professional industry and how these traits can help beat the competition [11:17] Paul's book recommendation to hacking emotions and emotional response [13:08] Business verticals set to boom in 2023 - Infrastructure [16:22] Business verticals set to boom in 2023 - Agriculture, Cleaning (https://lucid.propsflightschool.com/) [23:10] A discussion on Pix4D vs Optelos and mapping software

We are excited to bring this very special podcast for our viewers. On today's show we discuss why drone data is valuable for roofing contractors and inspections and to discuss this topic we invited John and Ryan from Division 7 Roofing, prominent roofing contractors and co-developers of Roofing Inspection course on our PROPS platform. On our show today we not only discuss the many aspects of the roof inspection business and how drone pilots and DSP can provide immense value for roofing contractors. However we do not just have a discussion but have John and Ryan show a demo of their projects and how value is added in the roo inspection business by drones! Join us as we discuss the ways DSP can provide maximum value to contractors, the use of Optelos software in roof inspections and how Optelos is the best suited software for DSPs. We also discuss some of the recurring revenues for drone pilots in the roof inspection industry and pay range for drone pilots involved in flying for roofing contractors. Additional topics that we discuss on today's podcast include discussions on the usage of thermal drones for inspections, features provided by Optelos and how drone imagery can assist with improving deliverable quality in roofing inspection projects. Watch Ryan as he provides a demo of roofing inspection projects and Optelos ! Tune in Today for this exciting and information packed podcast!! 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. Timestamps: [01:03] Know our guests for today, the team from Division 7 [02:05] Learn about Division 7 specialized training for DSPs, roofing contractors and drone pilots [03:56] What are some verticals in the roofing industry that provide highest value [05:10] Where is highest value observed in the roofing project timeline for drone pilots [12:57] Ryan explains the use of Optelos software in roof inspection projects [15:45] What is recurring revenue model for roof inspection job for drone pilots [19:09] What is the pay range for drone pilots in roof inspection jobs [25:53] The discussion on relative accuracy vs absolute accuracy in flying roofing inspections [32:41] Do thermal drones provide value for roofing contractors? [40:32] Demo on Multi Ortho overlap [45:20] Charging for additional work in roofing projects and how drone imagery can assist with avoiding additional workload for pilots [46:18] Additional features provided by Optelos [48:16] Creating project portfolio and showcasing projects for roofing contractors [49:50] Demo on digitizer and showcasing project using Optelos

How can we prepare for 2023? What specific actions should businesses and pilots take for 2023? 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. Today's show is a very special show as we wrap up 2022. Our question for today is from Tom, who would like to know what steps should business owners take for a successful 2023. Thank you for the question Tom. Planning for 2023 which is expected to see a huge recession is no easy task. We share our insights into what we believe will be the areas pilots and business can focus and work for a great year. While this is not the only way to plan for 2023, we share our insights into what constitutes a successful year and how businesses can plan effectively for the year ahead. We delve into critical areas of business as asked by Tom today - expenses, purchases, budgeting and business growth in a tough economic environment. We discuss the old adage "Cash is King" and how business with cash have often been strong at facing economic challenges. We then discuss about purchasing and strategies for businesses to follow for spending and prioritizing resources effectively. On today's show we also cover aspects for growing and nurturing your business and these include taking steps such as automation, analyzing expenses and understanding margins and prioritizing business efforts. Tune In to this details packed podcast !! Write to us at support@thedroneu.com to let us know how you would plan your 2023. 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: [00:48] Today's question is about planning your drone business and efforts for 2023 [05:04] Question from Tom Powers on navigating 2023 - expenses, purchases, budgeting and business growth in tough economic environment [06:46] Rob discusses the importance of capital and navigating tough times [09:50] Spending on purchases during a possible recession [11:16] How tough times have the potential to keep businesses busy and growing [14:38] Structuring things to achieve during lean times and how consistent efforts [21:40] Focusing on 20% of your work that brings in 80% of your revenue [24:11] Managing expenses, time management and setting priority for your business such as automation [25:47] Automating payments and reviewing your business expenses to prioritize margins and identifying opportunities [25:47] Automating payments and reviewing your business expenses to prioritize margins and identifying opportunities [27:20] Paul summarizes priorities for business owners in 2023

How can pilots perform low elevation mapping? How low can pilots fly to conduct mapping missions effectively? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Mapping courses. Drone U's comprehensive and advanced mapping courses covers range of topics, from mapping fundamentals to mapping technologies, deliverables, safe flying. Our mapping courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U mapping courses and how our membership can give you access to all courses. Today's show is a short quick one where we address the minimum height a drone can fly for conducting a mapping mission. Our question for today is from Marc, who is looking to map a cemetery and would like to fly very close to the ground for mapping the area. Thanks for the question, Marc. In this short podcast we address the minimum height for photogrammetric missions and how pilots can fly less than 10 feet and gather data. We also cover the steps for low height data acquisition. 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: [01:40] Today's question on how low can a drone fly for a photogrammetry mission [02:48] Whats the minimum a drone can fly for a mapping mission [03:31] Our recommendation for acquisition of data at low heights

Is the Mavic 3 worth purchasing for conducting mapping missions? Are there better drones in the market for mapping? Today's episode is brought to you by PROPS programs. Props is Drone U's exclusive offering to give organizations the ability to distribute UAV training to pilots effectively and efficiently. PROPS allows the leader of a drone program, to assign the appropriate courses according to your program's needs and timeframes. And perhaps more importantly, it allows you as the program leader to monitor the progress of each pilot within one convenient platform. Our PROPS program has a special course on a host of domains including mapping, public safety and our exclusive Don't Crash courses. On today's show we discuss if the Mavic 3 Enterprise is the drone of choice to be used for mapping missions. Our question for today is from Tom who would like to know if the Mavic 3 enterprise has all the relevant specs required for carrying out mapping missions. We answer Tom's question by specifying three reasons why we believe the Mavic 3 Enterprise is not suitable for mapping. We discuss specific issues with the drone especially the software compatibility issues and elaborate on 3 reasons for our viewers. We then discuss about the Parror Anafi AI drone and why we believe this is a better drone compared to the Mavic 3 Enterprise. Lastly we also discuss the best drones for mapping. Tune in today if you would like to know more about Mavic 3 Enterprise's limitations for mapping if you are looking to purchase this drone during the holiday season. 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: [02:13] Today's question if the Mavic 3 Enterprise can be utilized for drone mapping [03:25] Can the Mavic 3 Enterprise be considered a good drone for mapping? [04:21] Three reasons why we disagree that the Mavic 3 Enterprise is not suitable for drone mapping [05:32] Specific issues with Mavic 3 Enterprise including application non compatibility, remote controller issues, mission planning [07:12] Drones we consider are good for mapping [08:10] Why we consider the Anafi AI is better than Mavic 3 Enterprise [14:41] Paul summarizes the best drones for specific mapping purposes

What are the nuances to get mapping clients? How to enhance quality of service and deliverables? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U Mapping courses. Drone U's comprehensive and advanced mapping courses covers range of topics, from mapping fundamentals to mapping technologies, deliverables, safe flying. Our mapping courses have been tailored to give you the best value for your membership. Know more about Drone U mapping courses and how our membership can give you access to all courses. Today's show is about understanding the nuances of getting into drone mapping and the efforts required to be a successful drone pilot in the mapping world. Our question for today is from Tim, who has strong exposure and a background in the real estate photography world and has carried out multiple real estate drone jobs but is looking to transition to drone mapping. Tim would like to know what it takes to be successful in drone mapping, the learnings involved and if drone mapping offers the return on investment. Thanks for the question, Tim. We start off today's show by talking about getting into drone mapping and what knowledge is required for pilots to get started into drone mapping. We discuss about how drone pilots can develop the right mindset to getting into drone mapping and how this helps in taking up drone mapping jobs. We then get into a step by step approach into getting started into drone mapping and Paul delves into technical aspects of drone mapping that are essential for success in mapping. Today's show is packed with relevant details to assist someone trying to get started into drone mapping but is not sure if the time and effort is worth it and how they need to go about the process of getting into the mapping world. Tune in today If you are keen to get started in mapping or need to understand all aspects of the mapping world !! Tune In to detail and data packed podcast to grab mapping opportunities in the Drone Industry 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: [00:47] 5 New upcoming Drone U courses [01:36] Today's show is about mapping services and maintaining the fine balance in providing mapping services [02:31] Paul discusses about the nuances of mapping including barriers to entry, quality of services and learning involved [06:10] Today's question is on transitioning from real estate photography to mapping services [09:42] Applying a mindset change to getting into the drone mapping world [11:30] A step by step approach to getting into mapping services and understanding the nuances of drone mapping [17:46] Three things that pilots who want to get into mapping, need to keep in mind [20:44] How much and what all does Drone U's mapping courses cover for pilots getting into mapping?

What opportunities exist for DSPs in Surveying? Is it viable to offer such services? What are the complexities involved? Today's episode is brought to you by PROPS programs. Props is Drone U's exclusive offering to give organizations the ability to distribute UAV training to pilots effectively and efficiently. PROPS allows the leader of a drone program, to assign the appropriate courses according to your program's needs and timeframes. And perhaps more importantly, it allows you as the program leader to monitor the progress of each pilot within one convenient platform. Our PROPS program has a special course on a host of domains including mapping, public safety and our exclusive Don't Crash courses. Today's show is about providing services to surveyors. Our question for today is from Jamie, who would like to know if its worth providing drone services to surveyors or if it is better to provide services to sites directly. Thank you for the question Jamie. We address Jamie's question by talking about the complexities involved in providing services to surveyors and why we believe it is not worth to offer services to surveyors. We discuss challenges in accuracy, GCP usage and the barriers in translating drone processes to valuable work for surveyors. We also discuss issues such as working for a surveyor and what services can pilots with surveying experience provide. Tune in if you would like to know more about offering services to surveyors and the challenges therein !! 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: [01:47] Today's question on providing services to a surveyor or flying for a site job [03:24] Why it is not worth providing services to surveyors and what are the issues in this business model [05:25] Additional insights on surveyor assistance by drone pilots including geo tool usage and accuracy [sop-timestamp time="10:00"] What can drone pilots with surveying experience provide services on

Today's show is an exclusive one as we are joined by Trent Casi, Drone U's new sales director for the PROPS platform. Trent has several years of sales experience couple along with deep understanding of how the drone industry operates and we are happy to have him on board. But today's episode is not just another corporate announcement episode, we discuss with Trent about his sales experience, things he has observed in the drone industry and tech evolution and also his insights on flights, Data, business growth and more!! Join us as we discuss about Trent's experience, his insights on the Wingtra drone and platform, the pace of tech evolution in the drone industry and what lies in the future. We also discuss in detail about new opportunities for drone pilots and how to perfect sales in the drone industry. In our last segment we also discuss how drone pilots can grow their business and cover many critical areas about running a successful scalable drone business. 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. Timestamps: [00:44] Trent's introduction and his role with Drone U and what we have learnt from working with Trent [01:24] Learn more about Trent, his background and rich experience in the drone industry [03:31] Paul and Trent discuss the pace of the technology changes in the drone industry such and new addition to the PROPS platform [03:54] Discussions on Wingtra and Wingtra HUB and what can be accomplished with data available. [09:55] Details on what Wingta drone can accomplish, pricing and technology [12:56] Is the Wingtra the best drone for agricultural applications? [17:28] Learn more about Trent's role and work with Drone U in the PROPS program [21:00] Discussion on new infrastructure bill and benefits to the drone industry [24:55] Trent shares his recommendations to grow your drone business [33:10] Do customers value genuine feedback during a sales pitch?

Where can drone pilots seek job opportunities? Are there new avenues for drone pilots to pursue? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U courses. 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 courses. On Today's show we discuss all about the opportunities available for drone pilots to seek employment for growing their drone business. Our question for today, from Andy, is about the opportunities that are available in today's market for drone pilots. Andy would like to know if there are specific avenues we recommend to drone pilots. Thank you for the question Andy, a very relevant question for drone pilots in the industry that can assist drone pilots to not only seek employment in the coming year but also explore new avenues for seeking additional earnings. We address Andy's question by first highlighting the Number 1 opportunity for drone pilots in the coming months and this specifically has to do with the passing of the new Infra bill in the US and how this means an increase in requirement to map public infrastructure. Next we talk about Dave and John's story from NY and how they scaled their business through drone employment sites and built a strong network and connections in the drone industry and how pilots can emulate a similar strategy to grow their business or seek employment. We then focus on the real estate market and how the real estate market continues to see a continuous demand in videography and photography. Paul then discusses some of the untapped markets available to drone pilots and how these are specific to cleaning of buildings, solar panel cleaning and how pilots can easily capture this vast untapped market. Last but not the least, we discuss about the cell tower inspection demand and how pilots can pursue this in-demand job in the coming months Tune In to detail and data packed podcast to grab those opportunities in the Drone Industry 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: [02:50] Today's question is on opportunities for Drone Pilots [04:04] The number 1 opportunity for drone pilots in upcoming months [07:38] Hear about how Dave and John from NY identified opportunities to scale their business [09:27] Has the real estate market become saturated and how drone pilots can grab opportunities with videography and real estate photography [12:08] Utilizing specific data to upsell services to future prospects [13:10] What other untapped markets are available for Drone Pilots? [20:10] Performing cell tower inspections and getting hired for performing cell tower inspects

Is DJI moving to limit third party apps on their devices? Whats the road ahead for third party application and how this impacts drone purchase decisions? Today's episode is brought to you by Drone U courses. 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 courses. On Today's show we discuss if DJI has made a deliberate move to limit third party integrations on the RC Pro? Our question for today is from Steve who would like to know why DJI is avoiding integration with third party apps, how pilots can utilize third party apps such as Drone Deploy while utilizing DJI's products. Thanks for the question Steve !! We start off our response by informing our viewers as to what DJI has to mention in its recent announcements on integrations and how DJI plan to bring any future integrations through its SDK. We also address drones that would work with applications such as Drone Deploy and how such integrations can help pilots make informed decisions while purchasing a drone and things that pilots need to be aware of, during drone purchases. In today's episode we also do a quick review of the Mavic 3 Enterprise and the M30T discussing the features, pricing and use cases. Tune in today if you'd like to make informed purchase of a drone during this Holiday season!! 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: [00:58] Overview of today's show on Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Enterprise, applications and mapping capabilities [03:21] Today's question on why DJI does not allow third party apps on their drones [04:48] What does DJI have to mention about SDK and future business decisions that we can expect from DJI [05:58] Drones that Drone Deploy would work and is compatible with [09:35] This drone is the most closest to replace the Phantom 4 v2 [10:00] Mavic 3 Enterprise and M30T drone comparisons