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YDQA: Ep 133- "What’s Really Happening With the FCC Drone Updates Aft…
In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered by Drone Launch Academy, host Chris Breedlove welcomes Eric Richard from Drone Sports Inc. back to the show to unpack the latest FCC developments affecting the drone industry....
YDQA: Ep 132- "Is a Part 107 Certificate Really Enough to Build a Car…
Is getting your FAA Part 107 certificate all you need to be competitive in today’s drone industry—or is that just the starting line? In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered , host Chris Breedlove digs into what actu...
YDQA: Ep 131- "What Did the FCC Actually Do to Drones in December—and…
In the first episode of 2026, Chris Breedlove is joined by returning guest and legal expert Will Dawson for a deep dive into the FCC’s December 22 public notice and the follow-up amendments that have caused widespread confusi...
YDQA: Ep 130- "Can You Fly Over People Without a Waiver? Wingtra’s Ca…
Can drone pilots legally fly over people under Part 107 without a waiver and what does Category 3 approval actually change? In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered , host Chris Breedlove welcomes back Benton Szejk f...
YDQA: Ep 129- "What Is SLAM, and How Can Drone Pilots Use SLAM LiDAR …
In this week’s episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered , host Chris Breedlove sits down with Stefan Hrabar of Emesent to unpack one of the most important emerging technologies in the drone world: SLAM (Simultaneous Localiza...
YDQA: Ep 128- "What Does It Take to Succeed at Cell Tower Drone Inspe…
In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered , we’re diving into one of the most in-demand (and misunderstood) drone inspection niches out there: cell tower inspections . Today’s question is this: 👉 What are the real key...
YDQA: Ep 127- "What Are the Most Surprising Thermal Drone Use Cases B…
In this week’s episode of Your Drone Questions Answered , brought to you by Drone Launch Academy , host Chris Breedlove sits down with Kayla McCoy of Wilkes County Soil & Water Conservation District in North Carolina to explo...
YDQA: Ep 126- "Is Freefly’s Flux the First End-to-End American-Made L…
Welcome to Your Drone Questions. Answered from Drone Launch Academy. Host Chris Breedlove sits down with Tom Searing (Seiler GeoDrones) to tackle a hot late-2025 question: Can U.S. operators finally run a truly American-made,...
YDQA: Ep 125- "Are Drones the Future of High School Education?”
In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered , Drone Launch Academy founder David Young steps in to explore how drones are reshaping high school education across the U.S. David breaks down what Career and Technical Educat...
YDQA: Ep 124- "How Will New Drone Policies Impact the Future of Agric…
In this week’s episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered , host Chris Breedlove sits down with Will Dawson , attorney and founder of the Agricultural Drone Initiative (ADI) , to explore how new federal policies could shape th...
YDQA: Ep 123- "What’s the Difference Between OPUS and Trimble RTX for…
Welcome back to Your Drone Questions. Answered , brought to you by Drone Launch Academy! This week, we’re diving into a listener-suggested topic: GNSS post-processing services. If you’re flying mapping missions and need to es...
YDQA: Ep 122- "How Are Agricultural Spray Drones Transforming Farming…
In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered , host Chris Breedlove sits down with Brandon Beal from Elevation Aerial Application to explore how UAV spraying drones are changing the future of agriculture. 🌱 Brandon share...
YDQA: Ep 121- "What Drone Repairs Can You Do Yourself?"
In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered , host Chris Breedlove sits down with drone repair and FPV expert Wade Holbrook to explore the world of DIY repairs and custom builds. We cover: The easiest, most common drone...
YDQA: Ep 120- "When Do You Actually Need a Remote Pilot Certificate i…
In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered , Chris breaks down one of the most common sources of confusion for new drone operators: When do you really need a Remote Pilot Certificate under FAA rules? Chris walks throug...
YDQA: Ep 119- "Do You Really Need Drone Insurance?"
In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, Chris sits down with David Arnold from Bearing Insurance to break it all down from an agent’s perspective. David shares stories (including a drone nearly being shot out of th...
YDQA: Ep 119- "What Promising Trends Are Giving the Drone Industry Ho…
In this week’s episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host Chris Breedlove sits down with Benton Szejk from Wingtra to talk about where the drone industry is headed. With all the uncertainty around regulations, supply cha...
YDQA: Ep 117- "What’s Really Going On with DJI Drones in the US?"
In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, Chris dives into the current state of play with DJI drones in the U.S. — from the impact of the 2025 NDAA to the inconsistent enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention...
YDQA: Ep 116- "How to Assess the Accuracy of Your Drone Mapping?"
In this episode, David teams up with licensed land surveyor and aerial mapping expert Michael Detwiler to break down how to assess the accuracy of your drone mapping projects—step by step. Using real-world data from two Wingt...
YDQA: Ep 115- "What are the Challenges of Using Drones for Natural Re…
In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, host Chris Breedlove welcomes Troy Walton and Susan Cohen from the Carolina Drone Lab at UNC Chapel Hill to explore the complex realities of using drones for natural resources...
YDQA: Ep 114- "Why Does Crew Resource Management Matter for Remote Pi…
How does Crew Resource Management (CRM) — a core aviation principle — apply to drone teams in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry? In this episode, host Chris Breedlove welcomes Aaron Varnau from Wi...
YDQA: Ep 113- "How Are Drones Used For Cutting-Edge Science?"
In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host Chris Breedlove talks with Josh Matheson from Duke University’s Marine Robotics and Remote Sensing Lab. They explore how affordable, off-the-shelf drones like the DJI Ph...
YDQA: Ep 112- "How Do Sub-250g Drones Empower The Next Generation Of …
Discover how lightweight drones like the DJI Mini series are revolutionizing spatial AI and creating unprecedented opportunities for drone pilots worldwide! 🎯 What You'll Learn: Why sub-250g drones are the secret weapon for u...
YDQA: Ep 111- " Are Ground Control Points Necessary for Public Safety…
Join host Chris Breedlove as he welcomes back Calvin Rikard, public safety specialist at Duncan -Parnell and former South Carolina Highway Patrol collision reconstruction expert, for a critical discussion about ground control...
YDQA: Ep 110- " How Are Drones Used To Conduct Bridge Inspections?"
Ever wondered how drones are transforming the way we inspect bridges? In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, host Chris Breedlove sits down with Dr. Joe Burgett from Clemson University to explore the role of drone ...