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YDQA: Ep 117- "What’s Really Going On with DJI Drones in the US?"
Aug. 14, 2025

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...

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YDQA: Ep 116- "How to Assess the Accuracy of Your Drone Mapping?"
Aug. 7, 2025

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...

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YDQA: Ep 115- "What are the Challenges of Using Drones for Natural Resource Work with Federal Agencies?"
July 31, 2025

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...

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YDQA: Ep 114- "Why Does Crew Resource Management Matter for Remote Pilots?"
July 24, 2025

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...

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YDQA: Ep 113- "How Are Drones Used For Cutting-Edge Science?"
July 17, 2025

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...

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YDQA: Ep 112- "How Do Sub-250g Drones Empower The Next Generation Of Spatial AI?"
July 10, 2025

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...

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YDQA: Ep 111- " Are Ground Control Points Necessary for Public Safety Scene Documentation?"
July 3, 2025

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...

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YDQA: Ep 110- " How Are Drones Used To Conduct Bridge Inspections?"
June 26, 2025

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 ...

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YDQA: Ep 109- " How Are Drones Used To Monitor the Coastal Environment?"
June 19, 2025

YDQA: Ep 109- " How Are Drones Used To Monitor the Coastal Environmen…

Join host Chris Breedlove as he explores how drones are revolutionizing coastal environmental monitoring in Maine with Will Kochitzky, Assistant Professor at the University of New England. Key Topics Covered: Centimeter-scale...

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YDQA: Ep 108- " What Do the New UAS Executive Orders Really Mean for Drone Pilots?"
June 12, 2025

YDQA: Ep 108- " What Do the New UAS Executive Orders Really Mean for …

Two major drone executive orders signed June 6th - here's what drone pilots need to know! Chris Breedlove & David Young break down "Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty" and "Unleashing American Drone Dominance" - includin...

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YDQA: Ep 107- " What Is the State of U.S. Drone Manufacturing? "
June 5, 2025

YDQA: Ep 107- " What Is the State of U.S. Drone Manufacturing? "

The US drone industry is facing its biggest challenge yet. Shipping delays have tripled, orders are becoming $90K gambles, and some overseas suppliers have stopped shipping to America entirely. If you're an FPV pilot, drone r...

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YDQA: Ep 106- " Current BVLOS Status And Part 108 Impact?"
May 29, 2025

YDQA: Ep 106- " Current BVLOS Status And Part 108 Impact?"

Welcome to another episode of Your Drone Questions Answered! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations with Kyle Miller, Director of Sales at Censys Technologies. Key Topic...

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YDQA: Ep 105- " What Are Real-World Examples Of Complex Drone Operations And How Are Their Challenges Managed?"
May 22, 2025

YDQA: Ep 105- " What Are Real-World Examples Of Complex Drone Operati…

In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered , host Chris Breedlove sits down with Matt Nanney from AECOM to explore real-world examples of complex drone operations and how to effectively manage their unique challenges. ...

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YDQA: Ep 104- " Recommended PC Specs for Mapping/3D Modeling"
May 15, 2025

YDQA: Ep 104- " Recommended PC Specs for Mapping/3D Modeling"

In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, Chris from Drone Launch Academy breaks down the key PC specifications you should consider for handling data-intensive photogrammetry and LiDAR processing tasks. Whether you’r...

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YDQA: Ep 103- " What Are Best Practices For GCP Targets In Lidar And Photogrammetry Missions?"
May 8, 2025

YDQA: Ep 103- " What Are Best Practices For GCP Targets In Lidar And …

In this episode of "Your Drone Questions. Answered," host Chris Breedlove welcomes Eric Harkins from Back Forty Aerial Solutions to discuss best practices for target placement in both LiDAR and photogrammetric drone mapping m...

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YDQA: Ep 102- " How Are Drones Being Used For Ocean Rescues?"
May 1, 2025

YDQA: Ep 102- " How Are Drones Being Used For Ocean Rescues?"

In this episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered," host Chris Breedlove interviews Shawn Barry from Oak Island about how drones are transforming ocean rescue operations. As Oak Island's full-time drone operator for public sa...

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YDQA: Ep 101- "What RTK Correction Methods Are Used In Drone Mapping, and When Should Each Be Used?"
April 24, 2025

YDQA: Ep 101- "What RTK Correction Methods Are Used In Drone Mapping,…

In this episode of "Your Drone Questions. Answered," we tackle the question: What are the different RTK correction methods for drone mapping missions, and when should you use each one? We explore the differences between Real-...

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YDQA: Ep 100- "How Are Drone Tethers Being Used?"
April 10, 2025

YDQA: Ep 100- "How Are Drone Tethers Being Used?"

Welcome back to Your Drone Questions. Answered. In this episode, we're diving into the exciting world of tethered drones —how they're being used today and where they're headed in the future. We cover: What tethered drones are...

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YDQA: Ep 99- "What Should You Buy To Do Drone Mapping?"
April 3, 2025

YDQA: Ep 99- "What Should You Buy To Do Drone Mapping?"

Welcome back to another episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered. Today we are answering the question 👉 "What equipment do I need to start drone mapping?" Or more specifically… "What drone should I buy for mapping?" In this ...

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YDQA: Ep 98- "What Are The Best Safety Practices For Drone Pilots Near Airports? "
March 20, 2025

YDQA: Ep 98- "What Are The Best Safety Practices For Drone Pilots Nea…

In this episode of "Your Drone Questions. Answered," host Chris Breedlove and special guest Hansel Brand discuss the essential best practices for drone pilots operating near airports. Learn about: The importance of communicat...

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YDQA: Ep 97- "How To Calculate Vertical Positional Accuracy Using the ASPRS 2024 Standards?"
March 13, 2025

YDQA: Ep 97- "How To Calculate Vertical Positional Accuracy Using the…

In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host Chris Breedlove provides a follow-up to last week's interview with Ravi Suneja about the ASPRS positional accuracy standards. Chris walks through a real-world example of...

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YDQA: Ep 96- "What Industry Accuracy Standards Apply to Drone-Captured Mapping Products?"
March 6, 2025

YDQA: Ep 96- "What Industry Accuracy Standards Apply to Drone-Capture…

🚁 Drone Mapping Standards Explained: What Every Aerial Mapper Needs to Know! In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host Chris Breedlove sits down with Ravi Soneja to dive deep into the critical world of industry ...

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YDQA: Ep 95- "What is Drone Soccer?"
Feb. 27, 2025

YDQA: Ep 95- "What is Drone Soccer?"

Join host Chris Breedlove as he interviews Eric Richard from Drone Sports, Inc. to explore the fast-growing world of drone soccer - an action-packed, educational sport combining STEM skills with competitive gameplay! In this ...

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YDQA: Ep 94- "How Can Drones Be Used For Golf Course Spray Programs?"
Feb. 20, 2025

YDQA: Ep 94- "How Can Drones Be Used For Golf Course Spray Programs?"

In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host Chris Breedlove interviews Craig Haire from Neptune Turf Solutions and Aerial Drone Dynamics about the emerging use of spray drones for golf course maintenance. Craig sh...

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