All Episodes
YDQA: Ep 41 - "Do I need certification to fly a drone for fun?"
Join John and David as they demystify the need for certification when taking your drone to the skies, whether it's for pure enjoyment or professional endeavors. The duo explores the intricacies of the Federal Aviation Adminis...
YDQA: Ep 40 - "How are drones used in the military?"
Welcome back to Your Drone Questions. Answered! Today, John Dickow from the Drone Launch Academy sits down with Chris Simmons, founder and owner at Dark Horse Unmanned, to discuss the diverse applications of military drones. ...
YDQA: Ep 39 - "How are drones used in search and rescue?"
Welcome back to Your Drone Questions Answered! In today's episode, John Dickow dives into the fascinating world of using drones in search and rescue operations. Joined by First Lieutenant Martin Lessem from the Massachusetts ...
YDQA: Ep 38 - "How can drones be used to help file an insurance claim…
Welcome back to another episode of Your Drone Questions Answered! In this episode, John Dickow is joined by Bobby Beard, an independent adjuster who uses drones to assist with insurance claims. Bobby shares his journey into t...
YDQA: Ep 37 - "How can drones be used to survey storm damage?"
Welcome to another episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered" with John Dickow from Drone Launch Academy. In this episode, the focus is on using drones to survey storm damage, and John is joined by Lou Rue, a retired fire pol...
YDQA: Ep 36 - "What are the rules around FAA fines?"
In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered (YDQA), John Dickow and David Young explore the complex topic of FAA fines for drone-related violations. David, the founder of Drone Launch Academy, provides insights into the ...
YDQA: Ep 35 - "What are the requirements to fly a drone in Europe?"
Welcome back to another episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered." In this episode, John Dickow from Drone Launch Academy is joined by Kevin Olson, the owner of Maryland Drone Guy, to discuss the requirements and challenges ...
YDQA: Ep 34 - "What are the rules and regulations to fly a drone at n…
Welcome back to another exciting episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered." In this episode, our host, John Dickow, dives into a crucial topic: the rules and regulations for flying drones at night. He's joined by special gue...
YDQA: Ep 33 - "What is the clientele for photogrammetry services when…
Welcome back to another episode of Your Drone Questions Answered . In this episode, we delve into the world of drone mapping and photogrammetry. John Dickow is joined by Dylan Gorman, a drone expert with over a decade of expe...
YDQA: Ep 32 - "What are Temporary Flight Restrictions?"
Welcome to "Your Drone Questions Answered" with John Dickow from Drone Launch Academy. In this episode, we dive into the importance of Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) for drone pilots. David Young, founder of Drone Launc...
YDQA: Ep 31 - "When is BVLOS going to be widely rolled out in the Uni…
Welcome back to another enlightening episode of Your Drone Questions Answered! In this captivating installment, John Dickow, the host of Drone Launch Academy's informative series, engages in a thought-provoking conversation w...
YDQA: Ep 30 - "How to minimize drone crashes?"
In this episode of "Your Drone Questions. Answered", John Dickow and Dusty Jolley discuss valuable tips and insights on how to avoid or minimize drone crashes. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pilot, these tips can...
YDQA: Ep 29 - "Cheaper alternatives to DroneDeploy and PIX4D"
Welcome back to another episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered"! In today's episode, we answer the question "How can someone get into mapping when DroneDeploy is expensive per month?" To shed light on this, John brings in ...
YDQA: Ep 28 - "How are drones being used for law enforcement?"
In this episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered" (YDQA), John Dickow engages in a detailed conversation with Jerry Wodka, an experienced law enforcement professional with over 23 years of service. Jerry has also been a dron...
YDQA: Ep 27 - "How are drones being used in photography?"
In this episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered," host John Dickow interviews Kevin Olson, an FAA certified licensed commercial drone pilot and owner of Maryland Drone Guy. They discuss how drones are used in photography an...
YDQA: Ep 26 - "How to retrofit an older drone to meet remote ID requi…
Welcome to another episode of Your Drone Questions Answered! In this episode, John Dickow is joined by David Young, the founder of Drone Launch Academy, to discuss a pressing topic: retrofitting existing drones to meet remote...
YDQA: Ep 25 - "What is LiDar drone technology and how is it applied?"
In this episode, John Dickow of Drone Launch Academy is joined by Jackson Rector, a drone pilot and lidar technician from Wiser Consultants, to talk about Lidar Drone technology. They delve into how it works, its applications...
YDQA: Ep 24 - "Can you fly a drone in New York City?"
In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, join host John Dickow and David Young, founder of Drone Launch Academy, as they dive into the latest updates on flying drones in the bustling metropolis of New York City. The ...
YDQA: Ep 23 - "How drones are used in commercial video production?"
Welcome to another episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered"! In this installment, host John Dickow sits down with David Beedy, founder and video producer of beedymedia.com, to explore the intriguing world of using drones fo...
YDQA: Ep 22 - "What's the difference between an FPV drone and a tradi…
Welcome back to another exciting episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered"! In this episode, John Dickow talked with Dusty Jolley, the Community Manager at Drone Launch Academy, to delve into the world of FPV (First Person V...
YDQA: Ep 21 - "Do I need to purchase an NDVI Sensor to map crop healt…
In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered (Episode 21), we delve into the world of mapping and processing crop and plant health using drones. Our guest, Matt Donovan, CEO of Agriculture Intelligence Inc. and Chief Prod...
YDQA: Ep 20 - "What are good alternatives to DJI drones?"
In this episode, John Dickow is joined by Sally French, the renowned Drone Girl from thedronegirl.com, to discuss the question: What are the good alternatives to DJI drones? They dive into the reasons people seek alternatives...
YDQA: Ep 19 - "When setting up a drone business, do you need to have …
In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, John Dickow and David Young from Drone Launch Academy discuss an important topic for aspiring drone business owners. The question submitted by Rob is whether it's necessary to...
YDQA: Ep 18 - "What is the best mapping software to use for drones?"
In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, join host John Dickow and special guest Michael Lilley, a chief pilot and mapping expert, as they dive into the world of drone mapping software. Discover the best mapping soft...