Thinking of starting a drone business but not sure which industry to focus on? In this episode, John Dickow of Drone Launch Academy interviews Nathan Sheets, founder of The Drone Ranger, about the top drone industry verticals to consider. Key topics covered: How to research and choose profitable drone industry…
Drone Delivery Innovations If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/ Aerial Video A to Z- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/aerial-video-a-to-z/…
In this episode of the STEM Heroes Podcast, host David Young interviews Dr. Jeremy Babendure, a scientist turned STEM education advocate. Dr. Babendure shares his journey from working with fluorescent proteins in the lab to launching the San Diego Science Festival and creating the Chief Science Officer program. He discusses…
Do you need certification to do drone mapping? If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/ Aerial…
In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered (YDQA), host John Dickow talks with Nathan Sheets, founder of The Drone Ranger, about effective marketing strategies for drone businesses. Key topics covered: Online vs offline marketing approaches Building a strong web presence and portfolio Networking and in-person marketing tactics Tips for…
Join host David Young as he interviews Laurie Prewandowski, a technology integrator at Kearsarge Regional School District in New Hampshire. Laurie shares her experiences bringing drone technology into middle school classrooms to enhance STEM education. Key topics covered: Laurie's role as a digital learning specialist Using drones to teach math,…
3 Safety Checks Every Drone Pilot Should Do Before Every Flight If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling…
In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, John Dickow and David Young break down the costs associated with getting a drone license. They cover: Recreational vs. commercial drone use The free TRUST certification for recreational pilots Part 107 commercial drone license costs ($175 exam fee) Optional training course costs…
Join host David Young as he interviews Amanda Bastoni, an expert in STEM education and drone curriculum development. Amanda shares her journey from photography teacher to STEM advocate, and discusses her groundbreaking work with CAST, developing free drone curriculum for middle schools. Key topics include: Innovative approaches to introducing drones…
How To Check If You Can Fly A Drone In Specific Places? If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and…
In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host John Dickow interviews Ryan Stotsky, the owner and operator of Zero to 400 Drone Services. Ryan shares his unique business of using drones with thermal cameras to help locate lost pets. He walks through the process of how he receives calls…
Learn from drone mapping, modeling, and inspection professionals how to hone your skills, find clients, pitch your drone services, land drone work, scale your drone business, and more.
Learn from successful drone photography & videography professionals how to build your skills, find clients, pitch your drone services, land drone work, scale your business, and more!
In this episode of the STEM Heroes podcast, host David Young talks to Jason McKenna of VEX Robotics. Jason shares his inspiring journey from being a classroom teacher who initially knew nothing about robotics, to falling in love with teaching STEM and coding through robotics. He provides a fascinating inside…
Rules for flying drones over cars If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/ Aerial Video A…
Can police track DJI drones? If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/ Aerial Video A to…
Welcome back to another episode of "Your Drone Questions. Answered" with John Dickow from Drone Launch Academy! Today, we dive into a specific question from our community: how to best serve property owners with aerial content and navigate indoor drone flights for real estate shoots. Joining John is James Grace,…
In this episode of the STEM Heroes podcast, host David Young talks with Keith Pritchett, a former Army helicopter pilot turned JROTC high school instructor in Alabama. Keith shares his fascinating background, including 26 years in the Army where he worked as an air traffic controller before becoming a helicopter…
What program do you need for drone mapping? If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/ Aerial…
What happens if you don't register your drone with the FAA? If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling…
What happens if you fly a drone over 400 feet? If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals-…
Join David Young and Thomas Gabel, a high school teacher from Central Texas, as they discuss Thomas' innovative drone curriculum spanning three years of coursework. In this engaging episode, you'll learn about the fascinating journey of teaching drones to high school students, from paper airplanes to obtaining FAA Part 107…
Is Congress Trying To Ban DJI Drones? If you want to dive deeper into Drone Launch Academy and level up your drone skills, here are some links to some of the online drone courses we offer: Part 107 Exam Prep Course- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-exam-study-course/ Drone Mapping and Modeling Fundamentals- https://dronelaunchacademy.com/drone-mapping-and-modeling-fundamentals/ Aerial Video…
Today, we tackle an exciting and timely topic: upcoming changes to operating drones beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) from a commercial perspective. David discusses the recent signing of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 by the president on May 16th. This act sets the stage for significant changes…