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Should You Buy the DJI Mavic Mini? | Drones Under 250 Grams Rules In today’s blog post, we reveal our experiences with the DJI Mavic Mavic Mini and highlight the benefits (if any) of owning a mini drone with a camera weighing less than 250 grams. Our caller for today, Pete, has come up with an excellent question today about the DJI Mavic Mini. Having recently purchased this DJI drone, he is wondering about the advantages and disadvantages of flying this much-hyped drone. To answer Pete's question, we share our experiences with the DJI Mavic Mini. Paul has been extensively testing out the DJI Mavic Mini at the Drone U headquarters and has some interesting insights to share. First of all, in a bid to appeal to the mass market and keep prices low, has DJI cut any corners with their latest product? We share how the DJI Mavic Mini compares to its cousins like the Mavic Air and Mavic 2 Pro in terms of flying and cinematic capabilities. As is commonly believed, is the DJI Mavic Mini a good drone for flying in confined spaces? In the next segment of the show, we talk about the rules for flying drones under 250 grams. Is it true that drone pilots can fly the DJI Mavic Mini without registration? And, countries like Canada have a different set of laws for drones under 250 grams. Are there any significant advantages to flying these mini drones in such countries? Paul makes some important clarifications. For all this and much more, tune in to our latest show now! Do you wish to learn from world-class pilots with real world experience? This could be your chance. The Drone U Fly-in Challenge will be held from April 4-5 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. These unique drone games are designed to test your flying ability as you will be asked to complete carefully designed flight missions that mimic real-world scenarios. Don't miss the chance to participate in the BIGGEST and BEST drone event of the year. Limited Spots Available! Book Now! Recently crashed your drone? Unable to find trained technicians who can repair your drone quickly and at a reasonable rate? Don’t fret. The cool folks at Fortress UAV can help you get your drone back up in the air in as little as 7 days! Use Promo Code “DroneU” to get 25% off. Drone U Members get an extra 5% off on total repair costs. Check them out now! 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. Looking for simple, fast, and transparent coverage that gives you peace of mind? Our friends at Skywatch are offering affordable on-demand drone insurance that rewards YOU for flying safely. Check them out NOW! Both hourly and monthly options available. 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 Get your copy of “Livin’ the Drone Life” – http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide – https://amzn.to/2omQatT/ Check out our upcoming Mapping Classes – https://thedroneu.clickfunnels.com/drone-u-mapping-classes-2019 Timestamps [04:36] A special thanks to our sponsor, Fortress UAV [05:18] Today's question is about the pros and cons of buying drones under 250 grams [07:04] Drone under 250 grams - Rules that you should be aware of [07:53] What are the rules for flying drones under 250 grams in countries like Canada? [10:34] Is the DJI Mavic Mini a good drone to fly? Is it possible to hack the DJI Mavic Mini?

DJI Resumes Production for Phantom 4 Pro V2, Anti-Drone Technology, Drone Airport Incident in the UK, Hacked Dronesense Database Drone U and DroneDJ team up yet again to bring you the latest and most exciting drone news from last week. Our first story is about the DJI Phantom Pro V2. As per the latest rumors and industry reports, DJI is all set to resume the production of this much-loved drone in January 2020. This is certainly great news for professional pilots who are looking for a versatile solution that is suitable for aerial photography, videography, and mapping. In our recent article, "Who Will Build the Next Honda Civic of Drones?", Paul had explained why the DJI Phantom remains his favorite drone to date. While the Mavic 2 Pro may be great for aerial photography, the absence of a global shutter means that you cannot build a profitable drone mapping business using this drone. Check out our article for more detailed insights on this topic. In our next story, we share some interesting CES 2020 updates. Like every year, all consumer technology majors shall be participating in CES 2020 which will be held from January 7-10 in Las Vegas. As far as the drone industry is concerned, industry majors, DJI and FLIR have already confirmed participation. But, what about the likes of Autel, Skydio, and Yuneec? And, can we expect any major product launches at CES 2020? Other topics discussed in today's show include anti-drone technology, hacked Dronesense database, and another alleged drone airport incident. For all this and much more, tune in to our latest show now. Fly Safe! If you find this show interesting, you might want to check out Vic's Comprehensive Aerial Photography Class. Do you wish to learn from world-class pilots with real world experience? This could be your chance. The Drone U Fly-in Challenge will be held from April 4-5 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. These unique drone games are designed to test your flying ability as you will be asked to complete carefully designed flight missions that mimic real-world scenarios. Don't miss the chance to participate in the BIGGEST and BEST drone event of the year. Limited Spots Available! Book Now! Recently crashed your drone? Unable to find trained technicians who can repair your drone quickly and at a reasonable rate? Don’t fret. The cool folks at Fortress UAV can help you get your drone back up in the air in as little as 7 days! Use Promo Code “DroneU” to get 25% off. Drone U Members get an extra 5% off on total repair costs. Check them out now! 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. Looking for simple, fast, and transparent coverage that gives you peace of mind? Our friends at Skywatch are offering affordable on-demand drone insurance that rewards YOU for flying safely. Check them out NOW! Both hourly and monthly options available. 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 Get your copy of “Livin’ the Drone Life” – http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide – https://amzn.to/2omQatT/ Check out our upcoming Mapping Classes – https://thedroneu.clickfunnels.com/drone-u-mapping-classes-2019 Timestamps [01:32] DJI to resume production of Phantom 4 Pro V2 in January 2020 [04:51] CES 2020 Updates - Can we expect any major launches / announcements?

Drone Mapping Tips - How to Pick the Right Sensor Today's question is about the best sensors for drone mapping. We discuss the best sensors, drones, and mapping software that will allow you to fly high and still build accurate drone maps and models. Our caller, Gary, is a licensed surveyor who recently attended our in-person mapping class. In our previous show, "How Marking Ground Control Points Affects Your Accuracy in Drone Mapping", we had talked about the three main factors that affect GSD or Ground Sampling Distance: camera sensor, altitude, and focal length. In today's show, Gary has come up with a great follow up question about camera sensors. Specifically, which sensor set up will allow you to fly high and still build accurate drone maps and models? To answer Gary's question, we discuss different high-end sensors like the Zenmuse X7 and Sony A7 RMarkIII. We also discuss how enterprise drones like the Matrice210 and Matrice600 compare to the old warhorse, DJI Phantom. Apart from this, we compare different drone mapping software like GSPro, Litchi, and Pix4D to reveal the best option for you. If you are looking to enhance your mapping accuracy, this is a show you do not want to miss. Thanks for the great question, Gary. Fly Safe! The Biggest Sale of The Year, the Drone U Black Friday Sale is LIVE. Do not miss out! Limited Time Offer! Do you wish to learn from world-class pilots with real world experience? This could be your chance. The Drone U Fly-in Challenge will be held from April 4-5 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. These unique drone games are designed to test your flying ability as you will be asked to complete carefully designed flight missions that mimic real-world scenarios. Don't miss the chance to participate in the BIGGEST and BEST drone event of the year. Limited Spots Available! Book Now! Recently crashed your drone? Unable to find trained technicians who can repair your drone quickly and at a reasonable rate? Don’t fret. The cool folks at Fortress UAV can help you get your drone back up in the air in as little as 7 days! Use Promo Code “DroneU” to get 25% off. Drone U Members get an extra 5% off on total repair costs. Check them out now! 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. Looking for simple, fast, and transparent coverage that gives you peace of mind? Our friends at Skywatch are offering affordable on-demand drone insurance that rewards YOU for flying safely. Check them out NOW! Both hourly and monthly options available. 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 Get your copy of “Livin’ the Drone Life” – http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide – https://amzn.to/2omQatT/ Check out our upcoming Mapping Classes – https://thedroneu.clickfunnels.com/drone-u-mapping-classes-2019 Timestamps [02:35] The Drone U Black Friday sale is Live! Do not miss the biggest deals of this year! [03:54] Today's question is about the best sensor set up for building accurate drone maps and models [05:18] Paul recaps the last show [05:44] What are the three variables that affect your GSD? [05:56] Does your terrain affect your GSD? [07:23] How does your sensor size co-relate to your GSD? [08:40] Can you use the X7 camera with GSPro for drone mapping? [09:28] Are you better off using the Litchi app with X7? Can you capture more details owing to the X7's higher dy...

Autel Evo 2 Launched at CES 2020, Drone Pilot Fined $20,000 for Careless Flight, DJI Black Friday Deals, SQUIDS Drone, Drone Industry to Hit $100 Billion in 2020 UPDATE - Autel Robotics has released the Autel Evo 2 at CES 2020. Be sure to check out our Comprehensive Autel Evo 2 Review. Our biggest story today is about the Autel Evo 2. You heard that right. As per recent FCC filings, Autel Robotics is coming out with a new drone that will hit the markets as early as January 2020. Rumored Specs of the new Autel Evo Drone - This drone will come with 3 user-changeable gimbal modules that will give users 6K, 8K, and dual sensor capabilities. 586 gimbal – 8K camera 383 gimbal – 6K camera with one inch 20 MP sensor Dual-sensor gimbal – Infrared camera with 8K video camera According to industry insiders, the 586 gimbal on the Autel Evo 2 will be capable of taking still photos at 48 MP and recording 8K video at 25 fps. Additionally, users will be able to shoot 6K video at 30 fps or 4K at 30 or 60 fps. You will be able to shoot those sweet slo-mo videos with the 383 gimbal as you can record 4K video at 120 fps. A wide aperture range (up to f/2.8) means that this camera should have excellent low light capabilities. The dual sensor is particularly impressive as it takes infrared images at 640 x 512 or 320 x 256 and records 720p video. Other Specs and Capabiltiies: Top Speed of 44 mph Geo-fencing free 360 degree obstacle avoidance NIGHTBEAT mode for night-time photography With such awesome capabilities, the Autel Evo 2 will far outshine not only the entire Mavic range but also the higher-end, DJI Inspire range. After the Skydio 2, the Autel Evo 2 is another reminder that these new entrants in the drone market are not only catching up, but in fact, leaving the industry leader, DJI far behind. Let’s see if DJI is able to muster up a fitting response when it launches the DJI Mavic 3 in January 2020. Our next story is a particularly interesting one. This is a story about drone pilot, Reuben Burciaga who was fined a hefty $20,000 for a reckless flight which ultimately ended as his drone landed next active airstrip at McCarran Airport in Las Vegas. Reuben's initial fine of $14,000 has now ballooned to more than $20,000 due to late fees as he failed to respond back to the FAA. Time and again, we have discussed how FAA's lack of enforcement is endangering airspace safety. So, was the FAA right in slapping this huge $20,000 fine on Reuben? Hear this story, and let us know your thoughts. Other topics discussed on the show are the SQUID drone and hyper-growth projections for the drone industry. Tune in for some excellent insights! Drone U wishes all listeners a Happy Thanksgiving!!! May your Thanksgiving be filled with family, friends, rest and peace. The Biggest Sale of The Year, the Drone U Black Friday Sale is LIVE. Do not miss out! Limited Time Offer! Do you wish to learn from world-class pilots with real world experience? This could be your chance. The Drone U Fly-in Challenge will be held from April 4-5 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. These unique drone games are designed to test your flying ability as you will be asked to complete carefully designed flight missions that mimic real-world scenarios. Don't miss the chance to participate in the BIGGEST and BEST drone event of the year. Limited Spots Available! Book Now! Recently crashed your drone? Unable to find trained technicians who can repair your drone quickly and at a reasonable rate? Don’t fret. The cool folks at Fortress UAV can help you get your drone back up in the air in as little as 7 days! Use Promo Code “DroneU” to get 25% off. Drone U Members get an extra 5% off on total repair costs. Check them out now! 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?

FAA Proposes Restrictive Drone Remote ID that Will Push Up Compliance Costs, Restrict Operations, and Seriously Hurt the Drone Industry Today's show is about the BIG announcement that has shaken up the drone industry. Drone pilots have gotten a rude Christmas shock as FAA has proposed restrictive drone remote ID technology that could seriously hamper the growth of the drone industry. Learn how additional hardware and compliance requirements proposed in this NPRM could drastically increase costs, reduce efficiencies, infringe on the drone pilot's privacy and safety and MURDER the drone industry. Get detailed insights into FAA's Remote ID Proposal: FAA Announces New Remote ID Technology...Why are We Disappointed? FAA Proposes Restrictive Remote ID Technology for Drones In other news, we discuss NYC drone laws. As regular ADU listeners might be aware, an old avigation law makes it illegal to fly a drone in NYC. However, an unfortunate accident has yet again highlighted the need to conduct timely building inspections using drone technology. Other topics discussed in this show include drone deliveries in Africa and DJI Phantom 4 production updates. Do not forget to sign up for the Drone U Giveaway! We are offering some unique and amazing prizes worth a cool $9,000! What are you waiting for? Sign up now! Do you wish to learn from world-class pilots with real world experience? This could be your chance. The Drone U Fly-in Challenge will be held from April 4-5 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. These unique drone games are designed to test your flying ability as you will be asked to complete carefully designed flight missions that mimic real-world scenarios. Don't miss the chance to participate in the BIGGEST and BEST drone event of the year. Limited Spots Available! Book Now! Recently crashed your drone? Unable to find trained technicians who can repair your drone quickly and at a reasonable rate? Don’t fret. The cool folks at Fortress UAV can help you get your drone back up in the air in as little as 7 days! Use Promo Code “DroneU” to get 25% off. Drone U Members get an extra 5% off on total repair costs. Check them out now! 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. Looking for simple, fast, and transparent coverage that gives you peace of mind? Our friends at Skywatch are offering affordable on-demand drone insurance that rewards YOU for flying safely. Check them out NOW! Both hourly and monthly options available. 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 Get your copy of “Livin’ the Drone Life” – http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide – https://amzn.to/2omQatT/ Check out our upcoming Mapping Classes – https://thedroneu.clickfunnels.com/drone-u-mapping-classes-2019 Timestamps [00:25] FAA gives drone pilots a rude Christimas shock - proposes a restrictive NPRM that could murder the drone industry [01:54] What is drone remote id? How will the remote id proposal affect the drone industry as a whole? [03:15] How to mobilize the drone industry and make sure our voices are heard [04:14] Will this new NPRM result in reduced efficiency? [05:15] Different ways to comply with the new remote id proposal [06:45] Will small drones weighing less than 250 grams (like the DJI Mavic Mini) be exempt from this new proposal?