BONUS: Drone News – DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2 Back in Production, CES 2020 Updates, Drone Airport Incident, Anti – Drone Technology

12/21/19 • 26 min

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?

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ADU 01064: Tips and Tricks for Producing the Best HDR Panos

How to Shoot World-Class Drone Panos Today's show is about producing drone panos. What are some recommended software, workflow and productivity tips for producing the best possible panoramas? Our caller for today, Aaron is a regular ADU listener, and is looking for some tips and tricks to produce world-class drone panos. Specifically, what is the best shooting and editing workflow? Can you get better panos by shooting in manual mode as against auto mode? And, which is the best software to edit a drone pano? To answer Aaron's question, we first share Vic's shooting and editing workflow. Vic prefer to shoot single images in 5-shot bracketing, manually change camera settings, and then stitch all the images together. Whereas, Paul has a more compressed workflow which takes him just under 30 minutes to make a single pano! Tune in for some excellent insights. Thanks for the great question, Aaron! 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/droneuInstagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneuYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Get your copy of “Livin’ the Drone Life” – http://amzn.to/2nalUDHGet 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 [07:27] Today's question is about creating drone panos [09:24] Should you use the auto option in DJI for creating panos? [10:03] Will 5-Shot Bracketing (AEB) lead to more work during post-processing? [10:52] How to get good results using the auto option on DJI drones [11:12] Paul shares how he tweaks shutter speed and exposure to get better images [11:28] What is Vic's workflow for shooting panos? Paul shares how Vic shoots single images, manually changes exposure values and then stitches all images together [13:34] Which editing software does Vic use for stitching panos? [14:47] Paul reveals his workflow for shooting panos using 3-shot bracketing [16:13] Photoshop vs. Lightroom - which is the best software for editing panos? [16:38] Paul reveals his compressed workflow which allows him to make a pano in just 30-minutes [18:33] Do not forget to check out Vic's Aerial Photography class https://www.youtube.com/watch?

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ADU 01065: Christmas Special – Merry Christmas from the Drone U Family

Today's show is a special one as we reflect on the awesome year gone by. We express gratitude to everyone who have been a part of our success in 2019. A special thanks to the entire Drone U Community for their stellar support. A huge shout out to all our peers who helped us come up with latest and best content - so that we can help you to the greatest extent possible. We looking forward to being a part of your growth and success in 2020 and beyond. May this festive season sparkle and shine, may all of your wishes and dreams come true, and may you feel this happiness all year round. Merry Christmas from the Drone U Family! 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