Drone U

Really enjoyed our conversation with Jorge A. from Drone Permission. His experience in the drone industry as a (very) successful drone service provider is chocked full of skills and strategies you will want to emulate. I (Rob) continue to work on my interviewing skills. But don't let that stop you from absorbing some amazing insights from Jorge. https://lnkd.in/g72BQuHf Enjoy!

The ultimate drone training experience (retreat) is back for the 4th year in a row! Join us in Colorful Colorado to gain a level of flight confidence, that can't be delivered anywhere else. https://lnkd.in/dvpgJEpV

Must Read Drone Article: Whether you love or hate Skydio. Question is, do you love America? "According to Trent Emeneker, a program manager for the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit, at the attrition rate currently observed in Ukraine, the US military would exhaust its entire drone supply in five days. " https://lnkd.in/gbgKigqK

Wow, New FAA rules to expand operations (But wait bob theres more!) - American's have made a Mini (sub 250 gram) drone, better than Mini 5 - Mavic 4 Pro Leaked to have 4k 120fps filming modes with 6k 30fps. https://lnkd.in/gmwKsWGb

The Evolution of Drone Mapping in Construction: Solving the Other Half of the Problem Drone mapping has revolutionized construction, providing actionable datasets through cameras and LiDAR to solve complex technical challenges. These tools help teams track progress, identify setbacks, and maintain quality control. But this is only half of the macro problem. The other half? Storytelling. While solving technical problems gives us insight into a project's status, the ability to visually communicate that progress—to investors, clients, and the public—is equally critical. Telling the story of completion in real-time strengthens transparency, aligns stakeholders, and enhances public relations. With Gaussian splatting, we’re entering a new era of lifelike, high-fidelity 3D models that elevate project storytelling. This cutting-edge technology allows us to showcase construction progress with incredible clarity, making updates more immersive and impactful. We’re excited to highlight a Gaussian splat produced by one of our students, Brian Owens, working for The Weitz Company in Golden, Colorado. Using a double grid with orbits, Brian created an impressively detailed 3D model—something he learned firsthand at Drone U’s Experience Training. To learn more about construction mapping and media deliverables, check out our upcoming course: Construction Mapping and Media Deliverables. See the Splat: https://lnkd.in/gANG84Jy #DroneMapping #GaussianSplatting #ConstructionTech #DigitalTwins #3DModeling #DroneU

DJI's new obstacle avoidance sensor mixes Radar + Lidar + stereoscopic sensors. Meanwhile, Texas says shoots those drones "out da sky." https://lnkd.in/g-h5924B

Drone News Now 🚨 | Man Wanted in California for Shooting Drone Pilot | Michigan Man arrested for shooting police drone BYD Partners with DJI (As shown on the Ford Bronco Sport, I mean BYD SUV) FTC Investigates Adobe https://lnkd.in/gU22QcpX

Matrice 4 Enterprise is worth the upgrade, its everything the Mavic 3 Enterprise wanted to be. Are the foreign vs. domestic drone wars benefiting pilots? You decide. https://lnkd.in/gBdahqmn

FAA Authorizations Slow | Defense ACT changes airspace forever as State/Local governments will now be able to use CUAS technology to monitor and mitigate drone threats at Stadiums nationwide. https://lnkd.in/gDEdcQG4

🚨 Drone News Now – This Week’s Top Stories! 🚨 ✈️ Enforcement of the Week – A Canadian man gets arrested for flying a drone over a military base. What was he thinking? 🤦♂️ 🚀 Freefly AstroMax Unveiled – A bigger, badder NDAA-compliant drone hits the market. Is it worth the hype? 🏭 Anduril’s Big Move – A new drone manufacturing plant in Ohio strengthens America’s industrial drone supply. 🌍 Space Force vs. Flat Earthers – The X-37B unmanned spacecraft just proved (again) that Earth is not flat… and not perfectly round either. ⚠️ The Real Aviation Crisis – With regional airline crashes increasing, the FAA’s outdated system is under fire. Should pilots be trained differently? Is simulator training the answer? 📢 What’s your take? Drop a comment below & don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔 for more drone news! 🚁🔥 https://lnkd.in/gi2fXs39