We’re Drone U, a group of guys who have turned their passion for flight into a profitable business. We love hearing from our fans, and we love helping by answering their questions. That’s why we started the Ask Drone U podcast in 2015. Since then, we are one of the largest, most popular DAILY drone podcasts out there. Each episode features an actual question submitted from someone just like you! We wish we could answer everyone’s question(s), but we’ll do our best to get through as many of them as we can. So plug in those headphones because it’s time to learn together about everything drone: FAA, insurance, business strategies, videography, drone tips, flight techniques, drone tricks, expert advice, cameras, gimbals, and so much more. #askdroneu
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ADU 1404: Why Enterprise Drone Programs Are Ditching Drone Mapping
Are You Wasting Money on Drone Mapping? What Enterprises Know
In this episode of Ask Drone U, Paul and Rob examine a major shift occurring across large-scale enterprise
Sep 22
ADU 1403: Should Your Enterprise Drone Program Require Part 107 for Part 108 Operations?
Part 107 vs Part 108: Why Enterprise Drone Programs Still Need Certified Pilots
In this episode of Ask Drone U, Paul and Rob tackle a crucial question facing enterprise
Navigating Legal Precedents, Ag Tech Beyond Spraying, and Budget Software Stacks
In this rapid-fire community Q&A episode of Ask Drone U, Paul and Rob tackle pressing qu
Sep 15
ADU 1401: Are AeroPoints Worth It? Propeller Costs vs. Drone RTK Alternatives
Navigating Ground Control Points, Propeller Subscriptions, and Cost-Effective RTK Workflows
In this episode of Ask Drone U, hosts Paul and Rob address a question from li
Sep 14
ADU 1400: The Future of Commercial Drones? What We Saw at Commercial UAV Expo 2026
The Biggest Drone Tech Trends We Saw at Commercial UAV Expo 2026
What’s actually changing in the commercial drone industry—and which new technologies are worth paying at
Sep 8
ADU 1399: NDAA Compliance – Are Expensive American Drones Actually Better?
Buying Drones in 2026: Is the NDAA Premium Worth It?
In this episode of Ask Drone U, Paul and Rob address a critical question from listener Ken : Would commercial drone
Sep 7
ADU 1397: Why Drone Pilots Should Stop Selling Hours and Start Selling Outcomes
Why Drone Pilots Should Stop Selling Hours and Start Selling Outcomes
Complex thermal deliverables are getting killed by simpler ones. If you inspect buildings with a dr
Aug 31
ADU 1398: Beyond Flying – The Non-Flying Skills Every Drone Business Needs
Why Being the Best Drone Pilot Is No Longer Enough
In this episode of Ask Drone U, Paul and Rob answer a question from Gabe at Hawaii Pacific Drone Solutions regarding w
Aug 25
ADU 1396: Why Most Drone Pilots Fail at Sales – and What to Do Instead
Why Most Drone Pilots Fail at Sales - and What to Do Instead
On today's episode, Paul and Rob tackle one of the toughest challenges for many drone business owners: sales.
Aug 18
ADU 1395: Why the FCC Drone Ban Could Ground More Than You Think
Why the FCC Drone Ban Could Ground More Than You Think
The FCC may be laying the groundwork for a drone ban that goes far beyond DJI and if you fly drones for business, t
Aug 12
ADU 1394: How American Drones Are more relevant for the Drone Industry’s Future and Why It Matters
How American drones are transforming in drone industry
As regulations tighten and supply chains strain, American-made drones are stepping into the spotlight, promising ne
Apr 17
EDL 019: Turning Passion to Profession: Running successful drone business in Hawaii, with Gabe Hanohano
In this episode, Gabe Hanohano takes us on his inspiring journey of building a successful drone business in Hawaii. Starting with a deep-rooted passion for photography an
Feb 1
EDL 018: Revolutionizing Drone Services with RAAD’s Innovative Approach to Drone Piloting – A Conversation with Teej Ragsdale
In this episode of Elevating Drone Life, host Rob Burdick sits down with Teej Ragsdale, the visionary co-founder and CEO of RAAD, an innovative aerial intelligence networ
Jan 5
ADU 1393: The Broader Implications of the FCC’s Drone Regulations and how to navigate them
Navigating the FCC ban on DJI: What it means to pilots
In this episode of ADU, we delve into the intricate details of the recent FCC ban on DJI. This episode unpacks the
Dec 24 2025
EDL 017: The Future of drones in Golf course management – A Conversation with Graeme Heinrich
In this captivating episode of "Elevating Drone Life," we journey with Graeme Heinrich, a seasoned expert in the drone industry, as he shares his remarkable transition fr
Dec 23 2025
ADU 1392: Exploring Drone Security: Opportunities and Challenges
Drone Security: Opportunities and Challenges
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Dec 2 2025
ADU 1391: The Future of Drones: New Drones, Opportunities and Challenges
How should pilots navigate the ever evolving drone industry?
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Nov 27 2025
ADU 1390: What Opportunities are available for Pilots amidst the DJI Ban
What opportunities and drone options should pilot explore before/after DJI Ban?
In this episode of Ask Drone U, Paul and Rob tackle one of the most common questions surfa
Nov 24 2025
ADU 1370: Navigating the Drone Industry: In-House vs. Contractors
How should pilots navigate the fast changing drone industry?
In this episode of ADU, hosts Paul and Rob discuss the evolving landscape of drone programs, focusing on empl
Oct 18 2025
EDL 016: From Hobby drone pilot to Mastering FPV Drone Flying – A Conversation with Cameron Goldberg
In this episode of Elevating Drone Life, host Paul Aitken speaks with Cameron Goldberg, a renowned FPV drone pilot known for his stunning aerial shots at Red Rocks. They
Oct 2 2025
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Where Ask Drone U ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 28, 2026).
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This podcast it is a great source of industry knowledge. The hosts are very knowledgeable in various facets of drone applications and entrepreneurship. If you are a drone hobbyist, starting a drone business or a seasoned veteran this is the podcast for you. I am an avid listener and now a Drone U member. I highly recommend becoming a member of you want to advance your skills and knowledge from a true top drone industry leader.
Bstrow · May 2023
Drone U member here 🙋🏼♀️ Discovered the podcast first, but fell more in love with the community. These guys are tried and true and keep it entertaining. Well worth it is an understatement! Very grateful for all they do!
zennjenn10 · Nov 2022
I did a good amount of research prior to investing in a drone. Got my 107. I’m an arborist by trade and deploy my DJI magic 2 pro and or air 2s quite often. I wouldn’t be anywhere near as experienced as I have become without this podcast!! It’s a daily listen for me catching up from the beginning.
arborist619 · Jul 2021
Great work with the podcast! I've just started listening and now can't stop wondering how much more there is to the Drone U podcast. I'm so grateful for the resource and can't wait to hear how much I never knew I didn't know as I continue my journey with Rob and Paul. Y'all are awesome. I'm better after each episode regardless of the subject.
gperkin · Jun 2020
In the most recent episode about vortex ring state, Drone U clearly could not explain the aerodynamics of vortex ring state, they never mentioned the 3 requirements for vortex ring state, and were confusing it with in ground effect and out of ground effect. I would look to learn elsewhere.
Ronin0927 · Nov 2020
Droneu is great for new dronies. I think they cover surface level insight well. They are kinda goofy so if you’re looking for pure industry knowledge without personal flare, this might not be a great option. They also have a good amount of resources that can be very helpful when jumping into uav.
2 main issues -
First, undisclosed bias.
On multiple occasions they compare products not disclosing to the viewers on the podcast they offer paid training on only 1 of the 2 products(shocker, they talk up the ones you can pay them to learn more about)
Second,
Not using the products they are claiming to be experts on. Specifically softwares. I understand 1 person or even a team would struggle to understand how to use every drone software out there, but to not even use a software(obvious based on some of their comments) and make statements that are simply false is very unprofessional imo given the reach of the podcast. Do the homework, reach out to companies you are talking about and verify your script is accurate so your viewers can be confident in the information you are sharing.
Unfortunately, these guys fall into the category of know-it-alls that do not know it all and do not verify the accuracy of their content.
Please add how you go about fact checking for each podcast subject, I’d consider listening to your podcast again if that were to occur and shared with everyone. As well, would love to see more representation from companies AND users to get the full picture.
Spruce Tip · Apr 2022
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