From Pizzas to Payload: Drones Reshaping Our World
Drones aren’t just toys anymore. These videos explore the rapidly evolving landscape of commercial drone applications, from life-saving medical deliveries in remote areas to the complex ethical and market implications of drone use in warfare. We’ll unpack how drone technology is transforming industries, creating new business opportunities, and raising critical questions about regulation, security, and the future of autonomous systems. Ever wonder how a drone can deliver a pizza and be a game-changer on the battlefield? Get ready to dive in.
Key Takeaways: Drone Delivery and Beyond
Zipline’s Revolution: Learn how Zipline is using drones to deliver essential medical supplies, demonstrating the real-world impact of drone delivery in improving healthcare access.
DJI’s Dominance and Controversy: Explore DJI’s market dominance despite facing scrutiny regarding its use in warfare, highlighting the complex relationship between commercial drone manufacturers and global conflicts.
Starting Your Own Drone Business: Discover the practical steps and considerations for starting a drone-based business, from obtaining Part 107 certification to marketing your services.
Choosing the Right Drone: Navigate the complex world of drone selection with a comprehensive buying guide, comparing different models and features for various applications.
The Drone Dilemma: Innovation, Regulation, and the Future of Flight
The videos clearly show the expanding role of drones in both humanitarian and military contexts. This rapid advancement presents both opportunities and challenges. As drones become increasingly sophisticated, the need for robust regulations and ethical guidelines becomes even more critical. What are the implications of autonomous drone systems in warfare? How do we balance innovation with safety and security? These questions demand ongoing discussion and careful consideration as we navigate this new era of drone technology.
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From entrepreneurial endeavors to the front lines of global conflict, drones are changing the game. Scroll down to watch the video highlights and get a deeper understanding of this transformative technology.
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Amazing Invention- This Drone Will Change EverythingMark Rober38,295,666 views | 1,102,025 | March 18 2023 15:26:03 (29,969 comments)[ Read more … ]
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Chinese drone maker DJI is dominating the market – despite being blacklisted by the U.S.CNBC International1,486,901 views | 12,148 | February 6 2023 10:00:00 (2,554 comments)[ Read more … ]
Drones of several varieties have been used on the battlefield during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including makes from DJI.
The global drone market is expected to grow from $30.6 billion in 2022 to $55.8 billion by 2030, according to a report by Drone Industry Insights. DJI dominates more than 70% of that market.
DJI’s first commercially successful product was the Phantom drone, which DJI founder Frank Wang claims made DJI the first company to bring “military-grade technology” to the public.
“The unfortunate thing is that (DJI drones are) very reliable. So, it’s become a product of choice, even for those who want to use a drone inappropriately,” Adam Welsh, DJI’s Head of Global Policy, told CNBC.
A recent controversy around DJI products being used for warfare isn’t the only problem the company has faced.
In December 2021, the Shenzhen-based drone maker was placed on an investment blacklist by the U.S. government, banning American investors from buying or selling shares in the company.
That move is largely symbolic, however, since DJI is a private company.
Watch the video above to understand why the Chinese drone maker is dominating the market – despite being blacklisted by the U.S.
YOU Should Start a Drone Business Now – Here’s Why!51 Drones658,991 views | 20,941 | May 28 2023 23:33:01 (752 comments)[ Read more … ]
Most people have never thought of this idea to earn money with their drone! There has never been a better time to start your own drone business and reap all of the benefits!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:15 How to get started/what drone?
3:18 What is a Part 107
4:41 The BEST way to pass your Part 107 exam
6:50 How to get business – start with who you know
8:43 How to get business – best kept secret
11:12 How to get business – real estate
12:24 How much to charge
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Ultimate Drone Buying Guide for Total Beginners 2024QuickAssTutorials834,970 views | 22,476 | May 13 2024 15:43:21 (1,416 comments)[ Read more … ]
Best Camera Drones for Beginners that still shoot pro quality video and photos compared:
DJI Mini 3 vs. DJI Mini 4 Pro vs. Air 3 vs. Autel Evo Lite+ vs. Mavic 3 Pro vs. Mavic 3 Classic vs. DJI Mini 2 vs. DJI Inspire 2 with X5S
Link for the Cinematography & Editing drone course, includes the drone business/marketing course now too so they are just one thing.
$100 Off because I love you I guess:
https://courses.dronelaunchacademy.com/p/aerial-video-a-to-z/?product_id=872022&coupon_code=GROOVYLITTLEDISCOUNT&affcode=58782_fajjfmbu
If you cannot get the best thing do not stress about it, all of the drones I go over are still incredible to be able to get as “entry level.”
Even the Mini 2 is STILL an awesome drone. Mini 4K is the updated model and you have to get it on Amazon strangely.
It has a 1/2.3″ sensor and shoots 12 megapixel photos but it is PLENTY to grow with. Just find it used on Craigslist, Ebay, Facebook Marketplace, Offerup for like $250 or lower.
Mini 4K (2020) – $300
(newest version of the Mini 2)
4K Video, RAW photos, no collision sensors but can live in your pocket
Mini 3 (2022) – $400
4K, RAW photos, Great connection, Vertical Filming, .76 inch sensor, really impressive for the convenience and ease. No anti-bonk
Mini 4 Pro (2023) – $750/$900
Get the $900 one, it is a billion times worth having a dedicated smart remote especially for so little extra.
.76 inch sensor, 4K footage, vertical filming, 12 megapixel RAW photos, quietest body type, looks like a bug when its flying. I could write an essay about this thing. By far the most fun to use, incredible connection. Footage often looks like it came from a bigger drone. Activetrack to follow you around if you care about that.
I’ve got a video on the Mini 4 Pro vs Mini 3 Pro as well, LOVE it.
Air 3 (2023) – $1000
MASSIVE improvement on its predecessor, 2 camera on it which I actually use equally and didn’t expect that. Sensor has improved low-light and exposure balancing is really great in this generation, even if the sensor is same size as mini 3 pro.
4K footage, .76” sensor, 12 megapixel photos.
60fps if you care (I don’t). It is cooler than the Mini 4 Pro because of camera 2 and the sick looking body, but Mini 4 Pro is just so convenient so its a tossup. Get mavic 3 classic if pro quality is priority.
Autel Evo Lite Plus (2022) – $1100
6K 1 inch sensor, 20 megapixel photos. Flies pretty rigid so stick to front/back and left/right. Really nice picture, lovely reds like in all Autels. Oversharpened image but I can live with that, just adjust some in editor. Fun colors to pick from give it extra points, could use it for work and still get the job done if DJI gets hit by a car one day. Doesn’t beat DJI but this isn’t bad.
Autel Evo Nano Plus (2022) – $700
NO
Mavic 3 Pro (2022) – $2200
4/3 inch Sensor, 5.1K footage, 20mp photos. Long flight time. Get the normal version not the $4000 Cine version if you don’t know what Prores format is.
This is the Business Class plane ticket drone, there is no going back after having this. Unbelievable dynamic range. UNREAL stability, default color, flight control, flexible rich data for color grading.
A 3x and 7x telephoto lens comes on it. Never use the 7x aside from fun, but the 3x is a great length and useful… just hard to give up the quality of the wide camera that is 5.1k.
Still great for cool angles and cinematography nerds. In general most of what I film on this drone looks better in the end than what I thought I was getting while shooting. They knocked it out of the park with this drone, no limits honestly.
Mavic 3 Classic – $1300
Not typing all that again, you get the point. Minus the Zoom lenses, everything else is the same. Crapping myself at the price being so cheap now. What a deal.
DJI Mini 5 – No, don’t even start asking.
Inspire 2 + X5S camera – $5000+ Used
Shoots 6K RAW Video (literally filming in RAW photos)
5.2K 422 Prores and 4K Proress 4444 incase you know what that all means. Cinema formats but such a pain to lug around, and the noise is a lot. It’s more like a once in a while, Ace in the hole to blow something out the water or shoot Stock Footage and practice cinematography. Interchangeable lenses are really nice too.
I have other videos on making money, go watch those if you need.
If you want the fastest way to get better footage, watch the Cinematography one, trust me it is very necessary.
Updating the Ultimate Drone Buying Guide for Total Beginners 2024 because its time and new drones have come out, the Mini 4 Pro and Air 3 being the biggest additions
00:00 .
00:14 Drones vs. Cocaine
00:50 Beginner Drones
01:55 Photo/Video Drones
03:00 Drone Quality comparison
04:05 DJI Drones
04:58 Drones Tech Update
06:40 Used Drones
08:25 Minis
09:00 Noise Test
09:38 Cinematography
10:12 Mavic 3 Best Drone
12:20 Sensor Chart comparison
13:28 Photography
14:10 Specs Need vs Don’t
15:40 Follow Me
16:25 SMART REMOTE!!!
17:28 Make a Decision
18:12 Pro Drones
20:50 How to Improve
Ultimate Drone Buying Guide for Total Beginners 2023QuickAssTutorials1,553,336 views | 38,045 | April 4 2023 14:10:00 (2,312 comments)[ Read more … ]
Best Camera Drones for beginners that still shoot pro quality video and photos compared:
DJI Mini 2 vs. DJI Mini 3 Pro vs. Mini 3 vs. Air 2S vs. Autel Evo Nano Plus vs. Mavic 3 vs. Mavic 3 Classic vs. Autel Evo Lite Plus vs. DJI Inspire 2 with X5S
Link for the Cinematography & Editing drone course, includes the drone business/marketing course now too so they are just one thing.
$100 Off because I love you I guess:
https://courses.dronelaunchacademy.com/p/aerial-video-a-to-z/?product_id=872022&coupon_code=GROOVYLITTLEDISCOUNT&affcode=58782_fajjfmbu
If you cannot get the best thing do not stress about it, all of the drones I go over are still incredible to be able to get as “entry level.”
Even the Mini 2 is STILL an awesome drone. Mini 2 SE should be shipping when I post this, so that would be your model to go for (same as Mini 2 but better signal).
It is a 1/2.3″ sensor and shoots 12 megapixel photos but it is PLENTY to grow with. Just find it used on Craigslist, Ebay, Facebook Marketplace, Offerup for like $300 or lower.
Mini 2 SE (2020) – $350
(used to be called Mini 2)
4K Video, RAW photos photos, no collision sensors but can live in your pocket
Mini 3 (2022) – $450
4K, RAW photos, Great connection, Vertical Filming, .76 inch sensor, really impressive for the convenience and ease
Mini 3 Pro (2022) – $750/$900
Get the $900 one, it is a billion times worth having a dedicated smart remote especially for so little extra.
.76 inch sensor, 4K footage, vertical filming, 12 megapixel RAW photos, quietest body type, looks like a bug when its flying. Could write a book about this thing. By far the most fun, incredible connection. Footage often looks like it came from a bigger drone. Activetrack to follow you around if you care about that.
I’ve got a review on the Mini 3 Pro as well, LOVE it.
Air 2S (2021) – $1000
Not as fun as Mini 3, not as quality as Mavic 3, so kind of neither benefit. Color profile is sometimes maybe gud, sometimes maybe sheit.
5.4K footage, 1 inch sensor. 20 megapixel photos which is great for pros.
60fps if you care (I don’t). After the Mini 3 Pro being out for a year, that thing just overperforms and I’d say just get a Mini 3 Pro instead.
Mavic 2 Pro (2018) – $700 Used
King of drones up until 2021. 1 inch sensor, 20 megapixel RAW photos. Beautiful image but software/firmware is getting dated. You would do better with most newer drones.
Autel Evo Lite Plus (2022) – $1100
6K 1 inch sensor, 20 megapixel photos. Flies pretty rigid so stick to front/back and left/right. Really nice picture, lovely reds like in all Autels. Oversharpened image but I can live with that. Fun colors to pick from give extra points, could use on a work day no sweat. Doesn’t beat DJI but this isn’t bad.
Autel Evo Nano Plus (2022) – $700
4K footage, f1.7 lens (just means a bit brighter image) 12 megapixels. Features promoted at launch still haven’t come, software janky crashes. Was not a good time. Great at low-light and sunsets compared to the Mini 3 Pro though, that is the one strong suit. Everywhere else it loses bad.
Mavic 3 – $2150/$2850
4/3 inch Sensor, 5.1K footage, 20mp photos. Long flight time. Get the normal version not the $4000 Cine version if you don’t know what Prores format is.
This is the Business Class plane ticket drone, there is no going back after having this. Unbelievable dynamic range. UNREAL stability, default color, flight control, flexible rich data for color grading.
A 7x zoom lens comes on Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine, not perfect but SO fun to use that thing. Great for cool angles and cinematography nerds. In general most of what I film on this drone looks better in the end than what I thought I was getting while shooting. They knocked it out of the park with this drone, no limits honestly.
Mavic 3 Classic
Not typing all that again, you get the point. Minus the Zoom lens, everything else is the same. Crapping myself at the price being so cheap now.
DJI Mini 4 – No, don’t even start asking.
Inspire 2 + X5S camera – $8000+ Used
Shoots 6K RAW Video (literally filming in RAW photos)
5.2K 422 Prores and 4K Proress 4444 incase you know what that all means. Cinema formats but such a pain to lug around, and the noise is a lot. It’s more like a once in a while, Ace in the hole to blow something out the water or shoot Stock Footage and practice cinematography. Interchangeable lenses are really nice too.
I have other videos on making money, go watch those if you need.
If you want the fastest way to get better footage, watch the Cinematography one, trust me it is very necessary.
00:00 .
00:40 Buying a cheap drone
01:30 Photo/Video Drones
02:08 Drones Listed
03:10 Drone Quality comparison
03:55 DJI Drones
04:38 Drones Tech Update
06:07 Used Drones
07:52 Noise Test
09:00 Mavic 3 Best Drone
09:50 Sensor chart comparison
11:08 Photography
11:44 Avoid Salesy Words
13:15 SMART REMOTE!!!
14:09 Make a Decision
14:25 Mini 3 Pro vs Mavic 3
16:40 Best Experience
17:20 Fastest Way to Improve
5 Drone Industries That Will EXPLODE In 2023!Dylan Gorman158,077 views | 4,669 | January 13 2023 17:00:04 (243 comments)[ Read more … ]
With a current market size of about $34 billion dollars globally and expectations to reach over $55 billion dollars by 2026, the drone industry is only going to get bigger. But with commercial applications being the biggest piece of the pie, what are the industries that are going to grow the fastest over the next few years and which ones should you be paying attention to?
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