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• YDQA: Ep 126- "Is Freefly’s Flux the First End-to-End American-Made LiDAR Ecosystem for Drones?”

  Welcome to Your Drone Questions. Answered from Drone Launch Academy. Host Chris Breedlove sits down with Tom Searing (Seiler GeoDrones) to tackle a hot late-2025 question: Can U.S. operators finally run a truly American-made, NDAA-friendly, end-to-end LiDAR stack—from airframe to sensor to workflow?What you’ll learn:What “end-to-end” LiDAR actually looks like for U.S. teams (airframe → payload → planning → processing → export)A quick tour of Flux payload options (H1 / O1 / L1) and when each makes senseHow the Flow app simplifies setup, status checks, processing, and exporting in the fieldMission-planning notes (calibrations, overlaps, orthogonal passes) and why dual-antenna GNSS mattersCost model highlights: Flow is included with the sensor (no annual software fee), plus an optional Verizon Hyper Precise RTK subscription if you want always-on RTK; PPK remains viableField-friendly data handling: scan, verify a quick point-cloud render on the tablet, export LAZ/LAS, and goAvailability & demand outlook as we head toward early 2026 ramp-upConnect with Tom and check out Freefly Flux:https://freeflysystems.com/fluxhttps://freefly.gitbook.io/astro-public/other-user-manuals/freefly-payloads/[email protected] https://www.seilergeodrones.com/Have a question for a future episode? Send it in and we’ll tackle it on the show: [email protected] or visit ydqa.io.

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• YDQA: Ep 125- "Are Drones the Future of High School Education?”

  In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, Drone Launch Academy founder David Young steps in to explore how drones are reshaping high school education across the U.S.David breaks down what Career and Technical Education (CTE) means, how industry-recognized credentials work, and why more states are adding the Part 107 drone license to their official CTE credential lists. You’ll learn:Which states are already funding drone programs for studentsHow schools are building full drone technology pathways (like North Carolina and Florida)What kind of real jobs high school grads can get with a Part 107 licenseAnd how drone classes are helping students stay engaged and even graduateWhether you’re an educator, parent, or drone enthusiast, this episode will open your eyes to how drones are preparing the next generation for tech-driven careers.Check out our Drone Launch Learning website to see how you can incorporate drones in your high school: https://dronelaunchlearning.com/

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• YDQA: Ep 124- "How Will New Drone Policies Impact the Future of Agricultural Drones?"

  In this week’s episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host Chris Breedlove sits down with Will Dawson, attorney and founder of the Agricultural Drone Initiative (ADI), to explore how new federal policies could shape the future of agricultural drone use in the U.S.Will shares his journey from growing up on a seven-generation farm in Virginia to leading national advocacy for smarter drone regulations. Together, they unpack the ongoing DJI policy debate, the misconceptions around drone bans, and what these changes could mean for farmers, manufacturers, and policymakers alike.You’ll learn:Why ADI was created to bridge the gap between farmers and lawmakersThe real number of agricultural drone operators in the U.S.How the 2025 NDAA and DJI restrictions could affect drone availabilityWhat buyback programs and American-made alternatives like Hylio might look likeHow smarter drone policy can protect both innovation and national security👉 Learn more about the Agricultural Drone Initiative at https://agdroneinitiative.org/ 👉 Submit your questions for future episodes at ydqa.io or email [email protected]

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• YDQA: Ep 123- "What’s the Difference Between OPUS and Trimble RTX for Drone Mapping?"

  Welcome back to Your Drone Questions. Answered, brought to you by Drone Launch Academy! This week, we’re diving into a listener-suggested topic: GNSS post-processing services. If you’re flying mapping missions and need to establish accurate base station coordinates for your PPK (post-processed kinematic) workflow, services like OPUS and Trimble CenterPoint RTX can be game-changers.In this episode, I break down:What GNSS post-processing services are and why they matter for drone pilotsA comparison between OPUS (NGS/NOAA, U.S.) and Trimble CenterPoint RTXLogging best practices (intervals, duration, and timing of uploads)Key limitations, including constellation support and receiver compatibilityPractical advice on when and how to use these services in your workflowWe’ll also touch on how these tools compare to other correction methods like RTK networks, and why understanding what’s happening “behind the scenes” is valuable when evaluating cloud-based processing platforms.🎧 For more background on RTK vs. PPK workflows, check out Episode 101 of the show.🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:https://geodesy.noaa.gov/OPUS/https://trimblertx.com/Home.aspx

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• YDQA: Ep 122- "How Are Agricultural Spray Drones Transforming Farming?"

  In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host Chris Breedlove sits down with Brandon Beal from Elevation Aerial Application to explore how UAV spraying drones are changing the future of agriculture. 🌱Brandon shares his journey from aviation into agriculture, explains how drones like the DJI T40 opened up scalable opportunities for farm spraying, and discusses the real-world impact drones are having on tree farms, row crops, and pastureland in Virginia.We dive into:Why drones are more effective than traditional spraying methods in tough terrainHow UAVs reduce reliance on migrant labor while boosting consistencyThe business case for spraying 50 acres an hourThe future of ag drones in the U.S. amid changing regulations and technologyWhether you’re a farmer, drone pilot, or just curious about the intersection of UAVs and agriculture, this conversation is packed with insights into where the industry is heading.👉 Connect with Brandon and Elevation Aerial Application on LinkedIn and social media.https://www.elevationaerialapplication.com/[email protected]://agdroneinitiative.org/ 👉 Got a drone question for us? Submit it at ydqa.io

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