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• YDQA: Ep 110- " How Are Drones Used To Conduct Bridge Inspections?"

  Ever wondered how drones are transforming the way we inspect bridges?In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, host Chris Breedlove sits down with Dr. Joe Burgett from Clemson University to explore the role of drone technology in bridge inspection.What You'll Learn:✅ Why bridge inspections are federally mandated and critical for public safety✅ The difference between routine inspections and detailed inspections ✅ How drones eliminate the need for dangerous "Snooper trucks" and keep inspectors safe ✅ Two different approaches: expensive enterprise drones vs. multiple affordable units ✅ Real challenges of flying under bridges (GPS loss, wind, wildlife, fishing lines!) ✅ The future of digital twins for comprehensive bridge documentation ✅ How South Carolina DOT trained their entire bridge inspection teamConnect with Joe:Joe's Bio: https://www.clemson.edu/caac/about/facultybio.html?id=1805SCiDUC: https://www.sciduc.org/

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• YDQA: Ep 109- " How Are Drones Used To Monitor the Coastal Environment?"

  Join host Chris Breedlove as he explores how drones are revolutionizing coastal environmental monitoring in Maine with Will Kochitzky, Assistant Professor at the University of New England.Key Topics Covered:Centimeter-scale mapping accuracy for coastal change detectionPre and post-storm documentation for FEMA applicationsMaine's proactive sea level rise legislation (1.5 feet by 2050, 3.9 feet by 2100)Equipment recommendations: DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise with RTK for photogrammetryInspired Flight 1200A with YellowScan Mapper for LiDAR applicationsSeasonal monitoring strategies to capture winter storm impactsThe importance of relative vs. absolute accuracy in environmental monitoringEpisode Links:https://www.une.edu/people/will-kochtitzkyhttps://iceandclimate.org/media/https://www.une.edu/magazine/2024-edition/mapping-and-revitalizing-maines-coastline

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• YDQA: Ep 108- " What Do the New UAS Executive Orders Really Mean for Drone Pilots?"

  Two major drone executive orders signed June 6th - here's what drone pilots need to know!Chris Breedlove & David Young break down "Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty" and "Unleashing American Drone Dominance" - including the big BVLOS timeline that could change everything.KEY POINTS:BVLOS operations: 30 days for proposed rules, 240 days finalStricter enforcement on unlicensed operatorsSupply chain security vs Chinese dronesShould you still buy DJI equipment?New support for American manufacturersCheck these links for more information:1. https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/06/restoring-american-airspace-sovereignty/2. https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/06/unleashing-american-drone-dominance/

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• YDQA: Ep 107- " What Is the State of U.S. Drone Manufacturing? "

  The US drone industry is facing its biggest challenge yet. Shipping delays have tripled, orders are becoming $90K gambles, and some overseas suppliers have stopped shipping to America entirely. If you're an FPV pilot, drone racer, or run educational drone programs, this affects YOU directly.🔥 WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:Why your drone orders are taking 3-4 weeks instead of 1 weekThe "tariff gamble" - how a $30K order can become $90K overnightWhich drone components are most at risk (spoiler: it's not what you think)What to stockpile NOW before shortages hit hardThe 3 critical components every FPV pilot should buy immediatelyWhy US drone manufacturing is decades behind (and how that's changing)Real examples of companies losing money on warranty claimsWhich components will NEVER be made in America (and why)

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• YDQA: Ep 106- " Current BVLOS Status And Part 108 Impact?"

  Welcome to another episode of Your Drone Questions Answered! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations with Kyle Miller, Director of Sales at Censys Technologies.Key Topics Covered:Definition and practical applications of BVLOS operationsCensus Technologies' approach to long-range drone missionsCommon mistakes in waiver applications and how to avoid themThe role of detect-and-avoid technology in BVLOS operationsShielded operations and infrastructure-based risk mitigationFuture of Part 108 regulations and what it means for the industryConnect With Censys Technologies:📧 Kyle Miller: [email protected] 📧 General Info: [email protected] 🌐 Website: https://censystech.com/ https://censystech.com/home-censys/107-wavier-service-faa/https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/part_107_waivers

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