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The Weekly Waypoint

Michael Lilley

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 36

These calls take place weekly on Thursday mornings. If you would like to join in on the discussion, click the link below. https://www.skool.com/drone-mapping-answers-5386

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The $18,000 mapping scanner dilemma

Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Duration 21:23

This is an AI-generated podcast that uses a live mastermind call as its source material

Elite Drone Tactics for Subzero Weather

Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Duration 24:53

This is an AI-generated podcast that uses a live mastermind call as its source material

Drone pilots building an AI escape hatch

Monday, August 24, 2026 • Duration 51:27

The provided transcript features a candid discussion between professional drone operators covering industry challenges, equipment logistics, and shifting regulations. The participants express significant frustration regarding potential government bans and tariffs on Chinese-made drone components, noting the difficulty of finding viable American-made alternatives for the consumer market. Technical segments of the conversation focus on photogrammetry software options, where the group weighs the benefits of perpetual licenses versus subscription models for processing spatial data. Additionally, the speakers discuss the operational risks of flying near infrastructure and the necessity of increasing service prices to offset rising insurance and hardware costs. The dialogue also touches on leveraging AI for software development and the rebranding of their professional community to enhance online discoverability. Ultimately, the source highlights a collaborative effort to navigate a tightening market while sharing technical workflows and educational resources.

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Hardware Bans and Software Monopolies Squeeze Pilots

Thursday, August 20, 2026 • Duration 22:10

The participants express significant frustration regarding potential government bans and tariffs on Chinese-made drone components, noting the difficulty of finding viable American-made alternatives for the consumer market. Technical segments of the conversation focus on photogrammetry software options, where the group weighs the benefits of perpetual licenses versus subscription models for processing spatial data. Additionally, the speakers discuss the operational risks of flying near infrastructure and the necessity of increasing service prices to offset rising insurance and hardware costs. The dialogue also touches on leveraging AI for software development and the rebranding of their professional community to enhance online discoverability. Ultimately, the source highlights a collaborative effort to navigate a tightening market while sharing technical workflows and educational resources.

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Drone Hard Truths

Thursday, August 20, 2026 • Duration 04:02

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The Hidden 92 Percent of Drone Operations

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • Duration 49:20

A comprehensive look at the technical and regulatory landscape of the commercial drone industry in 2026. A meeting transcript and summary detail specific field workflows, including the use of RTK and PPK positioning to ensure data precision during site mapping and infrastructure inspections. The discussion highlights a professional preference for perpetual software licensing over subscription models, specifically evaluating tools like Pix4Dmatic and Agisoft Metashape for generating 3D meshes. Technical challenges, such as hardware failures from lightning and the nuances of base station "cook times," are balanced against success stories where drone data prevented costly construction demolition. Furthermore, the texts address significant FCC regulatory threats regarding potential bans on advanced technologies like LiDAR and thermal imaging. Overall, the collection emphasizes that drone accuracy is a result of disciplined workflows and validated data rather than hardware alone.

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Achieving centimeter level accuracy with mapping drones

Sunday, August 2, 2026 • Duration 22:04

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Drone Mapping Nightmares

Saturday, July 18, 2026 • Duration 52:47

Your Part 107 taught you how to fly legally. It didn't teach you how to make money, how to process data, or what to do when Pix4D won't calibrate and you're staring at a deadline at 2:30 in the morning. DMA is a room full of people who've already been where you are — and they meet every week to answer exactly those questions. No theory. No "buy my course." Just operators solving real problems from real job sites, live, every Thursday morning.https://www.skool.com/drone-mapping-answers-5386

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Commercial Drone Mapping is a Battleground

Sunday, July 12, 2026 • Duration 53:18

These documents summarize the July 9, 2026, DMA Weekly Q&A, where drone industry professionals discussed technical workflows, hardware innovation, and business resilience. The group explored custom 3D-printing solutions for controller mounts, specifically debating the merits of PETG versus PLA for durability and UV protection. Operational discussions prioritized early morning flights to secure stable winds and emphasized using beacon lights to deter aggressive birds. From a business perspective, members reviewed the Fly Guys program, analyzed a massive service outage that exposed the risks of single-provider internet dependencies, and evaluated new LiDAR and SLAM scanner opportunities. Ultimately, the records highlight a strategic pivot away from the Share S20 partnership due to restrictive costs, favoring more flexible and reliable infrastructure.

You passed the Part 107. Now what?

That piece of plastic means you're legal to fly. It doesn't mean you know how to make a dime.

I've been doing this a while. I crash things, I fix things, I figure out what works. The fastest way to get good isn't more YouTube tutorials — it's having people who'll tell you when you're about to make a stupid mistake.

That's what Drone Mapping Answers (DMA) is. Every Thursday, working drone professionals get on a call. Real jobs, real pricing, real equipment talk. No fluff, no gatekeeping, nobody trying to sell you a course on how to sell courses.

If you've got your Part 107 and you're serious about making money with a drone, come see if it fits.

Drone Mapping Answers — Drone Mapping Answers

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Tactical Survival for Professional Drone Pilots

Friday, July 10, 2026 • Duration 39:55

These documents summarize the July 9, 2026, Drone M Weekly Q&A, where drone industry professionals discussed technical workflows, hardware innovation, and business resilience. The group explored custom 3D-printing solutions for controller mounts, specifically debating the merits of PETG versus PLA for durability and UV protection. Operational discussions prioritized early morning flights to secure stable winds and emphasized using beacon lights to deter aggressive birds. From a business perspective, members reviewed the Fly Guys program, analyzed a massive service outage that exposed the risks of single-provider internet dependencies, and evaluated new LiDAR and SLAM scanner opportunities. Ultimately, the records highlight a strategic pivot away from the Share S20 partnership due to restrictive costs, favoring more flexible and reliable infrastructure.

You passed the Part 107. Now what?

That piece of plastic means you're legal to fly. It doesn't mean you know how to make a dime.

If you've got your Part 107 and you're serious about making money with a drone, come see if it fits.

Drone Mapping Answers

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