Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On today's episode we talk with Bobby Sakaki, UAV expert and CEO of UAS Nexus. We discuss with Bobby on the current state of the UAV industry and his insights on critical topics such as DJI Ban, US politics on the industry, latest tech and impact of supply chain and geopolitics in drone industry. Learn all about the topics and events in the industry that can impact drone pilots in today's uncertain environment.
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Timestamps:
01:23 Is a tariff based strategy good for the US Drone Industry ?
03:00 Discussions and thoughts on DJI ban
05:57 Are the efforts for growing the UAV industry on the right track?
10:20 Who are the upcoming players in the drone industry that are promising to be key players in the future and why - Quantum Systems, FreeFly, Firestorm
16:25 Are US companies equipped to replace or compete with DJI?
24:23 Is DJI's strategy working on providing high value equipment during the transition to US drones?
34:22 Section 1709 - Can federal government enforce an operational ban
01:04:10 What is UAV Nexus - Bobby's company and how does it help pilots
On today's episode we talk with Bobby Sakaki, UAV expert and CEO of UAS Nexus. We discuss with Bobby on the current state of the UAV industry and his insights on critical topics such as DJI Ban, US politics on the industry, latest tech and impact of supply chain and geopolitics in drone industry. Learn all about the topics and events in the industry that can impact drone pilots in today's uncertain environment.
🔥Download and listen to the audio version of the Ask Drone U podcast, and get your drone and business related questions answered here: askdroneu.com/.
Check out our latest Live Classes for Drone Mapping/Operations
| thedroneu.com/droneu-events |
🔥Drone U Recommended Drones:
Best Travel Drone: click.dji.com/ADXzWsLrapRo93aNU2HZ_g?pm=link&as=0001&ch=DUPAAW
Best Video Drone: amzn.to/2HnRElC
Best Photography Drone: amzn.to/2HjQbg2
🔥Become a Member
Learn why more pilots choose Drone U for learning how to fly and turn your passion into profit. thedroneu.com/become-a-member
Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and, if you don't mind, leave us a 5-star review while you're there: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832.
🔥Follow us:
Site - thedroneu.com
Facebook - facebook.com/droneu
Instagram - instagram.com/thedroneu
Twitter - twitter.com/thedroneu
YouTube - youtube.com/c/droneu
Drone Mapping Guide - thedroneu.com/what-is-drone-mapping-software
Timestamps:
01:23 Is a tariff based strategy good for the US Drone Industry ?
03:00 Discussions and thoughts on DJI ban
05:57 Are the efforts for growing the UAV industry on the right track?
10:20 Who are the upcoming players in the drone industry that are promising to be key players in the future and why - Quantum Systems, FreeFly, Firestorm
16:25 Are US companies equipped to replace or compete with DJI?
24:23 Is DJI's strategy working on providing high value equipment during the transition to US drones?
34:22 Section 1709 - Can federal government enforce an operational ban
01:04:10 What is UAV Nexus - Bobby's company and how does it help pilots
