Should you build your own drone to do photogrammetry work? @DroneU
Should you build your own drone to do photogrammetry work?  @DroneU
Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On the episode we discuss how DJI has set up the market with robust drones and cost effective solutions and how pilots can start off on developing drones. We talk about American companies and how they have structured themselves as system integrators to provide the industry with drone solutions. We discuss platforms, mechanical controls and cost involved to build these drones. We then delve into the software side of things and how pilots can build softwares for their drones and the platforms available.

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Timestamps:
1:15 - Learn more about drone U experience training
2:42 - Question for today's episode on third party solutions for data processing and alternatives to DJI
4:14 - are there companies that can match the scale and pricing offered by DJI
5:51 - learn how American drones are currently built
7:24 - How pilots can build their own drones and drone systems
15:32 - how to build 3rd party software for drones and the steps and challenges involve
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