Why take the time to answer this survey?

At Drone U, our desire is to inspire and motivate drone pilots from every vertical of the industry, whether commercial or recreational.

As you know, our world and our industry have gone through some significant challenges recently. With this survey, we’re seeking to understand more about the impact of these challenges on you and your drone usage and businesses. We hope to gather information that will help all of us better understand the current state of the UAV industry and market. With this understanding, we can all be better equipped to help the industry thrive and to take advantage of future opportunities.

Through your honest answers, derived from your experience, you can help provide insight into macro and micro trends throughout the numerous verticals inside the drone industry and together we can help the entire industry move forward!

We know data morality is extremely important to you and it also quintessential to Drone U. As such, we will not ask for your contact information as part of the survey.

We sincerely hope you will take the time (estimated to be 15 to 20 minutes) to participate in this survey as we look forward to your feedback. If you have any questions, comments or would like a copy of the report generated from the results, please email us at support@thedroneu.com.

Respectfully,

-Drone U Flight Crew

 

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* Which of these best describes the primary type of drone pilot you represent?

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* Have you been flying drone Jobs in 2020?

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* Have you flown commercially post corona virus?

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* Please select all the drone industry verticals that you have serviced between March 1st 2020 and the present day.

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* How would you rate your overall drone piloting skill level?

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* What is the third rule of take-off? (For Multirotors) 

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* What is the only direction you SHOULD NOT fly a drone?

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* How many batteries do you carry for your primary commercial aircraft? (example: if you typically fly a mavic 2 pro, how many batteries do you have)

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* How many batteries do you have for your favorite or most used hobby drone?

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* What was the average price point for your drone jobs in 2020?

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* Where are you primarily located?

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* What is your primary venue for marketing?

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* Have you ever been accosted during a flight mission? 

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* Please select a description that best matches how you view yourself as a drone pilot

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* Do you have experience in drone mapping

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* Would most of your drone services be described as: 

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* What is your personal drone of choice?

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* How many flight hours do you have on UAS or Drones?

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* What is your preferred tablet or device to display image transmission and telemetry? 

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* Do you think Remote ID (as proposed) is a positive step forward for the Drone Industry? 

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* Do you think Remote Id could be positive for the industry if amended?

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* If Remote Id (as proposed) moves forward, would you comply with the rules? 

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* What do you believe compliance rates will be with proposed remote ID?

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* Do you believe the FAA will listen and consider any recommendations from the drone industry?

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* Do you believe the FAA understands practical drone operations? 

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* Do you believe the FAA enforces drone rules? 

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* Would you like to see the FAA enforce more or less? 

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* Do you believe the UAS industry stakeholders and decision makers understand practical operations of drones?

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* Do you believe that UAS decision makers should have a practical knowledge of drone operations built through experience of flying drones? 

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* Do you believe the FAA is inhibiting the growth of the UAS industry? 

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* Do you believe that operations over people should be allowed with the acquisition of a Part 107 Certificate? 

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* Do you believe part 107 is too restrictive? 

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* Do you believe the FAA needs to further define what is Navigable airspace? 

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* Do you think drones flying below tree tops or below MOCA should be subject to FAA regulations? 

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* Do you believe that micro drones (Sub 250 grams) will continue in popularity?

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* Will micro drones empower non-licensed operators to produce commercial deliverables? 

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* What is your favorite type of drone job?

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* What is your dream drone job?

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* What is your preferred drone role? 

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* What is your current drone role?

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* How would you describe your role in the drone industry? 

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* What is your most popular drone deliverable?

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* If you stated "other" on the previous question, please provide details and state the drone deliverable.

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* Do you fly as a single operator or as a part of a team? 

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* Do you believe there is a viable American made drone that offers enough features to complete a variety of drone jobs? 

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* If yes, which drone?

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* Do you believe drone security is a problem? 

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* Do you believe DJI drones share data nefariously?

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* Do you use an internet enabled device to control your drone?

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* Do you agree network remote ID is a good thing? (Internet Permission to FLY) 

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* Do you believe Remote ID is necessary for Universal Traffic Management and thus the assumed progress of the industry?

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* Do you still enjoy flying drones? 

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* Do you believe the FAA is inhibiting the ability for kids to learn about drones and pursue a career in aviation? 

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* Do you believe the drone industry will continue to grow? 

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* Do you believe the drone industry cannibalizes itself through division?

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* Do you believe the drone industry is divided?

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* What level of professionalism represents the drone industry? 

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* Are you seeing other drone businesses close? 

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* Will you continue to work in the drone industry? 

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* Do you see value in the Part 107 Certificate? 

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* Do you plan on renewing your Part 107 Certificate? 

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* What does the ultimate drone look like to you? What features would you include in your ultimate drone? 

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* Are you interested in telling your story about "livin' the drone life?" 
If so, please respond with your email so we can reach out to you.

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* Comment Box: Whether you love us or hate us... we would like to know. If you have a question, ask it. If you just want to leave this blank and collect your rewards... all good! Thanks for taking the time to respond today! 

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