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Dusty Jolly, the community manager for Drone Launch Connect, provides a step-by-step guide on how to get started in building and flying FPV drones in this podcast episode. To begin with, he recommends starting with a remote that works with a simulator to understand what it feels like to fly an FPV drone before investing in one. 

When it comes to building an FPV drone, Dusty suggests starting with a carbon fiber frame and a DJI FPV remote. He explains the importance of choosing the right transmitter and flight controller and recommends going digital when it comes to the receiver. 

In addition, Dusty discusses the cost of building an FPV drone, estimating that building a three-inch drone can cost between $350 to $400. With his expert guidance, you can be sure to have a smooth and successful start in the world of FPV drone building and flying.

The gentlemen of the Kwadcast are proud to welcome itsKen FPV for his international podcast debut! If you've been anywhere on social media in the past 6 months, then you've most likely seen Ken's flights. He has genuinely exploded into the FPV freestyle and cinematic scene. We ask him so many questions about his spots, his setup, his mindset, and whether or not he actually cares about the social media side of the house. Ladies and gentlemen of planet Earth - we bring you itsKen FPV! Enjoy.

The gentlemen at the Kwadcast welcome our first guest of Season 002 - Fcore aka Jason. We are all ears as he lays out how he approaches a freestyle spot, what goes into an edit, and much much more. Jason gives advice for new folks in the hobby, as well. An absolutely exceptional FPV mind, we are honestly stoked to give you all Fcore_fpv - ENJOY!

Welcome back to the Kwadcast, everyone. The gentlemen are here for season two, kicking things off with a lively debate about an elusive topic within our hobby: Spots. Does the perfect spot exist? Is there such a thing as a one-time spot? How can you define a spot? Do other people need to fly there for it to be considered a spot? All of these questions are addressed and much much more. Season 002 is here! We're going to have more guests, bigger topics, and more community interaction and fan-suggested topics. Head over to our Instagram @Kwad_cast for more information and other updates.

The gentlemen reunite this week, and revisit their Terms of Service series. ToS is a series where we look at the more technical, jargon-y side of the hobby. This week, we focus specifically on Tricks and Stunts with FPV drones. The guys share their hardest trick to learn, and discuss how tricks/stunts have evolved over the last few years in the hobby. We also discuss what the difference is between and trick and an aerial maneuver (like a roll). If you like FPV freestyle and tricks, this one's for you. Stick around for another installment of the Kwadcast.

This week the guys meet up with Doug AKA iAreSquibz to talk shop. You know how we go and fly our little toy helicopters in the field and race around for fun? Yeah, Doug doesn't play with toys - he is an Apache attack helicopter pilot for the US Army. We are grateful for his service and also his ability to absolutely shred a freestyle FPV drone. Buckle in, guys and gals, you don't want to fall out of this one.

The gentlemen from the Kwadcast cheers with the legendary innovator Nurk FPV aka Paul and on this week's episode we cover the entire spectrum from family, to working with YouTube guru Mark Rober, to FPV innovations, and finally cross into the vast unknown of drones in space. You're going to want to strap in for this one, boys and girls. This episode of the Kwadcast takes things to a new height. 

The gentlemen of the Kwadcast reunite to talk about the social dilemma in FPV freestyle and cinematic viral videos. Do subscriber counts matter? Do viral videos make you a solid pilot? Is there a guy/gal in their backyard doing incredible things with their kwads just not posting it on YouTube or Instagram? We get to the heart of the social dilemma, and much more on this installment of the Kwadcast.

The gentlemen at the Kwadcast are blessed by Botgrinder, we had a chance to spend a long while with the legend that is Bot. This episode requires a beverage, perhaps a smoke, then grab yourself some snacks maybe popcorn or some sour candy and come on this incredible, insane ride with us. Bot talks about the hobby that made him who he is today, where it is going, and what is ultimately the most important thing about flying FPV. Welcome to the Kwadcast featuring THE Botgrinder.

The gentlemen from the Kwadcast bring FPV into the big leagues this week. We're talking about the "face" of a sport or a hobby. Think basketball, Lebron and Jordan. Think tennis, Venus, Serena, Maria. Who is going to make it on the the Wheatie's box for FPV first? What does it mean to be the face of something? What are the responsibilities? Hear our take on who can help shape the face of our amazing hobby we all love. New episodes every Monday!

In the premiere episode, the gentlemen from Kwadcast kick things off with a lively debate. The question? Who would be considered a better pilot: one who flies 100 batteries over 5 days at the SAME spot? Or, one who flies 100 batteries over 5 days at five NEW spots? This conversation was what sparked the idea of the Kwadcast, and we hope you enjoy the first of many lively conversations about FPV (first-person-view) drones, the people that fly them, and the hobby we all love.

Should the Yankees keep Cashman and Boone or clean house?  They did as well as could be expected this season.   Mets too have a lot of big decisions to make this offseason.
Dodgers vs Giants meet for the first time ever in their storied franchises histories.   Sucks it has to be in the NLDS and not for the right to go to the World Series.
OBJ has been playing with a torn labrum for ten years dating back to his LSU days?  Get the surgery man!

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This week, Matt is joined by AMA Digital Experience Lead Dillon Carpenter to recap the 2021 MultiGP International Open.

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Rachel Jacobson is the President of the Drone Racing League.  After 21 years in the NBA, her last role being VP of Global Business Development, and a brief stint in the private sector, Rachel was named president of DRL just one year ago. 

DRL is a technology company first and the decisions they make from a business, employee and customer experience standpoint are all from a technology perspective, because of the outreach it enables with both traditional and non-traditional sports fans who have embraced their organization. 

We touch on everything from leadership and culture, to making decisions that serve the holistic customer and bringing new fans into their ecosystem.

Show Notes

6:34     Lessons from a 21-Year NBA Career

9:57     It’s All About YOUR People

12:44   Encouraging a Culture of High Performance 

14:58   Accountability and Transparency in Leadership

15:40   Hustle in Sports vs. Hustle in Entrepreneurship

20:36  What is the Drone Racing League?

25:14   Appealing to Younger Fans through STEM

28:35   Bringing Multigenerational Fans into the DRL Ecosystem

36:26   DRL’s Player-to-Pilot Training Program

40:42   Aligning Mentality and Markets in Corporate Partnerships

46:49   Rapid Fire Questions

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Additional Notes

Drone Racing League
DRL Academy
T-Mobile 5G Drone
Playstation Drone Racing Simulator 

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This week, Matt talks with the newly named Chief Operating Officer of MultiGP, Tim Barnhart.  Tim talks about his path through aeromodeling, including flying helicopters, becoming an AMA leader member, and discovering the awe of FPV drone racing.

This episode of the AMA Podcast is presented by Aquiline Drones!  Fly drones for a living.  Earn a six-figure salary. Go to FlighttotheFuture.com to learn more!

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In this episode, Dan Gianfrancesco, Zack Ryan and Ben Boxer from StrixMedia learn about the rise of the drone racing industry from Dwight Neptune and Keelan Gayle, who are trying to use miniature "racing" drones for other purposes. The two college students are the founders and owners of Beagle Drones, a company that produces FPV racing drones. FPV (or First Person View) drones are growing in popularity and even have leagues formed around them where competitors race over courses and through obstacles to win first place. What makes Beagle Drones different is that they highlight the effectiveness of drones when it comes to photography and filmmaking. Check out this episode of The Creative Collective Show to learn about FPV drones and find out how you can get behind the controller of a Beagle Drone. 

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In part 2 of our conversation with Joe Scully, MultiGP's EVP of Race Production, we talk about the origination of the MultiGP International Open, how Hammer-Gate affected drone racing, and what we can expect from the 2019 MultiGP Championships.

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In this week's episode, learn how Joe Scully, MultiGP's EVP of Race Production, got started in the world of drone racing.  You'll also hear about his first meeting with Chris Thomas, as well as what it was like working as a rodeo clown!

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JPL engineers put together a drone race to find which is faster - a drone operated by a human or one operated by artificial intelligence.