Rotor Ramble

Rotor Ramble

A new drone show by two drone aficionados from the Heartland ... Kevin Barber & Danny Engesser. read less

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Ep. 6 - Revenge of the Sixth

Ep. 6 - Revenge of the Sixth

Welcome to Rotor Ramble, where hosts Danny and Kevin dive deep into the world of drones and their impact on technology, society, and the latest gossip in the drone community. In this episode, they revisit a contentious drone bill in Iowa, explore new drone acquisitions like the Avata 2, and share insights from their experiences with drone live streaming at a bike race and capturing the recent eclipse with drones. --- 0:00 - Introduction and Catching Up 1:10 - New Drone Acquisition: Avata 2 Unboxing and Review 3:20 - Avata 2 Flight Experience and Controller Preferences 7:40 - Exploring Avata 2's Capabilities and Limitations 12:00 - Live Streaming with Drones: Hogback Gravel Bike Race Case Study 33:13 - Iowa Drone Bill Discussion 39:00 - DJI and Licensing: Anzu Robotics and Cogito Tech 50:25 - Eclipse Photography and Videography with Drones 1:00:10 - Final Thoughts and Ghostbusters Drone Mention --- Links we mentioned in this episode: Kevin's Avata 2 Unboxing (April 19, 2024) https://youtube.com/watch?v=AQw1FtT34yA Mads Tech: DJI Avata 2 Major Issues (May 5, 2024) https://youtube.com/watch?v=-CWnT4U8TzY Buy, sell or trade used photo and video gear https://mpb.com HOGBACK GRVL - Bike Race Livestreams https://youtube.com/@vertigophoto/streams Iowa House File 572 An Act prohibiting the use of remotely piloted aircraft flying over certain property, and providing penalties. https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF572 Anzu Robotics (Raptor & Raptor T) https://anzurobotics.com Cogito Tech (SPECTA Air & SPECTA Mini) https://www.cogito-techs.com --- http://RotorRamble.com https://linktr.ee/rotorramble Hosts: Kevin Barber Danny Engesser #drones #rotorramble #desmoinesuavclub #515fpv #iowa #dannyengesser #kevinbarber

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Ep. 6 - Revenge of the Sixth

Ep. 6 - Revenge of the Sixth

Welcome to Rotor Ramble, where hosts Danny and Kevin dive deep into the world of drones and their impact on technology, society, and the latest gossip in the drone community. In this episode, they revisit a contentious drone bill in Iowa, explore new drone acquisitions like the Avata 2, and share insights from their experiences with drone live streaming at a bike race and capturing the recent eclipse with drones. --- 0:00 - Introduction and Catching Up 1:10 - New Drone Acquisition: Avata 2 Unboxing and Review 3:20 - Avata 2 Flight Experience and Controller Preferences 7:40 - Exploring Avata 2's Capabilities and Limitations 12:00 - Live Streaming with Drones: Hogback Gravel Bike Race Case Study 33:13 - Iowa Drone Bill Discussion 39:00 - DJI and Licensing: Anzu Robotics and Cogito Tech 50:25 - Eclipse Photography and Videography with Drones 1:00:10 - Final Thoughts and Ghostbusters Drone Mention --- Links we mentioned in this episode: Kevin's Avata 2 Unboxing (April 19, 2024) https://youtube.com/watch?v=AQw1FtT34yA Mads Tech: DJI Avata 2 Major Issues (May 5, 2024) https://youtube.com/watch?v=-CWnT4U8TzY Buy, sell or trade used photo and video gear https://mpb.com HOGBACK GRVL - Bike Race Livestreams https://youtube.com/@vertigophoto/streams Iowa House File 572 An Act prohibiting the use of remotely piloted aircraft flying over certain property, and providing penalties. https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF572 Anzu Robotics (Raptor & Raptor T) https://anzurobotics.com Cogito Tech (SPECTA Air & SPECTA Mini) https://www.cogito-techs.com --- http://RotorRamble.com https://linktr.ee/rotorramble Hosts: Kevin Barber Danny Engesser #drones #rotorramble #desmoinesuavclub #515fpv #iowa #dannyengesser #kevinbarber

Ep. 5 - Drone Bills in Iowa: HF 572, SF 520 & HF 2180

Ep. 5 - Drone Bills in Iowa: HF 572, SF 520 & HF 2180

On this edition of Rotor Ramble, we get a report from the Iowa Statehouse by Kevin and special guest, Bridger Hawkinson. We discuss House bill HF 572 and Senate bill SF 520 that attempt to address flying over homesteads. We go on to discuss House bill HF 2180, which attempts to address drone deer recovery in Iowa. Stay informed and get involved in your own state government -- don't let bills like these sneak by unanswered! --- Links we mentioned in this episode: Current bills working their way through the Iowa Statehouse https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=90&ba=SF520 https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=90&ba=HF572 https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=90&ba=HF2180 Bridger Hawkinson's Drone Business Hawkinson Aerial Photography Dubuque, Iowa https://www.dubuquedrone.com Bridger Hawkinson's Remote ID Module SkyPulse Technologies Model: AirspaceID https://www.uasrid.com Des Moines UAV Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/DesMoinesUAVClub --- http://RotorRamble.com https://linktr.ee/rotorramble Hosts: Kevin Barber Danny Engesser #drones #rotorramble #desmoinesuavclub #515fpv #iowa #dannyengesser #kevinbarber

Ep. 4 - Top 10 Tips for New Drone Owners

Ep. 4 - Top 10 Tips for New Drone Owners

Were you good last year and gifted a new drone under the tree? Did you just buy your first drone and don't know what to do next? Have no fear, Rotor Ramble hosts, Danny and Kevin share their top 10 tips for new drone owners, and they break down some of the basic steps you need to take in order to fly legally in the national airspace. --- Links we mentioned in this episode: FAA Drone Zone https://faadronezone-access.faa.gov Aloft Air Control https://www.aloft.ai/welcome-to-aloft-air-control Ken Heron Crash Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvR444Jptzk&list=PLD7ZQclrAgJ8eZJfiAegBNxANlaY96-ku Danny's Crash Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf5H27H9NME Fly Tribe Magazine https://www.flytribemagazine.com Phoenix UAS https://www.phoenixuas.us Des Moines UAV Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/DesMoinesUAVClub --- http://RotorRamble.com https://linktr.ee/rotorramble Hosts: Kevin Barber Danny Engesser #drones #rotorramble #desmoinesuavclub #515fpv #iowa #dannyengesser #kevinbarber

Ep. 3 - Licensing Drone Imagery for Fun and Profit

Ep. 3 - Licensing Drone Imagery for Fun and Profit

Are you leaving money on the table? Many drone creators struggle with how to go about licensing their photos and video. On this Copyright 2023 edition of Rotor Ramble, we discuss the nuances of licensing your content, how to protect your content, and ultimately how to come out ahead when it comes to making a profit from your licensed content. --- Links we mentioned in this episode: Ryan Herren (Not Bryan!) https://www.instagram.com/ishyaboiryan Jack Trice Stadium Fireworks 2023 (vs. TCU) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOrNOXe88S8 (shot by Ryan Herren) FPV Freedom Coalition Community Meeting Livestream (Nov 1, 2023) https://bit.ly/Phoenix-mRID-FPVFC Photographer's Survival Manual: A Legal Guide for Artists in the Digital Age https://bit.ly/PhotographerSurvivalManual --- http://RotorRamble.com https://linktr.ee/rotorramble Hosts: Kevin Barber Danny Engesser #remoteid #drones #rotorramble #desmoinesuavclub #515fpv #iowa #dannyengesser #kevinbarber #iowa #licensing #copyright

Ep. 2 - Knoxville Airshow, Jake Sloan and the Ryse Aerotech Recon

Ep. 2 - Knoxville Airshow, Jake Sloan and the Ryse Aerotech Recon

On September 30, 2023 we participated in the Knoxville Airshow and Family Festival. In this episode, we share our experiences and treat our viewers to some photos and videos from the event. We also talk about our recent meetup with Alaskan solo creator, Jake Sloan! And, finally, Kevin shares his experience sitting in the pilot seat of the Ryse Aerotech Recon eVTOL. So, strap in and come along with us in this fully-charged episode of Rotor Ramble! --- Links we mentioned in this episode: Jake Sloan: Solo Creative Entrepreneur https://jakesloan.com | https://youtube.com/jakesloan Ryse Aerotech https://ryseaerotech.com 2023 Knoxville Airshow | 360 Degree View http://dsmvirtualtours.com/knoxville-air-show Open Air Flight Club https://openairflightclub.com Flite Test EZ-ID https://www.flitetest.com/pages/ez_id --- http://RotorRamble.com Hosts: Kevin Barber Danny Engesser #remoteid #drones #rotorramble #desmoinesuavclub #515fpv #iowa #dannyengesser #kevinbarber #jakesloan #knoxville #iowa #knoxville #knoxvilleairshow #ryseaerotechreconeVTOL #ryseaerotechrecon #eVTOL #ryseaerotech #ryserecon #alaska #dronezone

Ep. 1 - Remote ID is Here!

Ep. 1 - Remote ID is Here!

Remote ID is here -- we go over the basic rules and requirements, and share our thoughts on how Remote ID is impacting the drone hobby and industry. --- Links we mentioned in this episode: FAA's Remote ID Page https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/remote_id Which Remote ID Module is Right For You? — COMPLETE TEST https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kQAwXNB6B4 A RemoteID module. Made by RC pilots. For RC pilots // FLITE TEST EZ ID https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gT53DdNHE --- Watch the video version on YouTube or Facebook! https://www.youtube.com/@RotorRamble https://www.facebook.com/RotorRamble http://RotorRamble.com Hosts: Kevin Barber Danny Engesser

Ep. 0 - The Pilot Episode

Ep. 0 - The Pilot Episode

In this PILOT episode of Rotor Ramble, get to know hosts (and drone pilots), Kevin Barber and Danny Engesser. We launched this first episode in recognition of National Aviation Day (August 19th). --- Links we mentioned in this episode: Des Moines UAV Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/desmoinesuavclub Kevin's business https://vertigo.photo Danny's business http://visionairiowa.com --- Watch the video version on YouTube or Facebook! https://www.youtube.com/@RotorRamble https://www.facebook.com/RotorRamble http://RotorRamble.com Hosts: Kevin Barber Danny Engesser