Rotor Ramble

02/28/2025

We had a few technical problems during our livestream, but we pushed through it and had a nice discussion with Ken Sherman of Phoenix UAS. Check out episode 8 of Rotor Ramble!

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On this episode, we welcome friend of the show, Ken Sherman from Phoenix UAS. We've been flying with Ken for years and he is one of our OG FPV crew members, ...

01/21/2025

We’re back, baby! Rotor Ramble returned to the small screen with our first livestream version of the show. Viewers joined the YouTube livestream as we rambled on about some of the latest drone stories in the world and participated in the conversation through the YouTube chat — viewers also brought topics and questions to the conversation.

Some of the topics we touched on:
• Drones over the California wildfires.
• DJI’s removal of geo restrictions.
• New products, including the DJI O4 units and the DJI Flip.
• Kevin’s adventures in tiny whooping.
• Jersey “drones” — is this still a thing?
• Legislative updates / US-based FPV ESCs
• What have we been up to?
• Any interesting drone projects?
• Remote ID … if we must. 😂

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Hosts:
Kevin Barber
Danny Engesser

We’re back, baby! Rotor Ramble returns to the small screen … LIVE, tomorrow (Jan 20) at 4:00 p.m. That’s right — join hosts Kevin Barber and Danny Engesser L...

05/14/2024

Fun with A.I.! 😂

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Hosts:
Kevin Barber
Danny Engesser

05/12/2024

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.

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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

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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//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

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Hosts:
Kevin Barber
Danny Engesser

04/20/2024

It’s here … the DJI Avata 2!!! Check out Kevin’s unboxing, test flights, and initial thoughts on this brand new drone!

Did you get an Avata 2 too? Let us know what you think of it!

https://youtu.be/AQw1FtT34yA

In our first Rotor Ramble Video Extra, Kevin shares unboxing the new DJI Avata 2 FPV Drone and provides some first impressions.

02/01/2024

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!

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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, LLC
Dubuque, Iowa
https://www.dubuquedrone.com

Bridger Hawkinson's Remote ID Module
SkyPulse Technologies
Model: AirspaceID
https://www.uasrid.com

Des Moines UAV Club (THE Iowa drone community)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/DesMoinesUAVClub

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Hosts:
Kevin Barber
Danny Engesser

01/09/2024

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.

Watch here on Facebook or on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmgtyaCU5Js

Podcast also available from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more!
https://open.spotify.com/show/0tGGObfIImYlwlIxcXiWkf
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rotor-ramble/id1697649430

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Links we mentioned in this episode:

FAADroneZone
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 (THE Iowa drone community)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/DesMoinesUAVClub

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Hosts:
Kevin Barber
Danny Engesser

11/12/2023

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.

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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

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https://linktr.ee/rotorramble

Hosts:
Kevin Barber
Danny Engesser

10/21/2023

ROTOR RAMBLE Episode 2 is out!
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!

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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

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http://RotorRamble.com

Hosts:
Kevin Barber
Danny Engesser