Rotor Ramble

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, but this is his inaugural visit to the show. Ken is knowledgeable about drone policy, all things Remote ID (RID), building custom FPV drones, photography and he's even an experienced bike rider too! Join us as we power through some te...

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 Californi...

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 ecli...

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 l...

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...

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 (No...

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...

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 pilot...

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 --- Wa...