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Legacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 27 - Mike Apke - Owner of Droners.ioIn this episode of the Legacy Liftoff Podcast Mike Apke of Droners.io joins us to tell his story of acquiring Droners, his previous endevors and the future of Droners.io. Follow Droners.io Accounts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/droners.io/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/droners.io YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dronersio Personal Instagram: @apkemichael   Send us an email and let us know what you like about the show and/or refer someone you know that we should interview! hello@droneadair.com DroneAdair's Website: https://www.dron...2025-05-2235 minDrone to 1K Podcast by Drone Launch AcademyDrone to 1K Podcast by Drone Launch AcademyS7/EP 5 Cody Retlich of Midwest Aerial ProductionsIn this episode of the Drone to 1K Podcast, host David Young talks with Cody Retlich about:Acquiring a drone service business (MKE Drones) for minimal upfront costGrowing revenue by 30% through strategic business acquisitionTips for new drone entrepreneurs on client acquisitionBuilding a successful drone service business from scratchKey Insights:Negotiated a 2-year payment plan with the previous business ownerFocused on expanding existing client base and service offeringsImportance of knowing your niche and building relationshipsLearn more about Cody's drone business journey and strategies in the Drone to 1K course! https://dronelaunchacademy...2025-02-1131 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 26 - Grant Fuellenbach - Founder of Drone ProsGrant hops on the podcast to share his path from an early love of RC’s, photography and videography to working at Pix4D. Which led him to starting his own company Drone Pros, helping drone pilots and companies design and build operations that can scale. Tune in for some great stories and advice!   https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantfuellenbach/ https://www.instagram.com/grant.fuellenbach/ https://www.facebook.com/grant.fuellenbach https://gofirstconsulting.com/ 2025-02-0336 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 25 - Trevor Call - FPV Pilot and Founder of Called To Fly - A Cinematic FPV CourseTrevor Call join’s us for a quick chat to kick off Season 2 of the podcast. He shares his story into flying drones. From working for an outdoors company in video to how he made the leap into flying FPV full time. Also gives us a sneak peak into his new FPV cinematic drone course, Called To Fly.    If anyone has ever been interested in FPV, Trevor is launching his course Called To Fly - A Cinematic FPV Course on the 18th that teaches people how to get into FPV, master the art of flying, and...2024-11-1731 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 24 - Kevin Morris - FAA Drone GuyKevin Morris aka FAA Drone Guy joins the podcast to discuss his love of aviation from an early age, always knowing he was going to be a pilot! What he didn't predict was ending up being with the FAA and certainly not being know as "FAA Drone Guy". This episode has some awesome stories from Kevin's childhood, going to school for aviation, becoming a flight instruction and then working for various companies before joining the FAA.  Kevin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmorris340/ FAA drone information can be found here:  https://www.faa.gov/uas...2024-06-2849 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 23 - Randall Warnas - CEO @ Anzu RoboticsRandall joins the podcast to discuss his journey of "falling" into the drone industry. From growing up as a first generation American to becoming the CEO of Autel and on to his newest venture, Anzu Robotics.  This episode is packed with some amazing stories of Randalls drive and passion behind drones and helping people.    Anzu Robotics https://www.anzurobotics.com/   Randalls’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randall-warnas-87398b122/ 2024-06-2148 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 22 - Mike Yoder - Drone Deer Recovery & NuWay AgMike Yoder joins the podcast to talk all things Drone Deer Recovery and his new journey into agricultural spraying with NuWay Ag! Episode is packed with awesome content and some teasers of what's to come.    How Mike went from tree cutting business to Drone Deer Recovery Mike’s legal battles with states for the recovering of animal carcasses with drones. Transitioning into NuWay Ag and what the future holds for both his companies.   Drone Deer Recovery https://www.dronedeerrecovery.com/   NuWay Ag Complete Kits https://www.dr...2024-06-0747 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 21 - Pedro Silva - Founder @ DronebyDroPedro dives into his journey from side hustle to full time drone business with some amazing lessons, tips and tricks on how he's become successful. From working in hospitality to flying for Nike he was able to take the leap and seize opportunities while marketing himself through various channels.    dronebydro.com Instagram.com/dronebydro   2024-05-3149 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 20 - Mike Israel - Founder/CEO @AirvuzJoin us on the entrepreneurial journey of Mike Israel @airvuzpilot , Founder and CEO of AirVuz @airvuz From his Stanford Economics background and investment banking career to co-founding Mill City Capital, Mike’s path is truly inspiring. Discover how his passion for drones led to the creation of AirVuz and DroneTV, revolutionizing aerial media. Tune in for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the future of the drone industry.   Airvuz Website: https://www.airvuz.com/ DroneTV: https://www.airvuz.com/dronetv FPV collections: https://www.airvuz.com/collections/fpv-freestyle-- Country/region collecti...2024-05-2445 minYour Drone Questions. Answered.Your Drone Questions. Answered.YDQA: Ep 62- "What Factors to Consider When Pricing Drone Services?"In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, we discuss an important topic for drone pilots - how to properly price your drone services. John is joined by Cody Retlich, founder and CEO of DroneAdair, who shares his valuable insights and tips.Cody emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions upfront to understand the client's needs and expectations fully. He stresses considering factors like location, experience, equipment, project scope, deliverables, and post-production requirements before quoting a price.The discussion covers the dangers of underpricing or doing too much free work, as it can undercut the...2024-05-2315 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 19 - Troy Naquin - Quad Standard LabsThis week Troy Naquin joins us to share his story from the restaurant industry into drones! Now running Quad Standard Labs building state of the art FPV drones.   QuadStandardLabs.com IG: @QSLabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuadStandardLabs 2024-05-171h 02Legacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 18 - Nick Lang - Nick Lang MediaJoin us this week on Legacy Liftoff as we soar with Nick Lang, a multi-talented individual who not only navigates the skies but also directs, shoots, and captures the magic of some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment.   From starting in real estate to crafting cinematic experiences for the likes of Tony Hawk and Richard Branson, Nick's journey is as thrilling as the aerial spectacles he captures. Tune in as we dive into his story, groundbreaking work in live broadcasting for golf events, and unforgettable experiences shooting at the Masters!   2024-05-1044 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 17 - John Parkerbach - Indoor Drone Tours / Athletic Content HouseJoin us this Friday as we chat with John Parkerbach about his journey founding Indoor Drone Tours, his early influences of getting into video, discussing some of the fascinating projects he's worked on and how he started Athletic Content House.    Indoor Drone Tours: https://indoordronetours.com/   Athletic Content House: https://athleticcontenthouse.com/     2024-05-0337 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 16 - Marvin Rosario - AirWeb DigitalJoin us on Legacy Liftoff this Friday as we fly through Marvin Rosario's tech journey, from flying toy drones with his dad to founding AirWeb Digital. Discover his insights on relationship-building and prioritizing value over quantity.     Airweb Website > Marvin Rosario on LinkedIn > Headshots & Logos > Surveys for Signage > Sign up to become a pilot > Previous projects > Drone Pilot Jobs & Contracts Facebook Group > 2024-04-2652 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 15 - Brandan Boynton - BrandanFPV & FPV WorryFreeDon't miss this week's Legacy Podcast episode featuring Brandan Boynton! Tune in as we dive into his journey from assembling drone kits to landing his first paid gig after filming a hurricane. Discover his strategies for client outreach and showreel building, as well as his advice on upgrading equipment.   Find all Brandan’s info Here: https://poplme.co/hash/f8X2qlQV/2/s   www.brandanfpv.com Temp link: http://app-brandanfpv.bgfsb5crbk-ewx3ldly56zq.p.temp-site.link/ 2024-04-191h 08Legacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 14 - Dylan Gorman - Pilot ByteEmbark on an educational journey with Dylan Gorman on this week's Legacy Liftoff! From his roots in drones for real estate to joining forces with ID Plans, Dylan shares insights on Clear Sky's Media, Pilot Byte courses, and his free resources. Join us as we discuss the future of the drone industry and Dylan's vision for empowering learners worldwide. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and innovation!   Sign Up for Drylan’s Drone Photogrammetry Mastery Class Below: Use code: Adair at checkout for an extra $100 off. https://www.pilotbyte.com/cou...2024-04-1247 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 13 - Jason San Souci - Geospatial & UAS PioneerTune in this week as we dive into the world of drones with Jason San Souci. Discover his incredible journey from the military to becoming a Geospatial pioneer. Gain insights into his ongoing contributions to the drone industry and how he's harnessing the power of technology for innovation and progress. You won't want to miss this week's episode!    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsansouci/ Non-profit - www.neurodiversityworks.org Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/DoYouKnowDrones 2024-04-0544 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 12 - Geoff Green and Gretchen Vollmer - VSI AerialJoin us this week as we sit down with Geoffrey Green and Gretchen Vollmer from VSI Aerials. Discover how their military and film backgrounds led to the creation of VSI, their work on hit shows like Succession, insights on legally filming within DC airspace, and their innovative venture into drone cleaning technology. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on the intersection of aerial cinematography, technology, and entrepreneurship!   VSI Website: www.vsiaerial.com   Service Links: https://www.vsiaerial.com/drone-video-services https://www.vsiaerial.com/drone-real-estate-photography 2024-03-2953 minThe Roofing Operating System Podcast:  America’s Top-Rated Podcast for Roofing Software & Scalable GrowthThe Roofing Operating System Podcast: America’s Top-Rated Podcast for Roofing Software & Scalable Growth#4 - Drones: The Future of Roofing Business OperationsRevolutionizing Roofing with Drone Tech | The Future of Roof Inspections, Safety & Scalable Operations In this episode of The Roofing Operating System Podcast, host Nick Peret (Founder of Better Boss) interviews drone technology innovator Cody Retlich, founder of DroneAdair, the SaaS platform connecting roofing contractors with top-tier drone pilots. Cody shares how drones are completely transforming roof inspections, aerial documentation, storm damage assessments, and marketing—and why smart roofing companies are using drone data to streamline workflows, increase safety, and close more jobs. From Cody’s journey as a Techstars-backed founder to the creation of a...2024-03-2657 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 11 - Evan Schiller - Golf Course Photographer/Drone PilotUnlocking the Art of Golf Photography with Evan Schiller: Join us this week on Legacy Liftoff as we delve into Evan's journey from novice to renowned golf course photographer and drone pilot. Discover his favorite courses, the secrets behind his shooting and editing process, insights into his prints business, and expert tips on finding and capturing the perfect light.   Evan’s Website: https://evanschillerphotography.com/ Instagram: @evan_schiller_photography X: @evan_schiller LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-schiller-a32a174/ 2024-03-2253 minYou Don\'t Need This PodcastYou Don't Need This PodcastFlight ControlCody Retlich is an alumni of the Techstars Iowa Accelerator (see Cody on-stage at #TSDemoDay in 2022) and this is the first of a new In The Wild category. Recorded after the launch of 1MC in Madison and Milwaukee, Cody and his Wisconsin-based team at DroneAdair, help drone pilots manage their business. This leader knows what's up when it comes to drone technology. Strap on your seat belt, as Ben and Cody elevate a conversation around content creation, exploring new industries, and activating beta testers as an entrepreneur. After the break, we fly by emerging drone technologies that wil...2024-03-2033 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 10 - Kara Murphy - Kara E Murphy ImageryFrom capturing moments at Coachella in 2009 to consulting for Drone Deploy, Kara Murphy of Kara E Murphy Imagery shares insights on business growth and teases her upcoming E-Book on this week's episode of Legacy Liftoff!   http://karaemurphy.com http://instagram.com/karaemurphy 2024-03-1546 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 9 - Collin Caffrey - President / Founder @FlyrouteDon't miss out on this episode packed with sports, drones, and entrepreneurial inspiration! 🚀 From Collin's childhood love for aviation to the founding story of his company @flyroutedrones, we've got it all covered.   FlyRoute Service Partner Info & Application:  https://www.flyroute.com/post/be-your-own-boss-apply-to-become-a-flyroute-service-partner Website: www.flyroute.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/flyroutedrones All other socials @flyroutedrones 2024-03-0847 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 8 - David Young - CEO @ Drone Launch AcademyFrom working for the FBI to creating one of the leading Part 107 and drone education companies in the industry. David dives into how he got into the industry by wanting to a be pilot at an early age, but seeing an opportunity in helping individuals getting the 333 exemption he shifted his career into helping drone pilots in various ways!   Drone Launch Academy: https://dronelaunchacademy.com/ 2024-03-0144 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 7 - Andy Trench - CEO @ Vertspec / Drone Consultant & Drone EvangelistAndy Trench hops on the pod this week to talk about his path into the industry and how Vertspec is looking to change the game of towner/infrastructure inspections. Run through his journey of starting and building RC helicopters/fixed wing planes to what sparked his interest in taking on the Telecom industry.    Andy's LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/andytrench/   Vertspec Website: https://vertspec.com/   2024-02-2339 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 6 - Vic Moss - Owner of Moss Photography & VP of DSPAWe learn more about how the man, the myth, the legend that is Vic Moss. How he got started in the drone industry by his love for photography, the amazing work he’s doing with the DPSA and going to bat for safe/scalable drone regulations and more! You’ll also learn some of Vic’s tips and tricks on how on getting approvals done more effectivly.     DSPA: https://dspalliance.org/ Commercial Drone Pilot Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/commercialdronepilot Vic's Website: http://www.mossphotography.biz/ Pilot...2024-02-1645 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 5 Dawn Zoldi - P3 Tech ConsultingIn this week’s episode, we dive into Dawn’s awesome journey into the drone industry and how she’s been able to create some great connections between all of her shows, podcasts, speaking engagements and more to help the industry progress.    BIO: Dawn M.K. Zoldi (Colonel, USAF, Retired) is a licensed attorney with 28 years of combined  active duty military and federal civil service to the U.S. Air Force and a Part 107 certified drone pilot. She is the CEO & Founder of P3 Tech Consulting and an internationally recognized expert on emerging technolog...2024-02-0934 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 4 - Taylor Horsager - Director of Product @ Loveland InnovationsOur new episode with Taylor Horsager is here and packed with some awesome information on his journey into the drone industry. Starting at an earlier age with his love for aviation, building a drone program at a national insurance company where he then transitioned in his current role of Director of Product at Loveland Innovations. Taylor's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorhorsager/ https://www.lovelandinnovations.com/imging-inspect/   2024-02-0339 minMedia Bolt PodcastMedia Bolt PodcastThe Sky's the Limit: Exploring the World through Drones with Cody RetlichToday, we dive into the fascinating world of drone flight. We explore the journey of Cody Retlich from falling in love with drones, the initial experiences with flight, to the importance of certification. With a personal touch on the his experience in getting certified, the episode also uncovers lesser-known facts about flying drones, the role of drones in storytelling, the process of producing an FPV piece, and an in-depth discussion about Droneadair. A must-listen for drone enthusiasts and novices alike.-----Find us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/mediaboltpodcast...2024-01-3145 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp.3 - Nate Vomhof - MKE PhotographerListen to this weeks episode where we learn about Nate's story into photography, when he first picked up a drone and his insights on he believes you should do when first starting out!   Be sure to give him a follow any of the platforms below.   As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know what you think of the show, any comments, shares or follows are greatly appreciated and will help us grow!   If you know of anyone that you think would be a good fit to be...2024-01-2625 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp. 2 -Eno Umoh - Global Air UniversityJoin Eno and I on January 23rd @ 11AM CST for a Live Webinar on How to Scale Your Drone Business in 2024.  https://www.linkedin.com/events/howtoscaleyourdronebusinessin207152930077477924865/theater/   On this episode we are joined by Eno Umoh of Global Air Media, Global Air University, Chairman of the African Drone Forum, Drone Consultant and Business Coach.   Eno shares his story into the industry and how he got to where he is at today. We discuss his journey in STEM and Drone Soccer. As well as some awesome tips and tricks on...2024-01-2036 minDrone to 1K Podcast by Drone Launch AcademyDrone to 1K Podcast by Drone Launch AcademyS6/EP 2 Cody Retlich of Midwest Aerial Productions and DroneAdairJoin us as we chat with Cody Retlich of Midwest Aerial Productions (MAP) and DroneAdair.  In this episode of Drone To $1K, Cody shares his stories and experiences, giving us a peek into the exciting realm of aerial innovation.🔍 What to Expect:College Spark: Cody's interest in drones took off during a college project on drones and agriculture, sparking a passion that reshaped his career.Changing the Game: Explore how MAP shifted from local drone services to a successful brokerage model, growing fast and building strong client relationships.Notable Moments (2017-2020): Get into the exci...2024-01-1637 minLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairLegacy Liftoff by DroneAdairEp.1 Legacy Liftoff Podcast Intro - with host Cody RetlichWelcome to the very first episode of the Legacy Liftoff Podcast presented by DroneAdair. We're so excited to bring you some amazing content of some amazing people in the industry doing things their way! In this first episode our host, Cody Retlich, dives into the what the layout will be going forward as well as sharing a bit of his story into the drone industry.    Thanks for listening and happy flying!    2024-01-1112 minYour Drone Questions. Answered.Your Drone Questions. Answered.YDQA: Ep 34 - "What are the rules and regulations to fly a drone at night?"Welcome back to another exciting episode of "Your Drone Questions Answered." In this episode, our host, John Dickow, dives into a crucial topic: the rules and regulations for flying drones at night. He's joined by special guest Cody Retlich, the founder of Drone A Dare and CEO of Midwest Aerial Productions, who provides invaluable insights into nighttime drone operations.In this episode, John and Cody discuss the rules and regulations for flying drones at night. As of 2021, the regulations have changed, allowing both Part 107 and recreational drone pilots to fly at night without a waiver. However...2023-11-0211 min808 Podcast808 Podcast#215 Cody Retlich - DroneAdairCody Retlich the CEO of DroneAdair shares how to scale your Drone business. Get more info at https://www.FroneAdair.com/2022-01-1808 minDrone to 1K Podcast by Drone Launch AcademyDrone to 1K Podcast by Drone Launch AcademyS2/EP 9: Cody Retlich from Midwest Aerial ProductionsCody Retlich is founder of Midwest Aerial Productions. David: “Why don't you start by telling us a little bit about yourself and how you got into drones?” Cody is from Wisconsin and went to school for entrepreneurship and professional sales, so he knew he wanted to run his own business. He’d always take the leadership role and knew he wanted to have the freedom to work the way he wanted. His interest in drones started when a friend developed software for agricultural use of drones. Cody helped him figure out what markets there were. After...2020-05-2749 minThe Casual Millennials PodcastThe Casual Millennials PodcastEpisode 5 - Cody RetlichAndrew "Jakubs" Jakubicz and Eric Hess sit down with CEO and owner of Midwest Aerial Productions to talk about his come up as a business owner, things he learned along the way, what college was like majoring in "Entrepreneurship" and much more!2019-08-101h 04The Bucks Leading Radio: Milwaukee BucksThe Bucks Leading Radio: Milwaukee BucksEpisode 51 - Post Trade Deadline 2K19Jakubs gets on the mic with Cody Retlich to discuss the crazy day that is the NBA Trade deadline! They give their opinions on the trade the Bucks were able to pull off as well as how the trades other Eastern conference contenders made effect the landscape! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-02-0843 minThe Bucks Leading Radio: Milwaukee BucksThe Bucks Leading Radio: Milwaukee BucksEpisode 21 - Almost To The BreakJakubs hops on the podcast with Cody Retlich to talk about everything going on with the Bucks as we inch closer to the All-Star Break and trade deadline!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-02-0744 min