22 Manie Kohn – Don’t Tell Me Show Me

Guest Manie Kohn is the Owner and Creative Director of DontTellMeSHOWME.com , and a trained, certified, and insured civilian drone operator. Manie tried using helicopters for real estate shoots, but found those lacking in some important aspects. After trying alternatives, nothing satisfactory, he turned to UAVs. Manie found those better, but not perfect for his needs. He began to share his experiences and advice with the manufacturers and also the insurance underwriters, focusing on safety and drone capability, With the accessibility of drones, there is a need for training and certification to help ensure safe operation. That includes minimum training standards, such as FAA ground school or other approved training programs. Manie considers four important components for his ideal drone: the flight characteristics of the aircraft itself, the gimbal that stabilizes the camera, the camera itself (still, video, or both), and the FPV and data link. Mentioned: Draganfly DJI Phantom XProHeli