The Dave Grenier Podcast
For creators who want to become real professionals, not just collect tips. Every Monday, I share practical photo and video advice based on actual experience: workflows that hold up on real jobs, decisions that save you time, and fixes for problems you’ll actually run into. If you’re tired of the same recycled creator-to-creator echo chamber, you’re in the right place. We talk gear only when it solves a specific problem, and we keep the focus on what actually moves the needle.
The Dave Grenier Podcast
A Made-in-America Matrice 300 Alternative with Jason Lu
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Jason Lu from Flyby Robotics joins me to talk about a Made-in-America, NDAA-compliant drone built to match the DJI Matrice 300 class. We get into payload needs, onboard compute, SDK ecosystem, and what it takes to build something serious for industry.
00:00 Intro
00:00:08 Matrice 300 class drone, Made in America
00:01:14 Payload and onboard compute power
00:01:14 DJI dominance and why this conversation matters
00:06:38 Support, repairs, and long-term ownership
00:07:35 SDK and third-party payload ecosystem
00:13:19 Pricing expectations and roadmap
00:26:48 Wrap
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124 Productions