ADU 01229: How to Buy the Best Computing System for Your Drone Business

Mac or Windows? Laptops or Desktops? What are some of the best options for drone pilots? Today’s show is about the best computer options available for drone pilots. Our caller for today, Cody is, of course, a drone pilot who is scouting for the best and most affordable computer system. So, what are some of the main things that Cody should consider when buying a computer for his drone business? How can he get the maximum bang for the buck? To answer Cody’s question, we first discuss the all-new Macbook Pro, and whether or not it is a good buy for professionals. You will also learn how the ongoing chip shortage coupled with the surge in cryptocurrency mining has led to skyrocketing prices. So, as a drone pilot, should Copy opt for the latest Apple laptop? Or should he go for desktop-based GPU’s like Alienware? For all this and much, much more, don’t miss out on this show. Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [03:03] Today's show is about the best computing systems for drone pilots [04:18] About the ongoing chip shortage and its impact on computer prices [04:50] How to gauge your work requirements and select the right computing system [05:35] Is the Macbook series a good option for drone pilots? [07:15] Getting the most out of your Apple laptop [08:40] Laptop based GPUs vs. desktop based GPUs – which is the best option for drone mapping and modeling