Unmanned Uncovered: Recent Episodes
Consortiq
This podcast series sets out to seek interesting profiles within the drone industry and discover unique viewpoints on industry developments and contributions!
We discuss Maury's path to the drone industry, the "evolution" from Evolve 1 to Evolve 2, and what to expect from the drone.
As President & CEO of NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association, Todd Schlekeway provides overall leadership and vision working in concert with the Association’s staff, Board of Directors, volunteer Standing Committees, Wireless Industry Network and over 1,065 member companies.
- Lee discusses his path to Consortiq
- Latest happenings with the company
- What's next for drones as a whole
- Blake discusses his path to BRINC & what inspired him and his team while creating the LEMUR
- Who was involved in the LEMUR's development, and why was that important to it's overall functionality?
- Who else can benefit from the LEMUR's technology?
Prior to Airwards’ 2020 launch, Richard co-ran a successful digital and creative agency, Vitamin London and co-founded Little Vitamin which provided cost effective website solutions for individuals and SMEs.
Richard has always had a passion for all things aerial. He started his career at AgustaWestland, the helicopter design and manufacturing company and more recently
consulted with aerial focused technology company, VisualSkies, and drone platform, Droneprep.
Richard has a PfCO drone pilot licence as well as his ICC Coastal RYA Powerboat Level 2.
Guillaume Delépine is a Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight. In his tenure at the company, he previously led Skydio's efforts to serve first responders as Public Safety lead. Then, as Enterprise Strategy Manager, Guillaume contributed to the fundraising, planning, and hiring process that led to Skydio's recent announcements of a $100M Series C, expanded roadmap, and growing executive team. Guillaume holds a BA from Princeton University, and took leave of the joint MPP/MBA program at Harvard University to join Skydio.
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Simon Brown is CEO at TEKTowr, an engineering solutions company that is active in the UK's Future Flight challenge. He was previously Head of IT Architecture for Operations at Heathrow Airport, and also spent 17 years working in NATS, the UK's air traffic control provider. He's a Chartered Engineer, an active member of the IET's Transport Policy Panel, and a recognised industry disruptor who's striving to build back a better aviation system-of-systems for society's benefit.
In the episode we talk about his career, how TekTowr came to be, and the Fly2Plan concept.
Danny is the Chief remote pilot of long running, Sydney Australia based drone service provider, Hoverscape. We talk about cheffing to filming, roof inspections to tacos, and the future of the drone industry.
- Drones & Starwars
- Managing Consortiq on two continents during a pandemic - differences between US & UK drone piloting
- Airwards, Fly2Plan, Isles of Scilly
Michael is the owner and lead pilot for his own business – Aerial Inspection Team. He started AIT to help advance safety and profitability in industrial inspections and farming.
Chief sUAS Pilot Wyatt Filipowicz joined the show to discuss his journey from roofing sales to becoming one of the most established drone pilots in the United States, which includes hurricane relief.
Nikhil Vadhavkar is the Co-Founder and CEO of Raptor Maps. He earned his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and an M.S. in Engineering Management from Johns Hopkins University. He worked at Accenture in the Federal Services division, and spent five years at MIT researching thermal control for space suits. Nikhil previously led a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation project to use drones for emergency medical supply delivery in developing countries.
Joseph is the Director of UAS Operations for Zipline and has also worked as the Worldwide Training and Standards Manager for Amazon Prime Air. This episode uncovers how Joseph and Zipline are saving lives with drone delivery and are leading the way for Part 135 efforts and beyond.
Jon Lee is a Reality Capture specialist with a life long background and passion within the construction field. As the CTO for Data Aero, Jon is creating and streamlining the workflow of projects to produce deliverables that are accurate and actionable. Jon’s passion for surveying and mapping has helped him create partnerships with industry experts and integrate high-resolution data into their everyday workflow.
Consortiq's John Gore and Thomas Hague of Procure Plus discuss a new, unique way to conduct social housing inspections. Bryn Lucas hosts.
David Daly discusses how drones helped him cope with his own PTSD, and why they led him to start a non-profit drone service company for veterans, Vigilante Cares.
Aerospace student at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Paras Adlakha, joins the show!
Chuck and Sam of Near Space Corporate join the show this week to discuss how they help people mature their UAS skills.
How do aircraft accidents happen? What's the protocol to investigate? Marcus and Bryce break down the system within the UK.
Chris Johnson is a U.S. Airforce veteran and now works as a Data Scientist in the American Family Data Science Institute, designing advanced artificial intelligence and autonomous detection, classification and vehicle systems for the US Army. He also serves as a consultant helping Skyward build drone programs for Verizon’s enterprise clients.
USI is the industry’s most widely recognized leader in flight safety solutions for individuals, enterprises, and organizations focused on integrating and operating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for civil or commercial purposes.
Menachem is the Founder and CEO of Airrow LTD, a drone-based logistics company with headquarters in London – Airrow’s aim is to enable the flying workforce of tomorrow. This episode will uncover how Menachem came up with the idea for Airrow and examine what the future holds for him and his company.
This episode will seek to uncover how Derek found his way into the drone industry and examine the work he is doing at Trendspek.
Mark is a U.S. Army veteran and the UAV Department Manager for SurvTech solutions - is a geospatial firm headquartered in Tampa, Florida that provides surveying, mapping and geophysical services throughout the Southeastern US. Mark has spent well over a decade supporting military operations as a contractor drone pilot.
Joe’s background ranges widely in that he has a bachelor’s degree in English and Pyschology and has served as a paramedic within his local community. This episode will uncover Joe’s pathway to drones and his plans for the future.
Ron is a U.S Navy veteran and served over 20 years with the New Jersey State Police. He spent much of his time within the department’s aviation borough which eventually led to him earning his role as Unmanned Aerial Systems Program Coordinator and Subject Matter Expert for the NJ State Police. He now serves as the principal and founder for his own drone consulting firm – Leach Strategic Partners.
Sam serves as the Regional Sales Manager for Enterprise Business Solutions with Sensefly – an industry leader renowned for its mainline product the Sensefly Ebee. Their proven drone solutions simplify the collection and analysis of geospatial data, allowing professionals in surveying, agriculture, engineering and humanitarian aid to make better decisions, faster.
Jason San Souci has been a remote sensing and GIS scientist for 18 years. He is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy with a Master of Engineering in Space Operations from the University of Colorado. He is a Certified GIS Professional, Certified Neurodiversity Professional, AUVSI Certifed TOP Remote Pilot, Level 3 Thermographer and "Do You Know Drones?" Podcast Host (check him out on Amazon Alexa) and Co-Founder of Neurodiversity Works. At Juniper, Jason is Director of Strategic Programs helping enterprises reap the benefits of data and analytics by combining in-depth subject matter expertise with industry best practices. In his spare time, he is an avid Echelon rower and Crossfit athlete and trainer, enjoys light-bodied red wines and Belgian strong ales, and can eat 30 chicken nuggets in one sitting.
Kyle is a business development specialist for Censys Technologies - a Florida based fixed wing drone manufacturer focused on making BVLOS affordable and accessible. Kyle’s journey to the unmanned industry has been anything but conventional. Once a college baseball player for Embry Riddle, he now finds himself at the forefront of the drone industry’s latest and greatest breakthroughs.
This episode will uncover...
- The origin story of TerraData Unmanned
- TerraData Unmanned's primary mission
- What sets the company apart from other drone service providers
- An explanation of TerraData Unmanned's unique commitment to proprietary drone platforms
- A brief overview of some of the various missions and projects the company has been involved with
- Justin's insights on the biggest obstacles and challenges his company faces
- How TerraData Unmanned is able to accomplish a global mission with a small team
- Dee's personal reflections on his career, his company, and his team
consortiq.com
Tyler Ackerman is the Director of Business Development for Draxxon - a premier provider of portable and affordable UAS command centers. This episode will uncover how Tyler found his footing within the drone industry and how he became a part of Draxxon. It will also dig into some of the unique Draxxon product offerings and uncover what makes their command centers so special.
- Andy's career path - from the military at 16 to the police force
- How Andy decided that drones were his passion
- How Bryce and Andy used drones in past careers
- New EU drone regulations and how Consortiq will adjust
Getting data with drones is important, but it's what you do with that data that's most important.
This episode will uncover...
- Brett's beginnings as a golf enthusiast and how he rose to prominence as a professional
- His first exposure to a drone and how that experience would change his life
- How Brett started using drones to cover golf tournaments
- The career steps that led him to FLIR
- An overview of Brett's roles and responsibilities at FLIR
- Dialogue surrounding business developments within the company
- COVID-19's impact on the infrared industry and how FLIR is adapting to the new environment
- Enlightening insights gleaned from the golf course and how they apply to business and life
flir.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-kanda-78168583/
This episode will uncover...
- Tips for those looking to get Part 107 certified for the first time
- Advice on how to study for the test
- Why setting a standard of excellence is so important
- An examination of what is lacking within the Part 107 license
- The difference between the initial certification and the recertification test
- How COVID-19 has impacted testing
- Part 107 resources made available through Consortiq
https://consortiq.com/courses/part-107-training-course/
Episode Highlights...
- AIRAVAT, the company, it's mission and how it started
- Excitement surrounding the future of the drone industry
- An assessment of the industry's future preparedness
- Darshan's leadership principles and values
- Women in drones and the impact they're having
- The AUVSI North Carolina Chapter that Darshan started
- Upcoming events to look forward to
- A follow-up on Darshan's remote piloting skills
- Darshan's advice on what it takes to be successful
https://www.airavatsolutions.com/
https://ncauvsi.wordpress.com/
Key insights:
- The beginning of Rand's incredible journey and how he ended up at Visual intelligence LP
- His background and education in Ecosystems Analysis and how he utilizes his skill and experience to drive forward the mission of Visual Intelligence LP
- Describing why sub-millimeter accuracy is a industry-shifting capability
- A breakdown of the services that Visual Intelligence LP offers
- Use-case illustrations that highlight the difference millimeters can make
- Why collaboration is and will alway be a critical component to long-term success within the drone industry
- Rand's reflections on his career success and what motivates him to continue striving for excellence
- Predications on what the future of drones and photogrammetry
https://visualintelligenceinc.com/
linkedin.com/in/randknight
This episode will uncover...
- John's journey from law enforcement to the unmanned industry
- His experience with the Tigershark platform
- How he made the transition from military contracting to commercial state-side operations
- The series of events that led him to finding a role with Consortiq
- Factors that sets Consortiq apart from other drone training companies
- A breakdown of John's priorities and primary focus as a drone instructor
- Personal insights and reflections from John about his life and experiences with drones thus far
https://consortiq.com/
Some key takeaways...
- How will Will Austin became inspired to start a drone program at Warren Community College
- Details concerning the drone course curriculum and structure
- Students' stories of how they became aware of Warren's drone program and what inspired them to sign up
- Expectations going in for Will as well as the students
- The emphasis Warren Community College puts on practical flying skills and a basic breakdown of the vast fleet of drones students get to fly throughout the course
- Reflections on the significance, challenges, and takeaways of the Night Waiver assignment Will created
- Each participant's favorite part of being involved with the Warren Community College drone program
http://www.warren.edu/drones/
This episode will uncover...
- Mark's unmanned journey and how he found his way to Textron Systems
- The Aerosonde UAS and its unique capabilities
- Lessons Mark learned while deployed in support of military operations with Textron Systems
- Insights related to Mark's experience as an instructor for the Aersonde UAS
- Responsibilities and duties associated with Mark's role as a training manager for Textron Systems
- Motivating factors that compelled Mark to pursue a Ph. D in Aviation Human Factors
- Risk factors involved with human control of unmanned technologies
- Visions of what the future of drones and warfare might look like
- Life lessons Mark has gleaned throughout his life's journey
Kris Allshouse is the Executive Director at Los Angeles County Regional Training Center (LACRTC), a non-profit organization created to support public agencies with obtaining and fulfilling government grants, course presentations, curriculum design, training needs, assessment research, course assessment and coaching, and consultation. He also teaches at Golden West College and has 3 published works that include: "What Happened to Public Trust," "The 85 Percent Rule: Effective Outcome-Based Instruction," and "What Do You Mean I'm Wrong?" He’s also developed and given courses on leadership and coaching and has toured the country as a keynote speaker and private coaching consultant.
As a public safety expert with nearly two decades worth of front-line experience, Kris quickly realized the power and potential that drones have to serve during this time of pandemic crisis.
Some key highlights...
- A basic refresher on what LACRTC does and how it started
- The impact COVID-19 has had on LACRTC operations
- Unique use-cases that Kris has seen drones used for
- Lessons currently being learned during this pandemic
- Insights on how drones can continue to make a difference
- Predictions on what the future of drone crisis-response might look like
https://lacrtc.org/
This episode will uncover...
- The impact COVID-19 has on public safety services around the globe
- What initiated the creation of the DRONERESPONDERS COVID-19 Task Force
- How Chris' past emergency relief experience has equipped him to take on a pandemic virus event
- Unique ways in which drones are currently being used in support of COVID-19 relief efforts
- A critical call-for-action for organizations and individuals to submit more ideas on how drones can be used
- Collaborative efforts that are the key to success against the coronavirus
- Why there is reason for optimism and hope
How to get involved...
- Send your ideas to: taskforce@droneresponders.org
- JOIN DRONERESPONDERS
If you would like to be a guest on UNMANNED UNCOVERED, send an e-mail to: stephen@consortiq.com.
This episode will uncover...
- Bryce's introduction to the aviation industry and how he charted a course towards unmanned aviation
- His time spent as a fire fighter and how that has helped him function in high stress situations as well as become aware of the advantages drones afford
- His beginnings with Consortiq and how his role has developed over time
- Distinguishing factors that make Consortiq's drone consultancy services so valuable
- Common misconceptions and challenges organizations have when they seek out to start an internal drone program
- Why a personalized and honest approach to consultancy is Bryce's go-to strategy
- The benefit that drone consultancy services offer to even the most well-fortified drone programs
- Personal insights from Bryce related to his life, career, and success
This episode will uncover...
- Skip's early career as a professional jet-skier and how a tragic accident would alter the course of his life
- How he turned a somber situation into a future full of hope and promise
- His interest in cinematography and how he self-taught himself his way into the film and media industry
- The moment he stumbled across a drone and how that moment propelled him forward as a professional drone cinematographer
- Recollections of Skip's early struggles using drones for film and how advancing technologies have simplified the process
- What drew Skip to turn his passion for drones outward and become a drone instructor
- Creative content Skip has produced with drones as well as Hollywood Drones TV, a series he started built to promote drone cinematography
- Skip's life ambition to produce his own full-length film
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2076446/
Episode Highlights:
- An explanation of what UAV Forensics is and how it is being used
- What inspired David to start URSA
- Unique stories on how UAV Forensics made the difference when called upon for help
- David's assessment of how UAV Forensics has and will continue to impact the industry
- Obstacles standing in the way of advancing the integration of this new technology
- David's key goals and objectives for 2020
- Expectations for the future of the drone industry
https://ursasecure.com/
Episode Highlights:
- Bronwyn's aviation aspirations and how she found her way to the unmanned industry
- Discovering how Bronwyn manages two separate drone companies
- Drone flight training, its importance, and how drone pilots' role may shift as technology develops
- What it means to Bronwyn to be an advocate for women and minorities within the drone industry
- How she's been able to overcome the odds and obstacles in her life
- Her predictions for the future of the industry and what it will take to find success
https://www.airversity.com/
https://xeoair.com/
Episode Highlights:
- Tyler's background, his passion for aviation, and what drew him to the drone industry
- His first opportunity with PrecisionHawk and how he climbed the ladder to his role today
- PrecisionHawk, its mission, offerings, and plans for the future
- The massive effort put into BVLOS work that has been spearheaded by PrecisionHawk
- RemoteID and its role for enabling BVLOS and safer drone operations overall
- Keys to PrecisionHawks leadership stance and success in the industry
- Tyler's reflection on his drone journey thus far and his zeal for what's next
https://www.precisionhawk.com/
Episode Highlights
- Todd's time at West Point and how it shaped him as a person and paved his career path
- His involvement with unmanned aviation during his time in the Army
- Why UAVs are such a valuable tool for military assets
- How Todd got involved with Argos UAS and his transition out of the military
- Argos UAS, its mission, purpose, and plans for the future
- Why Todd feels that being based out of Pennsylvania is actually an opportunistic advantage
- Todd's reflection on life's biggest lessons and some sound advice concerning success
https://www.argosuas.com/
Episode Highlights:
- Jenny's journey and how she gained an interest in unmanned aviation
- How she found and got involved with AUVSI and details about her new role and responsibilities
- The current status of the AUVSI Trusted Operator Program and its importance for aspiring unmanned professionals
- Exciting developments within AUVSI, especially AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2020 in Boston
- Jenny's recent academic achievements and how they have helped her find success
- Personal insights as to how Jenny's customer service background experience transfers into unmanned aviation
- Predictions for the future of the industry and the projected path that lies ahead
- Luke’s Air Force experience and how it paved the way for his role with Vector Solutions
- Insights as to how manned and unmanned assets can work together towards a common goal
- An overview of Vector Solutions, its mission, and what makes the company unique
- How Vector Solutions manages to adapt to the ever-changing nature of the drone industry
- Predictions on what the biggest industry advancement might be
- Philanthropic focus on what matters most and what it takes to make a difference
- Life lessons that highlight critical components to success
http://vectorsolutions.us/
This episode uncovers...
- How Patrick's unmanned journey started
- His experience with LTAs (Lighter-than-Air) platforms
- sUAS News, how it started, and how Patrick got involved
- The sUAS Podcast and why Patrick started it
- What makes sUAS News unique and why it's heralded as such a reputable source
- Typical pitfalls that come as a consequence of misinformation and "snake oil"
- Egan's insights as to where the industry is headed
- Global perspectives on the current state of the drone world
https://www.suasnews.com/
This episode will uncover...
- Ross's impressive 20 year career within the Air Force and how his military experience paved the way for his transition to PSS and Mac Air Aviation
- How Ross developed and integrated a surveillance technology that the military now uses to keep soldiers safe on the ground
- The transition that Ross captained to integrate his military-based technology to commercial, state-side applications
- Why the "eye-in-the-sky" is a good thing for public safety and the overall welfare of all citizens
- Insights as to how PSS investigates criminal activity by "rewinding" the tape
- Instances where PSS not only caught the "bad" guys but kept law enforcement personnel accountable too
- Ross's heart for making a difference within inner cities across the country
- The incremental approach Ross predicts will be the best pathway to more widespread drone integration
This episode will uncover:
- Taz's background in the military, IT and how he began his drone-based career
- How AI Nautics came to be, it's mission, and Taz's role within the organization
- Reasons why reaching the younger generations with drones is so crucial
- The unique ways in which AI Nautics is challenging students to see drones as tools - not toys
- What the job market looks like for younger aspiring drone enthusiasts and how AI Nautics assists with career development
- AI Nautic's long-term vision and the pathway to achieve it
- Personal insights from Taz regarding success and mentoring a younger generation
https://ainautics.com/
This episode will uncover:
- Kris's law enforcement career, significant experiences, and lessons learned throughout
- What it took for Kris to sustain success throughout his career
- How Kris started gaining an interest and started working with drones
- The time Kris spent as the Director of Training with Advanced Training Consultants and how it helped him build a solid training foundation to build upon
- The LARTC, its mission, and why Kris accepted a role to lead the organization
- Why drones became a primary focus within LACRTC
- Different types of training and drones utilized by LACRTC
- LACRTC's collaborative student-centric curriculum development
- Challenges Kris faces within LACRTC, especially those related to maintaining relevancy to ever-changing client needs
- Future plans and ambitions for the LACRTC
- Personal insights from Kris; his greatest failure and his primary daily motivating factors
https://lacrtc.org/
https://www.policechiefmagazine.org/the-85-percent-rule/
This episode will uncover:
- Joe's transition from an IT background to helping disabled veterans learn how to fly drones
- How the West LA Veterans Affairs is using drones
- The inspiration behind Wounded Eagle UAS
- Specifics on how Wounded Eagles is helping disabled veterans
- Challenges facing disabled veterans looking to find work in the drone industry
- Why drones are the perfect solution for disabled veterans
- Keys to Wounded Eagles sustaining success
- Heartfelt insights from Joe that reveal his purpose and passion for Wounded Eagle
https://www.weuas.org/
This episode will uncover...
- J.D.'s impressive 30-year career with the Alabama DOT and how he found his way to managing a drone program
- Unique ways in which the Alabama DOT is utilizing drones
- Significant developments within the industry that are impacting the way drones are being used within DOT applications
- How J.D. rates ALDOT's current use of drones within the state
- Wisdom for other states looking to build & develop their own drone programs
- Collaboration's role in finding success within the industry
darvillej@dot.state.al.us
https://www.dot.state.al.us/aerweb/AlabamaUAS/UAS.html
This episode will uncover:
- How someone with a background in business and law found their fit within the drone industry
- Challenges involved with maintaining up-to-date drone software
- Exciting developments concerning Remote ID and how the technology works
- What Remote ID means for the drone industry and the way ahead
- Whether or not technological and regulatory developments can ever find balance
- The importance of being informed on drone law and policy changes
https://kittyhawk.io/
Twitter: @uavpolicy
This episode will uncover:
- Differences between the Skydio R1 & Skydio 2
- Key capabilities of the new Skydio 2
- The highs & lows of working through a fast-paced product development
- Joe's advice on what it takes to create a successful new product
- What the Skydio 2 launch means for the rest of the industry
- Where & how you can get a hold of one yourself
- ...and much more!
https://www.skydio.com/
This episode will uncover:
- How Chris found his way from managing an online poker site to drones and public safety
- AIRT & Airborne response; their purpose and how they differ
- An overview of his experience in disaster response and multi-modal missions
- A glimpse into the devastation that Hurricane Dorian caused at the Bahamas and how drones have made a difference
- Chris's stance on the challenges facing the drone industry and highlights as to what's next
- And much more!
In this episode you'll learn about:
- How Chris made it to Altitude Angel and his role there
- Alititude Angel's ambitious global vision
- The FAA's LAANC program
- What is it?
- Where is it being used?
- Who is asking for it?
- Why is it important?
- Global unmanned airspace trends and developments
- The inevitable and guaranteed integration of BVLOS
- Alititude Angel's "Just Culture" intitiative
https://www.altitudeangel.com/
https://consortiq.com/en-gb/drone-services/cqnet-drone-app
In this episode you'll learn about:
- vHive's cutting edge drone software
- Examples of how vHive makes drone inspections safer
- Yariv's geeky superpowers
- Drone swarms and their potential
- The nuances of autonomous drone missions
- The future of drones and autonomous flight
http://www.vhive.ai
info@vhive.ai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=-4XsSa0z-DU
In this episode you'll learn about:
- Riley's experience as a fire fighter and how he found his way into the drone industry
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The vision behind the drone academy and how it operates
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Simulated scenario based trainings that are included with the program
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What makes the academy so unique (hint - it's FREE)
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Riley's take on the impact drones are having on public safety operations
https://www.montgomery.edu/team-home/951-public-safety-drone-academy
Charles Werner is a retired fire chief for city of Charlottesville, VA and now serves as the director of Drone Responders Public Safety Alliance - a non profit program created to unite aerial first responders, emergency managers, and search & rescue specialists under a unified organization to help them learn, train, and test with on another with the ultimate objective of maximizing drone operations for public safety.
This episode will uncover just how drones are making an impact on the public safety industry and just how Charles has managed to create a thriving nonprofit drone organization.
https://www.droneresponders.org/
https://consortiq.com/
Troy Hittle is the North American General Manager for senseFly – a company whose proven drone solutions simplify the collection and analysis of geospatial data, allowing professionals in surveying, agriculture, engineering and humanitarian aid to make better decisions, faster. Troy is an Air Force veteran and has a storied background in program management, drone operations, and sales development.
In this episode you'll learn about:
- Troy's military experience and how he ended up with his role at senseFly
- How senseFly is able to accomplish its ambitious mission
- The revolutionary eBee fixed-wing drone and its amazing capabilities
- All of senseFly's product offering and how the company makes them all work together
- Hittle's viewpoint on where the industry is and his excitement for where it's headed
https://www.sensefly.com/newsletter/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-hittle-03188877/
https://consortiq.com/
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Terryn Taylor is a UAS Instructor Team Leader with Emerging Technology Institute (ETI) – an innovative center purposed for drone development, testing, and training for emerging threats. Terryn is an Army veteran with 8 years’ experience as a UAV systems repairer and operator. In this episode I seek to uncover the fascinating role Terryn and his team at ETI serve within the drone industry.
In this episode you'll learn about...
- Terryn's background in the Army and how he found his way to ETI
- ETI's beginnings and its overall mission
- Training and testing operations conducted within ETI's massive facility
- The amazing team that makes the mission at ETI possible
- ETI's impact on the surrounding communities and the industry as a whole
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terryn-taylor-917bb5162/
https://eticommunity.com/
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Angad Singh is a Technical Sales Engineer and Trainer for Pix4D, an industry leader that provides an incredible photogrammetry suite for Drone mapping. This episode uncovers the impact Pix4D has made on the industry and how the technology continues to drive the industry forward each day.
In this episode you will learn about...
- Angad's journey to finding himself on the Pix4D team
- The amazing product offerings Pix4D has to offer
- Pix4D's newest upcoming software Pix4Dreact & why its a game changer for the drone industry!
- The story behind Pix4D and how drones became the products main driver
- Unique applications for which Pix4D can be used
- Why Pix4D can be used by anyone, regardless of their knowledge of how photogrammetry works
- ...and much more!
https://www.pix4d.com/product/pix4dreact
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angad-singh-981b50b5/
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Chris Anderson is an experienced drone pilot, drone flight instructor, and also a fellow drone podcaster! He’s an industry expert who, in the past 6 years, has worked with over 7000 students from around the world, providing instruction in everything from initial drone flight training, to real estate, mapping, modeling, public safety, inspections, construction, and more.
In this episode we’ll uncover…
- How Chris got his start within the unmanned industry and how drones propelled a newfound passion which led to his startup drone training business
- Some of the challenges that aspiring drone entrepreneurs may encounter while starting their own drone business
- The impact regulatory developments have on building cross-continental drone training solutions
- Chris’s Podcast – The Drone Trainer: how it started, it’s purpose, and the keys to its success
- Drone podcasts in general and the value they add to the industry
- Insights into what Chris is most excited for in the future of drones
https://thedronetrainer.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedronetrainer/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drone-trainer-podcast/id1319123753
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Brian Leventhal has worked for the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for over 13 years and has recently integrated into a new role as a CoPilot/Rescue Systems Manager for the Aircraft Operations Unit. Incorporated within that role, and the department as a whole, is the innovative utilization of drones!
This episode will uncover...
- How flying drones ended up becoming part of Brian's role as a law enforcement officer
- The unique ways in which the North Carolina Highway State Patrol utilizes drones to investigate collisions
- What makes drones such a useful tool within collision reconstruction
- The challenges Brian and his comrades face when it comes to communicating the advantages of drones to the public
- His unique journey from unmanned to manned aviation
- The annual North Carolina Drone Summit & Flight Expo event and what makes it so special
- Brian's thoughts on where the industry is headed and his biggest takeaways thus far
https://www.ncdronesummit.com/home
https://www.ncdps.gov/our-organization/state-highway-patrol/about-state-highway-patrol
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-leventhal/
https://consortiq.com/
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Dale Davis is an environmental specialist at Exelon Generation and currently spearheads the use of drones within the organization. Dale's experience with Exelon uncovers how drones are being used within the energy generation industry and what the future of energy and drones might just look like!
In this episode you'll learn about:
- Dale's aviation journey and how he ended up finding himself flying drones
- Some clarification on how "dinosaur guts: turn into energy
- How drones are making a significant contribution to the safety and efficacy of energy generation operations
- The unique ways in which Exelon Generation employs drones to advance their mission
- Cost savings advantages drones provide for not only Exelon - but the end user as well
- Dale's perspective on where drones currently fit within the energy industry and his vision of future unmanned implementation
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https://www.exeloncorp.com/companies/exelon-generation/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-davis-a34855a3/
www.consortiq.com
Geoff Pugh is a British royal navy veteran and has worked for the Royal Airforce as an Air Traffic Controller. He also worked as an airspace regulatory developer for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). He now works for Consortiq as the General Manager of the UK office
In this episode you’ll learn about:
- Geoff’s background in aviation and how he eventually got involved with unmanned operations
- His experience as an air traffic controller and his experience directing unmanned traffic
- The strength and weaknesses of the CAA’s commercial remote pilot licensing requirements
- Brexit’s possible impact on U.K. unmanned regulations
- What it will take for BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) to take off
- How Geoff found Consortiq and what his role with the company is
- Insights on what the future of unmanned might look like
- What the maximum impact velocity of the human head is if a drone hits somebody (yeah, we actually talk about that)
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Joe Enke is the systems design engineer at Skydio, an innovative drone development company responsible for creating some of the industry's most advanced autonomous technologies. He's also worked for GoPro before that and was the lead engineer as well as one of the first engineers working on GoPro's KARMA drone. Joe's success within the industry is founded in his passion for designing and realizing autonomous robotic systems.
- Joe’s journey to becoming an unmanned engineer
- His experience with GoPro and the development of the GoPro KARMA drone
- How he started his own drone business purposed to support law enforcement / emergency response
- His role within Skydio and how he and his team are poised to send ripples throughout the industry
- The challenges of “just” developing drones and the effort that goes into making advanced drone systems
- Skydio's distinguishing factor: autonomy
- What the future holds for Skydio and the industry itself
https://www.skydio.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenke/
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Tracy Lamb, Vice President of Safety and Regulatory Affairs for AUVSI and the Chief Pilot of AUVSI's Remote Pilot Council shares her story on how she became one of aviation's top safety experts and how she's making safety a priority in the unmanned community.
In this episode you'll learn about:
- Tracy's first experience in an aircraft and how that experience catapulted her passion for aviation
- How she first got involved with drones
- The Remote Pilot Council and the founding and development of AUVSI's Trusted Operator Program (TOP)
- Why all remote pilots should consider becoming TOP certified
- The similarities and differences between manned and unmanned aviation and how safety principles apply
- What makes AUVSI's annual XPONENTIAL event so special and worthwhile
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Ted Ralston director of Unmanned Aerial Systems at the Applied Research Laboratory at the University of Hawaii (UH) and serves as a part-time advisor to the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC) in Honolulu.
On this episode you'll learn about:
- Ted's background in engineering and aviation
- How he found his way into the unmanned industry
- The role he plays within the NDPTC and the FEMA course he created
- How drones are used for disaster response throughout Hawaii
- Research being conducted at UH's Applied Research Laboratory
- A high altitude, satellite drone that is solar powered and can fly for months
- Ted's feature role on the Think Tech Hawaii show 'Where the Drone Leads'
- His thoughts on the future of drones in Hawaii and the industry as a whole
http://www.hawaii.edu/news/article.php?aId=8385
https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/
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Darshan is the UAS Program Engineer for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the founder of Airavat – a company that provides both manned and unmanned aviation business solutions – and he is also the Event Director of the North Carolina Drone Summit & Flight Expo.
In this episode you will learn about:
- Darshan's journey from manned aviation to unmanned
- How Darshan settled into North Carolina and got involved with NCDOT
- Why North Carolina added state licensing requirements onto Part 107
- NCDOT's work with the FAA UAS Integration Pilot Program
- The North Carolina Drone Summit & Flight Expo
- Darshan's thoughts on where the industry is headed and why safety and training are so important
https://www.ncdronesummit.com/home
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshandivakaran/
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Tony Hobbs, is a highly decorated Navy veteran and the Operations and Maintenance Coordinator for Shell at the Shell Technology Center in Houston, TX (STCH). He also holds the position of Chief Pilot for the STCH Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Drone Program. In addition to his role with Shell, Tony is also a Reserve Patrol Sergeant with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
In this episode you'll learn about:
- Tony's beginnings with the Navy and the experiences and skillsets he gained while serving
- His transition into the civilian sector and first glimpse into unmanned technology
- How he made the connection between unmanned technology and oil & gas applications
- The challenges involved with managing a critical and large scale drone program
- Observations about the state of the drone and industry and Tony's suggestions for improvement
- Why leaving it to the professionals is so important when it comes to setting up a drone program
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-hobbs-b5467328/
David Heath is the director of the PA Drone Association - a recently developed collaborative group of drone industry stakeholders in Pennsylvania on a mission to make drones more relevant in the Keystone state.
I had the pleasure of conducting a live interview with David inside the Harrisburg, PA Capitol building during PA Drone Association's inaugural event: Drone Advocacy Day!
In this episode you'll learn about:
- How the PA Drone Association came to be
- David's involvement with the organization and his background with drones
- The Drone Advocacy Day event and it's significance for drones in Pennsylvania
- Why Pennsylvania has been behind in the area of drone development and how the PA Drone Association intends to change that
- What's next for the PA Drone Association
https://padrone.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-heath-a4289185/
This week I speak to Bobby Watts the founder and owner of Watts Innovation - a company that specializes in custom industrial drone design and manufacturing with the cinematography and LiDAR / Photogrammetry scanning segments of the UAS market in mind.
In this episode you'll learn about:
- Bobby's beginnings as a tinkering teen, developing his skills as a master RC Helicopter pilot
- How Bobby turned his passion for engineering and drones into a feasible business model
- The challenges and setbacks he had to overcome to get to where he is today
- Some awesome examples of how drones can be used for good
- What his company is up to now and where they're headed next
- His thoughts on industry trends and developments
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-watts/
http://highvoltagepodcast.com/
https://www.instagram.com/wattsinnovations/
Andy Morabe works as the Director of Sales and Marketing for IXI Technology, a veteran owned small business specializing in the designing, manufacturing, marketing, and support of specialty data communications solutions. He's also the go-to expert for all questions concerning IXI's most recent innovation: the DroneKiller
In this episode you'll learn about:
• Andy’s anti-submarine warfare experience in the Navy
• His transition out of the Navy and journey to his role at IXI
• What the DroneKiller is and how it works
• Different use-cases for the DroneKiller
• The challenges within the counter-UAS field
• Why the DroneKiller is such a valuable tool for the unmanned industry
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-morabe-2552451/
http://ixitech.com/
http://ixitech.com/wp-content/uploads/DRONKILLER-Data-Sheet-3_19_2018.pdf
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https://consortiq.com/about-consortiq/careers/uas-suas-drone-course-instructor
Chad Stecker, the Bell Flight Program Manager of the Nexus aircraft, a futuristic looking vertical lift air taxi - shares in detail the story behind his involvement with an aircraft that's primed to change the way the world travels.
In this episode you'll learn about:
• How Chad’s journey at Bell Flight began as well as how he became the Program Manager for the Bell Nexus
• How the concept of the Nexus came to be and how Bell managed to move forward with it
• What the Bell Nexus is, it’s capabilities, and how it will be used
• The challenges involved with pioneering a new industry: unmanned air taxis
• A vision into what the world would look like if & when the Nexus takes flight
https://www.bellflight.com/company/innovation/nexus
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-stecker-28026717/
This week I speak with Harrison Andrew Pierce, San Diego Homeland Security Office as the coordinator for operational compliance and security for unmanned aircraft systems. He co-leads the city of San Diego's involvement with the FAA UAS Integration Pilot Program and plays an integral role in the city's development and utilization of UAS technology.
In this episode you'll learn about:
• Harrison’s journey to becoming a the UAS program manager for San Diego Homeland Security
• What makes San Diego the perfect spot for UAS testing
• The different projects the city of San Diego is working on for the FAA UAS IPP
o Law Enforcement
o Commerce Development
o Medical Supply Delivery
o Food Delivery – watch out for flying pizzas!
• Harrison’s thoughts on where the industry is headed and why drones can be so useful.
https://www.sandiego.gov/UAS
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Senior Intelligence Analyst and counter UAS drone expert, Pat Filbert, shares his story on how he became involved with unmanned aviation and the impact and importance of counter UAS technology.
In this episode you will learn about:
• Pat's early Army career and transition to unmanned aviation
• His accomplishments throughout various Army UAV programs
• "How the Army works"
• Pat's transition from military to federal contracting & his
involvement with counter UAS technologies
• The importance of counter UAS, regulatory compliance, and
education
• Pat's take on where the industry is headed and counter UAS's role
in mitigating future risk
See Pat's profile here!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patfilbert/
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Greg Agvent is a journalist, UAS proponent, and media technologist. He works as the Sr. Director at CNN for National News Technology Aerial Imagery & Reporting.
During a LIVE interview at AUVSI XPONENTIAL in Chicago, Greg shares his story on how he went from working at the mail room at ESPN to eventually becoming a Senior Director at CNN. He now leads and manages the integration and utilization of drones within CNN.
In this episode you'll learn about:
• Greg's background and career track story
• How drones became a part of his work
• Why drones are such a useful tool in journalism
• The challenges of using drones for news coverage
• How CNN obtained the first ever FAA waiver to fly over people
• The importance of ethics in drone journalism
• Why events like AUVSI XPONENTIAL are worth going to
Cathy Cahill, the Director of the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), shares her story of how a passion for research and discovery led her to a career with unmanned technology.
In this episode you'll learn about:
• How drones are being used for research
• Cathy's background and journey to ACUASI & UAF
• The challenges and benefits of flying drones in Alaska
• What's going on with AUF's involvement with the FAA IPP
• Where the drone industry is headed
Hear the story of a man who has served our nation in the Navy for 34 years and then for another 14 as a federal worker - that's a whopping 48 years of federal service! His passion is aviation - and more specifically unmanned. He's seen the birth of drones being used in the military and has been an active ambassador of their integration in the commercial sector as well. He served as a board member for AUVSI for 8 years. His passion for the industry still remains today, as he continues to publish a periodic unmanned newsletter that covers the latest developments in the industry. David Place is the man!
Bryan McKernan, Vice President and Director of Operations in the U.S. for Consortiq, shares his story of how he went from being a Marine Officer and helicopter pilot, to leading the charge of a drone company startup effort.
Alan Perlman, CEO & Founder of the online drone training company, UAV Coach - shares his story on how he got started in the drone industry and how his company has been able to help thousands of remote pilots with their unmanned journey as well. He may have "crashed" his way into the industry, but now he's a bonafide drone professional and impactful leader within the UAS community.
alan@uavcoach.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/perlmanalan/
https://uavcoach.com/
Tune into this week's Episode of Unmanned Uncovered and hear Randall Warnas, the Global sUAS Segment Leader at FLIR Commercial Systems, share his story on how he found his calling with drones and specifically the thermal imaging segment.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/randall-warnas-87398b122/
https://www.flir.com/
This week's guest is a marketing mastermind and business development guru who just so happens to operate within the world of drones. Ben Snyder, the Director of Sales and Marketing for Consortiq shares his story of how he broke into the industry and discusses all you need to know about AUVSI's Trusted Operator Program and how to get certified to Level 2. You won't wanna miss this!
Join me as I speak with Michael Blondeau and gain insights as to what it's like to be working for Delair, using drones for multi-purpose business applications. With over 2,000 flight hours experience on a military UAV platform, Michael - whether he likes to admit it or not - is a true drone professional!
https://delair.aero/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelblondeau/
Daniel Sanfelice describes his experience as a Navy UAV operator and his transition to the civilian drone sector. His story inspires others to get outside their comfort zone, take a few risks, and not to be afraid of "crashing and burning".
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsanfelice/
https://swiftengineering.com/
https://www.honor.org/
dsanfelice@swiftengineering.com
Ever wonder what it would be like to use drones for law enforcement? Barry Brennan, a reserve police officer, drone business owner, and drone trainer shares his story!
https://www.flyinglioninc.com/contact-us
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bb-fli/
bb@flyinglionllc.com
What is TOP? Why should I care? Consortiq's Ben Snyder has all the answers!
Have questions? Ask Ben @ ben.snyder@consortiq.com
MSU UAS Program Director Kyle Cantrell discusses his impressive drone career and the research his team has been doing at MSU
https://www.raspet.msstate.edu/about
kcantrell@raspet.msstate.edu