Drone Radio Show
The Drone Radio Show is a weekly podcast about drones and the people who use them for business, fun, and research. Guests share how they are using drones to make a positive impact, build a business, and provide insights for listeners to advance their own drone interests.
Episodes
Next Level Integration of Drones into Public Safety: Ryan Bracken, Versaterm
Ryan Bracken is Head of Product and Security at Versaterm. Versaterm is a leading provider of public safety software that helps police, fire, EMS, and emergency communications agencies manage every stage of incident response. Its integrated platform combines computer-aided dispatch, records management, mobile data, real-time intelligence, and analytics to improve operational efficiency and situat
Who Builds the Sky? Why Economic Partnerships — Not Tech Companies — May Hold the Key to Unlocking Advanced Air Mobility: Lavera Alexander, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership
Lavera Alexander is Chief Growth Officer at the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MPED). MBEP is a cross-sector nonprofit that convenes business, government, education, and community leaders to drive economic growth across the tri-county Monterey Bay region, and it sits at the heart of what may be the highest concentration of advanced air mobility companies anywhere in the United States. For yea
The Future of Security: How Titan Protection Is Scaling Drone Operations: Ryan Smith, CEO and Founder
Ryan Smith id Founder and CEO of Titan Protection and Consulting. Titan Protection is a premier security services provider and pioneer in autonomous drone security systems. The company was founded in 2008 to prove that physical security services could be both more effective and affordable. Today, Titan Protection employs over 600 people, and protects hundreds of companies across the Midwest with
Building a Vertically Integrated Drone Ecosystem: Linda Montgomery and Phil Franklin, Zenatech
Linda Montgomery is Vice-President of Corporate Development, and Phil Franklin is Vice-President of Business Development for North and South America both at Zenatech. Zenatech is rapidly expanding its footprint across the drone industry through manufacturing, software development, drone as a service, operations, and strategic acquisitions. The company develops autonomous drone platforms for surve
Smart Materials and the Rise of Ornithopters: Dr. Onur Bilgen, Rutgers University
Dr. Onur Bilgen is Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers University. Dr. Bilgen conducts research in the design of advanced drone systems, including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, hybrid drone systems, and bioinspired ornithopters — flapping wing drones modeled after the flight of birds and insects. His work also explores the use of smart m
Inside the Future of Drones: Policy, Security, and What XPONENTIAL 2026 Reveals – with Michael Robbins, AUVSI
Michael Robbins is President and CEO of Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International or AUVSI, the world's largest trade association for uncrewed systems, robotics, and autonomous technologies. Representing both commercial and defense sectors, AUVSI plays a critical role in connecting industry, influencing policy, and helping define how these technologies are deployed at scale. Michael b
Persistent Flight in the Stratosphere - Justin Selfridge, Phd. and CEO of Devorto
Justin Selfridge, PhD, is Founder and CEO of Devorto Corporation. Devorto is developing a breakthrough high-altitude platform called the Tethered Uni-Rotor Network, or TURN—a completely new aircraft architecture designed to combine the vertical lift and loitering capability of a helicopter with the aerodynamic efficiency of an airplane, enabling long-duration, solar-powered flight in the stratosph
Uncrewed Systems in the Arctic: Security, Surveillance, and NATO's Growing Role - Federico Borsari, CEPA
Federico Borsari is a Non-Resident Fellow with the Transatlantic Defense and Security Program at the Center for European Policy Analysis, or CEPA for short. The Center for European Policy Analysis is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy institution headquartered in Washington, DC, with hubs in London and Brussels. The organization focuses on strengthening the transatlantic alliance through rese
Protecting Stadiums in the Age of Drone Incursions: Melissa Swisher, CRO at SkySafe
Melissa Swisher is Chief Revenue Officer at SkySafe, a company delivering the intelligence organizations need to detect, analyze, and act in today's increasingly complex airspace environment. SkySafe specializes in airspace intelligence — providing real-time drone detection, analytics, and forensic capabilities that help organizations determine whether a drone is authorized, where it originated, h
Making Autonomous Cargo Work at Real-World Scale: Charles Acknin, CEO Skyways
Charles Acknin is Co-Founder and CEO of Skyways. Skyways is building unmanned aircraft systems designed to revolutionize autonomous cargo transportation. Unlike many competitors still in development, Skyways' aircraft are operational today — carrying meaningful payloads over significant distances for both military and commercial customers. Based in Austin, Skyways is now shifting toward mass prod
Securing the Skies: Detecting and Responding to Drone Threats - Logan Harris, CEO Spotter Global
Logan Harris is CEO, President, and Founder of Spotter Global—a company specializing in compact radar and drone detection technologies. Spotter Global imagines, designs, manufactures, and coordinates the software development of compact surveillance radars, Remote Drone ID, NetworkedIO command and control, and its Integrated Management Center. The company was originally founded to meet the needs of
Defending the Skies: Oklahoma State University's Mission to Counter Emerging Drone Threats: Dr. Jamey Jacobs, Exe Director of OAIRE
Dr. Jamey Jacob is Executive Director of the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education and the Williams Chair in Energy Technology at Oklahoma State University. Under his leadership, OSU launched the Counter-UAS Center of Excellence, now the nation's central hub for coordinated research, development, testing and evaluation of counter-drone systems. Working closely with the Joint Forc
Building a Decentralized Drone Imagery Network: Bill Lakeland, CEO Spexi
Bill Lakeland is CEO of Spexi, the world's largest decentralized drone imagery network. Spexi provides a scalable, sustainable, and cost-efficient alternative to traditional Earth imaging methods, with its network of drone pilots delivering detailed, near-real-time imagery to support disaster preparedness, smart city planning, AI model training, and gaming applications. The network has mapped over
10 Years of the Drone Radio Show: A Look Back, A Flight Forward: Randy Goers, Host and Creator
In this special anniversary episode of the Drone Radio Show podcast, I reflect on a decade of conversations that have helped shape and document the evolution of the drone industry. Since 2015, the Drone Radio Show has featured 446 interviews with the pioneers, innovators, regulators, and changemakers redefining what drones can do. I revisit the major themes that emerged—from commercial adoption an
Target Acquired: Autonomy, AI, and the Future of Combat: Bryan Bockman, CEO AimLock
Bryan Bockmon is CEO of AimLock—a company pushing the boundaries of defense autonomy with real-world solutions that enhance mission effectiveness and save lives. Founded in 2013, AimLock is a U.S.-based developer of advanced autonomous targeting and engagement systems for defense applications. Their Core Targeting Modules—or CTMs—are designed to deliver decision-accelerating autonomy across a wid
From Battlefield to Business: The Rise of Collaborative Autonomous Drones: Geoff Hitchcock, Red Cat Holdings and Matt Vogt, Palladyne AI.
Geoff Hitchcock ia Chief Revenue Officer at Red Cat Holdings, and Matt Vogt ia Chief Revenue Officer at Palladyne AI. Red Cat is a cutting-edge drone technology company delivering advanced hardware and integrated software solutions for military, government, and commercial applications. Palladyne AI develops next-generation artificial intelligence software that brings autonomy and smart collaborati
Flock Safety and the Future of DFRTechnology: Brett Kanda, Flock Safety
Brett Kanda is Director of Drone as First Responder Sales at Flock Safety. Flock Safety is a leading safety technology platform that helps communities thrive by taking a proactive approach to crime prevention and public security. Flock's end-to-end suite of hardware and software connects cities, law enforcement agencies, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods into a nationwide public-private safe
How Can Ground Robots Solve the Toughest Challenges in Industrial Inspections? - Craig Malloy, CEO Arix Technologies
Craig Malloy is CEO of Arix Technologies, a Houston-based company specializing in robotic solutions for inspecting corrosion under insulation—or CUI—in industrial piping systems. While we often focus on aerial drones on this podcast, some environments call for a different approach. That's where Arix's flagship product, the VENUS robotic crawler, comes in. Designed to traverse both horizontal and v
Training Tomorrow's Drone Pilots: Michael Hill, Unmanned Safety Institute
Michael Hill is Program Manager of College Workforce Programs at the Unmanned Safety Institute. The Unmanned Safety Institute or USI is an approved training partner of ASTM International and the International Business Aviation Council. The Institute is dedicated to improving safety in unmanned aviation by applying time-honored aviation safety practices to unmanned aircraft systems. USI accomplish
Countering the Rise of Drone Enabled Crime: Mike Fraietta, Gargoyle Systems
Mike Fraietta is Co-Founder of Gargoyle Systems, a leader in drone detection technology that delivers real-time aerial threat intelligence to security professionals, businesses, and homeowners. With advanced detection capabilities and seamless integration, Gargoyle Systems enables proactive protection against unauthorized drone activity. The company is currently building America's first decentrali
Racing Into the Future: How Abu Dhabi Is Accelerating Autonomous Innovation: Stephane Timpano, CEO ASPIRE UAE
Stéphane Timpano is CEO of ASPIRE, the program management and business development arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council located in Abu Dhabi. The ATRC's mission is to build a vibrant research and development ecosystem that supports Abu Dhabi—and the broader UAE—in its transformation into a knowledge-based economy. With nearly 1,300 employees representing over 80 nationalities, the Counc
Funding the Future: How the 2025 CR Impacts Drones, Autonomy, and AI: Dawn Zoldi, P3 Tech Consulting and Autonomy Global
Dawn Zoldi is CEO and Founder of P3 Tech Consulting and Publisher of Autonomy Global. P3 Tech is an internationally recognized company that provides consulting, content, and education on emerging technologies, with a special focus on legal and regulatory issues in autonomous systems. The company is best known for its award-winning Dawn of Autonomy podcast (formerly Dawn of Drones) and its global
Can a small portable radar system scale drone operations?
Lori DeMatteis is Chief Revenue Officer of Matrix Space. MatrixSpace is a leading technology company specializing in advanced radar systems that deliver real-time situational awareness for uncrewed and autonomous systems. Their compact, lightweight radars offer precise detection and tracking, making them ideal for drones, advanced air mobility (AAM), public safety, and critical infrastructure. By
How AI and Drones Are Revolutionizing Utility Inspections: Kaitlyn Albertoli, CEO of Buzz Solutions
Kaitlyn Albertoli is CEO and co-founder of Buzz Solutions. Buzz Solutions leverages AI and drone technology to revolutionize how power utilities inspect and modernize their infrastructure. The company's innovative software platform, featuring tools like PowerAI and PowerGUARD, uses advanced data analytics and machine learning to automate visual inspections, enhancing the safety, efficiency, and re
How Drone Swarms Can Bring Value to the Commercial Sector: Kevin Hernandez & Dutch Alessi, VR Rehab
Kevin Hernandez and Dutch Alessi are from Virtual Reality Rehab, or VRR. Founded in 2009, VRR is a pioneering research and development company with a bold mission: harnessing virtual and augmented reality technologies to push boundaries. With over 20 years of collective experience, their team specializes in creating innovative, multiplatform solutions for unmanned vehicle systems, advanced robotic
Using Drones to Support Regional Economic Development: Kraettli Epperson
Kraettli Epperso6 is CEO of Vigilant Aerospace Systems, a leading developer of multi-sensor detect-and-avoid and airspace management software for uncrewed aircraft systems, enabling safe and scalable beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. Their flagship product, FlightHorizon™, is built on two NASA patents and integrates data from multiple sources to provide real-time air traffic awareness and au
Shaping the Future of the Drone industry Through innovation.
Bill Irby is the CEO of AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. AgEagle is a global technology leader specializing in enhancing situational awareness through advanced robotics solutions. The company focuses on providing autonomous drones designed to tackle mission-critical challenges with high-value solutions. Founded in 2010, AgEagle initially pioneered professional-grade, fixed-wing drones and aerial imager
Breaking Barriers: How Hover UAV is Simplifying Remote BVLOS Operations and Shaping the Future of Drones: Jackie Dujmovic, CEO of Hover UAV
Jackie Dujmovic is founder and CEO of Australian based Hover UAV. Hover UAV is a trailblazer in the drone industry, helping clients advance their operations and navigate the complexities of drone regulations. By understanding each client's unique needs, the team creates customized procedures, documentation, and policies to ensure success in this fast-growing field. Whether it's a client's first c
Aerial Lifesavers: The Role of Drones in Water Rescue and Saving Lives: Arcady Shteynberg and Eddie Bennet, Omada Group
Arcady Shteynberg and Eddie Benett are with the Omada Group. Omada was formed to take the best, most forward thinking ideas and technology to the public space. A partnership of several companies, Omada brings UAV, technology, rescue, training, consulting, and other innovations into one centralized business hub. The company's goal is to find the right-fit solution to address a company's biggest c
Revolutionizing Warfare: How Small UAS are Shaping the Future of Military Tactics - Dylan Hamm, CTO of PDW
Dylan Hamm is Chief Technology Officer at PDW. PDW is a cutting-edge drone technology company revolutionizing small robotics for military and government operations. Their mission is to democratize air support, empowering and protecting those who serve. PDW produces air vehicles, autonomous and AI software, as well as countermeasures in areas like electronic warfare, communications, and GPS denial.
Harnessing AI & Machine Learning for Advanced Drone Mitigation: Mary-Lou Smulders, CMO Dedrone
Mary-Lou Smulders is Chief Marketing Officer at Dedrone. Dedrone is a world leader in smart airspace security. Hundreds of commercial, government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrone's comprehensive, command and control solution to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling "good" drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML, Dedrone is the only solu
How Autonomous Drones Will Revolutionize Last-Mile Delivery: Beth Flippo, CEO Drone Express
Beth Flippo is CEO of Drone Express. Drone Express is an innovative aviation company disrupting last-mile logistics by embracing autonomous flight. Founded in 2021, the company uses drones to deliver safe, reliable, autonomous, eco-friendly packages nationwide to customers. They have secured strategic nationwide corporate partnerships with The Kroger Company, Papa John's International, Winsupply,
Mid-Air Collisions: What Drone Operators Need to Know: Juan Plaza, CEO Plaza Aerospace
Juan Plaza is CEO of Plaza Aerospace, a Boca Raton based consulting company specializing in crewed and uncrewed aviation, Latin American Business Development and GIS consulting. The company helps organizations reach their goals faster by selecting the right platforms and implementing the best deployment practices. Prior to forming Plaza Aerospace in 2015, Juan spent more than 26 years as a Sales
Multi-Band Mesh Networking Technology in UAV Operations: Amol Parikh, Doodle Labs
Amol Parikh is co-CEO of Doodle Labs. Doodle Labs designs and produces industrial-grade wireless networking solutions. The company focuses on mesh networking for robotic systems, providing high throughput, long-range Mesh Rider solutions for a variety of government/defense, private wireless and other applications. Doodle Labs has offices in the United States and Singapore, and has been named to
How UAV Technology is Making Swimming Safer: Oliver Heys & James Bassam, Surf Life Saving NSW
Today's guests are Oliver Heys and James Bassam of Surf Life Saving. Surf Life Saving is Australia's premier water safety, drowning prevention, and rescue organization. With 129 Surf Life Saving Clubs and over 77,000 members, it's one of the largest not-for-profit volunteer movements in Australia, dedicated to saving lives on the beach. A standout feature within Surf Life Saving is the Australi
AgEagle's Evolution in the Drone Industry: Bill Irby, CEO of AgEagle Aerial Systems
Bill Irby is CEO of AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., a global technology innovator focused on enhancing situational awareness. The company provides customer-centric, advanced robotics solutions, beginning with autonomous drones that are high-value and solve mission-critical problems. Founded in 2010, AgEagle was originally formed to pioneer proprietary, professional-grade, fixed-winged drones and a
Using Drones To Better Prepare For Major Disasters, Chris Sanders, Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team
Chris Sanders is Senior Manager for Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team. The Crisis Response Team is a national, rapid deploy, professionally trained team who solve routine and complex communication challenges in all environments. This team of multi-disciplinary provide on-demand emergency assistance to government agencies, first responders, frontline workers and communities—to help maintain
Swarming Drones Coming To A Farm Near You - Arthur Erickson, CEO of Hylio
Arthur Erickson is CEO and Founder of Hylio Drones. Hylio develops and offers innovative drone systems that automate precision agriculture treatments. Hylio is American owned and operated, and its drones are made in the USA with US and globally sourced components. Using Hylio's technology, farmers/producers can now apply crop treatments directly to problem areas, allowing farmers to increase yie
Drones Over Water: Marble's Quest To Transform Coastal Monitoring - Mathieu Johnsson, CEO & Founder Marble
How effective are drones in monitoring coastal areas? Mathieu Johnsson is CEO and Founder of Marble, a drone services company in England that provides maritime monitoring using fleets of high speed drones. The drones are used to monitor coastal areas for illegal fishing, drug trafficking, and human trafficking, providing real time data to suit clients needs. Mathieu Johnsson's passion for aer
Flying Forward: Zipline and the Future of Drone Deliveries: Keenan Wyrobek and Juan Albanell of Zipline
How are advanced drone technologies revolutionizing global delivery systems? For that question, we head to San Francisco to speak with Keenan Wyrobek and Juan Albanell of Zipline. Zipline is the world's first drone delivery service whose focus is delivering life-saving medicine to the most difficult to reach places on earth. The company designs, manufactures and operates the world's largest a
The Rise of American Drone Makers: Leading the Global Market: George Matus, CEO and Founder Teal Drones
George Matus is CEO and founder of Teal Drones, a trailblazing U.S. company at the forefront of innovative drone technology for both commercial and military applications. With advancements in air control, data processing, and mapping technologies, Teal is revolutionizing operations for the military, public safety, and various commercial sectors. Its flagship Teal 2 Drone is a model of security,
Controlling The Drone - Jeffrey Starr, CMO at D-Fend Solutions
How do we take control of truly dangerous drone situation? Jeffrey Starr is Chief Marketing Officer at D-Fend Solutions. D-Fend Solutions is the leading global provider of cyber-takeover, counter-drone solutions for sensitive and challenging environments. By focusing on the acute drone threat, their technology enables organizations around the world to maintain full control, safety, and conti
Innovating Education with New Generation Drones: Rob Harvey, Exe Chairman and Co-Founder of For The Win Robotics
How is drone technology making STEM education more accessible and fun for students of all background? Rob Harvey is Executive Chairman and Cofounder of For the Win Robotics. For The Win Robotics fosters critical thinking and lifelong curiosity through the power of experiential STEM and computer science education. With its Build – Fly - Code program, the company has developed an innovative edu
How Can Vertiports Help to Scale the Operation of Air Taxis? - Amit Ganjoo, ANRA Technologies
Amit Ganjoo is a serial entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of ANRA Technologies, an Award Winning Drone Operations and UAS Traffic Managment Platform provider based in Washington DC. The company's platform is used by multiple commercial and government entities for running and managing commercial drone operations. As advance air mobility efforts accelerate and the use of air taxis becomes a real
Drones Serving England's Health Care Network: Louisa Smith, Chief Aviation Officer at Apian
Louisa Smith is Chief Aviation Officer at Apian, a healthcare logistics company founded by a team of National Health Service doctors in the United Kingdom. The Apian platform integrates both healthcare and aviation systems, creating a fully autonomous, on-demand delivery system that improves patient health outcomes and staff well-being. The autonomous drone delivery service will provide timely ac
How Close Are We to Hailing an Electric Air Taxi? - Eric Allison, Chief Product Officer at Joby Aviation
Eric Allison is Chief Product Officer at Joby Aviation. Joby builds quiet, all-electric aircraft to connect people like never before. With up to 150 miles of range and the ability to take off and land vertically, the Joby aircraft will change the way people move while reducing the acoustic and climate footprint of flight. Their long-term vision is to build a global passenger service that helps
Getting to Drone-As-First-Responder 2.0 With Smaller, More Powerful Sensors: David Cameron, MatrixSpace
How will smaller, more powerful radar sensors change the way drones are used in first responder programs? David Cameron ia Field Services Engineer and Lead UAS Pilot at MatrixSpace. MatrixSpace is a radar sensing company that produces the next generation of AI-enabled sensing that can identify objects and collect data in real time, with no cloud requirements. The company builds the smallest r
Advancing Drone Innovation and U.S. Competitiveness: Michael Robbins, Chief Advocacy Officer at AUVSI
Why is it important that we strengthen U.S. competitiveness in the global drone industry? Michael Robbins is Chief Advocacy Officer at the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). AUVSI is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of uncrewed systems and robotics. It represents corporations and professionals from more than 60 countries invo
Honeywell's Advance Air Mobility Business - David Shilliday, VP of Urban Air Mobility
How is Honeywell Positioned to Serve the Advance Air Mobility Market For that question, we head to Phoenix to speak with David Shilliday, Vice President and General Manager of the Unmanned Aerial Systems and Urban Air Mobility business unit at Honeywell Aerospace. Honeywell's UAS business develops new products and serves as a systems integrator for both airframe makers and operators in this fast
Get Ready To Text Your Drone! - Vic Pellacono, CEO and Founder of Avianna
Will we soon be able to talk to our drones via text? Vic Pellicano is CEO and Founder of Avianna, a Chicago-based software company working to bridge the gap between hardware and software excellence in the robotics industry. Avianna offers a suite of products that utilize artificial intelligence to enable drones and other robots to understand human language and operate autonomously. Their software
Autonomous Air Taxis Are Coming! - Brian Yutko, CEO of Wisk Aero
How close are we to seeing autonomous air taxis? Brian Yutko is CEO of Wisk Aero, an advanced air mobility company dedicated to delivering safe, everyday flight for everyone. Wisk's self-flying, electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi will make it possible for passengers to skip the traffic and get to their destination faster. Headquartered in the Mountain View, California, with locations
Revolutionizing Aerial Data Collection With Kelluu's Hydrogen-Powered Airships: Janne Hietala, CEO
Is there an easier way to scale aerial data collection? Janne Hietala is a technology enthusiast and CEO of Finland based, Kelluu. Kelluu designs, manufactures and operates intelligent airships for persistent aerial monitoring. Kelluu's fleet of hydrogen powered vehicles, capable of staying airborne for 12-hours, is equipped with an array of spectral cameras, sensors, and scanners. These ins
Soaring Higher with Advance Radar Systems: Tom Driscoll, CTO & Founder of Echodyne
How is cutting-edge radar technology shaping the future of drones and advanced air mobility? Tom Driscoll is CTO and Founder of Echodyne, a Seattle startup bringing breakthrough radar capability to meet commercial and defense needs across autonomy, security, and intelligence markets. At Echodyne, Tom leads the company's world-class R&D efforts. Prior to Echodyne, Tom was Managing Director of
Reshaping Public Safety Training: The 2D Dummies Revolution - Roger Hall, CEO 2D Dummies
How can we make search and rescue training more real? Roger Hall is CEO and Founder of 2D Dummies. 2D Dummies is reshaping the future of public safety training with their patent-pending, two-dimensional rescue manikins. Designed to precisely simulate the physical attributes & thermal signature of the human body, the 2D DUMMY is the ultimate solution for heightening the authenticity of traini
Five Trends Shaping Advanced Air Mobility Today: Philip Butterworth-Hayes, Publisher and Editor of Unmanned Airspace.info
Philip Butterworth-Hayes is publisher and editor of Unmanned Airspace.info, the world's first internet-based information portal dedicated to the global community of UTM and C-UAS system providers and operators. The site provides daily news on UTM and C-UAS development and deployments, alongside a glossary of system providers and current plans of states and agencies to deploy systems worldwide.
Bridging the Sky: The Future of Integrated Airspace with Toni Drummond, President US Titan Aviation
How will crewed and uncrewed aircraft systems fly in the same airspace? Toni Drummond is President US for Titan Aviation Global, a worldwide aviation management, jet charter and sales company. Titan's mission is to be the most trusted advisors for the best private travel experience, by providing a personalized, efficient, safe and convenient experience to all who fly with them. Toni is a high
Manna Drone Delivery Coming To Dallas: Bobby Healy, CEO & Founder of Manna Drone Delivery
Will Irish Drones Soon Deliver Coca Cola to Dallas Neighborhoods? Bobby Healy is CEO and Founder of Manna Drone Delivery. Manna is the world's first aviation-grade B2B drone delivery service company. The company designs, builds and operates unmanned aerial vehicles, which perform high-speed deliveries of up to 8 pounds in high-density suburban communities. The drone fleet is operated
Counter UAS Systems and Forensics: Grant Jordan, CEO at SkySafe
What is the Role of Drone Forensics in Protecting Against Drone Incursions Grant Jordan is CEO at SkySafe, a leader in Cloud-based drone defense and airspace awareness solutions. Founded in 2015, SkySafe provides advanced technology to protect people and places against drone threats. The company's technology allows governments, law enforcement, airports, corporations, cities, and more to ma
Building The Perfect Tactical Drone: Jon Becker, CEO & Founder of AARDVARD Tactical
What makes a drone good for tactical use? Jon Becker is CEO and Founder of AARDVARK Tactical, a leading provider of tactical equipment and custom solutions. AARDVARK Tactical has served leading defense and law enforcement agencies at home and abroad since 1987. The company finds, develops, and manufactures exclusively integrated products that excel in a variety of terrains and use-cas
Can Drones Deliver The Mail? - Michael Merritt, Skyports Drone Services
Can drones deliver the mail? Michael Merritt is Commercial & Growth Manager at Skyports Drone Services. Skyports Drone Services is a drone logistics company and provider and operator of eVTOL drones for cargo deliveries, survey and surveillance. The company is expert in the operation of long-range and Beyond Visual Line of Sight flight for a multitude of use cases, including ship-to-shore a
Who's Leading the Counter UAS Race? - Mary Beth Long, Board Member of Red Cat Holdings
Which countries are leading in Counter UAS Technology? Mary Beth Long is a member of the board of directors of Red Cat Holdings. Red Cat Holdings is a military technology company that integrates robotic hardware and software to provide critical situational awareness and actionable intelligence to on-the-ground warfighters and battlefield commanders. Its mission is to enhance the effective
Drone Delivery in Brazil: Manoel Coelho, CEO of Speedbird Aero
How is drone delivery progressing in other countries? Manoel Coelho is CEO of Speedbird Aero, a leader in the development of intelligent uncrewed aircraft systems. The company's advanced drone hardware and software solutions are designed to address a range of logistic challenges, from package delivery to emergency response. Their mission is to enable safer, faster and more efficient logis
Exploring the Future of Digital Twins: Nilson Kufus, CEO & Co-Founder of Nomoko
Are digital twins about to change the way we see the world? Nilson Kufus is CEO and Co-Founder of Zurich-based Nokomo. Nomoko creates digital twins that can be implemented for everything from urban planning to music festival security. The company is on a mission to make the physical world accessible as a digital ecosystem using Digital Twins. With a focus on real estate, Nomoko strives
Saving Lives and Money with Software-Driven Aerial Robotics: Robert Dahlstrom, CEO & Founder of Apellix
How are precision drones revolutionizing hazardous jobs and saving lives? Robert Dahlstrom is founder and CEO of Apellix, a software-driven aerial robotics company, that creates cutting-edge robotics platforms for precision painting, coating, cleaning, and testing, making hazardous jobs safer by removing the risks of personal harm. Apellix's technology enables pressure cleaning and special coat
IdeaForge: Pioneering Indigenous Drone Development in India and Beyond: Ankit Mehta, CEO & Co-Fouinder
Is India the next hot spot for unmanned business? Ankit Mehta is Co-founder & CEO of ideaForge, India's largest manufacturer of drones for defense, homeland security and industrial applications. IdeaForge was founded in 2007, with a mission to bring cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems to these industries. Over the past decade, the company has emerged as a leader in the Indian drone industry,
The Significance of Chapter 135 Certification for Nationwide Drone Delivery: Yariv Bash, CEO and Co-Founder of Flytrex
What is a Chapter 135 certification and how does it relate to drone deliveries? Yariv Bash is CEO and Co-founder of Flytrex, a drone delivery company that partners with retailers and restaurants to offer fast, safe and cost-effective airborne deliveries directly to customers' yards. Flytrex operates the largest backyard drone delivery service in the US, with delivery stations in North Carolina
Hydrogen Drones Take To the Sky: Ben Levinson, CEO and Co-Founder of HevenDrones
Are Hydrogen Drones Ready To Take Center Stage? Ben Levenson is Co-founder and CEO of HevenDrones, a manufacturer of heavy-lift actionable drones capable of solving a range of commercial, infrastructural, humanitarian and military challenges. From autonomous last-mile delivery to defense missions, emergency response, and infrastructure repair the company's fully-customizable drone solution
Cities and Autonomous Drones – The Age Has Arrived: Reese Mozer, President of Ondas Holdings and CEO & Co-Founder of American Robotics
Can autonomous drones be deployed in urban areas? Reese Mozer is President of Ondas Holdings and CEO and Co-Founder of American Robotics. Ondas Holdings is a leading provider of private wireless data and commercial drone solutions. The Wireless data solutions are provided via Ondas Networks. The commercial drone solutions are provided through American Robotics and newly acquired Airobotics.
Building The Perfect Public Safety Drone: Blake Resnick, CEO & Founder of BRINC
If you could design a drone specifically for public safety agencies, what would it look like? Blake Resnick is CEO and Founder of BRINC. BRINC designs, manufactures and sells sUAS systems to public safety departments worldwide. The company's flagship product, the LEMUR, employs innovative solutions designed specifically for public safety and emergency situations. Using lidar technology, the d
Are Drone Highways in the Sky Gaining Momentum - Brent Skorup, Mercatus Center
Are Drone Highways Gaining Momentum? Brenk Skorup is Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center. The Mercatus Center is a research center at George Mason University that advances knowledge about how markets solve problems and help us lead happier, healthier, and richer lives. For more than 40 years, research at Mercatus has strived to realize a world where markets operate at their full pote
Are Spray Drones The New Farm Tool? - Arthur Erickson, CEO and Co-Founder of Hylio
Are Agricultural Drones Coming To A Farm Near You? Arthur Erickson is CEO of Hylio. Hylio develops and offers innovative drone systems that automate precision agriculture treatments. Using Hylio's technology, farmers or producers can apply crop treatments directly to problem areas, targeting pests and deficiencies with more accuracy and efficacy. This allows farms to increase yields. And it has
Helping Marginalized Communities Enter The Drone Industry - Sedgrid Lewis, Founder of The Hidden Pilot Project
Does the drone industry offer a career path for individuals from marginalized communities? Sedgrid Lewis of Atlanta, Georgia is Founder of The Hidden Pilot Project. The mission of The Hidden Pilot Project is to teach and train black returning citizens and citizens under the supervision of the criminal justice system how to become licensed drone pilots. Through The Hidden Pilot Project, individua
Getting State and Local Lawmakers "Drone Prepared" - Scott Shtofman, AUVSI
How can lawmakers ensure their jurisdictions are ready to reap the benefits of the drone industry? Scott Shtofman is Senior Manager of Grassroots Advocacy & Chapter Engagement for the Association of Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International. AUVSI is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of uncrewed systems and robotics. It represents corporations and professionals
Drones And The Mission To Mars: Giuseppe Santangelo, CEO & Co-Founder of Skypersonic
How Will Drones Support NASA's Mission To Mars? Giuseppe Santangelo is CEO and Founder of Skypersonic. Skypersonic is a leader in the use of drones for industrial inspections and first response emergency situations. Their flagship product is the Skycopter: a drone with a tiltable video camera that is designed to work in extreme conditions and ultra-tight spaces. Skypersonic also invented the fi
Building High Performance UAS Propulsion Systems: Jon Broome, CEO and Co-Founder, Vertiq
What's it take to build the most efficient and reliable UAS propulsion system? Jon Broome is CEO and co-founder of Vertiq, a manufacturer of ultra compact, high performance servo motors for drone propulsion. Combining a unique hardware design and proprietary motor calibration and control software, Vertiq optimizes motor performance and controllability. As a result, Vertiq's products significantl
Europe's U-Space UTM Regulations - What Does it Mean?: Amit Ganjoo, CEO and Founder, ANRA Technologies
What does Europe's U-Space Protocol for Uncrewed Systems mean for BVLOS Operations? For that question, we head to Washington, DC to speak with Amit Ganjoo, CEO and Founder of ANRA Technologies. ANRA Technologies is Award Winning Drone Operations and UAS Traffic Management Platform provider. The company's SmartSkies™ platform is used by multiple commercial and government entities for running and
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UAS Opportunities in Latin America - Juan Plaza, CEO Plaza Aerospace
What's the market like for UAS in Latin America? Juan Plaza is CEO of Plaza Aerospace, a consulting company specializing in crewed and uncrewed aviation, Latin American Business Development and GIS consulting. The company helps organizations reach their goals faster by selecting the right platforms and implementing the best deployment practices. Prior to forming Plaza Aerospace in 2015, Juan spe
Swoop Aero: The Integrated Drone Logistics Company - Eric Peck, Co-Founder and CEO
How does one go about building an integrated drone logistics company? Eric Peck is Co-founder and CEO of Swoop Aero. Swoop Aero is an Australian drone-powered logistics com pany founded in 2017 to transform how the world moves, by making access to the skies seamless. Their mission is to provide the world's leading technology platform for sustainable and scalable drone logistics. The company has
The White House Domestic Counter UAS Strategy: Charles Werner, Director DroneResponders
What is the Domestic Counter UAS National Action Plan and how can public safety organizations prepare for it? Charles Werner is Director of DroneResponders, a non-profit organization created to unite aerial first responders, emergency managers, and search and rescue specialists in maximizing drone operations for public safety. The organization is approaching 7,000 members worldwide, most of whom
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