Industrial Drones Podcast

In this fifth episode of the show, I talk with Robert Hörmann of AeroEnterprise of Linz, Upper Austria, Austria. Robert is the Founder and CEO of the company, which specializes in inspection and analysis of surfaces on vertical standing (industrial) objects of all kinds, with a big focus on wind-turbines. The complete airborne quality assurance system is an automated, digitized process consisting of a drone, a mobile ground station, a client-based analysis-software and a database. Robert has a broad experience including various roles in the aerospace industry and also served 14 years as a helicopter pilot in the German Air Force. Topics we touch on in this episode include: Wind turbine inspection Industrial asset inspection AE's SensorCopter for acquisition AE's Ground Station Options AE's Analysis software solution Regulatory challenges and differences in Europe Connect with Robert in these spaces: Robert on LinkedIn AeroEnterprise website  AeroEnterprise FAQ page Connect with me Send me an email with your thoughts and with guest suggestions mark@industrialdrones.org Subscribe to the Industrial Drones Podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android Join the Facebook Group to join the conversation  Follow @industrialuas on Twitter See it all at industrialdrones.org If you like the show and want to show your support, you can do so through my Patreon page. Exploring unmanned solutions to real world Industrial problems.

In this fourth episode of the show, I talk with Ed Hine of Hazon Solutions of Virginia Beach, VA, USA. HAZON Solutions an ISO 9001 certified US developer of small UAV inspection service operations, capability development, training, drone safety, and testing programs. They provide subject matter expertise to ensure mission success through safe, effective, and efficient operations. Ed is the VP Business Development and Marketing for Hazon.  Drone Professional by day and COO of Elite Meet non-profit on the side, Ed is a US Navy Veteran with 11 years of service, some of which was spent flying in F/A-18F fighter jets. (Thanks Ed!)  Here's a great article that puts you in the cockpit and helped me appreciate the capabilities of these amazing people: How Fighter Pilots Make Decisions at 6Gs Topics we touch on in this episode include: Goose, Maverick, and other Interesting Navy Handles Customer First...Safety Always! Importance of Data Management and Security Infrastructure Inspections Transmission Line inspections Hazon's Drone Management System DMS software solution Connect with Ed in these spaces: Ed on LinkedIn Ed on Twitter Ed's Email - ed@hazonsolutions.com Also mentioned in the show Hazon Solutions' Career Opportunities International Standards Organization (ISO) AUVSI Xponential Array Digital software developer   Connect with me Send me an email with your thoughts and with guest suggestions mark@industrialdrones.org Subscribe to the Industrial Drones Podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android Join the Facebook Group to join the conversation  Follow @industrialuas on Twitter See it all at industrialdrones.org If you like the show and want to show your support, you can do so through my Patreon page. Exploring unmanned solutions to real world Industrial problems.

In this third episode of the show, I talk with Jeremiah Karpowicz of Diversified Communications. Diversified Communications is the producer of the the Commercial UAV Expo Americas and Europe events.  These events are focused specifically on various commercial and industrial uses of drones. Commericial UAV News is their hub for content and the place to go to explore the hundreds of artlices, interviews and other content they have produced.  Jeremiah has produced over 250 pieces of content of his own. Topics we touch on in this episode include: There’s a big difference between saying, “we need to look at drones,” versus, “we have this problem, and I think a drone can help solve it.” Inventory Management and Chemical Detection Mining, Construction, Utilities Applications Importance of showing ROI Data, Data, Data! Purchase of Drone World Expo Benefits of attending in person events Making the technology work for you right now You can connect UAV Expo and Jeremiah in your favorite social media spaces. Also mentioned in the show Jeremiah's Interview with me in 2016 Commercial UAV Expo Colorado Center of Excellence for Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting (CoE)  Flyability Airware Bechtel Unmanned Aerial Services DJI Enterprise Kespry Apellix Painting Drone Connect with me Send me an email with your thoughts and with guest suggestions mark@industrialdrones.org Subscribe to the Industrial Drones Podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android Join the Facebook Group to join the conversation  Follow @industrialuas on Twitter See it all at industrialdrones.org If you like the show and want to show your support, you can do so through my Patreon page. Exploring unmanned solutions to real world Industrial problems.

Why this podcast? The show will explore ways and help you understand how drones might just be the next tool purchase at your site! The possible use cases are incredible and we will explore specific examples through interviews with experts in the field and people like you who are at various stages of use with Unmanned Systems. This show is for you... to answer your questions about what it takes to start using drones, further your use, and understand the opportunities and limitations. Email me your questions, problems, and suggestions. Who - why Mark? I'm your host and the creator of the podcast.  I am a Mechanical Engineer by education (LSU - Geaux Tigers!) and have worked at industrial sites for the last 20 years. With my experience in maintenance, project engineering, and process engineering, I understand exactly what kind of challenges you deal with at your site.  I also understand many of the problems that drones can solve and perform by minimizing human risk and maximizing job efficiency. I am a Director on the board of the Rocky Mountain chapter of AUVSI (Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems Int'l) and work to stay connected to the drone world.  I discovered this passion a about four years ago and see endless possibilities ahead for the technology.  I did achieve FAA Part 107 certification in September 2016. How will the Podcast work? The podcast will primarily be interviews with guests: from manufacturers and service providers to end users and influencers. Most episodes will be ~30 minutes long, give or take. Frequency of publishing will be one show per month at the very beginning (November and December 2017), increasing to every 2 weeks in January 2018.   Also mentioned in the show 970West Studio AUVSI's Xponential Commercial UAV Expo  Connect with me Email me your thoughts and with guest suggestions mark@industrialdrones.org Subscribe to the Industrial Drones Podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android Join the Facebook Group to join the conversation  Follow @industrialuas on Twitter See it all at industrialdrones.org If you like the show and want to show your support, you can do so through my Patreon page. Exploring unmanned solutions to real world Industrial problems.

In this first episode of the show, I'm privileged to talk with Johan Mlouka of Flyability, SA.   Flyability is the maker of the Elios drone -- a head-on approach to dealing with obstacles.  Elios is designed to go where other drones can't and where people shouldn't go.   In the interview we focus on the industrial use cases for the drone, but Flyability's overall focus is much broader and actually started with a focus on search and rescue. There is great potential for this inspection tool in industrial settings for confined space entry and access to otherwise inaccessible spaces. Check out their website where you can see some case studies and start thinking about where you can use this at your site. You can connect with Flyability and Johan in your favorite social media spaces.   Also mentioned in the show Commercial UAV Expo   Connect with me Send me an email with your thoughts and with guest suggestions mark@industrialdrones.org Subscribe to the Industrial Drones Podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Android Join the Facebook Group to join the conversation  Follow @industrialuas on Twitter See it all at industrialdrones.org If you like the show and want to show your support, you can do so through my Patreon page. Exploring unmanned solutions to real world Industrial problems.