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Episode SummaryIn this episode of OnBase, host Chris Moody is joined by Alison Mendoza to dive into the power of the Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) framework and its transformative impact on innovation, marketing, and product strategy. Alison shares her non-linear journey into R&D, how her background in linguistics shapes her collaboration with engineers, and how JTBD allows companies to avoid blind spots and uncover real customer needs.Listeners will gain insights into how Honeywell uses behavioral science and JTBD to drive meaningful product adoption, why traditional voice-of-customer methods often fall short, and how AI is unlocking strategic work by automating repetitive tasks. From uncovering misaligned innovation strategies to empowering teams through better language and observation, this episode is a masterclass in modern customer-centric thinking.Key takeaways:Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) vs. Hypotheticals: JTBD eliminates guesswork by focusing on observable behaviors, not hypothetical customer desires.Behavioral Science + JTBD = Impact: The fusion of decision-making psychology with JTBD drives better adoption and product-market fit.Innovation Pitfalls: Over-reliance on competitor analysis or legacy processes can limit true innovation.Speak Their Language: Product teams must translate customer outcomes into language engineers can act on.AI for Strategic Work: Honeywell's $120M in AI-driven savings shows how tech can free time for impactful, strategic work.Quotes:“We don't really have to worry about product-market fit if we've built a product on the Jobs-to-be-Done framework.”“If you use AI for simple tasks, it will give you simple output. Use it for complex challenges—like segmentation or positioning—and you'll see exponential value.”Best Moments Tech recommendations:⁠⁠Notebook LM (Google)⁠⁠: A powerful AI research assistant ideal for strategic marketing and A/B testing.Resource recommendations:⁠⁠Thinking, Fast and Slow⁠⁠ by Daniel KahnemanBooks by ⁠⁠Jonah Berger⁠⁠ – Practical marketing playbooks from the Wharton professor⁠⁠321 Newsletter by James Clear⁠⁠ – Weekly insights on habits, strategy, and self-improvementLeaders to follow:⁠⁠Chandler Stillman⁠⁠– Director, Marketing & Customer Experience at ADDMAN⁠⁠Liz Schmittou⁠⁠– Brand & Marketing Content Leader at ADDMAN⁠⁠Emily Carr⁠⁠– Consulting Account Lead at Google⁠⁠00:30⁠⁠Alison's global career journey from flight attendant to R&D innovatorBest moments:⁠⁠03:00⁠⁠JTBD explained and why most voice-of-customer methods fall short⁠⁠08:30⁠⁠How to bridge engineering and customer outcomes with the right language⁠⁠14:00⁠⁠The synergy between behavioral science and JTBD in shaping innovation⁠⁠16:40⁠⁠Honeywell's AI success: $120M saved through automation and productivity tools⁠⁠20:20⁠⁠The evolving challenges of B2B marketing and the role of dynamic contentAbout the guest:Alison is the Global Sr. Director of Innovation at Honeywell International, leading innovation and growth across the Honeywell portfolio of businesses. With over 15 years of global experience, she integrates customer-centric expertise in aerospace and advanced technology sectors. Alison is also a member of the Strategic Communications Committee at AUVSI and actively recruits for the Honeywell Political Action Committee. She shares insights on innovation, communication, persuasion, and leadership in her LinkedIn blogs.⁠⁠Connect with Alison⁠⁠.

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update we have 4 stories for you; DJI launches new dock and drone, Connecticut's “emergency” bill to ban Chinese drones, your last chance to comment on the Department of Commerce ANPRM, and LEDA calls out AUVSI.First up, DJI launched the new Dock 3 and Matrice 4D & 4TD!This is the first DJI dock designed for use on a vehicle, allowing the drone to launch directly from a mobile platform.The Dock 3 can operate and charge in extreme temperatures up to 122°F and down to -22°F. It's IP56-rated, and the Matrice 4D comes with anti-icing propellers.Speaking of the Matrice 4D, it's IP55 rated and offers 54 minutes of flight time or 47 minutes of hover time. Both the 4D and 4TD comes with a wide-angle camera, a 3X medium tele camera, a 7X long tele camera, and a laser range finder.The Thermal offers a near IR light and a 640X512 infrared thermal camera in addition to the other cameras.In conjunction with the release, AVSS, the Canadian parachute manufacturer, released a parachute for the Matrice 4D. While it is not yet on the FAA Declaration of Compliance list yet, the press release mentioned it will be FAA approved for operations over people. The parachute will be available in Q2 of this year.DJI just seems to be pumping them out this year!Next up, Connecticut's emergency bill on banning Chinese Drones.This bill has currently passed both chambers of the state's legislature and prohibits state agencies and municipalities from purchasing “Covered” drones starting in October of 2026 and a ban on operating in 2028.The legislation also restricts drone flights within 250 feet of critical electric and other utility infrastructure.If you're in Connecticut, please reach out to your representatives ASAP!Last up, there are only a few days left to make your voice heard!The Department of Commerce ANPRM's comment date ends on March 4th.Don't let folks in suits who have never flown drones write the narrative on what our UAS actually do.Please watch this video and comment!Speaking of getting your voices heard, the Law Enforcement Drone Association, or LEDA for short, expressed their disheartening at an opinion article written by AUVSI president Michael Robbins.Jon Beal, the President and CEO of LEDA mentions the oped written on drone blog DroneLife is "overt gaslighting regarding legislation related to the use of Drones from China."Beal explains that LEDA is a platform-agnostic organization whose stance "has always been to let member agencies and pilots decide what platform works best for them and their communities at large".He also explains that he has watches, which his own eyes, AUVSI representatives testify in support of banning Chinese drones for public safety agencies in various states.Beal goes on to question Robbin's understanding of how these bans affect agencies, forcing many of them to shut down their programs completely. As a result, agencies no longer have the ability to save lives and mitigate risk, including for the public at large. Beal also cites Robbin's lack of evidence in his statement that "security vulnerabilities are well-documented with the national security community". In response, Beal welcomes the stated clause in Section 1709 of the 2024 NDAA, which mandates a study of DJI and Autel drones for data security.Beal concludes by stating that "almost every one of our 3200 members is angered by the legislation happening in their states and our country borne from greed and in an attempt to limit their ability to save lives".https://www.flyingmag.com/connecticut-emergency-bill-would-ban-chinese-russian-drones/https://dronexl.co/2025/02/25/dji-m4td-dock-3-imminent-release/https://youtu.be/AYOcLhKpGDQhttps://www.ledauas.org/_files/ugd/78f471_7a7178eabda94a49b7bbacbbaba19986.pdf

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 3 stories for you this week: Drones for First Responders Act Introduced, Drone Pilots Can't Map in NC, and DJI Air 4 Rumors. https://droneadvocacyalliance.com First up, a follow up on the misleadingly named Drone For First Responder act from Congresswoman Elise Stefanik from New York. As we mentioned last news update, the bill introduced last week would increase taxes on drones imported from China by 5% per year, up to 50% + $100. This means pricing recreational pilots out of the hobby. And pretty much ending the ability for FPV pilots to build their own drones... Why? Let's see. If a cheap toy drone costs $130 today, it will cost 50% more in 4 years, plus $100. So you'll pay $300. The alternative? A US drone that doesn't exist from a company that we don't know about, because no American manufacturers are currently building this kind of drone. A Mavic 3 Pro that costs $2200 today would cost $3400 in 4 years. Of course until a year later where you wouldn't be able to buy it because it will be banned from import. In 5 years, the bill would BAN drones that contain a Flight Controller, Radio, Data Transmission Device, Camera, Gimbal, software, network connectivity hardware, or data storage manufactured in China. This would effectively ban all DJI, Autel but also EXO, Holy Stone, Ruko, EMAX, BetaFPV, and more premade drones. So what about the FPV pilots that I mentioned before? Well, drones that utilize systems manufactured in China, such as Team Black Sheep, T Motor, iFlight, and even Spektrum would also be banned.  It gets better, and of course I'm sarcastic. Funds from these new tariffs would be used to fund First Responders purchasing new drones. 60% of the funds collected would go to first responders, 20% to farmers and 20% to critical infrastructure pilots. But in 5 years, all the funds end. Meaning first responders, farmers and critical infrastructure pilots will be left on their own to buy drones that have been over-inflated, without any grants. This would decimate the entire hobby. Many thought the FAA was interested in killing the hobby. They were never interested in that but it certainly seems like Stefanik's office is, along with the supporter of the bill, including AUVSI. We've included a link to the DAA, where you can reach out to your representative and let them know this is not okay. https://dspalliance.org/the-u-s-drone-industry-is-under-attack-again/ https://droneadvocacyalliance.com/ Next up, an appeals court said that the North Carolina Surveyors Board didn't violate a drone pilot's rights by telling them to stop advertising and offering aerial mapping services.  If you haven't heard of this story, A drone pilot in NC received a cease and desist letter from the state's surveying board for engaging in “ mapping, surveying and photogrammetry; stating accuracy; providing location and dimension data; and producing orthomosaic maps, quantities, and topographic information.”. The current court decision effectively bans mapping in NC for those who aren't a surveyor.  Michael Jones of 360 Virtual Drone Services plans to further appeal the decision.  Let us know what you think about this in the comments. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/drone-pilot-cant-offer-mapping-215413201.html Finally, we have some DJI Air 4 Rumors. Leaked images show possible Air 4 batteries and rumors include some specs. Specs include 1” sensors, Mechanical shutters, Variable Aperture, two cameras, and O4. Interestingly the leaks seems to suggest the drone may come with the ability to map, which would likely cater to entry-level drone pilots looking to get their feet wet without spending $3500 on a Mavic 3 Enterprise.  We'll have to wait and see if these rumors are true! https://dronexl.co/2024/05/18/dji-air-4-rumors-what-we-know-so-far/ Have a great week, remember, no Live on Monday this week.

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, intelligence, and high performance that meets the stringent standards of the U.S. defense industry. George started Teal Drones in 2014 when he was only a sophomore in high school. By 2023, he was named CTO of Red Cat Holdings, the parent company of Teal Drones. Red Cat is an end-to-end drone solutions company based in the United States that is accelerating the future of aerial robotics to transform the way we live and work. In Episode 412, I interviewed Michael Robbins, Chief Advocacy Officer at the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International or AUVSI. In that podcast, we explored the importance of U.S. competitiveness in the drone industry.  In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, builds on this theme by highlighting the ascent of Teal Drones as a manufacturing leader and sheds light on the expanding opportunities for American drone companies in the global market.

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 3 stories for you this week: DJI Releases, AUVSI's stance on Drone Bans, and an update on the man who flew over an NFL game in Maryland. First up, DJI has a few rumors out for future releases! The first is scheduled to come out on March 26th and is titled “Easy Operation, Superior Results”. Leaks suggest this is most likely the DJI Dock 2, the Matrice 3D, and 3DT drones. The Dock 2 and the new Matrice series drones popped up on the FCC database in February, but we haven't seen any updates since then. Rumors put the new dock at about $10,000 but don't discuss the price of the drones. Leaked specs include 50 minute flight times for Matrice 3D series, wind resistances up to 12 m/s (27 mph), and a maximum take off weight of 1610g. Pretty cool for enterprise customers and public safety! https://dronexl.co/2024/03/19/dji-dock-2-matrice-3d-drones-launch/ Our next story is about possible hidden agendas by AUVSI. https://dronexl.co/2024/03/19/auvsi-real-stance-on-dji-drone-ban/ Last up this week is an update on the drone flyover of an NFL game earlier this year. Matthew Hebert flew a drone over and around the stadium causing a delay during the first quarter of the game. Police quickly located Hebert, who claimed ignorance of the TFR and relied on the drone's remote control app for guidance. Hebert cooperated fully with the investigation and was sentenced to one year of probation and a $500 fine. https://dronexl.co/2024/03/17/drone-afc-championship-probation-fine-pennsylvania-man/ Alright, that's it, have a great weekend and we'll see you next week on Monday for the live!

What is Drone Soccer? How can you get involved? What are the advantages to the program? On today's special episode, we host Kyle Sanders, CoFounder of Crew Concept and discuss everything about Drone Soccer program, a drone program that is quickly becoming a very prominent part of child/youth education. We the recent success of Drone Soccer program at the AUVSI conference which had hundreds of visitors every hour, we invited Kyle Sanders to AskDroneU podcast to discuss about Drone Soccer, what the program meant for the future of drone industry, education and the many advantages the sport brings. We start off our podcast discussing about the origins of the sport and how Drone Soccer made its way to US and how the sport has been catching the attention of schools and children. We discuss the leagues and levels in the sport, the infrastructure and the rules of the sport including the many skills that children need to master as they go about participating and competing internationally in the sport. We also discuss the benefits of the sport for participating institutions that includes funding, jobs and more and the requirements for institutions to participate and promote the course. We touch upon the benefits for children and how the sport is bringing multitude of life skills for children. Tune in today to know more about Drone Soccer program, its benefits, and the many advantages it brings to all participants in the sport !! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [00:58] Drone Soccer at the AUVSI conference [01:44] Drone Soccer origins and its prominence in the drone industry [02:25] What is the team sport of Drone Soccer? What are the advantages for children who participate in Drone Soccer? [08:50] What are the different leagues in Drone Soccer and the skills required for participating in Drone Soccer? [12:47] What are the advantages for institutions and students that promote Drone Soccer? - funding, publicity, jobs and more [18:41] How can schools get involved in Drone Soccer? [21:02] What are the costs involved in getting started with Drone Soccer? [23:04] What are the measurable impact for kids?

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update, we have 4 stories for you this week: A Secret Announcement, AUVSI jumps on anti-Chinese drone bandwagon, NASA's Ingenuity ends mission with 72 flights, Autel releases the Alpha, and Mini 3 and 4 RID update. AUVSI appears to be alienating a large number of the folks they claim to represent. AUVSI released a video this week calling for US Lawmakers to “take measured actions to strengthen the U.S. drone industry”. If you've followed us before, you know we'd love to use US made drones, but there are none available for the same cost with the same capabilities as DJI or Autel. AUVSI's stance particularly affects Public Safety, who has recently seen restrictions on country of origin in a number of states including Florida, Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi, California, Nevada, Texas, and the 2024 NDAA. We've also seen a recent bill from Oklahoma to ban the use of Chinese drones for public safety. So far, the industry's response hasn't been in favor of what AUVSI and other American drone manufacturers are pushing, with many companies including us pulling out of AUVSI's conference. There hasn't been a better time than now to re-evaluate who is advocating for you and your hobby/profession and where you may be donating. If we can make a recommendation, the Drone Service Providers Alliance is a great group to join. We commonly talk with Vic, Kenji, and Dave Messina about advocacy including fighting local bills that restrict us from flying and those that restrict our Public Safety agencies from using the best tools available to save lives. Next up this week is an update to NASA's Ingenuity helicopter. Ingenuity suffered a “Hard landing” on January 18th, which damaged one or more of the rotor blades, making it no longer capable of flight. NASA's goal for Ingenuity was 5 total flights on Mars, instead 72 flights for a total flight time of over 2 hours were completed, with over 10 miles covered It seems Ingenuity's mission was a success and hopefully we'll see another version of the helicopter headed to the red planet soon! Last up this week is the Autel Alpha release! The Alpha appears to be a medium sized industry/public safety drone with a wide camera, zoom camera, laser range finder, and two thermal cameras with up to 56X hybrid thermal zoom. The alpha is much bigger than the Max series and boasts a ton of features, including hot-swappable batteries, mesh networking, 4K 35X optical zoom, IP55 weather rating, and obstacle avoidance. Looks like a pretty cool new aircraft, hopefully we'll be able to get our hands on one to test! Alright, that's it, have a great weekend and we'll see you next week! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/auvsi_auvsi-is-calling-on-us-lawmakers-to-take-activity-7156338684651327488-TGQC/# https://dspalliance.org/ https://dronexl.co/2024/01/25/autel-introduces-alpha-drone/ https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/nasas-ingenuity-mars-copter-ends-a-remarkable-run

Welcome to your weekly news update, New Year's edition! Let's take a look at everything that's happened this year including drones for good, the don't be that guy compilation, drone regulation, Pilot Institute updates and of course new drones, starting with the Autel EVO Max.... We also reported on some Drones For Good stories this year, starting with a teen who saved people in their car. And of course, the FAA was front and center on many of our updates this year, but also some states, like Tennessee banning non-NDAA drones. Let's not forget about everyone's favorite segment: Don't be that guy! Starting with the guy who flew over the Bengals game in 2022. There were also a few surprises with Airmap shutting down their LAANC service, Amazon having a lot of issues keeping employees on board, and Skydio quitting the consumer drone business. But on the bright side, we accomplished a lot at Pilot Institute. We partnered with Influential Drones, Unmanned Tactical Group, and Axon Air to help provide even more training to our customers. We received a BVLOS waiver and submitted many more. We joined hand with the Drone Advocacy Alliance to help push back on non-sensical anti-drone regulation. We partnered with Aloft to provide the Air Aware to recreational pilots in preparation of the expected retirement of the current B4UFLY app. Then we travelled the country to various tradeshows: the Texas Robotic Summit in Burnitt TX, Sun N Fun in Lakeland Florida, AUVSI in Denver, FliteFest in Ohio, EAA Air Venture in Oshkosh WI, Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, two back to back events in Colorado with the Colorado Round Up and the Colorado AirShow, and AZ Drone Fest in Phoenix AZ. We published 14 new courses, including 8 new drones courses such as the Skydio 2 and X2, DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, Air 3, Mini 4, Inspire 3, the Evo Max 4T, and the Part 107 Waiver course. We end the year having trained 88,000 remote Pilots to date, 295,000 students totaling 506,000 course enrollments, 7.3 million lectures completed throughout our courses (that's 1 lecture every 4 seconds), 30,000 free registration stickers, 37,000 members in our Facebook groups, 128,000 subs on the various social media channels, and 6,800 WINGS credits issued on the FAASafety website. Needless to say, none of this would have been possible without all of you. A big THANK YOU for your continuous support, my team and I certainly appreciate it. We aren't slowing down, we are already working on some very cool projects for 2024 and we hope to release the first one later this month! Happy New Year, fly safe, and see you next year!

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 involved in industry, government and academia. AUVSI members work in the defense, civil and commercial markets. Since joining AUVSI in 2020, Michael leads all advocacy, strategic communication, and cybersecurity initiatives. In 2015, he co-founded a business consulting firm, Intrepid, and serves as its Chief Operating Officer. Prior to starting Intrepid, Michael served as Managing Director of Government and Public Affairs at the Air Line Pilot Association, International. Before that, he spent a decade in the office of the late Congressman John Dingell in Michigan, where he served as the Chief of Staff.   Michael serves on the board of the Greater Washington Aviation Open and the National Advanced Mobility Consortium. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a master's degree from Georgetown University and is an officer in the United States Navy Reserve.  In this episode, Michael talks about the efforts to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in the drone industry and why this is critical for economic and security reasons. 

Welcome back to another enlightening episode of Your Drone Questions Answered! In this captivating installment, John Dickow, the host of Drone Launch Academy's informative series, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Todd Graetz, a prominent figure in the dynamic world of drone technology. Together, they delve into the intricacies of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for drones, offering keen insights into the present state, the challenges that lie ahead, and the potential transformative impact on diverse industries.The topic of BVLOS operations has garnered significant attention over the years, and this episode seeks to unravel the mysteries surrounding its widespread adoption. Todd Graetz, a multi-company regulatory drone pioneer with an impressive track record, is the perfect guest to shed light on this complex subject.Throughout this engaging discussion, Todd provides a comprehensive overview of BVLOS, outlining what it entails and how it can be applied in various contexts. BVLOS, he explains, represents the epitome of scalable drone operations and holds the key to realizing the full potential of drone technology in the United States. From package delivery to agriculture, firefighting, infrastructure inspection, and more, BVLOS has the potential to revolutionize countless industries.Todd's involvement in the drone industry dates back to 2013 when he co-founded BNSF Railway's drone program. BNSF Railway stands as one of the largest BVLOS drone operators in the United States and has collaborated closely with the FAA under a cooperative research agreement since 2015. This vast experience and his current roles on FAA committees and as a board member of AUVSI make Todd Graetz a trusted authority on BVLOS.As the conversation unfolds, Todd delves into the heart of the matter—the current challenges facing BVLOS operations. He emphasizes that the primary hurdle is reaching a consensus between incumbent operators and new entrants regarding the operation of drones below 500 feet in congested airspace. The debate centers on equipping aircraft for electronic visibility, and it's a critical issue that must be resolved for BVLOS to become a reality.Todd's insights highlight the urgency of the situation. He stresses that the United States cannot afford to wait another ten years to make BVLOS a reality. If the industry doesn't swiftly reach an agreement and progress with regulatory development, it risks losing its leadership position to other countries. Moreover, the economic and job opportunities that the domestic drone industry could offer might be squandered.However, Todd also brings optimism to the conversation. He believes that with swift action and cooperation, the industry could witness BVLOS operations taking flight within the next year or two. The implications of this development are enormous, from package deliveries to reduced road congestion, BVLOS has the potential to transform society in myriad ways.For aspiring professionals and drone enthusiasts in the audience, Todd offers invaluable advice. He suggests that individuals interested in a career in the drone industry should choose a specialization—either focusing on the flying aspect of drones or specializing in analytics, data collection, and data dissemination. Those specializing in flying should consider obtaining a private pilot license to gain a deeper understanding of airspace and systems.As Todd Graetz aptly puts it, the future of BVLOS is at our doorstep, and it's an exciting time to be part of the drone industry. Stay tuned to Your Drone Questions Answered for more intriguing discussions on the evolving drone landscape and its limitless possibilities!Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and share this episode with fellow enthusiasts and professionals eager to stay informed about the ever-evolving world of drones. Join us as we explore the skies and uncover the endless potential of drone technology!

On today's program, sponsored by HII, Sam Bendett of the Center for Naval Analyses discusses Vladimir Putin's meeting with Kim Jong Un, Ukraine's attack on Russia's Sevastopol naval base that damaged a drydock as well as destroyed a conventionally powered attack submarine and amphibious ship, Lt. Gen. Sergey Surovikin surfaces in Algeria, Ramzan Kadyrov's health, and an update on tension in the Caucasus; and Byron Callan of the independent Washington research firm Capital Alpha Partners discusses what's next now that the House has submitted its draft spending measure to the Senate, long-term defense spending outlook as borrowing rates and inflation rise along with debt worries; takeaways from last week's major events including the AFA show, the Global Aerospace Summit, AUVSI and CNAS, as well as a look at the week ahead with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

In this episode, Cargo Facts Editor Jeff Lee and Associate Editors Andrew Crider and Robert Luke highlight the key takeaways from the Association for Uncrewed Vehicles International's XPONENTIAL 2023 exhibition and conference in Denver this week and other developments.Cargo drones dominated the news this week, with Canada-based Volatus Aerospace evaluating whether it will order more Natilus drone and announcing plans to expand its cargo drone operations into the Dominican Republic and the United Arab Emirates.In the conventional air freighter sector, Boeing received its first order of the year for its 777F last month from an unidentified customer; Canadian North flew its final 737-200C flight earlier this month; and Nexus Aviation acquired the first of two A321-200s the lessor will convert to freighters.Tune in for a discussion of these topics and more for the week ending May 12, 2023.

This week in drone news we have four stories for you; A UK Drone Pilot was fined after flying too close to a warbird, AUVSI Green UAS program, DJI discontinues aeroscope, and a petition to raise the weight limit for remote id and registration.

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 from more than 60 countries involved in industry, government and academia. AUVSI members work in the defense, civil and commercial markets. In December, AUVSI launched their largest-ever advocacy campaign to educate state and local lawmakers on industry-supported policy solutions to integrate commercial drone operations into the national air space  .  Called Drone Prepared, the multi-state initiative is designed to help lawmakers ensure that their state or locality is ready for the benefits the future of uncrewed and autonomous flight.  Scott is a licensed attorney, certificated Part 107 Remote Pilot and owner and pilot for Quad Axis LLC.  He is a well-known policy expert on sUAS, having specialized in policy and operations consulting.  Scott's role with Drone Prepared is to manage the advocacy efforts with state and local entities. In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Scott talks about Drone Prepared, potential legislative opportunities, and how local and state lawmakers can position their states and localities to receive benefits of the growing UAS industry.

We met Robert Brown, Chief Strategy Officer of Spartan Radar at the recent AUVSI conference where Michael was a panelist about automated vehicles in the commercial space.  In this episode you'll hear us discuss many facets of the automated trucking world, and how Spartan Radar and radar technologies fit within it.  If you're interested in learning more about how Radar, Lidar, and other sensor systems work to become a "co-pilot" in service to the driver, this is it! Robert also breaks down the levels of automation (Levels 1-5), we talk about Tesla, the overlap with EV's and AV's, when to expect this technology to hit mass scale, the current number of automated trucks on the road, and much more!

Back in 2019, Dawn Zoldi, Founder and CEO of P3 Tech Consulting LLC, had a vision to bring attorneys and the drone industry together to network and share knowledge. In 2022 at AUVSI XPONENTIAL, she finally got to realize that dream. After attending this groundbreaking event, we spoke with Dawn about the event's highlights, content, and lessons; the inspiring connections and opportunities that came out of that event; and more. 

When  a childhood friend's house burned down in his tight knit Indian immigrant community, Divy Shrivastava began asking questions. What did fire fighters and other first responders need to ensure better outcomes in emergencies? He kept hearing the same things: first responders needed more information before arriving on scene. From here, he built Paladin, a drone as a first responder system that can be deployed the second a 911 call is placed. For our third podcast in the AUVSI series, we spoke with Divy to learn more . 

In our second episode from AUVSI, we spoke with Michael Healander, CEO of Airspace Link, about what it takes to build a safe, sustainable, and scalable drone infrastructure that can enable advanced operations, the need for outside funding and support, and more. 

Kickstarting our 17-part series of short podcasts taken from the show floor at XPONENTIAL 2022 in Orlando Florida is none other than President and CEO of AUVSI, Brian Wynne. It was an honor to talk with him about his vision for the future of uncrewed systems (ground, sea, and air),  his insights from being on the FAA BVLOS Advisory and Rulemaking Committee (ARC), and more. 

Join Yifei and Seth for this week's weekly round-up of news from the drone industry. Each week they discuss the top stories and pick a drone video of the week. Shop DJI, Autel, or other drone products on Amazon to support the show. New episodes of the weekly news round-up are recorded live on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. EST. You can watch these episodes on DroneDJ's YouTube channel. Follow Yifei Zhao on Instagram Seth Kurkowski on Twitter Read More Snap announces ‘pocket-sized' drone called Pixy – available for purchase todayWild heavy-lift cargo UAV debuts @AUVSI, uses gyrocopter principle for liftHawai'i nears legal prohibition of drones for fishingUnited, Archer create committee on eVTOL maintenance Subscribe Apple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyOvercast Livestream https://youtu.be/FI8sERRSx1o Subscribe to DroneDJ's YouTube channel to never miss an episode of the weekly show.

Do Autonomous Drones pose ethical questions? Jenn Player is Director of Regulatory Affairs at Skydio, the leading American drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight. The company leverages breakthrough AI to create the world's most intelligent flying machines for use by consumers, enterprises, and government customers. Founded in 2014, Skydio is made up of leading experts in AI, robotics, cameras, and electric vehicles from top companies, research labs, and universities from around the world. Skydio designs, assembles, and supports its products in the U.S. to offer the highest standards of supply chain and manufacturing security.  At Skydio, Jenn collaborates with customers, regulators, and standards development organizations to unlock safe and effective autonomous and docked drone operations.  Before joining Skydio, Jenn spearheaded an industry-leading regulatory program under the FAA's Pathfinder Program, capturing a number of breakthrough BVLOS approvals. She has also played a key role supporting other leading industry programs in infrastructure inspection and package delivery.  Autonomous drones offer great promise, but there are also considerations.  In many cases it boils down to how innovative decision-making and learning capability should be vested to an autonomous vehicle and for what purpose?  In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Jenn talks about Skydio and the need to consider ethical implications of using autonomous unmanned systems.  

This week in drone news: Two DJI leaks point to a new Mavic 3S and a new Mini 3 and/or Mini 3 pro, AUVSI Xponential is just around the corner, and the Ingenuity helicopter has won the Collier Trophy. Mini 3 pro? 3 axis gimbal Possible 180-degree view Obstacle avoidance Maximum aperture f/1.7 249g https://dronexl.co/2022/04/02/dji-mini-3-pro-video-photos-release-imminent/ Rumors of a new Mavic 3s New telephoto sensor - 1” Main camera unchanged Larger battery - 15% increase in battery life Fixed satellite lock time Fall 2022 or Q1 2023 https://dronexl.co/2022/03/25/dji-mavic-3s-fall-release/ AUVSI Xponential is just a few weeks away! Greg and Jason will be attending Use promo code PILOTINST20OFF for 20% off tickets Our partners at @AUVSI are known for convening the best & brightest minds in uncrewed systems and autonomous tech. This April, they're hosting their flagship event, XPONENTIAL, in Orlando. Don't miss your chance to shape the future of autonomy! Learn more: xponential.org The Ingenuity helicopter has been awarded the Collier Trophy by the National Aeronautic Association. To date the Ingenuity has logged a total of 43 minutes of flight time over 24 flights. Ingenuity is the first powered and controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet. https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/mars-helicopter-wins-collier-trophy/

What's involved in performing validation and testing of BVLOS and Safety protocols? For that question, we turn to Andy Thurling, Chief Technology Officer of the Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance.  NUAIR, as its commonly known, is a New York-based nonprofit with a mission to safely integrate uncrewed aircraft systems into the national airspace, enabling scalable, economically viable commercial drone operations.  NUAIR manages operations of the FAA-designated New York UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport, Rome, NY on behalf of Oneida County and is responsible for the advancement of New York's 50-mile UAS Corridor between Rome and Syracuse, NY. Andy leads technical research on current and future UAS technologies.  He also evaluates potential paths to implementation, industry standards for approval by regulators, and test techniques to verify compliance. Prior to NUAIR, Andy was Director of Product Safety and Mission Assurance at AeroVironment where he led airworthiness, certification, and airspace access strategic efforts. In this edition of the Drone Radio Show, Andy talks about NUAIR, the current efforts in testing BVLOS protecols, and validation of safety standards for UAS systems.  We also talk about this year's Xponential 2022 conference in Orlando and why we should all attend.

Getting the permission to take off is often one of the first challenges you'll encounter when conducting a drone operation. You may run up against regulations, state and local laws, or unexpected temporary flight restrictions (TFRs). What the industry doesn't realize is how often those rules, regulations, and laws are being built by people who don't understand what drones can do and what pilots need to do. The Law-Tech Connect Workshop, being held on April 25th at AUVSI 2022 in Orlando, Florida,  is a much needed platform to bring attorneys and industry stakeholders to the table to educate, network, and have important conversations to determine the future of the drone industry. In this podcast, we talk with Dawn Zoldi, the founder of Law-Tech Connect, about the details of the workshop, who will benefit from attending, and why it is important to the industry. Listen in for a special promotional code! 

Join us as we speak with ModalAI Director of Hardware Vinny Kemler about his and Spencer's recent work, compare CNC tools to pick and place machines, and discuss the definition of a "golden setup" in different industries. Modal is Hiring Hardware Engineers. Apply today.. Check out AUVSI 2022 for a groundbreaking announcement from ModalAI! Subscribe today for the latest content!

Join us as we speak with ModalAI Director of Hardware Vinny Kemler about his and Spencer's recent work, compare CNC tools to pick and place machines, and discuss the definition of a "golden setup" in different industries. Modal is Hiring Hardware Engineers. Apply today.. Check out AUVSI 2022 for a groundbreaking announcement from ModalAI! Subscribe today for the latest content!

Interview with Seth Schwartz, UAS Program Manager for Commercialization and Technology Transfer for the Sinclair College National UAS Training and Certification Center, in the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall.

In August 2021, Andrew Shepherd attended the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL conference in Atlanta, Georgia. While there, he interviewed several show attendees as guests for the podcast. In episode 012a, Andrew and Ryan Smith discuss Andrew's experience at the conference and highlight the three floor interviews included in episodes 012b, 012c, and 012d. 

Interview with Dr. Ronald Storm, Managing Director of Greycliff Industries, in the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall.

Interview with Alexandre Meldem, U.S. Office Managing Director for Flyability, in the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall.

This week we talked with Dash Divakaren, President of Airavat LLC about partnerships between the private and government portions of the industry, UTM, BVLOS operations, Remote ID, and Data Security.

AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021, DragonFish - Autel's New Drone, DJI Geofencing Issues, Lemur S by BRINC, DJI News, Drone News In the seventh edition of Drone Life News, Paul and Miriam McNabb of DroneLife and JobforDrones discuss some of the latest and most exciting news from the world of drones. Our biggest story this week is about the AUVSI Xponential 2021 conference in Atlanta. This was Miriam's first attendance at a drone conference after the pandemic, and she has some interesting updates to share with us today. Our first story this week is about the FAA Director, Steve Dickson's comments on FAA regulations for the drone industry. And FAA's work on managing airspace regulation for manned and unmanned aircraft. Additionally, we also talk about BVLOS flights and upcoming changes to certification programs. You will also get a sneak peek at Autel's new drone, the DragonFish - which has been designed specifically for law enforcement. You will also learn about Lemus S by BRINC, a one-of-a-kind drone for SWAT teams. Other topics discussed on today's show include Autel's new geofencing features and expert tips for tackling DJI's geofencing errors. This is a show you do not want to miss. Enjoy! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Enjoy! Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [00:31] Miriam attends the AUVSI Xponential 2021 conference - the first drone conference after the pandemic [01:32] FAA Administrator, Steve Dickson, on drone industry regulations and developments [03:02] The FAA shares its views on modernization of certification programs for manned and unmanned aircrafts [06:05] What are the latest industry rumors about Autel's new fixed-wing drone, Dragonfish? [09:18] Geofencing on Autel drones and how to handle DJI's geofencing errors. [10:53] Sneak Peek: Lemur S by BRINC, a one-of-a-kind drone for SWAT teams [14:45] How American drone manufacturers are heavily relying on innovations to get a foothold in the market

This week we talk to Adrian Doko, the President of AUVSI Lone Star chapter, Owner of Imperial Aerial, and FAAST team representative from North Texas. In this podcast, we discussed AUVSI, the Drone Club, Drone pros, geofencing, special projects, and upcoming drones.

We had a great conversation with Jackie Beckwith about how advocacy groups like the ATA and OOIDA get things done in the halls of government. Jackie's background as Grassroots Program Manager with the ATA and her current role as the Manager of Advocacy and Government Relations for Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI).  AUVSI is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics and Jackie is tasked with advocating for organizations like TuSimple to pave the path of regulation necessary for the burgeoning automated commercial vehicle segment.

Join Lorie Grabham, Sr. Systems Information Technology Applications at American Airlines for a Fireside chat who brings over 20+ years of experience in Technical Operations IT in the Aviation industry, Masters in Unmanned Systems Engineering, and 4+ years in Arizona's Aerospace and AUVSI community.

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics, representing corporations and professionals from more than 60 countries involved in industry, government, and academia. In addition to the benefits provided from the central organization, AUVSI includes a robust network of members and chapters from across the globe.

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.

Charles Werner, your host, welcomes Chris Todd to today’s episode. Chris is the executive director of the Airborn International Response Team (AIRT) which is the host and home base of DRONE RESPONDERS. In this episode, Charles and Chris take a look back at the Global Public Safety US Event co-allocated event with AUVSI Xponential, sharing the highlights of the largest public safety event in the world, which was held virtually this year and brought together people from all over the world.   Key Takeaways: [1:43] AUVSI is the largest public safety event in the world. [2:25] The silver lining of this global summit is that everyone was able to connect with colleagues around the world, the virtual aspect facilitated massive participation. [3:06] Advantages of the new virtual platform. [4:57] The content of the event will be available for at least 30 days. [6:40] Day 1: The Major Cities Meeting. [7:46] The four locations for use cases. [12:25] Chris talks about the case of Florida which has been working directly with the FAA with unique operations offshore. [13:40] What was the Federal Agency Public Safety UAS Town Hall Meeting about? [15:10] Charles talks about the conversation with Interpol. [16:42] Crime scene investigation and forensic analysis with UAS. [18:19] What works and what doesn’t with lighting during night time operations. [19:12] Winning hearts and minds to support law enforcement and drone operations. [20:10] Charles and Chris talk about the importance of being transparent while using drones, explaining why and for what purposes they will be used for. [20:59] The aerial firefighter session: London, Winnipeg, and Croatia. [24:15] Selecting the right equipment for your fire rescue UAS program. [25:40] Charles and Chris talk about the issue of battery costs which can turn into a big piece of the budget. [27:22] Law Enforcement and Fire Rescue Major Cities Sessions. [29:29] Chris and Charles share the three most important aspects in regards to the use of drones for law enforcement and fire rescue. [31:47] Emergency management: The use of unmanned systems for hazmat responses. [34:50] Day 2: The Humanitarian Day started with Global impacts: Using drones for good with flying labs with We Robotics. [36:30] Taming Disaster: Mission-Critical Unmanned Solutions. [40:25] The comparison of drones vs helicopters and how they can complement each other. [42:53] Charles and Chris talk about the involvement of universities in conducting research on the use of UAS for disaster response. [45:18] What does the future hold for unmanned systems and public safety? [49:22] First Responder Tactical Beyond Visual Line of Sight Waiver.   Mentioned in this episode: Airborne International Response Team Presented by AiRXOS, part of GE Aviation with additional support from FIRSTiZ and Pix4D AIRT is the leading 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting Drones For Good and Public Safety UAS Become a member of Drone Responders for free. AIRT and DRONERESPONDERS 2020 Drones in Public Safety Survey Drone Responders Events  

Justine Hollingshead is the NC State University Chief of Staff, Vice Chancellor, and drone pilot. She is an AUVSI TOP Level 2 certified pilot, and we dig into what that means and what it's worth. We also discuss FAA Part 107 licensing and how that may fit with what AUVSI is currently doing. At NC State, Justine and her team have been provided a grant from the National Science Foundation, and are working on 5G research with drones. She's also worked on projects involving assisting local police, missing person searches, and more. You can find Justine on Twitter, email at jrhollin@ncsu.edu or call her direct at 919-434-4167. And yes, this drone podcast is an offshoot of my Drone Mastermind program. If you're interested in joining my weekly online drone mastermind meetings, sign up right here and I'll send you the joining instructions!

This week in Drone News: A near miss between a drone and a police helicopter in Tusla, OK. A video submitted by one of our students showing a UFO (Unidentified Flying Object). And a length recap of the AUVSI/FAA Symposium including Remote ID information from the FAA's Jay Merkel and Administrator Dickson, the newly announced FAA Drone WINGS (or Drone PROPS) program and other things. Timing Helicopter coming too close : 00:54 Drone-UFO : 02:44 FAA/AUVSI Symposium: 3:56 Links - Get your own Pilot Institute T-shirt or Long Sleeve T: https://amzn.to/30CLtBw - Part 107 Made Easy: the most comprehensive ground school online. https://bit.ly/2AkRWq0 - Drone Business Made Easy: start your drone business with a solid foundation. https://bit.ly/3dVT55T - Drone Flying 101: the perfect course for beginners. https://bit.ly/2XUy3Pc - Drone Maneuvers Mastery: become a better pilot with these 50 maneuvers designed to improve your flying skills. https://bit.ly/3hkWkG3 - Cinematic FPV Drone From Scratch: build your own cinematic machine with this course. https://bit.ly/37oOfeG Script/Notes: Near-miss between drone and police Helicopter Captured in Tulsa during a procession. Looks like an inspire 2 heading toward a helicopter and getting prop washed. https://ktul.com/news/local/a-near-miss-with-a-drone-and-a-crash-on-the-turnpike-heightens-stress-on-law-enforcement Drone or UFO? Breanna, who is one of our graduates (98% on the exam!!) shared this video she took from her backyard. Thought it was firework at first. Then after a while, the lights shut off. She said the lights also turned blue at one point. FAA/AUVSI Symposium Jay Merkle: Final Ruling is pretty much done, going through the review stage before release to the public. FAA Administrator Dickson: “service providers” WINGS Program for Drone Pilots 182k remote pilots as of 7/1/20 Shoutout to Kevin Morris, the FAA Drone Guy, and the team of other FAA inspector including John, who I know watches every week!

Episode Highlights...AIRAVAT, the company, it's mission and how it startedExcitement surrounding the future of the drone industryAn assessment of the industry's future preparednessDarshan's leadership principles and valuesWomen in drones and the impact they're havingThe AUVSI North Carolina Chapter that Darshan startedUpcoming events to look forward toA follow-up on Darshan's remote piloting skillsDarshan's advice on what it takes to be successfulhttps://www.airavatsolutions.com/https://ncauvsi.wordpress.com/

A major test of last-mile drone delivery, direct-seeding rice with a drone, a drone-centric kiosk you can build yourself, and a webinar to learn the BVLOS regulatory landscape. UAV News Last Mile Drone Delivery: Testing the Limits of Commercial Operations DroneUp partnered with Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) and UPS on a project to quickly evaluate the concept of last-mile drone delivery. They wanted to see how unmanned aerial systems could assist with critical delivery during times of crisis. On the vacant campus of St. Paul’s College, in Lawrenceville, Virginia, a group of pilots flew over 200 flights under a scripted plan, operating under part 107 rules, with industry-standard drones. The flights simulated the delivery of 1.275-pound payloads of medical and other critical supplies in city-like conditions. Data was collected with respect to operational capacities, airspace deconfliction, operator safety, processes, policies, and training. Tom Walker, DroneUp’s CEO, said, “DroneUp’s drone delivery exercise was aimed at learning what is possible to do safely and effectively today while gathering data to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles in the near future.”  For more, see the 56-page report, DroneUp Resources Operation Last-Mile: Critical Drone Delivery Report. XAG Introduces Rice Seeding Drone XAG is a Chinese company focused on agricultural technology. In April 2020, they organized a rice direct-seeding demonstration where two workers spread 5kg of rice seeds through a muddy rice paddy. Following that, a XAG drone repeated the same task. The difference in planing time was significant. Raspberry Pi-based Kiosk Display Shares Weather, FAA Advisories for Drones A project from Sky Horse Tech uses a Raspberry Pi to power a custom drone-centric kiosk. The kiosk pulls in local weather data and FAA advisories through AirMap and MapBox. The data cycles every 30 seconds and is refreshed every 5 minutes. The kiosk uses a 32” display, a $35 Raspberry Pi 3 Model B or newer, some free software, and weather and FAA advisory APIs. Navigating the Regulatory Landscape Towards BVLOS Operations This free AUVSI webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 03:00 PM TO 04:00 PM (EDT). You’ll learn about the regulations affecting Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone flight and the factors involved in successfully navigating the regulatory environment to achieve a waiver.  Iris Automation director of airspace integration Trever Linn will explain what operators should expect before applying for a waiver, and the key components such as risk mitigation measures and CONOPS documentation necessary for approvals. Attendees will learn about current regulatory challenges, readily available solutions, and the path forward for BVLOS drone operations.

The FAA approved 23 waivers this week consisting of 21 night waivers and 2 ParaZero SafeAir waivers. We talk about waiver dashboards (did AUVSI copy 107Waivers?) and some new waiver bloopers.Subscribe so you don't miss our weekly episodes! You can also find us on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Read the episode here.Watch the episode on Youtube107Waivers Night Waiver Program107Waivers Operations over Human Beings Waiver ProgramSupport the show (https://www.107waivers.com)

The U.S. DOT report shows benefits of blockchain for unmanned aircraft. Drone cinematographers and a labor agreement, a drone modeled after a dragonfly, VTOL reconnaissance, AI controllers, and AUVSI virtual sessions.

Where can you go to connect with the latest advancements in the drone industry? Brian Wynne is president and CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics. AUVSI represents more than 7,500 members from more than 60 countries involved in the fields of government, industry and academia. AUVSI members work in the defense, civil and commercial markets. Before joining AUVSI in 2015, Brian served for 10 years as president and CEO of the Electric Drive Transportation Association, the trade association promoting battery, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell electric drive technologies and infrastructure.  Brian is a graduate of the University of Scranton and the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. He was a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Cologne in Germany. He is also a general aviation pilot with a commercial certificate and has a Remote Pilots License. In this edition of the Drone Radio Show, Brian talks about AUVSI, the upcoming Xponential 2020 and why we should attend and he tells us what to look for 2020 in the drone industry.

Episode Highlights:Jenny's journey and how she gained an interest in unmanned aviationHow 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 professionalsExciting developments within AUVSI, especially AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2020 in BostonJenny's recent academic achievements and how they have helped her find successPersonal insights as to how Jenny's customer service background experience transfers into unmanned aviationPredictions for the future of the industry and the projected path that lies ahead 

Impossible Aerospace is a US startup that manufactures an all-electric, high-endurance multirotor drone called US-1. The drone platform is marketed mainly towards first responders—law enforcement, firefighters, and more. US-1 boasts a flight time of 78 minutes on a total vehicle weight of 17 pounds. Keenan Johnson, one of Impossible Aerospace's co-founders, joined me on this podcast that was recorded at AUVSI's 2019 XPONENTIAL Conference in Chicago, IL.

In our final recording from AVS 2019 we were joined once again by Avery Ash, Head of Autonomous Mobility at INRIX, to talk about the expansion of INRIX's Road Rules Platform in July. Last year, INRIX debuted its AV Road Rules solution to help cities with cataloging, validating, and managing traffic rules for AVs on public roads. Their latest expansion provides functionalities that enable cities to incorporate loading zones and parking restrictions for TNCs (SUM Zones, anyone?), dockless bike/scooter zones, and other infrastructure like EV charging stations and fire hydrants. Learn more about AV Road Rules here: http://inrix.com/products/road-rules/ Keep up with Avery on Twitter: @AveryAAsh As always, you can also keep up with the Mobility Podcast on Twitter: @MobilityPodcast, @AVGregR, @SharedMobilityS, @SmarterTranspo. Learn more about AVS here: https://www.automatedvehiclessymposium.org/home Thanks again to Jane Lappin of Toyota Research Institute and the tremendous teams at AUVSI and TRB for having us at AVS this year!

In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, we take a mid-year recap, looking back at some of the highlights from earlier episodes, including coverage of Brazil's main defence exhibition, trends in the air defence market and Australia's development of unmanned assets.Show coverage: LAAD in BrazilBeth Maundrill, our deputy land editor, attended the LAAD exhibition in Rio de Janeiro with Kate and Matt Smith. The team runs through all the news and developments from the event and discusses who is positioning themselves for sales across South America.Shephard Analysis – Air Defence MarketShephard Media's director of analyst Matt Smith and analyst Ilker Aktaşoğlu talk about their findings and predictions on the current state of the air defence market.The team discuss the dynamism of the short-range air defence segment, look at emerging requirements Canada and Norway, and consider the effect the weaponisation of consumer drones has had on the sector.Interview – Kieran Joyce, Australian ArmyWhile at AUVSI, Tony Skinner, our VP of content, met with Kieran Joyce – the programme manager for unmanned aerial systems for the Australian Army. The conversation covers the army's use of UAVs such as the Black Hornet, the progress of a new UAV programme and drone racing.Industry Voice – NammoIn this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, discuss the trends in global defence spendingMusic and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

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 SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unma…ed/id1455215682 SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES

The Mobility Podcast is at the 2019 Automated Vehicle Symposium in Orlando this week to meet and interview experts and policymakers across the AV sector. We kick off the week in an interview with Jane Lappin, Chair of AVS and Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs at Toyota Research Institute, and Mike Greeson, Director of Business Development & Strategy at AUVSI. Jane and Mike joined SAFE Greg for a sneak peek into this week's keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and AV demonstrations at AVS 2019. Follow AVS on Twitter throughout the week at #AVS19 and learn more about AVS here: https://www.automatedvehiclessymposium.org/home As always, you can also keep up with the Mobility Podcast on Twitter: @MobilityPodcast, @AVGregR, @SharedMobilityS, @SmarterTranspo. Stay tuned throughout the week for an exciting series of Mobility Podcast interviews.

Certified Flight Instructors - Do We Need Them? Today's show is about certification for flight instructors in the drone industry. Can certified flight instructors help improve the quality of drone pilots? Our caller, David from El Paso, has just started teaching a drone course at a local community college. David is wondering if certified flight instructors can result in better drone training and more skilled drone pilots. Great question, David. Unlike the manned industry, there is no industry standard certification available for instructors within the drone industry. Often instructors get some meaningless certification that does little to test their knowledge. Among other popular certifications, we discuss at length AUVSI's TOP program for drone operators and instructors. As a commercial drone pilot, flying is not the only skill that you need to master. You also need to learn Part 107 Airspace and Part 107 Rules. So, what is the best way to get a well-rounded drone education? Tune in to find out. Thanks for the great question, David. Fly safe! Planning on flying your drone after sunset? The Lume Cube STROBE, a lightweight and powerful anti-collision light helps you comply with FAA guidelines. Weighing just 10 grams and providing 360-degree visibility, this is the solution that you have been looking for. Check them out now! Use Coupon Code "DRONEU" to get an extra 10% off. Recently crashed your drone? Unable to find trained technicians who can repair your drone quickly and at a reasonable rate? Don’t fret. The cool folks at Fortress UAV can help you get your drone back up in the air in as little as 7 days! Use Promo Code “DroneU” to get 25% off. Drone U Members get an extra 5% off on total repair costs. Check them out now! Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Looking for simple, fast, and transparent coverage that gives you peace of mind? Our friends at Skywatch are offering affordable on-demand drone insurance that rewards YOU for flying safely. Check them out NOW! Both hourly and monthly options available. Follow us: Site - https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram - https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Get your copy of “Livin’ the Drone Life” – http://amzn.to/2nalUDH Get your copy of our Part 107 Study Guide – https://amzn.to/2omQatT//amzn.to/2omQatT Check out our upcoming Mapping Classes – www.buytickets.at/droneu Timestamps A Special Thanks to our sponsor, Lume Cube STROBE Today's question is about certifying flight instructors in the drone industry Are drone flight instructors being "certified" by dubious institutes of little repute? What about AUVSI's TOP certification for drone operators and instructors of unmanned aircraft? Should drone instructors have real-world experience? Are there any industry standards for instructors of unmanned aircraft? How did Google manage to get permission to make drone deliveries? Will this help formulate standard industry regulations? Is AUVSI's TOP certification endorsed by the FAA? Is it difficult to learn Part 107 Airspace? ?

Highlights of the FAA UAS Symposium held June 3-5, 2019 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Presented by the Federal Aviation Administration and AUVSI. Diana Cooper, PrecisionHawk SVP of Policy & Strategy, and Brendan Schulman, DJI VP of Policy and Legal Affairs. FAA UAS Symposium 2019 Over 1000 attendees from industry, the government, and academia gathered for three days of keynotes, breakout sessions, and “how to” sessions. We discuss some highlights of the Symposium, including industry/government collaboration, drone remote identification, education and outreach, urban air mobility, drone delivery, public agency use of drones, counter-UAV issues, UAS traffic management, and more. Mentioned Alliance for Drone Innovation Blue Ribbon Task Force on UAS Mitigation at Airports Flight Plan 2030 white paper on Urban Air Traffic Management from Embraer. Innovations in Flight Family Day and Aviation Display at the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, Saturday, June 15, 2019, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Embry-Riddle UAS degree, delivery drone noise, Uber Eats UAS specialist hiring, AUVSI humanitarian award winners, autonomous BVLOS patrol drones for the Australian coastline.

You’re about to hear an in-the-field, or rather, “around-the-pool” compilation of quick-take interviews with people with different backgrounds from 15 drone companies at Commercial UAV Expo 2018. The UAV Expo it’s a great place to be in October and perfectly situated and spaced 6-months from AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL so if you wanted, you can hit those two shows every year and then call it a day. This audio is from the Poolside Happy Hour from Commercial UAV Expo 2018. A big thanks to everyone who chatted with me (sorry if I butchered the spelling of your name! Was hard to transcribe from the audio): Ed Hine - Hazon Solutions/PrecisionHawk Sylvester Greg Krutzinger - Scholar Farms Dani Feller - Scopito Mai Lynn Trong - Reigl David Young - Drone Launch Academy Hannah Marshburn - HyPack Don Burchoff - True Weather Solutions Lisa Ellman - Commercial Drone Alliance and Hogan Lovells Joshua Trujillo - Oakland Police Department Ungid Singh - Pix4D Jared - Texas Drone Company Joshua Resnick - Parallel Flight Technologies Oliver Jesus Garcia Romeo Durscher - DJI Jeremiah Karpowicz - Commercial UAV News

This week on the Weekly Defence Podcast, we cover the findings of the just-released Shephard Naval Market Report, we speak to Keirin Joyce about the Australian Army's need for a new UAV, and our sponsor Nammo features in this week's Industry Voice segment.News Round Up (01:09)Coming to you from AUVSI, we cover the latest news regarding unmanned systems. Senior reporter Tim Martin discusses how the US Army, USSOCOM and the New Zealand Defence Force are increasingly looking towards the commercial sector to provide the solutions to their individual defence needs. Air domain editor Helen Haxell talks about Collins Aerospace and their recent achievement with their avionics system while editor-in-chief Richard Thomas outlines the continuing development of maritime systems by the US Navy.AUVSI 2019: Defence allies seek commercial collaborationsAUVSI 2019: Collins Aerospace's civil avionic solutions aid military missionsAUVSI 2019: Unmanned technology driving naval changeShephard Analysis – Maritime Defence Market (09:09)Shephard's director of analysis Matt Smith outlines his findings and predictions regarding the current state of the maritime defence market. One of the things highlighted in the report is the sector that has seen the most growth - small class vessels such as mine-hunters, amphibious assault ships and landing docks. Interview – Kieran Joyce, Australian Army (18:36)While at AUVSI, Tony Skinner, our VP of content, met with Kieran Joyce – the programme manager for unmanned aerial systems for the Australian Army. The conversation covers the army's use of UAVs such as the Black Hornet, the progress of a new UAV programme and drone racing. Industry Voice (34:11)This week in our Industry Voice, SVP of Communications for Nammo Endre Lunde talks about SIPRI's annual report, which highlighted the continuing lead of the US and China in military expenditure, which itself has significantly increased. Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

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!

    Episode 13 features a woman who knows all about the past, present and future of flight.  Tracy Lamb has 23-years experience piloting planes, including Boeing 737's (she reveals her favorite celebrity passenger).  She's also a certified remote pilot in Australia and the United States.  Tracy's current focus is on the unmanned industry as Vice President of Regulatory and Safety Affairs for AUVSI and the Chief Pilot for the Remote Pilots Council.  We talk about her job when it comes to shaping a safety culture for tomorrow's UAS pilots and technicians, the TOP program and her predictions for unmanned aviation.  We also discuss what inspired her flight path as a young girl and what advice she has for women in the drone industry.  For more information about Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International and Tracy Lamb: https://AUVSI.org tlamb@auvsi.org      

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!

What is TOP? Why should I care? Consortiq's Ben Snyder has all the answers! Have questions? Ask Ben @ ben.snyder@consortiq.com

What did we learn in 2018 about where the drone industry is headed? For that question, we turn to Colin Snow, CEO and Founder of Skylogic Research, LLC (also known as Drone Analyst®).  Skylogic Research is a research, content and advisory services firm providing research-based insights on commercial drone market segments. Its mission is to help companies make critical investment decisions with confidence. Colin is a 25 year technology industry veteran with a background in market research, enterprise software, electronics, digital imaging, and mobility. His experience includes aerial photography as well as making, programming, and piloting remote control aircraft. He holds an MBA from Florida Atlantic University, is a member of all major UAS industry groups including both AUVSI and AMA, and also holds an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification. In this edition of the Drone Radio Show, Colin talks about the forces that shaped the drone industry in 2018 and what we might expect in 2019.  There’s no better person from which to gain insights into the drone industry than Colin Snow.

AUVSI Trusted Operator Program, Aurora Flight Sciences Odysseus HALE aircraft, delivery service complaints, DRL Alpha Pilot Challenge for autonomous drone racers, OIS wants info on drones for wildfires, OIG audits FAA UAS waiver process.

In this episode of Wiley Connected, Wiley Rein attorney Sara Baxenberg is joined by Tom McMahon of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, the world’s largest nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems and robotics community, about the FAA Reauthorization bill that passed the Senate this week and is awaiting the President’s signature.

This week our guest is John Surmont, my mentor for drone industry intellectual honesty. John had sent me the email (excerpts posted below). John had seen the handwriting on the wall early not just with the technology, but also with the advocacy and the unpleasant direction the industry was going. We are going to reflect on these notions and insights and use it to talk about the possible future in front of us as an industry.  Subject: Re: 2nd Notice: AUVSI Membership Expires 31 December - Renew today Hi Melissa - I was debating whether or not to respond to your notice.  I have decided that I should. I am not renewing my membership with AUVSI for 2013 because I believe that AUVSI doesn't represent my interests and it's demonstrated this in an embarrassing and disastrous NAS integration legislative effort.  Tow towing to your sponsors and large corporate donors may have kept your lights on short term but have essentially destroyed any credibility you hoped to have with average Americans (Picture a farmer in Iowa or a doctor in Rural Kentucky).   LESSON LEARNED: Bottom Line: OVERALL THERE HAS BEEN A TRULY DISTURBING LACK OF IMAGINATION DISPLAYED BY THIS ASSOCIATION. Specifics: 1.  When you encourage small business owners, entrepreneurs and inventors to "come on in! It's going to be great!" through your messaging - while in the very same sentence you are ensuring that your sponsor's interests are put ahead of that entrepreneur - you're double dealing - not treating people fairly - and still taking their dues. If you can accept what I'm saying and then have the courage and mental strength to make these fundamental changes then you may survive.   Either way, good luck to you. My Best, John

Brian Wynne is President and CEO of AUVSI (Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International), an international nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the unmanned systems and robotics industry through communication, education, and leadership. Believe it or not, AUVSI was founded in 1972 when the use of target drones as reconnaissance assets during the Vietnam War prompted a group of U.S. Air Force officers and contractors in Dayton, Ohio to form the National Association of Remotely Piloted Vehicles (NARPV), which would later become known as AUVSI. Throughout these 46-years of existence, unmanned systems have changed a lot. Brian and Ian discuss a plethora of topics from drone data security, the dichotomy between commercial and military drones, how blockchain technology can be used to help with drone integration and safety, and what AUVSI's role is as we move towards the future of the commercial drone industry.

The FAA created an advisory committee, permits educational institutions to fly UAS, and rescinded a proposed website for collecting reports of bad drone behaviour. UPS and Zipline partner for drone delivery of medical packages, and more interviews from the Drone Dealer Expo. Zipline International medical package delivery drone News FAA Administrator Makes Major Drone Announcements FAA Administrator Michael Huerta made two significant announcements at the AUVSI annual conference in New Orleans. Another advisory committee is being formed to provide advice on unmanned aircraft integration issues. Huerta said, "Input from stakeholders is critical to our ability to achieve that perfect balance between integration and safety. We know that our policies and overall regulation of this segment of aviation will be more successful if we have the backing of a strong, diverse coalition." Huerta also announced that students can operate UAS for educational and research purposes without going through the Section 333 process. This allows educational institutions to conduct activities that have been restricted in the past. UPS-backed Rwandan blood deliveries show drones' promise, hurdles The UPS Foundation announced a partnership with Zipline, a California­-based robotics company, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to “explore using drones to transform the way life-saving medicines like blood and vaccines are delivered across the world.” The UPS Foundation has awarded an $800,000 grant to support the initial launch of this initiative in Rwanda using Zipline fixed-wing drones. Zipline International, Inc. is a robotics company that works with governments to provide access to medical products at the last mile. Zipline is supported by investors such as Sequoia Capital, Google Ventures, SV Angel, Subtraction Capital, Yahoo founder Jerry Yang, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, and Stanford University. UPDATE: FAA Withdraws Request for Drone Reports Dubbed Witchhunt By Many Congress has directed the FAA to “assess the flight behavior of [drones] and enable the reporting of [drone] sightings that cause public concern for safety, national security, and/or privacy.” In response, the FAA planned to launch a website to collect “airborne and ground based observations by the public of drone behavior that they consider suspicious or illegal.” Now, however, the FAA has withdrawn the plan [PDF], citing that the proposal “contained errors, and needs further clarification.” Drone Dealer Expo Interviews More interviews by Tim Trott of Southern Helicam from the Expo: David Alamillo, Chief Pilot and Flight Operations Manager, Farm Solutions, which manages sensor output for agricultural applications, and integrates with drone manufacturers Mark Manson, Consumer Experience Lead for Academy of Model Aeronautics Videos of the Week Max and @dronemama Fly Away Dronie This “fly away dronie” of Max Flight and @dronemama was taken by Hover Solutions, LLC at the 2016 Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival at the Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, Maryland. Hover Solutions was at the Festival with their DJI Inspire 1 to film the festival for the organizers. Hover Solutions provides aerial photography and video for clients, UAV education, and industrial applications such as orthomosaic mapping and multisensor scanning services, including 3D modeling and NDVI overlays. Hover Solutions will be exhibiting at the 2016 Howard County Fair, August 6-13, 2016, at the Howard County Fairground in West Friendship, Maryland. They'll have a booth next to the main building. Stop by and say hello! Clash of epochs: Drone speared at history festival in central Russia A drone that was filming a historical reenactment in Russia was taken down by a spear thrown by a man dressed as an ancient Russian warrior. How often do you see that?

Systems that allow drones to avoid obstacles, impediments to package delivery by UAV, the UAS registration task force kicks off and gets some help, and interviews and presentations from the UAS Industry Days conference. News A Drone with a Sense of Direction The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has demonstrated a multirotor drone that creates 3-D maps of its environment. The first flight must be manual so the drone can build the map. After that, the drone can fly autonomously in that environment. The system uses stereo camera and sensors, and all data collection and processing is onboard the UAV. https://youtu.be/tuUMwcTJx8s New obstacle avoidance tech lets this drone zip through a thicket at top speed MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) has developed an autonomous drone with a detection system that can navigate through obstacles. The software looks ahead 10 meters, detects hazards in the flight path, and adjusts the UAVs trajectory in real time. https://youtu.be/_qah8oIzCwk Here's Why Drone Delivery Won't Be Reality Any Time Soon Package delivery by drone continues to get a lot of attention. Amazon, Google, and even retail giant Walmart are looking at systems that can move items by UAV. But there are many obstacles to be overcome. David Vanderhoof explains some of the challenges in this Time article. Statement: UAS Registration Task Force Day One FAA Administrator Michael Huerta kicked off the UAS Registration Task Force on November 3, 2015. “The FAA briefed participants on the current statutory requirements and international obligations for aircraft registration before the group began initial discussions on a streamlined registration process and minimum requirements for UAS that need to be registered.” LoBiondo and Larsen Outline Priorities for Proposed FAA Unmanned Aircraft Registry House Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Frank LoBiondo (NJ-02) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (WA-02) sent a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta outlining their top priorities in establishing a national registry for UAS. The letter outlines four priorities that they want the task force to consider: Streamlined Process FAA Access to Data Education and Training Incentives for Consumers to Register UAS Industry Days recordings We have a webpage with the interviews we conducted with speakers, attendees, and exhibitors at the NUAIR Alliance and Empire State Chapter of AUVSI UAS Industry Days conference held September 22-23, 2015. We also have some of the presentations delivered at the conference. The webpage is http://theUAVdigest.com/UASIndustryDays2015 and you can play the recordings right from that page, or download them and listen later. You will also find a link to photos from the event. Interviews include Aurora Flight Sciences, Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership, ULC Robotics, and Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions. We have presentations from Lisa Ellman of Hogan Lovells, Mark Aitken who is the Federal Government Regulations manager with AUVSI, and Arland Whitfield, president of The Skyworks Project. Also included are recordings of the agriculture and public safety panels. Video of the Week Stupidest Drone Crash Ever (w/pumpkin) - I'm a moron A DJI Phantom 2 visits a pumpkin farm that happens to have a pumpkin cannon. For more of this “sport” visit https://www.punkinchunkin.com/. https://youtu.be/HC89KRV7l9M    

Industry reacts to FAA missing the UAS integration deadline, lasers on drones, UAS testing at Wallops Island, a million drones for the holidays, and interviews from UAS Industry Days 2015. News Drones Armed With High-Energy Lasers May Arrive In 2017 Predator and Reaper manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is looking at mounting a 150-kilowatt solid-state laser onto its Avenger drone, also known as the Predator-C. This could be ready in 2017. NASA Wallops looks to bump up drone traffic NASA and the state of Virginia are working together on a plan to build a 3,000 foot runway for drones on Wallops Island. This UAS test range is envisioned to support commercial, government, and academic users. FAA Fears That 1 Million Drones Could Be Sold This Holiday Season According to Aviation Week, the FAA's Rich Swayze says the Agency expects as many as one million UAVs to be sold during this year's holiday season. That's a lot of opportunity for misuse of unmanned aircraft. AUVSI and 28 Organizations Mark Missed FAA Deadline for UAS Integration The congressionally mandated deadline for the FAA to integrate UAS into the National Airspace System was Sept. 30, 2015. The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and 28 others sent a letter [PDF] to the FAA, stating in part: “While the FAA has hit some milestones in the integration process, it has yet to finalize small UAS rules, let alone facilitate the full integration of UAS that Congress contemplated in 2012. The increasing number of businesses applying for Section 333 exemptions demonstrates the pent-up demand for commercial UAS operations and the immediate need for a regulatory framework.” “In the absence of regulations, American businesses and innovators are left sitting on the sidelines or operating under a restrictive exemption process.” “On behalf of businesses across a wide range of industry sectors in the United States, we urge the FAA to use all available means to finalize the small UAS rules immediately without any further delays and move ahead with the next regulatory steps on the path for integrating all UAS into the NAS. Once this happens, we will have an established framework for UAS operations that will do away with the case-by-case system of approvals, reducing the barriers to commercial UAS operations. And importantly, having more trained commercial operators will create a culture of safety that helps deter careless and reckless behavior.” Interviews from UAS Industry Days We recorded a number of interviews at the NUAIR Alliance UAS Test Site, including these two about testing done at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, New York: Thomas Washington Manager of Flight Test Operations, Aurora Flight Sciences. The Centaur (DA 42) optionally piloted aircraft was tested previously at Griffiss for their unmanned flight test campaign. John Reade A computer scientist at Quanterion working with AFRL (Air Force Research Laboratory) and two Desert Hawk III UAVs from Lockheed Martin doing collision avoidance testing in the “triangle” at Griffiss. Quanterion has also developed simulation software that evaluates the interactions of manned and unmanned aircraft in shared airspace. Videos of the Week Fire Fighting Drone | Flite Test The Firecopter is a custom-made Y-6 multi-rotor equipped with a fire extinguisher for fighting fires from the air. From Flite Test. Esperance whale encounter captures hearts across Australia Beautiful footage of amazing marine mammals, but before you try this, review Approaching whales and dolphins in NSW and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Marine Mammals) Regulation 2006.

A first report on UAS Industry Days 2015 with the keynote by Lisa Ellman and an interview with Lawrence Brinker. NUAIR Alliance and Empire State Chapter of AUVSI Second Annual UAS Industry Days: Collaboration for Innovation Held September 22-23, 2015 at the NUAIR Alliance Hangar and at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Events Center in New York, this conference offered speakers, exhibits, flight demonstrations, and networking opportunities. David, Max, @dronemama, and @ProfVanderhoof attended the event, conducted a number of interviews, and recorded the presentations. This episode we bring you the conference keynote presentation and also a concluding interview with the director of the NUAIR Alliance. We'll have more interviews and presentations in the coming weeks. Presentation Keynote, Lisa Ellman, partner and co-chair of Global Unmanned Aircraft Systems Practice Group, Hogan Lovells. Interview Lawrence Brinker, Executive Director and General Counsel, NUAIR Alliance. Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance The NUAIR Alliance is a New York based not-for-profit coalition of more than 70 private and public entities and academic institutions working together to operate and oversee UAS test ranges in New York, Massachusetts, and Michigan. Headquartered at Griffiss International Airport, in Rome, New York, NUAIR manages one of just six UAS test sites in the United States leading the research and deployment technologies that establish the case for safe UAS operations in the nation's commercial airspace. Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International AUVSI is the world's largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems and robotics community. Serving more than 7,500 members from government organizations, industry, and academia, AUVSI is committed to fostering, developing, and promoting unmanned systems and robotic technologies. AUVSI members support defense, civil, and commercial sectors. Presentation and Interview Recordings For audio recordings of some of the conference presentations, as well as the interviews we conducted with speakers, attendees, and exhibitors, see: https://theuavdigest.com/uas-industry-days-2015/ Appreciation We'd like to take the opportunity to reiterate our thanks to the sponsors of The UAV Digest: GoEngineer and UAV Propulsion Tech. Their support enables us to attend events such as this in order to bring great content to our audience.

Drone legislation in the news: private property overflights in California, mandatory drone geofencing, and weaponized drones for law enforcement. Also, ALPA responds to pilot encounters with drones, counter-drone systems, and a Sony prototype drone. News Drone no-fly zone in California will stifle innovation, say industry advocates The California Assembly has passed a bill (SB 142) that prohibits flying a drone under 350 feet over private property without permission. The bill is awaiting signature by Governor Jerry Brown and if it becomes law, flying below 350 feet would be considered a trespass violation. State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, who authored the bill said, “People should be able to sit in their backyards and be in their homes without worrying about drones flying right above them or peering in their windows. We need to balance innovation with personal and societal expectations.” AUVSI Statement on Passage of SB 142 in the California Assembly Brian Wynne, president and CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), released a statement on the passage of SB 142 in the California Assembly. The statement says, in part: “AUVSI is deeply disappointed with the passage of SB 142 in the California Assembly. While the industry supports the safe, non-intrusive use of UAS technology, SB 142 creates inconsistencies with federal law that has the potential to further confuse UAS users and stifle economic growth in California. The Supreme Court has ruled that property rights do not extend infinitely into the sky. Only the FAA can regulate airspace; states and municipalities can't. “The passage of SB 142 is further proof that it is necessary for the FAA to finalize its long awaited rules on small unmanned aircraft. There is much uncertainty about where operators should and shouldn't fly and for what purpose. For the safety of our skies and to ensure that there is no confusion between state and federal law, we need Washington to make finalizing these rules a top priority.” ALPA: Airline pilots ‘very concerned' about UAVs Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) president Tim Canoll noted, “pilot reports of unmanned aircraft have increased dramatically over the past year, from a total of 238 sightings in all of 2014 to more than 650 by Aug. 9 of this year.” With respect to small UAVs operated below the airspace used by commercial aircraft, ALPA advocates: educating operators, using “geo-fencing” to keep small UAVs from operating within 5 mi. of airports, UAV registration at point of sale so owners can be identified after an incident, and “more formalized” enforcement. For larger UAVs sharing the airspace with airliners, ALPA would like to see FAA regulations and oversight the same as for airliners: operator licensing and collision avoidance technology. US senator to introduce proposal for mandatory drone geofencing U.S. Senator Charles Schumer proposed an amendment as part of the FAA Reauthorization Bill that would require manufacturers to implement geofencing on all drones. Chuck Schumer's No-Fly-Zone Rule for Drones Won't Work At the recent DEF CON hacker conference in Las Vegas, researchers easily defeated the Phantom geofencing. The DJI Phantom III's geofence uses a database that contains a country, city, a timestamp, and, the latitude and the longitude of the no-fly zones. The hacker downloaded the database and started just changing entries to make the Phantom ignore the no-fly zones set by DJI. Additionally, some Chinese researchers reported they could disrupt the geofencing through GPS spoofing, which is illegal but not impossible. Exclusive: U.S. government, police working on counter-drone system - sources U.S. government agencies are working with state and local police forces to develop protection systems for vulnerable sites. New York police used a microwave-based system last New Year's Eve in an attempt to track a drone in Times Square.

News from the 2015 AUVSI Conference, including the Pathfinder Program where the FAA partners with industry to develop commercial UAS technology. AUVSI Unmanned Systems 2015 Conference The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) held its Unmanned Systems 2015 Conference May 4-7 in Atlanta, Georgia. At the Conference, the FAA announced the “Pathfinder Program” which it called “a partnership with industry to explore the next steps in unmanned aircraft operations beyond the type of operations the agency proposed in the draft small unmanned aircraft systems rule it published in February.” Speech – "UAS Pathfinder Program Announcement Press Conference" Press Release – FAA-Industry Initiative Will Expand Small UAS Horizons In his speech, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said, “We're partnering with three leading U.S. companies who have committed extensive resources to perform research that will help us determine if and how we can safely expand unmanned aircraft operations in the United States. These companies reached out to the FAA to work with us on exploring three key types of unmanned operations.” The industry partners and three focus areas are: Visual line-of-sight operations in urban areas. CNN will look at how UAS might be safely used for newsgathering in populated areas. Extended visual line-of-sight operations in rural areas. This concept involves UAS flights outside the pilot's direct vision. UAS manufacturer PrecisionHawk will explore how this might allow greater UAS use for crop monitoring in precision agriculture operations. Beyond visual line-of-sight in rural/isolated areas. BNSF Railway will explore command-and-control challenges of using UAS to inspect rail system infrastructure. Huerta said, “We anticipate receiving valuable data from each of these trials that could result in FAA-approved operations in the next few years. They will also give insight into how unmanned aircraft can be used to transform the way certain industries do business – whether that means making sure trains run on time, checking on the health of crops, or reporting on a natural disaster.” On the NPRM, Huerta commented on the number of public comments received, noting that it will take time to address them and finalize the rule. The Pathfinder Program is designed to expand expand the use of unmanned aircraft in the meantime. PrecisionHawk to work with FAA on UAV extended line-of-sight safety PrecisionHawk will formulate a framework for fixed wing and multirotor UAVs for missions in agriculture, forestry, and other rural industries. PrecisionHawk will also test its LATAS (Low Altitude Tracking & Avoidance System) traffic management system. AUVSI: New tethered UAV for CNN CNN announced that it will become the launch customer for the Drone Aviation Corp WATT UAV.  This tethered drone that can take power from the tether and simultaneously transmit data back to the ground. The electric quadrotor is activated with a mobile tablet and can hover at up to 300 feet for 8 hours. Tim Trott Interview with Jay Willmott At the AUVSI Conference, Tim Trott from Southern Helicam caught up with Jay Willmott, Founder and President of unmanned technology consultancy Nexutech. Vortex UAS A conversation with Vince Donahue, the Founder and President of Vortex UAS. Vortex provides tailored solutions for businesses utilizing UAS, including pilot training, consulting, and other services. This is a condensed version of the full interview originally published in Episode 347 of the Airplane Geeks podcast. Videos of the Week Surf the world's most extraordinary waves with drone videos Shot by photographer Eric Sterman with a GoPro on a Phantom 2 during two days at the “Jaws” surf break on the North shore of Maui. Good Morning, San Diego! The scenes in this video were captured around sunrise over a period of four months. Shot using a GoPro HERO3 Black Edition camera mounted on a DJI Phantom 2 Quadcopter with ...

UAV training in Canada and Britain, a government hearing on UAS research and development, no date from FAA on the sUAS NPRM, a UAS communications study, and drugs on a drone. News 1st Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) instruction designed specifically to meet Transport Canada's new requirements Aerobotika Aerial Intelligence and Pacific Rim Aviation Academy have partnered to offer a UAV pilot training academy. The 2-day ground school course will cover the new Transport Canada Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems for UAVs under 25 kg, operating within visual line of sight. The curriculum includes standard pilot training, technical specifics of unmanned aircraft, industry practices and regulations, UAV rules and avoiding dangerous situations. Successful students will have met the special flight operations certificate (SFOC) knowledge requirements and receive a Letter of Completion that can be submitted to Transport Canada. Aerobotika is an aerial systems development and operations company. Pacific Rim Aviation Academy operates out of Pitt Meadows Airport (CYPK) near Vancouver, Canada. How should licensing work for commercial drone operators? A look at Britain's solution In Britain, the Civil Aviation Authority has approved three companies to provide UAV training: Sky-Futures, ResourceGroup, and EuroUSC. After receiving training, the pilot must provide a manual to the CAA describing how the UAV will be used and show they have liability insurance. Sky-Futures provides trainees with a ground school manual to study at home for a month. After that, trainees have two days of ground school and three weeks of flight training in Spain. The ResourceGroup training starts with an online learning program, followed by two days in the classroom, one day outside flying, then a one-day exam. Committee Examines Status of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Regulations, and Research The U.S. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research and Development hearing in January. Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) opened the hearing to examine research and development of UAS and "provide an overview of how UAS research, development and flight tests enable the integration of UAS into the National Airspace System." Witnesses included representatives from NASA, FAA, the National Research Council, AUVSI, the Small UAV Coalition, and MIT. Brian Wynne, President and CEO, AUVSI said, “for every day that UAS integration is delayed, the U.S. stands to lose $27.6 million in potential economic impact, according to AUVSI's economic impact study.” James H. Williams, the FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office Manager, talked about the important role of interagency partnerships with DOD, NASA, etc. Williams noted work with NASA on, “air traffic control interoperability with the future UAS use of detect and avoid systems in controlled airspace,” and with both NASA and DOD on, “the appropriate minimum operational performance standards for UAS detect and avoid systems for UAS to remain clear of other aircraft.” FAA Official Refuses To Give Date For UAV Rule At the hearing, the big question was, when will the FAA issue its proposed sUAS rules? Chairman Lamar Smith asked James Williams from the FAA that question repeatedly. Williams had answers, but not the one Smith was looking for: Smith: “Mr. Williams, when might we expect the FAA to propose some rules?” Williams: The FAA is “doing everything we can to get that small unmanned aircraft rule out, but our main focus is to get it right.” Smith: “When do you think you might get that [rule] out?” Williams: “I at this point can't give you a firm deadline.” Smith: “Do you have a goal in mind? I mean, you've got a lot of people across the United States waiting. Do you have any kind of a working deadline or a working goal?” Williams: “Our goals are to get it out as quickly as we can, as long as we get it out right.”

Drones assist with solar energy production, the satellite industry sees UAS opportunities, a quadcopter approaches a commercial flight, NYPD is developing a plan to counter weaponized drones, and more from the NBAA panel discussion on UAS. News These Drones With Little Brooms Keep Solar Panels Clean Large solar panel farms are increasingly being used to generate electricity. You can capture a lot of solar power in the desert, but the panels need to be cleaned to remove the dust that accumulates. Startup Aerial Power Limited is testing brush-carrying UAVs that gently keep the solar panels clean. Different Industries Debate the Potential of UAVs and the Need for Satellite UAVs often depend on satellite-based technology, and the satellite industry sees business opportunity in that. By their nature, satellite data transmissions are global, and that means international standards are needed. Quadcopter drone 'deliberately flown at passenger airliner' over Essex The UK Airprox Board has released its report on the May 2014 incident where a quadcopter came close to an ATR72 on approach to runway 06 at Southend Airport. The report (No. 2014073) states: “As the aircraft was about to intercept the ILS Glide-Slope, the pilot saw a remote-controlled quadcopter very close to the right wing-tip. The aircraft captain did not see the quadcopter but the sighting was reported to Southend ATC. The co-pilot formed the impression that the quadcopter had been flown deliberately close to the AT72 because he had seen it around 100m away as it approached from the right-hand side and made a turn to fly in the opposite direction to his aircraft, around 25m away and at the same level.” The quadcopter operator could not be traced. Beyond that… nothing to be done. NYPD: Threat Of Terrorists With Drones Is A Growing Concern New York police have been concerned about the possibility of an attack by drone. While they don't have any intelligence about a specific threat, they want to be prepared. The NYPD is consulting with the military and they are working on a plan to counter weaponized drones. NBAA2014 – BUSINESS AVIATION CONVENTION & EXHIBITION We continue with more from the October 21, 2014 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition panel discussion titled:  Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Regulatory and Legal Developments. The Panel was moderated by: Marc Warren , Crowell & Moring LLP with panel members: Dean Griffith , FAA; Mario Mairena , AUVSI; Govt Relations; Dave Hamrick, MITRE Corporation; and Ted Wierzbanowiski , ASTM standards for sUAS. Topics: Do you have to be a licensed pilot to fly sUAS? What standards did the ASTM recommend? Why does the Section 333 exemption require a private pilot's certificate? See Episode 65 for more clips from the panel discussion. Videos of the Week Drone Loses Contact With Operator, Activates Return To Home, Crashes GoPro4 Into Rock Every Angle Films was shooting video of a beautiful sunrise at Pinnacle Peak, Utah with a new GoPro4 mounted on a DJI F550 with an H3-3D gimbal. When the F550 lost contact, it initiated a “return to home.” The only problem was that Pinnacle Peak was in the way. OK Go - I Won't Let You Down - Official Video Shot by the OK Go band in Japan with 2,400 people and a drone. CNN (Music video shot with drone goes viral) tells the story. Mentioned 'Ambulance drone' prototype unveiled in Holland This prototype of a flying defibrillator can reach heart attack victims quickly.  

We review the Unmanned Aircraft Systems:  Regulatory and Legal Developments panel discussion at the NBAA 2014 conference. NBAA2014 – BUSINESS AVIATION CONVENTION & EXHIBITION At the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Florida on October 21, 2014, a panel discussion was held titled, “Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Regulatory and Legal Developments.” The Panel was moderated by Marc Warren of Crowell & Moring LLP. Panel members were: Dean Griffith, FAA; Mario Mairena, AUVSI; Dave Hamrick, MITRE Corporation; and Ted Wierzbanowiski, ASTM standards for sUAS. In this episode, we bring you selected clips from the first half of the panel discussion. Topics include: Some early history of FAA and ASTM activity. The process for providing the FAA with sUAS recommendations. The NPRM (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) for sUAS that the FAA intends to issue by the end of 2014. RF spectrum allocation The FAA view of sUAS as aircraft and the plan they have. Challenges faced by the FAA to meet the Congressional mandates. Next steps the FAA intends to take. The COAs issued by the FAA. Recreational (hobbyist) vs. commercial use. How UAS technology might flow down to manned aviation, particularly General Aviation. Other topics discussed by the panel that we'll cover in the future:: If sUAS flyers should have a pilot's license. Educating UAS pilots. Exemptions under Section 333 as a bridging authority. Social risks with UAS, like privacy. States and local governments enacting anti-UAS laws. Is US competitiveness suffering? What does the future of UAS (of all sizes) look like? Are unmanned commercial passenger or cargo flights in the future? Where did the 55 pound line come from? Credit We are grateful to Carl Valeri who attended the Convention and recorded the panel discussion for us. Find Carl at the Aviation Careers podcast and the Stuck Mic AvCast.  

AUVSI's Unmanned Systems 2014 conference and trade show, a drone narrowly misses a commercial flight, and hack-proof UAS software from DARPA. Guest: Bob Schmidt, President, UAV Propulsion Tech. AUVSI's Unmanned Systems 2014 conference and trade show was held in Orlando, Florida May 12-15, 2014. Bob attended and he offers his perspectives on the event. Follow Bob on Twitter as @Schmidtproducts. The News: Drone just missed turbo-prop over Perth military airspace A De Havilland Dash 8-300 turbo-prop on approach to Perth Airport encountered a strobe light coming towards them. After taking evasive action, the object passed them about 20 m horizontally and 100 ft vertically. Was it a UAV at 3,800 feet? Airplane Near-Misses: How Often Do They Happen? Actually, quite often, according to the FAA. DARPA unveils hack-proof drone The Defense Advance Research Project Agency (DARPA) has a project to develop hack-proof software for aircraft navigation and control. In the High Assurance Cyber Military Systems project (HACMS), cyber experts were unable to hack into a prototype quadcopter running the software. Videos of the Week: David's pick: Superyacht mast pulled, filmed by a Drone. This is Superyachting. Big boat, big mast, impressive aerial views. Max's pick: Basic Quadcopter Tutorial - Chapter 1. This 9-part video tutorial shows how to build a quadcopter from components. Produced by Hoverfly, who develop multi-rotor aerial systems, including a tethered quadcopter. Listener Feedback: Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2015 [PDF] Will more money help the FAA develop UAS regulations sooner? From Bill. How to shoot amazing video from drones. A compilation of videos shot by UAV's. From Kevin. Northrop Grumman to collaborate with RMIT University on UAS. Northrop Grumman and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University plan to study airworthiness operating requirements for UAS in Australia, Focusing on larger aircraft. Micro-Aircraft Declared Safe to Fly in U.S. Skies. Applied Research Associates, Inc. produces the Nighthawk IV UAS, launched by hand or tube with GPS and a built-in autopilot. It weighs 1.6 pounds, has a 60 minute flight time, and a range of over 10km. From Jesse. (Photo above.)

Phantom firmware update addresses safety concerns, FAA files appeal brief in Trappy case, a search and rescue team fights to use quadcopters, 33 organizations appeal to the FAA, machine guns versus drones, Google beats out Facebook for atmospheric satellites, and a drone pilot is charged with a felony. The News: Chinese manufacturer programs Phantom drones with no-fly zones to protect Australian airports DJI Innovations is introducing a firmware update to the Phantom 2 quadcopter “to increase flight safety and prevent accidental flights” in around 350 “No Fly Zones” world-wide. The update downloads a global GPS database of restricted locations. If the Phantom has a sufficient GPS signal, it will not fly into the restricted area. The airport list includes Category A for large international airports with a 5 mile safety zone. In the first 1.5 mile radius, you will be unable to take off. From 1.5 miles to 5 miles from the airport, there is an increasing height limitation - 35 feet at 1.5 miles to 400 feet at 5 miles. Category B features a 0.6 mile safety zone radius, and is intended for smaller airports. Inside that zone, you will be unable to take off. If you approach a safety zone from outside the radius, you receive a warning. If you accidentally fly into a safety zone, and then your Phantom acquires a GPS signal the Phantom lands immediately inside the no-takeoff area, and descends to the specified maximum height in the height-restricted area. FAA Files Appeal Brief In Closely-Watched Drone Pilot Case The FAA has filed its appeal brief in their case against Raphael Pirker, which they lost in a ruling by an NTSB judge. Two issues are raised by the FAA in the brief: 1. The judge erred in determining that Pirker's small drone was not an “aircraft,” as defined by the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). 2. The judge erred in determining that the small drone's operation was not subject to the FARs. Search teams that rely on drones run afoul of FAA The Vernon Parish, Louisiana Sheriff's Office asked Texas EquuSearch for help in finding the missing James Stephens, and they put out a call for searchers on foot and ATV. The group has used small drones for searches since 2005, and has located the bodies of 11 missing persons. Texas EquuSearch founder Tim Miller, in referring to the FAA prohibition said, “We'll go by some of their rules, but certainly not all of them. There is a possibility he (Stephens) could be still be alive out there, so yes we're going to use it." AMA and AUVSI lead 33 organizations in calling on FAA to expedite rulemaking for Unmanned Aircraft Systems [PDF] The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), and 31 other organizations sent a letter to the FAA “encouraging the agency to expedite the rulemaking process for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations in the U.S. airspace. The letter also calls on the FAA to allow the limited use of small UAS for commercial purposes before the final rulemaking is completed.” The letter states, "The time for resolution has come, and we cannot afford any further delays. The technology is advancing faster than the regulations to govern it. While the FAA has indicated its intention to appeal the Pirker decision to the full National Transportation Safety Board, we strongly encourage the FAA to simultaneously expedite its small UAS rulemaking and issue notice and public comment as soon as possible.” Stunning video of machine guns shooting at target drones shows how difficult hitting a remotely piloted aircraft can be When David Cenciotti posted images in The Aviationist of a small drone believed to be used by the U.S. Army in Pakistan and Iraq, some thought these UAVs would be an easy target for small arms fire. So a group at a shooting range in Arizona thought they'd test the theory with automatic weapons. They weren't very successful. Google Grabs Drone Company and Google Bought a Drone Company,

"They aren't Drones" is the first statement from Michael Toscano, President and CEO of the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), when asked about one of the newest and perhaps most controversial new tools for farmers and ranchers. He says the mission of these vehicles, aerial or terrestrial, is peaceful and offers a great advancement in scouting, service, and efficiency. Toscano explores the issues farmers will face in operating the first generation of small aircraft that are designed to gather data and transmit it back to a ground base in an era where "Big Data" has become a huge concern. In this forward-looking discussions, he also looks at "blue sky" ideas that may result in an entirely new platform for business activity."They aren't Drones" is the first statement from Michael Toscano, President and CEO of the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), when asked about one of the newest and perhaps most controversial new tools for farmers and ranchers. He says the mission of these vehicles, aerial or terrestrial, is peaceful and offers a great advancement in scouting, service, and efficiency. Toscano explores the issues farmers will face in operating the first generation of small aircraft that are designed to gather data and transmit it back to a ground base in an era where "Big Data" has become a huge concern. In this forward-looking discussions, he also looks at "blue sky" ideas that may result in an entirely new platform for business activity.Michael Toscanotoscano.jpeg

This week the RC Radio Network was broadcasting live from the Mercury Studios with a very full Air Show program. We covered many topics and had a studio full of our cast of regulars.

This week the RC Radio Network was broadcasting live from the Mercury Studios with a very full Air Show program. We covered many topics and had a studio full of our cast of regulars.

We will discuss impressions live from AUVSI's Unmanned Systems 2013

We host AUVSI BOD Candidates Dallas Brooks, Benjimine Miller and Mark Gordon. We will discuss the future of the unmanned technology sector.

Our guests are Douglas McQueen from the law firm of LeClair Ryan. He'll be giving us a preview of his presentation for the Small Unmanned Business Exposition. www.susbexpo.com We'll also hear from AUVSI BoD candidate Doug Davis about his vision for the future.

In this episode we discuss some of the other benefits offered to the membership with Chris Mailey, AUVSI's VP of Knowledge Resources. Gene and I will also talk about some of the roadwork we've been doing over the last couple of weeks including the UA Caucus in Washington D.C. 

  Guests will include; Gretchen West, Dr. Jerry Lemieux, Marcus Min and other special guests sharing their experiences and interpretations from the 2012 show. Next best thing to being at the show in person ;-)

  Our guest for this installment is Gretchen West, Executive Vice President of AUVSI. We will discuss current events as well as the Unmanned Systems Show 2012.