Podcast appearances and mentions of titan aerospace

In this latest episode, I am on the hot seat! My partner David Hornik turns the table and interviews me! David somehow gets me to open up about my early days in school and the swimming pool, my first crush (who happens to be my wife), my legal career journey, the founding of Titan Aerospace and SpinLaunch, and my path into venture capital. We also reminisce about our early days working together during the DotCom Boom, and we banter about how we at Lobby Capital evaluate investment opportunities; what we look for, what we find interesting, and what turns us off. We could have chatted for hours, but cut it off just short of an hour. Enjoy and comments are welcome!

Welcome to the first episode of Startup World brought to you by Qlearly.com. Here are today's headline. The Dropbox IPO is confirmed. Dropbox had 1.1 billion in revenue last year. They are expecting to raise $500 million plus. It is the first Y C Company to go public. Spinlaunch is raising a 30 million series A to catapult cargo into space. It was secretly founded in 2014 by Jonathan Yaney, who built solar-powered drone startup Titan Aerospace and sold it to Google. Apple plans to release an upgrade of the AirPods. The company is apparently working on water resistance and more Siri integrations. Apple CFO says wearable revenue rose almost 70% last year. Samsung brought an app back from the dead. Opera Max relaunched as Samsung Match. Airbnb takes on hotels with Airbnb plus and ticketing platforms with Airbnb concerts. Thank you for tuning in! Today's Product: Google ARCore Version 1

Conversation with drone lawyer Jonathan Rupprecht, a NASA and Verizon UAS tracking system, the Google Internet HALE drone crashes, and Boeing patents a drone charging concept. Guest In December 2014, Jonathan Rupprecht formed Rupprecht Law, a firm providing legal services for operators of unmanned aerial vehicles. Jonathan authored a book on the law in the United States pertaining to unmanned aircraft called Drones: Their Many Civilian Uses and the U.S. Laws Surrounding Them. He later was an advisor for one of the amicus briefs for the Huerta v. Pirker case. We talk with Jonathan about the state of drone law, areas that need to be figured out (like export control, frequency allocation, federal versus local jurisdiction), and what lawyers can offer (such as support for building the business plan.) Jonathan discusses how issues like privacy might already be covered under existing laws, the open issue of navigable airspace, and the notice and comment process.  We also consider building safety awareness among the general drone-flying public. Jonathan Rupprecht is a commercial pilot for single and multi-engine aircraft ratings and also a flight instructor for airplanes and instruments. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Magna Cum Laude, and a Juris Doctor from Florida International University School of Law. The first book led into him being requested to be a co-author on an American Bar Association book called Unmanned Aircraft in the National Airspace: Critical Issues, Technology, and the Law. Jonathan wrote on administrative law, the FAA rule making process, and the special rule on unmanned aircraft. News NASA Developing Unmanned Aerial System Traffic Management NASA and Verizon plan to monitor US drone network from phone towers The NASA Unmanned Aerial System Traffic Management system, or UTM, is a  cloud-based concept to manage air traffic operated beyond visual line of sight at low altitudes. UTM Principal Investigator Dr. Parimal Kopardekar says, “We need a way to organize the UAS traffic, whether that's by crisscrossing or with a bike lane or HOV lane kind of construct. The system can make these things happen based on demand. UTM is a virtual system.” To learn more, the Guardian filed a Freedom of Information Act request for documents and learned that last year telecom company Verizon signed an agreement with NASA “to jointly explore whether cell towers … could support communications and surveillance of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at low altitudes.” Google's High-Flying Internet Drone Crashed in New Mexico Weeks Ago The Solara 50 drone built by Google-owned Titan Aerospace crashed shortly after takeoff. The solar powered, 50 foot wingspan drone is designed to linger at 65,000 feet and provide Internet connectivity. The NTSB is investigating. Boeing patents system for airborne drone charging The Boeing patent is titled, “Autonomous aircraft with disconnectable tether” and describes a system where drones drop tethers to ground-based charging stations. Video of the Week Sky Pixel LA - SBC Flooding Part 1 Listener Heath sent in the link to this video showing some of the flooding around the Shreveport, Louisiana area. It's a very artistic portrayal of a very serious situation. Part 2 is more of a look at the effect of the flooding on people. Mentioned Here and There June 3, 2015 Max Flight Max appeared on the KSFR 101.1FM, Santa Fe Public Radio show, Here and There with journalism pro Dave Marash. They talked about drones, applications, regulatory issues, privacy, and more. Enrique Iglesias Undergoes Hand Surgery After Drone Accident Singer Enrique Iglesias catches a quadcopter with his hand in his act. Things didn't go so well for Iglesias in the Tijuana performance. Extreme Sandbox Extreme Sandbox in Hastings, Minnesota opened an extreme adventure attraction called RC Adventure where visitors can operate DJI Phantom 2 d...

Production companies get sUAS exemptions, FAA wants N-numbers for drones, new chip offers possibility of smarter UAS controllers, Google wants to test Internet service, and DHL will provide package delivery. Guest Guest Tim Trott has a broadcast production background, but today at Tim Trott Productions, he creates video for a range of services, including real estate tours, industrial videos, training DVD's, commercials, web and conference/trade show videos, and industrial productions. Southern Helicam is the video production company owned and operated by Tim Trott Productions, with offices in central and northwest Florida. See Video Does it Better for Tim's take on online video marketing, and the accompanying YouTube page. Also Tim's posts that we talked about: Section 333: The Crack In The Wall… and Here Come The Section 333 Exemption Petitions which invites readers to answer some timely and relevant questions about licensing. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimTrott. News FAA Approves Exemption Allowing Drones to Fly on Movie Sets The FAA gave permission for six production companies to use sUAS for filming movies and television commercials. Under the exemptions, the aircraft must be flown under 400 feet, in line of sight, on closed sets, and with a certified pilot. Google Wants Internet Broadcasting Drones, Plans To Run Tests In New Mexico Google purchased electric UAV maker Titan Aerospace earlier this year, as part of their “Internet in the sky” strategy. Now Google has filed an application with the U.S. FCC to test their technology at a site south of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The application mentions the Titan acquisition, but what they want to test is redacted. DHL testing drone for delivering parcels to island off coast of Germany Trials are set to begin of “parcelcopter” deliveries to the island of Juist, 12 km off the north coast of Germany. The German transport ministry and air traffic control authority have given DHL permission to test the drone for 15 - 30 minute flights through a restricted flight area. Intel and 3D Robotics Working to Make Smarter Drones Earlier this year, Intel announced the $50 Edison computer on a chip. It runs Linux, has 1GB of ram, a 500Mhz dual core processor, with Bluetooth, and WiFi. Reportedly, 3D Robotics is looking to bring Edison to their existing Pixhawk autopilot system. FAA Issues Requirement for All UAS to Show Aircraft Registration Number The FAA has decided that commercial UAS (those operating under a COA) must carry registration numbers, just like manned aircraft. These “N-numbers” must be “registered and marked prior to COA application,” according to an email sent by the FAA to the industry. Addendum: Tim notes that all you need to get an N number is $20. See the FAA Forming an N-Number page. FAA warning: Keep your drones grounded during UN summit This week the United Nations Climate Summit was held at the organization's headquarters in New York. As with other kinds of events, the FAA issued a TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) over parts of New Jersey and New York. That's not unusual. But what was unusual was that for the first time, the FAA made it a point to specifically mention that the TFR also applied to drone operators.  3D Pocketcopter - the flying camera  This small, tubular-shaped copter features two counter-rotating rotors, a downward-facing camera for stills or video, and control by smartphone via WiFi.     The Indiegogo project is closed, after raising €113,927 of a €15,000 goal. Dutch Boy Turns Dead Pet Rat Into Flying Tri-Copter When Ratjetoe the pet rat died, he was stuffed. Now he lives on as a tri-copter. @DroneMama says, “OK, that's gross.” Video of the Week SPARKED: A Live Interaction Between Humans and Quadcopters Cirque du Soleil has developed a short film featuring 10 quadcopters in a flying dance performance. SPARKED: Behind the Technology gives you a peek at how the video was produced.

We are recording at Salt Lake Comic Con's FanXperience and loving it all!We also get bombed by the guys from Dungeon Crawler Radio.Headlines:Let me Google that for you, Mr. SpeakerIRS is slow to upgradeNSA has been using Heartbleed for at least two years now...And Obama is not only okay with this but allows it to continueBlackberry finally does something right; patches for Heartbleed in BBMGoogle starts scanning all apps for Malware (not just 3rd party apps)Amazon’s Rumored Phone: Glasses-less 3D screen, 6 CamerasAnimated Firefly - closer to reality?Netflix speeds jump 65% for Comcast customers after misunderstood dealGoogle acquires Titan Aerospace after Facebook picks up rival AscentaSamsung seems confused: Tizen or Android? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ryan and Matthew discuss Nike's wearables department folding, the next minor version of Android, the new Google Camera app, Titan Aerospace (and the new always-listening drone), Microsoft's developer build of Windows Phone 8.1, Matt's plug for the new Qi Charger and so much more.

In questo episodio di Tech Break: – L’Heartbleed bug – Project Ara: Google ha rilasciato il kit di sviluppo per i moduli – Le novità di Dropbox: Carousel, Mailbox anche per Android e Project Harmony – Notizie flash: Titan Aerospace acquistata da Google, non da Facebook, non sarà David Fincher il regista del prossimo film … Continua la lettura di Tech Break – 17/4/2014 – Heartbleed, Project Ara e le novità di Dropbox →

In questo episodio di Tech Break: – L’Heartbleed bug – Project Ara: Google ha rilasciato il kit di sviluppo per i moduli – Le novità di Dropbox: Carousel, Mailbox anche per Android e Project Harmony – Notizie flash: Titan Aerospace acquistata da Google, non da Facebook, non sarà David Fincher il regista del prossimo film … Continua la lettura di Tech Break – 17/4/2014 – Heartbleed, Project Ara e le novità di Dropbox →

This week, Google Glass opens to the public for one day, Did the NSA know about Heartbleed...and exploit it?, Google invests in drones, nature docs come to the Oculus Rift, lab vaginas, space twins and much more... What We're Playing With Andy: Goat Simulator Dwayne: Dyson DC44 Animal Tosin: PAX East Headlines Google sells Glass to anyone in the US on April 15 Google Glass post sale report IRS misses XP deadline, pays Microsoft millions for patches NSA Said to Have Used Heartbleed Bug, Exposing Consumers Obama Lets N.S.A. Exploit Some Internet Flaws, Officials Say Adding Condoleezza Rice To Dropbox's Board Seems Incredibly Tone Deaf Following NSA Concerns Dropbox CEO defends adding Condoleezza Rice to board Health Secretary Resigns After Woes of HealthCare.gov Audible Book of the Week Hollow World by Michael J. Sullivan Sign up at AudibleTrial.com/TheDrillDown Music Break: Time Machine by Robyn More Headlines Google buys Titan Aerospace, the maker of high-altitude drones Facebook was considering Report: 44% of Twitter Accounts Have Never Sent a Tweet Sir David Attenborough shooting “Conquest of the Skies” documentary for Oculus Rift James Cameron on VR technology Finally, stats on what's really going on with Steam games Music Break: Space Oddity by David Bowie Final Word: Science Tech Laboratory-grown vaginas offer help for girls born with rare genetic condition NASA to conduct unprecedented twin experiment The Drill Down Videos of the Week Game Videos from PAX East Subscribe! The Drill Down on iTunes (Subscribe now!) Add us on Stitcher! The Drill Down on Facebook The Drill Down on Twitter Geeks Of Doom's The Drill Down is a roundtable-style audio podcast where we discuss the most important issues of the week, in tech and on the web and how they affect us all. Hosts are Geeks of Doom contributor Andrew Sorcini (Mr. BabyMan), marketing research analyst Dwayne De Freitas, and Box tech consultant Tosin Onafowokan. Occasionally joining them is Startup Digest CTO Christopher Burnor.

On the program today we discuss Backpedal, the new app that allows you to remove images and messages from all social sites where it was shared; the 10 household name brands that will disappear in 2014,… including some surprises; Galaxy S5… has the iPhone finally met its match?; Mark Zuckerberg's plans to buy a drone company called Titan Aerospace in his quest to connect everyone in the world by the Internet. We also discuss NLP; Shark Tank and how to reach a multicultural audience. Our regular and very popular email segment where we answer emails from around the world. We have a terrific interview with Scott Page, serial entrepreneur and a member of Pink Floyd, Supertramp and Toto, three of the biggest bands in the history of music. He also raises millions of dollars for charity.