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Drone Radio Show

A weekly podcast about drones and the people who use them for business, fun and research.

Drone Racing in 2019: Nick Horbaczewski, Drone Racing League

What can we look forward to in Drone Racing in 2019? For that question, we turn to Nicholas Horbaczewski, CEO & Founder of The Drone Racing League, the premier global, professional drone racing circuit for elite pilots. With custom built racing drones traveling more than 90 MPH+, pilots race FPV (First Person View) through the most insane 3D courses ever created outside of a video game. The Drone Racing League is about three year old and when it started, many questioned the … [Read more...]

The View From a New Drone Service Provider: Don Casey, Texas Aerial Systems

What can you expect as a new independent drone service provider? For that question, we look to the Dallas/Fort Worth area and to Don Casey, CEO of Texas Aerial Systems. Don has been flying drones for several years, and about six months ago, he launched his drone based business. My interview with Don is part of a series of interviews with independent drone operators to get their perspective on the rewards and challenges of starting a business today. In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, … [Read more...]

Are Drones Coming to Your Library? – Ida Joiner, Librarian, Author & Technologist

To help us answer that question, we turn to Ida Joiner, an author librarian, and doctoral student. Ida currently serves as the Senior Librarian at the Universal Academy school in Irving, Texas. Her first book, “Emerging Library Technologies: It’s Not Just for Geeks” focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Drones, Driverless Vehicles and many other innovations. Ida has published several articles on drones and how obtain stakeholder buy-in for implementing technologies. In addition to her … [Read more...]

Drone Operators Share Their Story Part 1: Micah Zimmerman, Amdak Productions

Is the drone industry meeting your expectations? The first in a four-part podcast series that explores the question of whether drone operators are meeting their expectations in the drone industry. The results are what we might expect – some are meeting their expectations and some aren’t. But the real value is hearing the challenges and opportunities that each operator is experiencing and how you can learn from their situation. Today’s guest is Micah Zimmerman, Owner of Amdak, … [Read more...]

Thermal Imaging and Beyond: Randall Warnas, Flir Systems

How are thermal cameras used in the drone industry? For that question, we turn to Randall Warnas of FLIR Systems. Flir designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes thermal imaging technologies that protect and save lives, promote efficiency and innovate consumer-facing technologies. At Flir, Randall runs the company’s sUAS global business, and has a singularly unique perspective of the drone industry. From pioneering drone retail in 2014, he went on to develop the … [Read more...]

What Investors Look For In a Drone Based Business: Marco Rubin, CIT

What do investors look for in a drone based business? Marco Rubin, Senior Investment Director at the Center for Innovative Technology in Virginia.  Marco leads seed and early stage investments in the aerospace/UAS, energy, and software sectors for CIT, and serves as a board member and mentor to numerous portfolio companies. During his career, Marco has invested in over 200 early-stage technology companies, held leadership roles with funds recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Annual VC 100 … [Read more...]

Drone Industry 2018 Year In Review: Various Guests

When we look back at the drone industry in 2018, what will we say? Well actually, to answer that question, all we have to do, is listen back to what my many had to say.  2018 was a year of innovation, progress, change, optimism and challenge – as the industry continued to mature and evolve. In this edition of the Drone Radio Show, I compiled short snippets from nearly 50 of my guests on their thoughts on the drone industry, on creating value and on building a drone based business. So as the … [Read more...]

What We Learned About the Drone Industry in 2018: Colin Snow, Skylogic Research, LLC.

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, … [Read more...]

Bringing UAS Jobs To Rural Utah: Tulinda Larsen, Deseret UAS

Can the drone industry be a source of new jobs for rural America? Today’s guest believes they can.  Dr. Tulinda Larsen is Executive Director of  Deseret UAS, a Utah nonprofit created to promote economic development through reserach and testing of unmanned aerial systems.   Tulinda has more than 40 years experience as an aviation economist.  She’s an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business at Embry Riddle Aernautical University. Her books, The Drone Hobbyist and a Trustworthy Drone … [Read more...]

From Lemons to Lemonade for a Drone Start-Up: Steven Flynn & Susan Talbot, Sky Tango

What do you do when the Drone Industry gives you lemons? If you ask today’s guests, they would say "find a way to make lemonade." Steven Flynn and his wife Susan Talbot are the owners of Sky Tango, a global drone services marketplace, providing job booking, support and aerial footage sales worldwide. Their story mirrors many entering the drone industry – a great idea, a start-up and a journey into the unknown. With a combined 40 years experience in Film and Television production, in … [Read more...]