How are drones used in Archaeology? For that question, we turn to Stefano Campana, one of Italy's most active and inventive professors, specializing in landscape archaeology, remote sensing and archaeological methodology for research, recording and conservation. His research is focused on the understanding of past landscapes from protohistory to the present day. Stefano's work is centered primarily in Tuscany but he has also participated in and led research in the UK, Spain, Turkey, … [Read more...]
Drones in Archaeology: Stefano Campana, Professor at the University of Siena, Italy
Moving The Needle Forward on Counter UAS: Rob Thompson, Counter UAS Coalition
How can we make our skies safe from possible drone incursions? If you ask today’s guest, he would say it all starts with Congress. Rob Thompson is the co-founder of the Counter UAS Coalition, an organization that advocates for public affairs and public policy for counter drone technology in Washington, D.C.. The coalition was formed to help industry stakeholders engage government in proactively forming sound public policy and bringing to the forefront the best in class counter UAS … [Read more...]
Things That Make You Go Hmmm … (About The Drone Industry) Part 2: Patrick Egan, sUAS News
Are there questions that we should be asking? If you ask today’s guest, he would say, “Hundreds”. Patrick Egan is the editor of the American Desk at sUAS News and host and Executive Producer of the sUAS News Podcast Series, Drone TV and the Small Unmanned Systems Business Exposition. Patrick experience in the field spans military and civilian UAS applications, he was the director of special programs for the Remote Control Aerial Photography Association and he is considered a subject matter … [Read more...]
Helping Young Girls Set Their Sights On The Drone Industry: Sharon Rossmark and Wendy Erickson, Women and Drones
Is there a way to spark interest in drones to girls at an early age? Today’s guests believe they’ve found a way, and in doing so, they feel it might open future opportunities for women in the drone industry. Sharon Rossmark is founder and CEO of Women and Drones, the largest online platform for women in the UAS Industry. The platform enables women to connect, collaborate and make global business connections to grow their network. Wendy Erikson is an emmy award winning journalist and host … [Read more...]
Things That Make You Go Hmmm … (About The Drone Industry) Part 1: Patrick Egan, sUAS News
Are there questions that we should be asking? If you ask today’s guest, he would say, “Hundreds”. Patrick Egan is the editor of the American Desk at sUAS News and host and Executive Producer of the sUAS News Podcast Series, Drone TV and the Small Unmanned Systems Business Exposition. Patrick experience in the field spans military and civilian UAS applications, he was the director of special programs for the Remote Control Aerial Photography Association and he is considered a subject matter … [Read more...]
Are Drones The Answer To Gridlock? – Mark Moore, Uber Elevate
Are Drones the answer to urban mass transit challenges? One company thinks they could be. Mark Moore is Engineering Director for Vehicle Systems at Uber Elevate, Uber’s light-aircraft ridesharing project. There he is working the next generation of urban mobility solutions that involve air passenger drones. Prior to joining Uber, Mark worked for NASA for over 32 years, the entire time focusing on conceptual design studies of advanced aircraft concepts. His research focused on understanding … [Read more...]
UTM In Europe and Beyond: Philip Butterworth-Hayes, Unmanned Airspace
Ever Wonder How Europe is Coming Along with Its Unmanned Traffic Management System? Philip Butterworth-Hayes is a consultant and writer on global aerospace affairs. He is the editor of Unmanned Airspace, the first dedicated UTM/counter UAS new service, and editor of Skyway, the journal of EUROCONTROL. He is also a commentator on aviation safety issues for the global broadcast industry. In this edition of the Drone Radio Show. Philip shares his perspective on efforts to create an unmanned … [Read more...]
Lowering Insurance Rates Through Machine Learning – Tomer Kashi & Ori Blumenthal, Skywatch.AI
Is there a simple way to reduce flight risks? Today’s guests believe there is. Tomer Kashi, CEO and Ori Blumenthal, CTO are co-founders of Skywatch, a powerful data analytics platform that empowers drone operators and fleet managers to track their important safety metrics and reduce flight risks. Their platform leverages the power of machine learning to mitigate risk, which can lead to lower insurance rates for drone operators. In this edition of the Drone Radio Show, Tomer and Ori talk … [Read more...]
The Drone Integration Pilot Program: Earl Lawrence, Director of the UAS Integration Office (FAA)
What is the Drone Integration Pilot Program and How Will It Advance the Use of Drones? For that question, we go drectly to the source. Ear Lawrence is Director of the UAS Integration Office at the FAA. Since 2015, he has led the FAA’s efforts to safely and effectively integrate UAS into the nation’s airspace. One of the programs that he oversees is the Drone Integration Pilot Program. Announced in October, the pilot program is a White House initiative that partners the Federal Aviation … [Read more...]
Xcel Energy and BVLOS Operations: Mark Nisbet (Xcel Energy), Nick Flom (Northern Plains UAS Test Site) & Wes Shover (Grand Forks Region Econ. Dev)
How close are we to routine beyond visual line of sight flights? For one company, it begins this year. Mark Nisbet is the North Dakota Principal Manager for Xcel Energy, a utility power company based in Minneapolis. The company provides power to millions of homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern states. In April of 2018, Xcel Energy was granted authorization to fly drones beyond visual line of sight. It will be the first utility in the nation to routinely fly beyond the … [Read more...]
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