In today's Christmas Special, we share how drone technology can impact our lives in 5 years. You will learn how technological advancements will allow us to harness greater benefits from this amazing technology across varying walks of life.

Paul and Rob speculate if drone deliveries will finally set flight. We reveal some little known facts about Amazon's drone delivery program, and how conducive drone regulations and better technology will make critical applications like medical deliveries a possibility.

Will we see a great increase in flight time due to superior drone batteries? Will the emergence of AI result in more efficient data acquisition and data management? This show will give you some great insights into where drone technology is headed and how it will IMPACT our lives in the next 5 years. Fly Safe!

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Timestamps

What does Christmas mean to Paul?

Christmas is about GIVING rather than receiving

Will drone delivery finally set flight

How will drones change Christmas 5 years from now?

Will you be able to aggregate mapping data from different drones?

Which are the ideal cities for Amazon to test out their drone delivery program?

Will we start using drones for medical deliveries?

Should drones be used for monitoring traffic on highways?

Will better technology result in superior drone batteries with longer flight times?

Will it become easier to fly BVLOS in future?

How harnessing solar power and energy from prop wash will result in longer flight times

How the ability to fly BVLOS result in wider drone applications

Will enhanced AI capabilities allow for easier data acquisition and data management?

Discussing the need for a more efficient system for granting Part 107 waivers