In today's show, we are joined by Cathy Gagne, technical analyst with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Cathy kicks it off by giving us a brief overview of her work at NTSB. We then discuss how many airplane crashes occur each year and how NTSB investigates those crashes. You will learn how incorporating drones into their workflow has allowed NTSB investigators to extract actionable insights with greater efficiency.

Is using drones for accident reconstruction significantly faster than the traditional methods? In response to this question, Cathy shares how she was able to map a runway at breakneck speed without shutting down the airport. Cathy also reveals how drones were used to assess wind damage in an MD-83 before takeoff. For all this and much more, tune in to our latest show!

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Timestamps

Paul welcomes Cathy to the show

Cathy shares her background, and reveals how she ended up at NTSB

How many airplane crashes take place every year?

Cathy explains how an airplane crash investigation is conducted

Typical deliverables that are generated in an airplane crash investigation

Does using drones for accident reconstruction result in considerable time savings?

Cathy recounts the speed and efficiency with which she mapped an airplane accident in Vegas

What sort of deliverables can you generate using drones?

Learn how Cathy was able to map a runway without shutting down the airport

Cathy reveals how drones were used to generate an "Airplane Performance Report" and detect wind damage in an MD-83

Does Cathy foresee drones being used for more applications in the future?

Paul shares some interesting information about the upcoming Accident Reconstruction Training at NTSB Training Academy taking place from May 14-17