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In this micro-podcast episode of the Do You Know Drones podcast, host Jason San Souci is joined by his partner in life and business, Nicole Corder, the founder and CEO of Drone Ops USA, live from the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. She warns against investing heavily in hardware and software that cannot be used due to a lack of proper strategy or policy. Programs should partner with experts for each link in the chain, with hardware being the final step.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Focus on "Drones for Good": The industry is doing a poor job of communicating with the general public about the positive uses of drones, which is an area of opportunity.

• Support US Manufacturing: Regulations and policy need to be streamlined to support American manufacturers and remain favorable for small businesses, not just large entities.

• Strategy Over Tools: When building an enterprise drone program, focus on strategy, policies, and outcomes first, and choose the drone/hardware last.

• Avoid Program Failure: Starting a program by investing in hardware before establishing proper policy and strategy can lead to the expensive equipment sitting unused.

  
  

⌛ Timestamps:

[00:00:00] - Introduction to the podcast and a mention of the free Enterprise Drone Program Maturity assessment

[00:01:55] - Nicole discusses the need for better public communication about "drones for good".

[00:03:20] - Jason asks about the "second chance" the industry is getting and what enterprise programs should focus on first.

[00:04:35] - Nicole advises focusing on drones and tools last, prioritizing strategy, policy, and desired outcomes first.

[00:05:32] - Nicole provides a brief overview of Drone Ops USA's focus on strategy and strategic partnerships.

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#drones #UAS #CommercialUAVExpo #DroneOpsUSA #EnterpriseDrones #DroneStrategy #Policy #USManufacturing #BVLOS

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In this micro-podcast episode of the Do You Know Drones podcast, host Jason San Souci interviews Robb Monkman, the Chief Marketing Officer of Teal. The interview, conducted live from the Commercial UAV Expo, focuses on what the drone industry is still getting wrong. Robb points out that connectivity is treated as an afterthought or an "invisible requirement" in the industry. He argues that for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations, redundancy and failover are absolutely critical. 

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Connectivity is an Afterthought: The biggest mistake the drone industry is making is treating connectivity as an "invisible requirement" or an afterthought, rather than a critical element.

• BVLOS Requires Redundancy: For BVLOS operations, redundancy and failover across various networks (cellular, satellite, RF) are essential for mission success and maximum drone uptime.

• Strategic vs. Tools Focus: The industry still focuses too much on shiny equipment and components instead of thinking holistically about the actual outcomes required, which should dictate the tools used.

• FAA's Second Chance: The forthcoming BVLOS rule (NPRM) gives the industry a "second chance" to strategically integrate command and control (C2) capabilities like robust connectivity

  
  

⌛ Timestamps:

[00:00:00] - Introduction to the podcast and the host, Jason San Souci, at the Commercial UAV Expo.

[00:02:46] - Rob answers the main question: the industry is wrong to treat connectivity as an afterthought or an invisible requirement.

[00:05:11] - The discussion frames the BVLOS proposed rule as a "second chance" for the industry to get strategic C2 elements right.

[00:07:12] - Rob details Teal's role as the network orchestration piece, having the most network operator agreements for cellular failover.

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#drones #UAS #CommercialUAVExpo #Teal #BVLOS #Connectivity #DroneStrategy #UAV #C2

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In this micro-podcast episode of the Do You Know Drones podcast, host Jason San Souci interviews Stan Khlevner, the co-founder and CEO of Remote Optics, live from the Commercial UAV Expo. The central question for Stan is: "What is something that the drone industry today is doing wrong?"

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The Industry Isn't Cohesive: The biggest mistake the drone industry makes is presenting itself as a single, cohesive entity. Drones are merely tools whose applications and growth vary significantly across different industries and use cases.

• Expertise is Segmented: The label "drone expert" is misleading because an individual who specializes in one area (like 3D modeling with LiDAR) may know nothing about other segments (like forestry management or public safety).

• Early Stage of Growth: The industry is estimated to be at only about 5% of its overall capability and capacity. Part 107 regulations are less than ten years old.

• Lack of Strategic Planning: Many enterprise drone programs fail because they focus on buying a drone or a specific component without a defined outcome or a strategic roadmap.

  
  

⌛ Timestamps:

[00:00:00] - Introduction to uncrewed aerial systems (drones) as a disruptive technology and a brief mention of the Enterprise Drone Program Maturity assessment.

[00:02:49] - Stan discusses the problem of public perception and the incorrect lumping together of diverse drone use cases, stressing that expertise is segmented.

[00:06:03] - The conversation focuses on program failure due to a lack of roadmap and strategic focus, noting the failure of multi-million dollar VC-backed companies.

[00:08:47] - Stan agrees with the "5% reality" as the industry stands on the precipice of a "blue ocean" of opportunities.

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In this micro episode of the "Do You Know Drones", host Jason San Souci is live from the Commercial UAV Expo in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada, where he interviews Kaitlyn Albertoli, the co-founder and CEO of Buzz Solutions. Introduced as a visionary in the AI space who has been critically impacting critical infrastructure inspections for electric utilities for eight years, Caitlin is asked one crucial question: "What is something that the drone industry is getting wrong?"

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Caitlin Albertolli, co-founder and CEO of Buzz Solutions, is a visionary in the AI space for critical infrastructure inspections.

• The biggest flaw in the drone industry is that utility companies are not thinking enough about the outcome and what to do with the collected data.

• Some organizations are collecting 100,000 images a month, but have nothing with the data for years, only now starting to think about AI.

• Before AI, focusing on data orchestration, GIS strategy, and achieving quick wins - like using drones to update asset locations - is essential.

⌛ Timestamps:

[00:01:22] - Introduction of Kaitlyn Albertoli and her eight years of experience in AI for critical infrastructure.

[00:02:42] - Kaitlyn's answer: Utilities aren't thinking enough about the outcome of the data, referencing a utility collecting 100,000 images a month that has done nothing with it.

[00:04:33] - Discussion on how organizations are often getting blinded by "shiny objects" and need to focus on the outcome at the right time in their journey.

[00:06:00] - Kaitlyn stresses the importance of data orchestration, checking the GIS database, and achieving quick wins before deep AI analysis.

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In this episode of the Do You Know Drones podcast, host Jason San Souci interviews Scott Harrigan, the owner of Harris Aerial, live from the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conversation focuses on a key mistake the drone industry is making: building drones for "drone nerds" rather than for the end-users they are meant to serve. Scott, with his background as a mechanical engineer at a civil firm, explains that drones are just one of many tools in a workflow, like mapping or surveying. He argues that companies often fail by trying to build a single drone for multiple, disparate applications, such as for both firefighters and surveyors, when the needs for each are completely different. The industry needs to focus on creating simpler, more precise tools that fit into an existing workflow instead of forcing a workflow to change for the drone.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The drone industry's main mistake is building drones for other "drone nerds" instead of making them user-friendly tools for specific professionals like surveyors.

• The conversation emphasizes that a drone should be viewed as a tool, or a "hammer," within a larger workflow, not the central component of a program.

• Companies that try to make one drone for many different use cases (e.g., both fire/police and surveying) are failing because the requirements for each are contradictory.

• The industry is still "chasing a lot of shiny things" rather than focusing on strategic, practical solutions.

  
  

⌛ Timestamps:

[00:00:00] - Introduction to the podcast and the host, Jason San Souci, at the Commercial UAV Expo.

[00:01:03] - Introduction of the guest, Scott Harrigan, owner of Harris Aerial.

[00:02:12] - Scott answers the question about what the drone industry is getting wrong, stating that they build drones for "drone nerds".

[00:02:45] - Scott explains that a drone is just one of many tools in a workflow.

[00:03:27] - The conversation touches on how it's no longer enough to just say "we do X with drones" to attract investors; practical questions about cost and functionality are now more important.

[00:04:15] - Jason reinforces Scott's point with a house-building analogy, where the drone is just a "hammer".

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In this episode of the Do You Know Drones podcast, host Jason San Souci interviews Nate Ernst, the founder and CEO of The Tachyon Group, live from the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conversation addresses a critical issue the drone industry has faced for over 15 years: scaling based on a false narrative about regulatory progress. Ernst points out that companies built their brands on the incorrect assumption that regulations like Part 108 would arrive within six months, leading to consolidation and bankruptcies. With Part 108 finally here, the industry has a "second chance to get it right" by providing comments to the FAA to help shape the final rule and enable correct scaling.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The interview is a live micro-episode recorded from the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.

• The primary mistake the drone industry made was scaling based on the false narrative that beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) regulations would be approved in six months.

• This led to many companies building their brands and seeking large investments on a promise that didn't materialize, resulting in significant industry attrition and bankruptcies.

• With the proposed Part 108 rule for BVLOS now official, the industry has a second chance to "fix" past mistakes by providing comments to the FAA.

• The host and guest emphasize that everyone in the industry should provide personalized comments to the FAA to help shape the "Holy Grail of Part 108".

  
  

⌛ Timestamps:

[00:00:00] - Introduction to the podcast and the host, Jason San Souci, at the Commercial UAV Expo.

[00:01:12] - Introduction of the guest, Nate Ernst, founder and CEO of The Tachyon Group.

[00:01:54] - Jason asks Nate the one question: what the drone industry is getting wrong.

[00:02:12] - Nate explains the mistake of scaling on a false narrative about future regulations.

[00:03:30] - Nate describes the consequences of this mistake, including bankruptcies and consolidation, and highlights the opportunity to get it right with Part 108.

[00:05:36] - Nate calls this "the industry's second chance to get it right".

[00:05:51] - Nate stresses the importance of commenting on Part 108.

[00:06:40] - Jason advises listeners to personalize their comments and tell their own story.

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In this episode of the Do You Know Drones podcast, host Jason San Souci interviews Dan Fuller, the founder of Clarify Consulting, live from the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conversation addresses a common pitfall for companies in the drone industry: trying to be a "jack of all trades". Fuller advises that companies should instead focus on a specific market or unique selling point to become the best in that area before expanding their portfolio.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The interview takes place live from the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.

• A common problem in the drone industry is that companies try to be a "jack of all trades" instead of focusing on a niche.

• Fuller recommends that companies identify their unique selling point and focus on a specific market, such as oil and gas inspection, to stand out and grow successfully.

  
  

⌛ Timestamps:

[00:00:00] - Introduction to the podcast and the host, Jason San Souci, at the Commercial UAV Expo.

[00:01:12] - Introduction of the guest, Dan Fuller, founder of Clarify Consulting.

[00:02:15] - Fuller explains the problem with companies trying to be a "jack of all trades".

[00:02:45] - Fuller advises that companies should become the best at one thing before expanding.

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In this episode of the Do You Know Drones podcast, host Jason San Souci interviews Nitin Gupta, the CEO of FlytBase, live from the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conversation centers on the disruptive nature of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and the rapid integration of AI and autonomy into the industry. Gupta addresses concerns about workforce replacement, arguing that jobs will change and that upskilling is essential. He highlights the need for new structured programs and playbooks to help people learn how to use AI with their drone programs, as these resources do not yet exist.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) are a disruptive technology that is reshaping industries worldwide.

• The conversation took place live from the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.

• Gupta believes that while jobs will change, fears of AI replacing the drone workforce are unfounded.

• Upskilling the workforce is critical for the future of the drone industry.

• There is a current need for structured programs and playbooks to teach people how to use AI for their drone programs because they don't exist yet.

  
  

⌛ Timestamps:

[00:00:00] - Introduction to the podcast and the host, Jason San Souci, at the Commercial UAV Expo.

[00:01:04] - Introduction of the guest, Nitin Gupta, CEO of FlytBase.

[00:04:20] - A discussion about how autonomy and AI fit into the scaling drone industry.

[00:05:10] - Nitin Gupta discusses why concerns about workforce replacement are unfounded and the importance of upskilling.

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In this episode of the Do You Know Drones podcast, host Jason San Souci interviews Dr. Brian McCormick, an entomologist from Kansas State University's Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics (ID3A), at the Kelly Hills Unmanned Ag Field Day. Dr. McCormick highlights the potential for drones to be more than just imaging tools, referring to them as the "Swiss Army knife of the sky". The conversation explores the future trajectory of drone technology beyond simple picture-taking and spraying. The discussion also covers the challenge of scaling drone technology for large-scale crop production and the need for a new generation of pilots.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Dr. Brian McCormick from Kansas State University's Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics (ID3A) views drones as the "Swiss Army knife of the sky," capable of more than just imaging.

• Beyond photography, drones have a variety of applications, such as applying essential products for crop production, dropping sensors to collect data in remote areas, and even delivering anti-venom in rural areas.

• Dr. McCormick's team is exploring novel applications for drones, including deploying pheromone disruptors to "mess with bugs' brains".

• One of the key challenges for the drone industry is scaling operations, as current pilot demographics are aging, creating a need for a new generation of pilots.

• While it is difficult to predict exactly where drone technology will be in the next 3 to 5 years due to constantly evolving policy and industry needs, the industry is still in its early stages.

• According to Jason San Souci, the true sign of success for drone technology will be when it "disappears" and is simply seen as a tool, becoming a part of everyday life.

• Disruption in technology forces a need for novel solutions and different ways of thinking, which is not always comfortable but is necessary for growth.

⌛ Timestamps:

[00:00:00] - Dr. McCormick discusses what drones can do beyond taking pictures and how the anti-venom delivery demonstration at the event highlighted new possibilities.

[00:02:30] - Dr. McCormick describes drones as the "Swiss Army knife of the sky" and gives examples of various uses beyond imaging.

[00:03:01] - The discussion turns to the challenge of applying drone technology at scale for crop production and the aging pilot demographic.

[00:04:10] - Dr. McCormick shares an example of a creative application, using drones to deploy pheromone disruptors to confuse insects.

[00:05:39] - Jason San Souci states that the industry is still in its early stages and that the technology will have truly succeeded when it is simply viewed as a tool.

[00:06:25] - Dr. McCormick discusses how disruption, such as a major change in drone technology, forces people to find novel solutions.

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In this episode of the Do You Know Drones podcast, host Jason San Souci speaks with Lukas Koch, the organizer and CEO of Kelly Hills Unmanned Services, at the Unmanned Ag Field Day in Seneca, Kansas. Lucas reflects on the rapid advancements in the drone industry over the past five years and shares his vision for the next five to six years. The discussion also covers the "tractor analogy" and how the industry is still in its very early stages. Lucas also introduces the Forge, a new digital product that combines various agricultural technologies to create a single, cohesive solution for growers. He explains how this collaborative approach, which he compares to how plugins work on the web, will help solve the problem of "analysis paralysis" for farmers and can be applied to other industries like package delivery and utilities.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The drone industry has come a long way in the last five years, with companies like DJI making significant advancements with products like the T50 and T40.

• In the next five to six years, more manufacturers will likely emerge, offering specialized drones to address specific problems for growers in different regions.

• The industry is still in its early stages, with much room for growth and the creation of new jobs.

• The Forge is a new digital product that packages various agricultural technologies together to create a single, integrated solution for growers.

• The idea for the Forge came from the realization that many agricultural technology companies were not surviving because their niche products were too difficult for growers to manage on their own.

• This solution-oriented approach helps farmers avoid "analysis paralysis," which is a problem also seen in other industries like utilities and oil and gas.

• The collaborative model of the Forge can be a framework for other industries, including package delivery and rural hospital logistics.

  
  

⌛ Timestamps:

[00:01:27] - Lucas discusses his vision for the drone industry in the next five years, noting that the market is primed for new products.

[00:03:20] - Lucas shares his "tractor analogy" and how history often repeats itself, drawing a parallel between the early days of tractors and the current state of heavy-lift drones.

[00:05:33] - Lucas introduces the Forge and explains why he created it to help solve the problem of fragmented agricultural technology solutions.

[00:08:09] - Jason praises the Forge as a brilliant and necessary solution that addresses a major pain point in the industry.

[00:10:50] - Lucas shares his favorite beer from a local brewery, which is called "Life Coach"

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