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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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In this episode of the Do You Know Drones podcast, host Jason San Souci interviews Liz Forro, the policy director of the Commercial Drone Alliance, at the Kelly Hills Unmanned Ag Field Day in Seneca, Kansas. Forro shares that this is her first time at the event, which she finds impressive due to its collaborative model involving industry, academia, and various levels of government. The conversation focuses on the challenges and opportunities for the drone industry in the regulatory space, particularly concerning the FAA's recent policy proposals. Forro explains the need for a scalable framework, specifically for one operator managing multiple drones, and encourages the drone community to provide detailed, constructive feedback to the FAA. The discussion concludes with Forro's three-point formula for effective commenting on proposed rules: standing, impact, and solution.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The Kelly Hills Unmanned Ag Field Day is an example of successful collaboration among industry, academia, and government.

• The FAA is seeking industry input on key policy gaps, such as enabling one operator to control multiple drones safely at scale.

• The recent policy proposal from the FAA is a significant step up from Part 107 waivers and will require the industry to "level up" its safety standards.

• Effective commenting on policy proposals requires demonstrating how the rule impacts you, providing data to support your claims, and offering specific solutions.

• Community action and consensus on solutions can help the FAA navigate the policymaking process more efficiently.

  
  

⌛ Timestamps:

[00:00:00] - Liz Forro discusses the importance of collaboration among different groups in the drone industry.

[00:02:17] - Liz explains the regulatory challenges and opportunities, focusing on gaps in FAA policy.

[00:04:37] - Jason San Souci and Liz Forro discuss the difficulty of creating universal standards for an industry that touches nearly every other industry.

[00:10:25] - Liz Forro details her three-point formula for writing effective comments on FAA proposals: standing, impact, and solution.

[00:13:12] - The conversation highlights the importance of the drone community standing together to provide consistent feedback to regulators.

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In this episode of the Do You Know Drones podcast, host Jason San Souci interviews Calvin Reed, the Kansas state secretary of transportation, at the Kelly Hills Unmanned Ag Field Day in Seneca, Kansas. Reed discusses how Kansas is fostering innovation in drone technology by supporting grassroots efforts rather than imposing state-led initiatives. He highlights the benefits of drones beyond agriculture, such as their potential to deliver medical supplies to rural hospitals in Kansas. The conversation explores how the state government's role is to help businesses thrive by removing hurdles and creating a safe environment for new technology to emerge.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Drones are a disruptive technology that is reshaping industries globally.

• Kansas is seeing an increase in businesses, many of them in high-tech industries like aviation and agriculture.

• Innovation in drone technology in Kansas is being driven by businesses at the grassroots level, not by the state government.

• Drones can address issues in rural communities, such as the delivery of medical equipment to hospitals.

• Other states should foster an environment that helps businesses thrive and solve problems with new technology, rather than leading the innovation themselves.

  
  

⌛ Timestamps:

[00:00:00] - Introduction and overview of the Kelly Hills AG Field Day.

[00:01:06] - Kansas as a great place for agriculture and drone technology.

[00:02:40] - The grassroots-driven innovation in Kansas and the use of drones for medical deliveries.

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In this riveting episode of "Do You Know Drones?", we're taking you to the heart of Geoweek, where innovation meets practicality. Join our host, Jason Sansucci, as he sits down with the effervescent Elaine Ball, a trailblazing force in geospatial marketing. Elaine brings her vibrant energy and sharp insights to the table, discussing the challenges of marketing complex geospatial technologies and the strategies that can transform technical innovations into market success stories.

Elaine doesn't just stop at marketing; she's on a mission to revolutionize the industry's approach to sales and customer engagement. With her dynamic tactics, she's helping companies generate leads, increase profits, and, most importantly, understand their buyers. Get ready for a deep dive into how Elaine's company, EBL, is reshaping the way the geospatial sector connects with its audience and how her initiatives are not only driving business growth but also filling the workforce gap with passionate new talent.

But that's not all – Elaine is also the mastermind behind "Get Kids into Survey," a global initiative that's capturing the imagination of the next generation and addressing the industry's workforce shortage head-on. With her captivating stories and infectious enthusiasm, Elaine is a beacon of inspiration, proving that marketing is far more than just the "coloring in department."

Whether you're a seasoned industry professional or a curious newcomer, this episode is a goldmine of wisdom, wit, and a testament to the power of innovative thinking. Tune in for an unforgettable journey into the world of geospatial technology marketing with the one and only Elaine Ball.

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