Looking for a way to maximize the capabilities of your drone systems while maintaining a high degree of operational safety? Then you’re going to want to hear what today’s guest on the Drone Radio Show has to say.

Shawn Muehler is the COO of Botlink, a company specializing in UAV software and hardware that allows users to control their drones and process data over the cellular network. Shawn, an officer in the U.S. Air Force has been serving our country and flying both manned and unmanned aircraft for over decade. His love of flying model aircraft and Cessnas in his youth transpired into flying Learjets and military drones as a profession. Shawn’s extensive aviation and technology background is the inspiration for Botlink. In this podcase, Shawn talks about Botlink, how their products can make you a better drone pilot and improve your company’s productivity, and he shares his experience of creating a dynamic new company in North Dakota’s emerging drone industry.

What would it be like to take a selfie with a drone? If you asked today’s guest on the Drone Radio Show, she would most likely say, “Epic”.

Renee Lusano is a freelance illustrator and designer from San Francisco who now lives in Los Angeles. She was recently featured in an article as the girl who travels the world snapping up breathtaking selfies with a drone. She’s here to share her passion for travel, photography and, of course, her quest to create epic drone selfies.

Are you interested in aerial photography? Then you’re going to want to listen to today’s guest on the Drone Radio Show.

Laurie Rubin is an international award-winning photographer specializing in nature and aerial photography. Her passion for photography includes a career working for software companies such as Nik Software, Google+ Photos and Macphun Software. She is currently the Head of Education for ViewBug and is also one of the Inception Masters for Trey Ratcliff's Arcanum. Laurie won 1st place in the Windland Smith Rice International Awards with her image displayed at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. Currently, one of her aerial images is being displayed for DJI's SkyPixel Perspectives Worldwide Gallery. She’s here to talk about her experience and insights into aerial and traditional photography.

Interested in autonomous flight capabilities?  Well, before you invest in this new technology, you might want to hear what today’s guest on the Drone Radio Show has to say.

Alexander Stimpson is a postdoctoral associate at Duke University working in the Humans and Autonomy Lab, or HAL for short. HAL focuses on the multifaceted interactions of human and computer decision-making in systems with embedded autonomy. Alex has a Ph.D Degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT. His dissertation work focused on the application of machine learning models to inform training assessment and intervention. His current research interests include human supervisory control, decision support systems, artificial intelligence and data mining. He’s here to talk about the challenges and opportunities that arise when trying to transition humans from the role of direct manual control to supervisors and collaborators with technology.

Are you trying to get an objective, thorough assessment of the key issues facing the drone industry? Then you’ll be interested in hearing what this week's guest on the Drone Radio Show has to say.

Dan Gettinger is the founder and co-Director of the Center for the Study of the Drone. The Center was created in 2012 at Bard College as an interdisciplinary research, education and art community working to understand unmanned and autonomous vehicles. It encourages thinking which isn’t limited by departmental lines or political views and is open to all visions of the drone.  Dan is here to talk about the Center and some of the research that may affect the future of the commercial drone industry.

With so many companies planning to offer drone services, how do you know if your business is on the right path to becoming an industry leader?

Today’s guest on the Drone Radio Show is Brian Jorvig, Marketing Director for Launchboxx, the first full-service advertising and marketing team specializing in the drone industry. Brian is here to talk about Launchboxx and the services it provides to drone start-up companies as well as established companies seeking to add drone based services. If you’re serious about rising above the competition, then you’ll want to hear how Launchboxx might be able to help.

Gravity tells us that what goes up must come down.  And for drone pilots, sometimes, things come down hard.  When that happens (and it will), you’re going to want to know someone like today’s guest to get it flying again quickly.

Today’s guest on the Drone Radio Show is Bill Vergonet, owner of Drone Medix, a drone repair company.  Bill is a qualified airplane mechanic, pilot and drone operator and builder.  What sets Drone Medix apart from other drone repair businesses is their use of Skype video to troubleshoot problems with users in real time.  So rather than waiting to take your bird into the shop or sending it off for a diagnostic, you can Skype Bill in to coach you through the repair so you can be up and flying once again.

Is there a need for safety standards in the manufacturing of drones? 

Some say, it's past time.  Today's guest on the Drone Radio Show is Tim McGuinness, CEO of Drone Cyclone, a national on-line retailer of drones, robotics and 3-d printers has been advocating standards in drone design to improve and promote safe operations. He’s here to discuss a concept of a Drone Safety Council and standards to ensure safe operation of drones in the civilian air space.

While much of the major news centers on the commercial use of drones, there are some exciting personal drone stories that show us we’re only scratching the surface of what’s possible with this technology.  Today’s guest on the Drone Radio Show is Faine Greenwood, an analyst with New America, a Washington based think tank dedicated to the renewal of American politics, prosperity and purpose in the digital age.  Faine recently participated in a research project documenting the use of drones in helping to preserve property rights.  She’s an avid drone pilot, with a passion for journalism,  photography, food and travel, with a special affinity for Southeast Asia.  She shares her drone story – a story of person pursuing their passions with the help of a drone.

Do the FAA requirements for Section 333 exemptions confuse you?  Well, you’re not alone.  Today’s guest on the Drone Radio Show is Jonathan Rupprecht, an attorney specializing in drone law.  Jonathan obtained a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Magna Cum Laude, and a Juris Doctor from Florida International University School of Law.   He has conducted extensive research on the integration of unmanned aircraft into the Japanese airspace compared to the integration in the United States' airspace. From that research, Jonathan authored a book on the law in the United States pertaining to unmanned aircraft called “Drones: Their Many Civilian Uses and the U.S. Laws Surrounding Them”.  He’s here to talk about the FAA requirements for commercial drone operations and some of the challenges that exist in today’s environment.