Drone Source - An Elsight production podcast

FAA BVLOS ARC member Jennifer Richter discusses the communications challenges facing BVLOS drones, the work being done with the FAA and FCC, and what a future regulatory framework for BVLOS communications using commercial wireless networks can look like.

In this episode we dive deep into the inner workings of the Pendleton UAS Range - what it was like to get the range up and running, the kind of work UAS companies are doing at the range, and the benefits which the range offers, from infrastructure to staff to facilities to their extremely diverse testing environment

In this episode, we talk with a company that has been around for over 15 years and has seen the drone industry evolve into what it is today. We discuss drone autopilots, detect and avoid, regulators and type certificates, and what has to happen for the drone industry to grow to the next stage.

We discuss how T2D2 are using drones to inspect buildings, bridges and other assets, how their AI platform is able to identify faults using video, imagery and other technological means, and the future of drone inspections.

Ryan Henderson, Lead Pilot at MissionGO, joins us to discuss MissionGo's MGV100, which is used for medical deliveries and utility inspections. We also discuss the type certification process and the partnership agreement recently signed between MissionGO and Elsight.

In this episode we talk with Tom Furey, CEO of Sagetech Avionics. We go into detail discussing the intricacies of Detect and Avoid in drones, the different manners in which this can take place, and how this will look in a future of autonomous drones operating BVLOS

In this episode we talk with Skyportz's Clem Newton-Brown, discussing the Skyportz vision of Advanced Air Mobility and how they are building a foundation now for the future, helping to shape the vision of a world where EVTOL and air-taxis are commonplace

In this episode of Drone Source, we sit down with Ken Stewart, CEO & President of NUAIR, New York's FAA designated UAS test site. Ken discusses the operations at the test site, Advanced Air Mobility, FAA regulations and the BVLOS ARC report, and his vision of the future of the BVLOS drone industry

An episode with Bobby Watts Owner of Watts Innovations, his view of the UAV market and how to create the best commercial UAV for a highly versatile industryWhat we talked about:Who is Bobby Watts- From taping a camera on a UAV to creating the PRISM by Watts InnovationsWhat manufacturers should think about when building a commercial UAVHow to scale your drone business with the right platformThe future of BVLOS, and how UAVs will be integrated in our daily livesHow customer-centric UAV bu...

An episode with Chris Coates Sustainable Mobility Manager at Deloitte UK , and his view of the drone market and the possibilities for the futureWhat we talked about:Who is Chris Coates - from the Royal Air Force to DeloitteThe current status of the industry and what's aheadWhat are the main barriers and opportunities in the drone industryHow can BVLOS help with social impact and the climate crisisHow to build your business with scalability in mindTechnology VS business valueSome shameless log...