Questions-

(1:14) Tell us about your UAS background

(1:52) How is the Los Angeles Fire Department utilizing drones?

(3:30) What services/consulting do you provide at Hot Shots?

(5:12) Were you the driving force for LAFD to start using drones & aerial data?

(5:55) What drones does LAFD have in its arsenal currently?

(6:30) How are you all utilizing the Mavic 2 Enterprise?

(8:30) What would you say to other public safety agencies that have not invested in drone technology yet but are considering doing so?

(10:15) Would you recommend the Mavic 2 Enterprise as a starting point for public safety orgs or something else?

(11:30) What are some opportunities out there for DSPs to partner with public safety organizations?

(15:00) How important is hands on training and how does that helps differentiate yourself from other pilots?

(17:25) What tips do you have for operators trying to obtain COAs?

(21:20) Have you ever been approached during your UAS operation by any kind of authority figure and how did you handle it?

(23:50) What are some lessons you have learned as a small business owner and how to create sustainable success

(27:55) With the COVID19 situation going on currently, we have been seeing drones being utilized for detecting temperature readings in humans, from your perspective, is that effective?

Final 3 Rapid Fire Questions:

Where is the coolest place the drone industry has taken you?

What is your favorite drone to fly?

If you could have one superpower what would it be?

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What You Will Learn-

(2:00) How the Los Angeles Fire Department started utilizing drones and how they set up their UAS program for those use cases

(6:45) How LAFD is leveraging its different drones and which drones are best for each use case including the Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual, M210 with XT2, Phantom 4 Pro.

(8:40) The various factors that public safety organization need to consider before investing in building out a drone program

(10:30) Recommendations for public safety agencies on how to dip your toes in to drone technology without diving in headfirst too quickly

(11:45) Where there are opportunities out there for DSPs to partner with public safety departments and how they should go about approaching those organizations

(15:20) The difference between certification and qualification and why the distinction matters to improve as a drone pilot

(17:35) Tips and tricks for obtaining COAs and for safe operations in the field

(21:30) How to handle being approached by people or authorities during your drone operation

(24:00) What actions you should take to grow your drone business

(26:45) How to leverage social media and LinkedIn effectively for your brand and business

(28:10) Derricks take on if drones are effective to detect temperature readings in humans

 

Links Mentioned- Hot Shots

 

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