In this episode, Beth Flippo, CEO of Drone Express, interviews chief pilot Dave Sproehnle about his aviation background and experiences. They explore intriguing stories from Dave's pilot career and military service, and the responsibilities of a chief pilot in a Part 135 operation for unmanned aircraft as Drone Express pursues its Part 135 certification for commercial deliveries.

They also discuss how lessons from manned aviation apply to the unmanned world such as continuous improvement, learning from mistakes, and passing on knowledge to future pilots. Dave offers advice on how to excel in any endeavor: find, improve, and leave it better than you found it.