This week on the InterDrone Podcast we sat down with Randall Warnas, the Global sUAS Segment Leader at FLIR. FLIR designs and develops technology solutions to enhance perception and awareness for drones and other systems.

We spoke about Amazon winning FAA regulatory approval for its Prime Air drone delivery fleet through the current Part 135 framework, the Pentagon releasing 5 approved drones for federal government use, and much more.

Articles from the podcast:

1. Amazon wins FAA approval for Prime Air drone delivery fleet - https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/31/amazon-prime-now-drone-delivery-fleet-gets-faa-approval.html

2. Pentagon Releases List of 5 Government Approved Drones, Culmination of 18 Months of Research and Testing - https://uavcoach.com/diu-approved-drones/

3. Airline pilots are worried about their jobs. So some are learning to fly drones - https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/23/business/drone-pilots-gig-economy/index.html

Speakers:

Randall Warnas

https://www.linkedin.com/in/randall-warnas-87398b122/

CJ Smith

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gcsmithv/

Mike Pehel

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpehel/

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