Drone Program Architect, Retired Federal Executive (Aviation), Retired Navy Fighter Pilot & Test Pilot
Recently I had the privilege of joining Miriam McNabb, (Editor-in-Chief at DroneLife.com), Charles Werner (Executive Director of DRONERESPONDERS), and Tim Martin (Director of Training, Unmanned Aerial Systems, The Regional Training Center) for an episode of the Public Safety Drone Review. Below is a breakdown of the topics covered and where you can find them in the video: News: 5:23 – 7:58: The importance of communication and transparency in building public acceptance of drones. 15:05 – 17:10: Outreach events support public acceptance and can inspire the next generation of drone operators. 18:40 – 23:20: DETECT Act discussion, drone cybersecurity, & the impact of uncertainty on the market and drone programs. 23:21 – 27:45: Drones & Wildland Firefighting – the opportunities they represent to fill historical gaps/limitations and evolve risk mitigation and response. Webinar Topics: 30:30 – 36:00: Practical Guide to the American Security Drone Act (ASDA) – (https://lnkd.in/epHeFciA) 36:07 – 37:30: U.C. Berkeley Disaster Lab and the FIRE Foundry program discussion (https://lnkd.in/eBWFXpev), (https://lnkd.in/egF5sqDm), (https://lnkd.in/em33DGXA). 37:31 – 40:03: Wildland Fire – The role of an "Operational Technologist" in connecting government agencies and industry to promote collaboration and advancement (https://lnkd.in/eB4KBARk) 41:09 – 42:56: Regulatory support and aligning airspace and regulations to reflect new technologies and expanded commercial markets that are part of this 2nd Golden Age of Flight (https://lnkd.in/eYZsuXkZ). 43:23 – 46:50: Future of eVTOL in wildland fire (https://lnkd.in/eeKieaRw). 47:00 – 50:25: “Drones for Better” – discussion of the new SourceAmerica Mentor-Protégé Program under AbilityOne that provides expanded opportunities for drone and related technology companies, Federal Agencies, wounded warriors and other deserving Americans with disabilities. (https://lnkd.in/eaXeYC5k). Audience Questions: 52:05 – 56:40: ASDA follow-up question. 56:41 – 57:58: MQ-25 question. Closing: 58:05 – 59:11: Future influence in the drone space – military to commercial or commercial to military? https://lnkd.in/ePnaJFSh #dronesforgood #dfr
A great event with incredible discussion!