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UAM and the Next Generation of Air Traffic Management Aug 14, 2019

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Episode #16 features Karen DiMeo, Head of Policy and Government Affairs at GE Aviation’s AiRXOS. We explore unmanned aircraft systems traffic management (UTM) as the foundational stepping stone toward the next generation of integrated air traffic management, as well as the technical and regulatory challenges of having small drones, large piloted passenger drones, and conventional aircraft operating in the same airspace.

UAM Integration Challenges, Acceptance, and Viability Aug 14, 2019

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Episode #15, the third in our series on UAM vehicles features Luiz Valentini, eVTOL engineer at Embraer discussing the challenges that surround making unmanned air vehicles part of daily life. We'll explore how the drone industry can come together with certification authorities to create a base of data and understanding to ensure these vehicles are safe and adequate for eventual electric passenger missions, and how integrators can gain acceptance and prove viability and value of 'drone sky taxis' in the urban environment.

UAM From an Integrator's Perspective Aug 14, 2019

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Episode #14, the second in our new series covering urban air mobility, features Kate Fraser, Head of Aviation Policy for Uber Elevate. UAM is the next step in transportation, and this episode features an in-depth discussion around urban air mobility issues from an integrator perspective. We also explore the need for public and government acceptance and buy-in, and Uber’s crawl-walk-run approach toward launching a full multi-modal mass air transportation experience featuring the UberCopter.

NASA’s Take on UAM Aug 14, 2019

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Dr. Parimal “PK” Kopardekar, the "Father of Unmanned Traffic Management" and Director of NASA’s Ames Research Center covers the history of urban air mobility and examines UAS deployment strategy, urban air mobility maturity levels (UML), and NASA’s role in bringing together aviation communities for the common goal of realizing UAM.

Remote ID: The Holy Grail? May 30, 2019

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Episode #9 features Phil Kenul, Rear Admiral (retired), who is the Senior Vice President, Aviation and Operations at TriVector and Chair, F38 UAS Committee ASTM International who discusses various technical Remote ID solutions for drones and how they will integrate into the eventual Unmanned Traffic Management system

Remote ID Standards May 30, 2019

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Episode #12 delivers an in-depth interview with Gabriel Cox, Intel Corporation, Drone System Architect, Global UAS ID Lead, and Chairman, ASTM F38 Remote ID Work Group. Mr. Cox provides details on ASTM standards for Remote ID and what role solutions including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE and ADS-B will likely play in assuring safe drone operations.

Broadcast Solutions for UAS Remote ID May 30, 2019

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Episode #11 explores what has worked and what has not worked with various Remote ID solutions. John Daniels, CEO of Praxis Aerospace, provides expert insight into the viability of broadcast solutions, and their impact on safety assurance for UAS operations.

LTE Solutions for Small UAS Remote ID May 30, 2019

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Episode #10 features Matt Finelli, Director of Strategy for Skyward, a Verizon company who discusses the benefits of Remote ID via LTE and how this solution can contribute to safe, efficient drone operations.

Small UAS Operations Over People Apr 28, 2019

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Explores the research behind the rule, potential mitigation measures that might allow drones to fly over people and the potential impact to the commercial drone market. Episode #5 features an in-depth interview of Dave Arterburn, University of Alabama Huntsville who is Principal Investigator at ASSURE, the FAA's Center of Excellence for UAS Research. We explore small UAS impact studies, ground collision severity research, and what really happens when a drone strikes a person on the ground.

Can Major Commercial Drone Operators Still Do Business Under the New FAA "Ops Over People" Rule? Apr 28, 2019

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Episode #6 features Lisa Ellman, Co-Director of the Commerical Drone Alliance, an independent non-profit focused on moving the commercial drone industry forward. They look into integrate commercial drones safely and securely into the National Airspace. The discussion focuses on recent notice of public rule marketing (NPRM) on "Ops Over People."

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