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Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Analysis Nov 17, 2022

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Our guest is Dr. Ryan Wallace Associate Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. We will discuss the FAA's Center of Excellence for UAS Research ASSURE'sSmall Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Analysis (A11L.UAS.91): Initial Annual Report findings.

Farcast Oct 13, 2022

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We talk about Hurricane Fiona relief efforts with Farcast Founder & Chief Innovator, Joel Ifill

RTCA Drone Standards Sep 29, 2022

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Our guest is Terry McVenes, President and CEO of the Radio Techical Committee for Aeronautics

UAS Integration Into Civil Airspace Sep 15, 2022

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Our guest is Douglas Marshall, author of the new book UAS Integration Into Civil Airspace. Doug has a long list of participation and accomplishments in the decades long UAS/RPAS global airspace integration effort. UAS Integration Into Civil Airspace is an informative overview of current global standards, policy, regulations, and trends shaping the common goal of full airspace integration of drones.

Civil Uses of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Sep 09, 2022

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We review a 1976 Lockheed Missiles $ Space Company report that NASA commissioned. The report is 328 pages, is very comprehensive, and includes uses, cost-benefit analysis, safety information, FAA regulatory needs, and certification. It was all supposed to happen by the mid-1980s. What didn't happen?

Aviation Unmanned Vehicle Museum May 26, 2022

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We speak with Marshall Smith, Assistant Curator at the Aviation Unmanned Vehicle Museum.

US DoT OIG Audit of FAA NAS Integration May 05, 2022

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"FAA Made Progress Through Its UAS Integration Pilot Program, but FAA and Industry Challenges Remain To Achieve Full UAS Integration" We will discuss this report and other current events.

Texas Robotics Summit After Action Report Mar 31, 2022

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Gene Robinson and myself will discuss the Texas Robotics Summit, and other current events including consumer electronics used in conflicts.

Manna Drone Delievery Mar 24, 2022

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Our guest is Bobby Healy, CEO and Founder of Manna Drone Delivery

FAA BVLOS ARC Mar 17, 2022

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Gene Robinson and I speak candidly about the FAA's BVLOS ARC Final Report, and other drone related current events including use in the Ukrain.