Let's Talk Drones

On this episode of the LTD Podcast we are joined by Tobin Fisher and Armen Keuleyan of Vantage Robotics. Vantage Robotics has over two centuries of combined experience developing and manufacturing high tech products, both at premier design consultancies like IDEO as well as within their own companies, seventeen collectively over the history of the Vantage Robotics. Previously, they helped win the DARPA Grand Challenge, set world records in aviation, created revolutionary micro fuel-cell power systems, and helped prove Einstein’s theories. Between the Vesper and Trace models, Vantage Robotics is arguably one of the most innovative companies creating compact drone solutions in North America. Let's get to know Vantage Robotics, Let's Talk Drones! VANTAGE ROBOTICS LINKS: Website: https://vantagerobotics.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vantage-robotics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vantagerobotics/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vantagerobotics X: https://x.com/VantageRobotics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VantageRoboticsSnap ALL THE DRONE GEEK LINKS: Blog: https://www.thedronegeek.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/

On this episode of the LTD Podcast we are joined by Randall Warnas, the Chief Executive Officer of Anzu Robotics. Anzu Robotics has been shaking up the commercial drone industry in recent months with the announcement of their brand-new UAV platforms: the Raptor and Raptor T (Thermal). The Raptor series is a reimagination of DJI's Mavic 3 Enterprise, touting nearly identical specs and features for pilots to sink their teeth into. Based in the United States. Manufactured in Malaysia. Serving the International drone market. Anzu Robotics and the Raptor drone series have piqued the interest of nearly every serious drone enthusiast in the game today. In light of the recent proposed bans of DJI drones in the United States, will Anzu Robotics have what it takes to rise to the occasion? Let's learn more, Let's Talk Drones! ANZU ROBOTICS LINKS: Website: https://www.anzurobotics.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anzurobotics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anzurobotics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557274960000 Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnzuRobotics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @AnzuRobotics ALL THE DRONE GEEK LINKS: Blog: https://www.thedronegeek.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/ PART 107 TEST PREP W/ PILOT INSTITUTE: https://learn.pilotinstitute.com/a/aff_5x275ft0/external?affcode=245841_59zbtmae DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY 101 W/ PILOT INSTITUTE: https://learn.pilotinstitute.com/a/aff_ghq3lkyr/external?affcode=245841_59zbtmae DRONE BUSINESS 101 W/ PILOT INSTITUTE: https://learn.pilotinstitute.com/a/aff_c8hw6whb/external?affcode=245841_59zbtmae

On this episode of the LTD Podcast we are joined by DJI's very own cowboy, Wayne Baker! Wayne is the Director of Stakeholder Relations for DJI and is most famously known for his work in North America for DJI's Enterprise division. If you want anything DJI for your commercial drone operation, Wayne is the guy to talk to at DJI and he's happy to provide technology that is effective and affordable, especially for first responders. During this conversation we touch on quite a few topics, but specifically we touch upon DJI's position on the recent passing and proposal of anti-DJI (Chinese) drone legislation in the United States on a federal and state level. We discuss how DJI is responding to these allegations of unsafe and malicious data practices and how they are working with the US government to maintain position in the North American market. All that and more with Wayne Baker, so Let's Talk Drones! ALL THE DRONE GEEK LINKS: Blog: https://www.thedronegeek.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/

Revamping the LTD Podcast for 2024, we're kicking things off with possibly one of our most popular guests from the Commercial Drone sector -- everyone's favorite UAV messiah, Jon McBride! Known better as the "Drone Jesus," due to his uncanny resemblance to the Christian religious icon, Jon has been throwing his heart and soul into unmanned aviation for over 20 years. He has an extensive resume, jam-packed with impressive tenures and titles and a mind to match! While you might know him from his most recent work with Autel Robotics and their impressive VTOL platform, the Dragonfish, Jon is now an unrestricted free-agent with some exciting news about his latest career evolution... Find out all about it and listen to our conversation about some of the more prominent issues facing the drone industry today on this brand new episode of the LTD podcast! SPONSOR LINKS: Website: https://www.thedroningcompany.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedroningcompany Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDroningCompany YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPevjKgtVfwXU2w9ODsrlQ ALL THE DRONE GEEK LINKS: Blog: https://www.thedronegeek.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/ PART 107 TEST PREP W/ PILOT INSTITUTE: https://learn.pilotinstitute.com/a/aff_5x275ft0/external?affcode=245841_59zbtmae DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY 101 W/ PILOT INSTITUTE: https://learn.pilotinstitute.com/a/aff_ghq3lkyr/external?affcode=245841_59zbtmae DRONE BUSINESS 101 W/ PILOT INSTITUTE: https://learn.pilotinstitute.com/a/aff_c8hw6whb/external?affcode=245841_59zbtmae

Cameron Chell is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Draganfly, Inc., a premier enterprise drone manufacturer based in North America. Chell is an entrepreneur from the school of hard knocks, priding himself in learning from his mistakes and embracing the wisdom that comes from them. With a firm belief in company culture and forward-thinking, Chell and his entire team at Draganfly are leading innovators in the world of commercial drones and UAVs. That's why they are primed and ready to fulfill the needs of the commercial and enterprise drone sector for years to come. DRAGANFLY LINKS: Website: https://draganfly.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/draganflyinc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draganflyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/draganflyinc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DraganflyInc SPONSOR LINKS: Website: https://www.thedroningcompany.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedroningcompany Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDroningCompany YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPevjKgtVfwXU2w9ODsrlQ CHECK ME OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/

This is part 2 of 2 of our conversation with Blake Resnick, the Founder and CEO of BRINC Drones. The LEMUR is BRINC's flagship UAV platform and has been a reliable option for law enforcement and first responders since the company's initial visualization in 2017. WATCH PART I OF THE PODCAST WITH BLAKE RESNICK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nG84P_-Pcg BRINC Drones: Website: https://brincdrones.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brincdrones/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brincdrones/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BRINCUSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brincdrones/ SPONSOR LINKS: Website: https://www.thedroningcompany.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedroningcompany Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDroningCompany YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPevjKgtVfwXU2w9ODsrlQ CHECK ME OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/

Blake Resnick is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of BRINC Drones, a USA-based drone manufacturer designing UAV solutions to protect first responders in real-world situations. BRINC Drones was started in response to the tragic events that unfolded on October 1, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada when a shooter opened fire into a crowd of concertgoers attending the Route 91 Harvest Festival. Resnick was committed to providing first-responders such as police, fire, and medical a tool that would allow them to safely survey an area or structure to gather as much data as possible about a developing situation before sending human beings in for further response and investigation efforts. In this episode of the LTD Podcast, we talk with Resnick about his start in the world of UAVs and get familiar with BRINC as a company and what solutions they offer their clients. Check out Part II of this podcast on Thursday, March 2nd at 12:00 PM EST for an exciting announcement from Resnick and BRINC. BRINC Drones: Website: https://brincdrones.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brincdrones/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brincdrones/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BRINCUSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brincdrones/ SPONSOR LINKS: Website: https://www.thedroningcompany.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedroningcompany Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDroningCompany YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPevjKgtVfwXU2w9ODsrlQ CHECK ME OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/

Elad Shalev is the Product Marketing Manager and Leo Arnan is the Customer Success Manager for SkyWatch, an aviation insurance company specializing in drone insurance and working with drone pilots. SkyWatch is creating innovative, easy-to-use tools that empower drone operators to fly safely, manage their flights seamlessly, and make sure they are insured at a reasonable price. SkyWatch was founded in 2016 by Tomer Kashi, Ori Blumenthal and Ronny Ahituv. LEARN MORE ABOUT SKYWATCH: WEBSITE - https://www.skywatch.ai/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/skywatch.ai/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/SkyWatchAI FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/SkyWatchAI SPONSOR LINKS: Website: https://www.thedroningcompany.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedroningcompany Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDroningCompany YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPevjKgtVfwXU2w9ODsrlQ CHECK ME OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/

Janice Engelgau is the Lead Communications Specialist for Fruity Chutes, an aerial asset retrieval company that produces parachute payloads for commercial drones. Janice also works as a burnout coach, helping folks to manage burnout before it overwhelms them. Janice and I sit down to discuss her role at Fruity Chutes as well as what the company does and how to manage burnout as a creative professional on this episode of the LTD Podcast! FRUITY CHUTES LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fruitychutes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fruitychutes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fruitychutes/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eengelgau Website: https://fruitychutes.com/ JANICE ENGELGAU LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janiceengelgau/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janiceengelgau Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janice.i.engelgau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-engelgau/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCTXdPmXvkhJBhiLnZifYVRA Website: https://janiceengelgau.com/welcome/ SPONSOR LINKS: Website: https://www.thedroningcompany.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedroningcompany Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDroningCompany YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPevjKgtVfwXU2w9ODsrlQ CHECK ME OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/

Stuart Barry Smith is a true "man of many hats." Having a career in the music industry as the lead guitarist for popular bands such as Sweet and Heaven & Earth as well as a background in law enforcement, Stuart keeps busy. One of Stuart's most recent ventures comes in the form of The Droning Company -- an organization many of you are familiar with if you've watched any of the videos on this channel. On this episode of the Let's Talk Drones Podcast we sit down with Stuart Barry Smith and talk about his career and what his aspirations are with The Droning Company! CHECK STUART SMITH OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: H&E YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/Heavenandearthbandofficial H&E WEBSITE - https://www.heavenandearthband.com/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/stuartbarrysmith/ SPONSOR LINKS: Website: https://www.thedroningcompany.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedroningcompany Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDroningCompany YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPevjKgtVfwXU2w9ODsrlQ LISTEN TO LET'S TALK DRONES ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2z2NJgerLIlkGUfQAuWdbg CHECK ME OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/

Billy Kyle is a professional remote pilot based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is one of the leading drone technology YouTubers on the platform. Starting with a small savings from a pizza delivery job, Billy purchased the DJI Phantom 4 for his first drone and used it to build the following and influence he has within the industry today. I'm happy to have Billy on the show today to talk a bit about his current outlook on the industry and how he went about establishing himself as one of the top-YouTubers in the world of drones! CHECK BILLY KYLE OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: DRONE YOUTUBE - https://tinyurl.com/yv5552rx EV YOUTUBE - https://tinyurl.com/ra3397fu INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/billykyle TWITTER - https://twitter.com/billykyle SPONSOR LINKS: Website: https://www.thedroningcompany.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedroningcompany Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDroningCompany YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPevjKgtVfwXU2w9ODsrlQ

Jordan Handwerker is a photographer and filmmaker based out of Central Florida and uses drones (sUAS) in his work on a consistent basis. Jordan started on a DJI Spark and has graduated up to the Mavic 2 Pro he currently uses as a professional tool for multimedia production.

Amanda Ochs is the founder of Above AZ, an aerial multimedia entity in Arizona, United States. Amanda has been flying drones for several years and specializes in aerial photography, video, and livestreaming. Recently Amanda and Above AZ have started offering mapping and rendering services around the West Coast United States. On the back of her Mavic 2 Pro, Amanda and Above AZ produces some stunning content that would inspire anyone -- whether they fly drones or not. We take a closer look at Amanda and Above AZ on this episode of Let's Talk Drones The Podcast! FOLLOW ABOVE AZ: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/above_az/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/above-az/ Website - https://www.aboveaz.world/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjJb94jNFmkqt5oZVud2Vuw

This month's episode of Let's Talk Drones the Podcast features...well, me! I had an unfortunate cancellation from my intended guest for July's episode, so I decided to fill the gap with an episode where I answer questions from my followers on Instagram! This one is a little different from our previous episodes of the podcast, but I hope you enjoy it regardless! Instead of plugging my own social platforms in the description, I'm going to give this episode's sponsor a plug instead! BECOME A MEMBER OF THE PA DRONE ASSOCIATION: Website - www.padrone.org Facebook - www.facebook.com/padroneassociation Instagram - www.instagram.com/padroneassociation LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/pa-drone-association Twitter - www.twitter.com/PADroneAssoc

Edgar Hurtado is a drone enthusiast and Part 107 certified remote pilot based in Southern California. While many drone pilots on the podcast and in general tend to lean more toward photography and videography, Edgar puts a Phantom 4 V2 to work for mapping and land surveying with DRG, Inc. in Camarillo, California (I say Camarito at the beginning of the show like a buffoon, don't mind me). Edgar has a unique perspective on drones in the workforce and puts his skills behind the sticks to use every single day for both business and pleasure. That's why it was such an honor to host him on Let's Talk Drones for a different take on flying UAVs! FOLLOW EDGAR ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fly_rufus_fly/

Tiana and Billy Burt have built a thriving marketing services company in the Pacific Northwest United States on the back of their Mavic 2 Pro drone. Married for 5 years and working together for 4, this duo exudes chemistry everywhere they go, personally and professionally. They have a great story to tell about how they got involved with drones and what pushed them to make the decision to expand from an aerial imaging company to a full-fledged marketing service provider. Burt Marketing Group is committed to providing professional marketing services with modern platforms, innovative design, and diverse media that will increase opportunities for small businesses in Roseburg, Douglas County, and all of Oregon. FOLLOW BURT MARKETING: WEBSITE - www.burtmg.com FACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/burtmarketing INSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/burtmarketing YOUTUBE - www.youtube.com/channel/UC2yBDhdyfMB3UMI9J63Ie_Q WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/1kLeW5nw1IY

Emily Bailly is an aerial photographer and videographer known as "The Drone Princess." Based out of the Pensacola, Florida area, Emily is a Part 107 certified drone pilot who has won awards for the moments in time she has captured through the lens of her Mavic 2 Pro. Take heaps of talent, intelligence, and skill, combine with a splash of charm and a sprinkling of adventure and you've got yourself The Drone Princess.

Yuval Caspi is an Account Manager and Licensed Broker for SkyWatch, an aviation insurance company specializing in drone insurance and working with drone pilots. SkyWatch is creating innovative, easy-to-use tools that empower drone operators to fly safely, manage their flights seamlessly, and make sure they are insured at a reasonable price. SkyWatch was founded in 2016 by Tomer Kashi, Ori Blumenthal and Ronny Ahituv.

Jordan Handwerker is a photographer and filmmaker based out of Central Florida and uses drones (sUAS) in his work on a consistent basis. Jordan started on a DJI Spark and has graduated up to the Mavic 2 Pro he currently uses as a professional tool for multimedia production.