sUAS News Podcast

Hard to believe the first year of production is in the can. Episode 48 will highlight some of what we listened to, liked and learned over the last 47 shows. We will revisit a few of the topics and hopefully even hear updates from the programs many new friends.

Drones | sUAS | RPA | Unmanned Aircraft | UAV

On episode #47 we have Trevor Timm from the Electronic Freedom Foundation (EFF) talking about their privacy efforts and drones. Also up for discussion from the great state of Texas, HB 912.

Drones | HB 912 | Unmanned Aircraft | Privacy | Legislation

The FAA let slip the SFAR one more time. This sequel is bordering on the obtuse, but gives us plenty to discuss as we share commentary on the ramifications for the U.S. UAS community. On the bright side... We'll be discussing the upcoming Small Unmanned Systems Business Exposition set for July. Last but not least… The Berkeley, Drone Town Hall Meeting. This one has almost a serial quality as the dynamic duo head back to Berkeley California to espouse the potential of unmanned systems technology.

FAA | Drones | UAS | Unmanned Aircraft | Berkeley

All Weather Sense and Avoid System ADS-B and the potential it holds for integration of UAS into the National Airspace System (NAS). This weeks guests are Dr. V. Michael Contarino, Honorable Richard "Dick" Healing and RaNea Contarino.

ADS-B | UAS | All Weather Sense And Avoid | Drones | Unmanned Systems

Gene will be calling in from a controlled burn in central Texas. Listeners will get a firsthand account and description of the deployment of the Super Bat UAS for firefighting applications live from the field.

UAS | Drones | Firefighting | NIST | Camp Swift

Chad Partridge and I discuss the take away from the Drone Law: Opportunities, Risks, and the Future discussion at U.C. Berkley Law School. We'll recap some of the reservations and misconceptions that were expressed by this diverse group.

Drones | UAS | Done Privacy | RPA | Berkley Law

Gene and I discuss the symposiums that we attended this week, whom we met and the subject matter. We will also discuss the announcement of the Small Unmanned Business Exposition.

UAS | Drone | Unmanned Systems | RPA | UAS West

Episode 41 With Alan Leonardi, Deputy Director, NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory and Joe Cione. We'll talk about applications of autonomous systems (both sea and air based) in tropical storm environments, and work in atmospheric science and environmental awareness.

NOAA | Unmanned Technology | UAS | Drone | ROV

This weeks guest is Dr. Jerry Lemieux from the Unmanned Vehicle University. We discuss direct paths to a professional career in the unmanned technologies sector. Listeners will learn about internships, financial aid, job placement assistance and even a sUAS with paid tuition. Do not miss this episode if you have ever contemplated breaking into the unmanned technologies sector.

Unmanned Technology | Drones | Unmanned Vehicle University | Education | RPAS

We will discuss some of the recent progress being made by the FAA. Is there a connection between the EFF lawsuit and recent progress? We will alos discuss some of the popular misconceptions about the "Drones"

Unmanned Aircraft | Drones | FAA | EFF | RPAS

Gene and I will try to sort out what is going on with the deteriorating UAS situation. Safety study on hold, states banning RCAP, and where are the advocates?

FAA Test Center | FAA | Drones | Drone Ban | AIrspace Integration

Join us for a discussion with animal rights advocate and RPA enthusiast, Steve Hindi from SHARK (Showing Animals Respect and Kindness) http://www.sharkonline.org We will also discuss and review the NOVA Episode “Rise Of The Drones”

Drones | UAS Test SIte Privacy | NOVA | Animal rights | Unmanned applications

Episode #36 We speak with Mr. Gus Calderon and Mr. James Jewel. Mr. Calderon is applying for an exemption to 14 CFR parts 21.191 and 91.319 in a bid to operate his sUAS commercially in the NAS. Mr. Jewel will share some information about the development of FAR 107, NextGEN, and some other timely UAS topics.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems | Drone | NAS | Federal Register | UAV

We will hear about some real world applications for small unmanned aircraft by the U.S. Geological Survey.

USGS | Drone | Remote Sensing | Unmanned Aircraft | GIS

Episode #34's guest is Doug Davis, Director of Global UAS Strategic Initiatives at the NMSU PSL. Mr. Davis has been a long time contributing member of the unmanned aviation community. This will be an excellent opportunity to hear about the Global UAS airspace integration effort past, present and future.

UAS | Drone | Airspace Integration | Remotely Piloted Aircraft | NAS

We wrap everything up nicely and put a bow on 2012 with guest co-host sUAS News Executive Editor Gary Mortimer. We also wax nostalgically on the significant stories and technology breakthroughs of the past year as well as some predictions and plans for the unmanned technology sector in 2013. We go long, but episode 33 is bursting at the seams with unmanned technology goodness. Bring in the New Year with the sUAS News group.

New Year | Drone | RPA | UAS | New Yorker

We get some insight on what it takes to make it and stay in the unmanned aircraft systems sector with Jay Willmott. This guy has been a success in this industry for around 30 years. Do not miss this rare chance to listen in to a conversation with a guy who has seen it all, and is willing to share tips on what it takes to make a future in this exciting technology field.

sRPA | UAV | UAS | Unmanned Aircraft | Airspace

Our guest is sUAS Entrepreneur and former Navy SEAL John Surmont. We will learn about the early days of sUAS applications by Special Forces, and what it takes to monetize this technology. Episode #31 is sponsored by HoodTech Vision. visit: www.hoodtech.com

Airspace Integration | USSOCOM | sUAS | Lighter Than Air | Hood Technology

In this installment, we will talk with guest and sUAS News contributor Matthew Schroyer about the bright future of news-gathering with unmanned aircraft, and the one year anniversary of #dronejchat We will also be joined by special guest co-host Marcus Min just returned from the Next Generation ISR conference in Washington D.C.

Drone Journalism | Twitter | UAS | News gathering | RPAS

Test sites, the TMZ Drone, the demise of Airship Ventures and the RPAS Civil Operations Conference.

TMZ | UAS Test SIte Privacy | Drones | UAV | UAS

We discuss some NASA RPA science mission with our guest Geoff Bland. We'll get some historical perspective as well as some future plans for the many possible unmanned science missions.

RPA | UAS | NASA | Science | Unmanned Aircraft

Commentary and views on current events and what can be deduced from what we read in the news. Iran The Podcast Series topping a 100,000 downloads The Shed feature from the suasnews.com Website NIE 13.1 at White Sands Missile Range Privacy issuse 3D Robotics As well as other timely topics of interest to the unmanned aviation community.

Iran | Drones | UAS | Privacy issues | RPA

During the episode, we will broadcast live from a SAR training event being instructed by our co host Gene Robinson. Our guest is Chris Onions. He works full time for Rescue 3 (UK) providing training to the emergency services in water and rope rescue in North Wales. This event represents another historic first coming to you from the sUAS News.

SAR | RPA | Drones | UAS | Search and Rescue

We discuss my attendence of the International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Space Flight. We examine the bourgeoning commercial space sector. Parallels and insights into the regulation of this emerging market and the lesson we can learn from their integration effort. Is this another glaring example of a regulatory double standard, or a missed opportunity for the U.S. Unmanned Aviation sector?

Commercial space | RPA | UAS | robotics | ISPCS

Gene and I discuss current events, future shows and we will broadcast live from a First Person View (FPV) Fly In. sUAS News is blazing a new trail as we start a series of podcasts where we take the listeners out into the field to get an idea of what it is like to work in UA/RPA technology application sector. All you have to do is listen in to be a part of history.

RPA | UAS | FPV | sUAS News | Drone

In this episode, well discuss more feedback from the shows we have attended. My possible attendance of the International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight (ISPCS). Also, some reflections and interpretations of the Unmanned Vehicle University Executive Certificate course, and well be speaking with uur guest Stephen Born about his article in Heli-Pilot magazine and the input from the FAA.

sUAS | RPA | FAA | RCAPA | ISPCS

In this episode we discuss some of the other benefits offered to the membership with Chris Mailey, AUVSIs VP of Knowledge Resources. Gene and I will also talk about some of the roadwork weve been doing over the last couple of weeks including the UA Caucus in Washington D.C.

AUVSI | Robotics | Unmanned Systems | RPA | UAS

Gene and I get a update from Ted Wierzbanowski, Chairman of the ASTM F-38 committee. FAA tasked the ASTM (and other groups) to work on standards to supporting the sUAS ARC recommendations and the upcoming FAR. Mr. Wierzbanowski works for AeroViornment, was the co-chair of the sUAS ARC and has many years of experience working the Global Airspace Integration effort through the various standards groups.

ASTM F-38 | Standards | FAA | UAS | RPAS

Gene is headed to D.C. for the House UAS Caucus, and Im going to Texas for the Southwest Economic Forum. A lot of things going on including a connversation with Jim Williams, head of the FAA UASIO.

RPA | UAS | Regulatory issues | Airspace Integration | House UAV Caucus

Our guest will be Mr. Ken Defoor. Mr. Dafoor has a along and distinguished career in law enforcement that includes 27 years as a member of the Houston Police Department, as well as Chief of Police with the Dayton Texas Police Department. He will give us some perspective on UAS from the law enforcement application side of things.

Law Enforcement | Drones | UAS | RPA | Public Safety

Gene and I discuss some ways companies can and are making money in this industry now, in the near-term, as well as in the future. We will also discuss possible strategies you can use to position your company to take advantage of the upcoming regulations.

UAS | RPA | Drones | Small Business | Robotics

Guests will include; Gretchen West, Dr. Jerry Lemieux, Marcus Min and other special guests sharing their experiences and interpretations from the 2012 show. Next best thing to being at the show in person ;-)

RPAS | UAS | Unmanned Vehicles | Unmanned Aircraft | Trade show

Gene and I will announce the winner of the First To Deploy book download and recap the last 3 months of the show.

RPAS | UAS | Drones | Unmanned Aircraft | Robotics

Our guest for this installment is Gretchen West, Executive Vice President of AUVSI. We will discuss current events as well as the Unmanned Systems Show 2012.

AUVSI | Unmanned Technology | Robotics | UAS | RPAS

Part of the podcast series that showcases Universities offering education in the Unmanned Technologies field. In this installment we will be speaking with Kyle Snyder and Dr. Larry Silverberg. From the North Carolina State University Including the NextGen Air Transportation Center at ITRE and the Department or Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

UAS | Unmanned Technology | Unmanned Vehicles | RPA | Education

Part two of the podcast series that showcases Universities offering education in the Unmanned Technologies field. In this installment we will be speaking with Dr. Benjamin Trapnell. Associate Professor of Aeronautics (UAS Operations) JDO School of Aerospace Sciences, University of North Dakota

UAV | UAS | Unmanned Vehicles | RPA | Education

Part one of the podcast series that showcases Universities offering education in this field. In this installment we will be speaking with Dr. Jerry LeMieux Director, Unmanned Vehicle University.

Unmanned Aircraft | Unmanned Technology | UAV | Education | RPAS

In this weeks episode, we will discuss current events including the AIrship Ventures Zeppelin NT tour. First to Deploy (book and show), and a conversation with Jay Flanzbaum from Boca Bearings about their 2012 Innovations Competition.

STEM | Boca Bearings | sRPA | UAS | Unmanned

In this week's episode, we will have an in-depth and candid discussion with the President of UVS International, Peter van Blyenburgh. Peter will impart some insight into the ICAO, European Commission and EUROCAE RPAS integration efforts. We will also hear current RPAS related events from China, India, Russia, South America and the other corners of the world. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to hear a Global update on the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System sector.

RPAS | Remotely Piloted Aircraft | European Commission | ICAO | EUROCAE

In this week's episode, we will talk current events including the launch of Gene's book, First to Deploy Unmanned Aircraft For SAR & Law Enforcement. We will also have Marcus Min, Lead Generation Guru for Technology Training Corporation. He'll shed some insight into the technology symposium powerhouse. Like sUAS News on Facebook for a chance to win a gratis copy of First to Deploy!

UAS | RPA | SAR | Law Enforcement | Drones

In this episode we will discuss the uses for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) by Public Safety professionals. Our Guest Benjamin Miller must have been out on the fires in Colorado?? Gene and myself had a candid and varied conversation.

Police | Unmanned Aircraft | Law Enforcement | First Responders | UAV

This episode we will discuss the Test Center concept from the small business perspective. This week's guest is Steve Morris from MLB Company. He will share some of his working knowledge of testing and flying at various sites. Among the topics up for discussion, cost and logistical considerations for test center use. www.mlbuav.com

FAA Test Center | UAS | RPA | Small Business | Airspace

We will disscuss these topics and current evens with special guests Tim Adelman and Leonard Ligon.

sUAS | RPA | Drones | Law Enforcement | Privacy Issues

In this installment I will go over what to expect from the 2012 symposium season, and recap some of what transpired last week. Our special guest is Andra Keay from Robot Launchpad. Andra was the person who produced the Silicon Valley Robotics Block Party and Robotics Retreat. We will talk about the current robot start up culture and how she helps bring emerging engineering to market.

Unmanned Aircraft | Robotics | RPA | Autonomous | UAS

FAST FORWARD TO 6 MINUTES… WE EXPERIENCED AUDIO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES Gene and I will delve into the hullabaloo over privacy concerns and the DHS/FAA lists of approved UAS vendors as well as other timely subjects. During the course of the show, listeners will be able to join the chat and ask questions.

Unmanned Aircraft | sUAS | RPA | Airspace | Drones

This Installment will feature Bryant Walker Smith. Fellow, Center for Internet and Society (CIS), Stanford Law And Fellow, Center for Automotive Research at Stanford (CARS), Stanford Engineering. We will converse about some recent and upcoming events as well as examine the potential ramifications for our roads and society.

Unmanned Technology | Driverless Car | Automotive | Future Car | Transportation

In this installment, we will discuss the role sUAS plays in assisting the Sea Shepherd in their ongoing endeavor to help safeguard the inhabitants of our delicate ocean ecosystems. Sure to be an exciting and informative dialogue, with all that had to be overcome operating an unmanned system from the high seas. We look forward to finding out more about this admirable example of what can be accomplished with a low risk, low cost solution. sUAS News produces these podcasts with the aspirations of mainstreaming applications for unmanned technologies in an effort to make the world a better place.

Sea Shepard | sUAS | Whaling | Whale Wars | Hanger 18

The application of unmanned aerial systems for SAR. Interview with Gene Robinson from RP Search Service. We will discuss his vast experience of employing this technology to find missing persons and other things. We will also delve into Gene's upcoming book, First to Deploy : Unmanned Aircraft Use for Search & Rescue/Law Enforcement. As well as his insights and views about the possibilities this technology has to offer.

SAR | Unmanned Aircraft | First to Deploy | Search and Rescue | sUAS News