Drone Radio Show
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The Drone Radio Show is a weekly show about drones and the people who use them for business, fun and research. Our guests share how they're using drones to make a positive impact, build a business, lessons they've learned and insights that you can use to take YOUR interest in drones to the next level.
Episodes
- Inside the Future of Drones: Policy, Security, and What XPONENTIAL 2026 Reveals – with Michael Robbins, AUVSI
Michael Robbins is President and CEO of Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International or AUVSI, the world's largest trade association for uncrewed systems, robotics, and autonomous technologies. Representing both commercial and de…
- Persistent Flight in the Stratosphere - Justin Selfridge, Phd. and CEO of Devorto
Justin Selfridge, PhD, is Founder and CEO of Devorto Corporation. Devorto is developing a breakthrough high-altitude platform called the Tethered Uni-Rotor Network, or TURN—a completely new aircraft architecture designed to combine the ver…
- Uncrewed Systems in the Arctic: Security, Surveillance, and NATO's Growing Role - Federico Borsari, CEPA
Federico Borsari is a Non-Resident Fellow with the Transatlantic Defense and Security Program at the Center for European Policy Analysis, or CEPA for short. The Center for European Policy Analysis is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy…
- Protecting Stadiums in the Age of Drone Incursions: Melissa Swisher, CRO at SkySafe
Melissa Swisher is Chief Revenue Officer at SkySafe, a company delivering the intelligence organizations need to detect, analyze, and act in today's increasingly complex airspace environment. SkySafe specializes in airspace intelligence —…
- Making Autonomous Cargo Work at Real-World Scale: Charles Acknin, CEO Skyways
Charles Acknin is Co-Founder and CEO of Skyways. Skyways is building unmanned aircraft systems designed to revolutionize autonomous cargo transportation. Unlike many competitors still in development, Skyways' aircraft are operational today…
- Securing the Skies: Detecting and Responding to Drone Threats - Logan Harris, CEO Spotter Global
Logan Harris is CEO, President, and Founder of Spotter Global—a company specializing in compact radar and drone detection technologies. Spotter Global imagines, designs, manufactures, and coordinates the software development of compact sur…
- Defending the Skies: Oklahoma State University's Mission to Counter Emerging Drone Threats: Dr. Jamey Jacobs, Exe Director of OAIRE
Dr. Jamey Jacob is Executive Director of the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education and the Williams Chair in Energy Technology at Oklahoma State University. Under his leadership, OSU launched the Counter-UAS Center of Exc…
- Building a Decentralized Drone Imagery Network: Bill Lakeland, CEO Spexi
Bill Lakeland is CEO of Spexi, the world's largest decentralized drone imagery network. Spexi provides a scalable, sustainable, and cost-efficient alternative to traditional Earth imaging methods, with its network of drone pilots deliverin…
- 10 Years of the Drone Radio Show: A Look Back, A Flight Forward: Randy Goers, Host and Creator
In this special anniversary episode of the Drone Radio Show podcast, I reflect on a decade of conversations that have helped shape and document the evolution of the drone industry. Since 2015, the Drone Radio Show has featured 446 intervie…
- Target Acquired: Autonomy, AI, and the Future of Combat: Bryan Bockman, CEO AimLock
Bryan Bockmon is CEO of AimLock—a company pushing the boundaries of defense autonomy with real-world solutions that enhance mission effectiveness and save lives. Founded in 2013, AimLock is a U.S.-based developer of advanced autonomous tar…
- From Battlefield to Business: The Rise of Collaborative Autonomous Drones: Geoff Hitchcock, Red Cat Holdings and Matt Vogt, Palladyne AI.
Geoff Hitchcock ia Chief Revenue Officer at Red Cat Holdings, and Matt Vogt ia Chief Revenue Officer at Palladyne AI. Red Cat is a cutting-edge drone technology company delivering advanced hardware and integrated software solutions for mil…
- Flock Safety and the Future of DFRTechnology: Brett Kanda, Flock Safety
Brett Kanda is Director of Drone as First Responder Sales at Flock Safety. Flock Safety is a leading safety technology platform that helps communities thrive by taking a proactive approach to crime prevention and public security. Flock's e…
- How Can Ground Robots Solve the Toughest Challenges in Industrial Inspections? - Craig Malloy, CEO Arix Technologies
Craig Malloy is CEO of Arix Technologies, a Houston-based company specializing in robotic solutions for inspecting corrosion under insulation—or CUI—in industrial piping systems. While we often focus on aerial drones on this podcast, some…
- Training Tomorrow's Drone Pilots: Michael Hill, Unmanned Safety Institute
Michael Hill is Program Manager of College Workforce Programs at the Unmanned Safety Institute. The Unmanned Safety Institute or USI is an approved training partner of ASTM International and the International Business Aviation Council. The…
- Countering the Rise of Drone Enabled Crime: Mike Fraietta, Gargoyle Systems
Mike Fraietta is Co-Founder of Gargoyle Systems, a leader in drone detection technology that delivers real-time aerial threat intelligence to security professionals, businesses, and homeowners. With advanced detection capabilities and seam…
- Racing Into the Future: How Abu Dhabi Is Accelerating Autonomous Innovation: Stephane Timpano, CEO ASPIRE UAE
Stéphane Timpano is CEO of ASPIRE, the program management and business development arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council located in Abu Dhabi. The ATRC's mission is to build a vibrant research and development ecosystem that suppo…
- Funding the Future: How the 2025 CR Impacts Drones, Autonomy, and AI: Dawn Zoldi, P3 Tech Consulting and Autonomy Global
Dawn Zoldi is CEO and Founder of P3 Tech Consulting and Publisher of Autonomy Global. P3 Tech is an internationally recognized company that provides consulting, content, and education on emerging technologies, with a special focus on legal…
- Can a small portable radar system scale drone operations?
Lori DeMatteis is Chief Revenue Officer of Matrix Space. MatrixSpace is a leading technology company specializing in advanced radar systems that deliver real-time situational awareness for uncrewed and autonomous systems. Their compact, li…
- How AI and Drones Are Revolutionizing Utility Inspections: Kaitlyn Albertoli, CEO of Buzz Solutions
Kaitlyn Albertoli is CEO and co-founder of Buzz Solutions. Buzz Solutions leverages AI and drone technology to revolutionize how power utilities inspect and modernize their infrastructure. The company's innovative software platform, featur…
- How Drone Swarms Can Bring Value to the Commercial Sector: Kevin Hernandez & Dutch Alessi, VR Rehab
Kevin Hernandez and Dutch Alessi are from Virtual Reality Rehab, or VRR. Founded in 2009, VRR is a pioneering research and development company with a bold mission: harnessing virtual and augmented reality technologies to push boundaries. W…
- Using Drones to Support Regional Economic Development: Kraettli Epperson
Kraettli Epperso6 is CEO of Vigilant Aerospace Systems, a leading developer of multi-sensor detect-and-avoid and airspace management software for uncrewed aircraft systems, enabling safe and scalable beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations.…
- Shaping the Future of the Drone industry Through innovation.
Bill Irby is the CEO of AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. AgEagle is a global technology leader specializing in enhancing situational awareness through advanced robotics solutions. The company focuses on providing autonomous drones designed to t…
- Breaking Barriers: How Hover UAV is Simplifying Remote BVLOS Operations and Shaping the Future of Drones: Jackie Dujmovic, CEO of Hover UAV
Jackie Dujmovic is founder and CEO of Australian based Hover UAV. Hover UAV is a trailblazer in the drone industry, helping clients advance their operations and navigate the complexities of drone regulations. By understanding each client's…
- Aerial Lifesavers: The Role of Drones in Water Rescue and Saving Lives: Arcady Shteynberg and Eddie Bennet, Omada Group
Arcady Shteynberg and Eddie Benett are with the Omada Group. Omada was formed to take the best, most forward thinking ideas and technology to the public space. A partnership of several companies, Omada brings UAV, technology, rescue, train…
- Revolutionizing Warfare: How Small UAS are Shaping the Future of Military Tactics - Dylan Hamm, CTO of PDW
Dylan Hamm is Chief Technology Officer at PDW. PDW is a cutting-edge drone technology company revolutionizing small robotics for military and government operations. Their mission is to democratize air support, empowering and protecting tho…
- Harnessing AI & Machine Learning for Advanced Drone Mitigation: Mary-Lou Smulders, CMO Dedrone
Mary-Lou Smulders is Chief Marketing Officer at Dedrone. Dedrone is a world leader in smart airspace security. Hundreds of commercial, government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrone's comprehensive, command and control…
- How Autonomous Drones Will Revolutionize Last-Mile Delivery: Beth Flippo, CEO Drone Express
Beth Flippo is CEO of Drone Express. Drone Express is an innovative aviation company disrupting last-mile logistics by embracing autonomous flight. Founded in 2021, the company uses drones to deliver safe, reliable, autonomous, eco-friendl…
- Mid-Air Collisions: What Drone Operators Need to Know: Juan Plaza, CEO Plaza Aerospace
Juan Plaza is CEO of Plaza Aerospace, a Boca Raton based consulting company specializing in crewed and uncrewed aviation, Latin American Business Development and GIS consulting. The company helps organizations reach their goals faster by s…
- Multi-Band Mesh Networking Technology in UAV Operations: Amol Parikh, Doodle Labs
Amol Parikh is co-CEO of Doodle Labs. Doodle Labs designs and produces industrial-grade wireless networking solutions. The company focuses on mesh networking for robotic systems, providing high throughput, long-range Mesh Rider solutions f…
- How UAV Technology is Making Swimming Safer: Oliver Heys & James Bassam, Surf Life Saving NSW
Today's guests are Oliver Heys and James Bassam of Surf Life Saving. Surf Life Saving is Australia's premier water safety, drowning prevention, and rescue organization. With 129 Surf Life Saving Clubs and over 77,000 members, it's one of t…
- AgEagle's Evolution in the Drone Industry: Bill Irby, CEO of AgEagle Aerial Systems
Bill Irby is CEO of AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., a global technology innovator focused on enhancing situational awareness. The company provides customer-centric, advanced robotics solutions, beginning with autonomous drones that are high-v…
- Using Drones To Better Prepare For Major Disasters, Chris Sanders, Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team
Chris Sanders is Senior Manager for Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team. The Crisis Response Team is a national, rapid deploy, professionally trained team who solve routine and complex communication challenges in all environments. This…
- Swarming Drones Coming To A Farm Near You - Arthur Erickson, CEO of Hylio
Arthur Erickson is CEO and Founder of Hylio Drones. Hylio develops and offers innovative drone systems that automate precision agriculture treatments. Hylio is American owned and operated, and its drones are made in the USA with US and glo…
- Drones Over Water: Marble's Quest To Transform Coastal Monitoring - Mathieu Johnsson, CEO & Founder Marble
How effective are drones in monitoring coastal areas? Mathieu Johnsson is CEO and Founder of Marble, a drone services company in England that provides maritime monitoring using fleets of high speed drones. The drones are used to monitor co…
- Flying Forward: Zipline and the Future of Drone Deliveries: Keenan Wyrobek and Juan Albanell of Zipline
How are advanced drone technologies revolutionizing global delivery systems? For that question, we head to San Francisco to speak with Keenan Wyrobek and Juan Albanell of Zipline. Zipline is the world's first drone delivery service whose f…
- The Rise of American Drone Makers: Leading the Global Market: George Matus, CEO and Founder Teal Drones
George Matus is CEO and founder of Teal Drones, a trailblazing U.S. company at the forefront of innovative drone technology for both commercial and military applications. With advancements in air control, data processing, and mapping techn…
- Controlling The Drone - Jeffrey Starr, CMO at D-Fend Solutions
How do we take control of truly dangerous drone situation? Jeffrey Starr is Chief Marketing Officer at D-Fend Solutions. D-Fend Solutions is the leading global provider of cyber-takeover, counter-drone solutions for sensitive and challengi…
- Innovating Education with New Generation Drones: Rob Harvey, Exe Chairman and Co-Founder of For The Win Robotics
How is drone technology making STEM education more accessible and fun for students of all background? Rob Harvey is Executive Chairman and Cofounder of For the Win Robotics. For The Win Robotics fosters critical thinking and lifelong curio…
- How Can Vertiports Help to Scale the Operation of Air Taxis? - Amit Ganjoo, ANRA Technologies
Amit Ganjoo is a serial entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of ANRA Technologies, an Award Winning Drone Operations and UAS Traffic Managment Platform provider based in Washington DC. The company's platform is used by multiple commercial and…
- Drones Serving England's Health Care Network: Louisa Smith, Chief Aviation Officer at Apian
Louisa Smith is Chief Aviation Officer at Apian, a healthcare logistics company founded by a team of National Health Service doctors in the United Kingdom. The Apian platform integrates both healthcare and aviation systems, creating a full…
- How Close Are We to Hailing an Electric Air Taxi? - Eric Allison, Chief Product Officer at Joby Aviation
Eric Allison is Chief Product Officer at Joby Aviation. Joby builds quiet, all-electric aircraft to connect people like never before. With up to 150 miles of range and the ability to take off and land vertically, the Joby aircraft will cha…
- Getting to Drone-As-First-Responder 2.0 With Smaller, More Powerful Sensors: David Cameron, MatrixSpace
How will smaller, more powerful radar sensors change the way drones are used in first responder programs? David Cameron ia Field Services Engineer and Lead UAS Pilot at MatrixSpace. MatrixSpace is a radar sensing company that produces the…
- Advancing Drone Innovation and U.S. Competitiveness: Michael Robbins, Chief Advocacy Officer at AUVSI
Why is it important that we strengthen U.S. competitiveness in the global drone industry? Michael Robbins is Chief Advocacy Officer at the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). AUVSI is the world's largest nonprof…
- Honeywell's Advance Air Mobility Business - David Shilliday, VP of Urban Air Mobility
How is Honeywell Positioned to Serve the Advance Air Mobility Market For that question, we head to Phoenix to speak with David Shilliday, Vice President and General Manager of the Unmanned Aerial Systems and Urban Air Mobility business uni…
- Get Ready To Text Your Drone! - Vic Pellacono, CEO and Founder of Avianna
Will we soon be able to talk to our drones via text? Vic Pellicano is CEO and Founder of Avianna, a Chicago-based software company working to bridge the gap between hardware and software excellence in the robotics industry. Avianna offers…
- Autonomous Air Taxis Are Coming! - Brian Yutko, CEO of Wisk Aero
How close are we to seeing autonomous air taxis? Brian Yutko is CEO of Wisk Aero, an advanced air mobility company dedicated to delivering safe, everyday flight for everyone. Wisk's self-flying, electric vertical takeoff and landing air ta…
- Revolutionizing Aerial Data Collection With Kelluu's Hydrogen-Powered Airships: Janne Hietala, CEO
Is there an easier way to scale aerial data collection? Janne Hietala is a technology enthusiast and CEO of Finland based, Kelluu. Kelluu designs, manufactures and operates intelligent airships for persistent aerial monitoring. Kelluu's fl…
- Soaring Higher with Advance Radar Systems: Tom Driscoll, CTO & Founder of Echodyne
How is cutting-edge radar technology shaping the future of drones and advanced air mobility? Tom Driscoll is CTO and Founder of Echodyne, a Seattle startup bringing breakthrough radar capability to meet commercial and defense needs across…
- Reshaping Public Safety Training: The 2D Dummies Revolution - Roger Hall, CEO 2D Dummies
How can we make search and rescue training more real? Roger Hall is CEO and Founder of 2D Dummies. 2D Dummies is reshaping the future of public safety training with their patent-pending, two-dimensional rescue manikins. Designed to precise…
- Five Trends Shaping Advanced Air Mobility Today: Philip Butterworth-Hayes, Publisher and Editor of Unmanned Airspace.info
Philip Butterworth-Hayes is publisher and editor of Unmanned Airspace.info, the world's first internet-based information portal dedicated to the global community of UTM and C-UAS system providers and operators. The site provides daily news…