Let's Talk Drones

LTD Podcast #0019 | Tobin Fisher of Vantage Robotics

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/ [https://vantagerobotics.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vantage-robotics [https://www.linkedin.com/company/vantage-robotics] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vantagerobotics/ [https://www.instagram.com/vantagerobotics/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vantagerobotics [https://www.facebook.com/vantagerobotics] X: https://x.com/VantageRobotics [https://x.com/VantageRobotics] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VantageRoboticsSnap [https://www.youtube.com/@VantageRoboticsSnap] ALL THE DRONE GEEK LINKS: Blog: https://www.thedronegeek.com/ [https://www.thedronegeek.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB [https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek [https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA [https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/ [https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/]

LTD Podcast #0018 | Randall Warnas of Anzu Robotics

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 [https://www.anzurobotics.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anzurobotics/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/anzurobotics/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anzurobotics [https://www.instagram.com/anzurobotics] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557274960000 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557274960000] Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnzuRobotics [https://twitter.com/AnzuRobotics] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/] @AnzuRobotics [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCBbeFH6Lmn9u0sAxIWvgjYw] ALL THE DRONE GEEK LINKS: Blog: https://www.thedronegeek.com/ [https://www.thedronegeek.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB [https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek [https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA [https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/ [https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/] PART 107 TEST PREP W/ PILOT INSTITUTE: https://learn.pilotinstitute.com/a/aff_5x275ft0/external?affcode=245841_59zbtmae [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 [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 [https://learn.pilotinstitute.com/a/aff_c8hw6whb/external?affcode=245841_59zbtmae]

LTD Podcast #0017 | Wayne Baker of DJI

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/ [https://www.thedronegeek.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB [https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek [https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA [https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/ [https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/]

LTD Podcast #0016 | Jon McBride (feat. The Droning Company)

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/ [https://www.thedroningcompany.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedroningcompany [https://www.instagram.com/thedroningcompany] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDroningCompany [https://www.facebook.com/TheDroningCompany] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPevjKgtVfwXU2w9ODsrlQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPevjKgtVfwXU2w9ODsrlQ] ALL THE DRONE GEEK LINKS: Blog: https://www.thedronegeek.org [https://www.thedronegeek.org] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB [https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek [https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA [https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/ [https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/] PART 107 TEST PREP W/ PILOT INSTITUTE: https://learn.pilotinstitute.com/a/aff_5x275ft0/external?affcode=245841_59zbtmae [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 [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 [https://learn.pilotinstitute.com/a/aff_c8hw6whb/external?affcode=245841_59zbtmae]

LTD Podcast #0015 | Cameron Chell of Draganfly, Inc.

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/ [https://draganfly.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/draganflyinc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/draganflyinc/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draganflyinc/ [https://www.instagram.com/draganflyinc/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/draganflyinc [https://www.facebook.com/draganflyinc] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DraganflyInc [https://www.youtube.com/@DraganflyInc] https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCzwFLV_gj6TolvmuBC6OQXA SPONSOR LINKS: Website: https://www.thedroningcompany.com/ [https://www.thedroningcompany.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedroningcompany [https://www.instagram.com/thedroningcompany] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDroningCompany [https://www.facebook.com/TheDroningCompany] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPevjKgtVfwXU2w9ODsrlQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPevjKgtVfwXU2w9ODsrlQ] CHECK ME OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB [https://www.facebook.com/thedronegeekFB] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek [https://www.instagram.com/thedronegeek] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA [https://www.twitter.com/thedronegeekPA] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/ [https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek/]