Articles by tag: Drones

Examining the Impact of DroneUp Preparing For One Million Package Deliveries Per Year

Examining the Impact of DroneUp Preparing For One Million Package Deliveries Per Year

The small aircraft often used today to capture video or perform surveillance is now a source of delivery in recent years. And the big box retailer Walmart, is the latest corporation to tap into the drone delivery market. As discussed on the latest episode of the podcast show “Drones in America,” host Grant Guillot talked […]

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How MassDOT is Deploying UAVs to Connect Remote Communities

When it comes to unidentified flying objects, it is more and more likely that they are drones. Whether delivering food to your backyard or helping to keep our rails, roads, and bridges safe for travel, drones are becoming an increasingly common part of daily life. Grant Guillot sat down with Robin Grace, MassDOT Aeronautics Drone […]

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Educating the Industry is an Investment for the Future

If you’ve ever watched a movie with an image shot from above, odds are they used Candrone technology. But drones have more uses than just filming and President of Candrone, Justin Hannewyk, knows that. Hannewyk sits down alongside Lead UAS Pilot Zach Rolfe to discuss the future of drone delivery and education as a part […]

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The Scalability of Drones Will Hinge on Safely Managing Drone Ecosystems

Andrew Carter, President and Co-Founder of ResilienX and CEO Ryan Pleskach sat down with Drones in America host Grant Guillot to discuss the increasing importance of security in UAS operations and their unique approach to safely managing drone ecosystems. Formed by the same engineers that created the U.S. Army’s Ground Based Sense and Avoid System, […]

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Cargo Delivery Drones Could Drastically Impact the Middle Mile

Drones in America’s Grant Guillot first met Kofi Asante, VP of Strategy & Business Development with Elroy Air, at Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas during a keynote panel on drone delivery. Elroy Air’s involvement with drone cargo delivery services is an area that is worth a deeper dive, so Guillot was thrilled to have […]

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The Year’s Biggest Drone Regulation Developments According to the FAA

There have been many exciting changes in the drone world in the last year regarding policy and regulations. Executive Director of the UAS Integration Office for the FAA Jay Merkle, a returning guest, spoke with Drones in America host Grant Guillot regarding the milestones and happenings. “It’s been a big year,” Merkle began. Movement around drone […]

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Food & Beverage
As Delivery Apps Spread, Innovating the Last Mile Remains an End Goal

Host Barbara Castiglia welcomed to The Main Course Yariv Bash, CEO of Flytrex, to discuss an innovation in food delivery that has long been on the radar, but whose growth has been exacerbated by the pandemic: drones. While his company was founded in 2013 under different circumstances, it only took until 2016 for Bash and […]

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Excellence Culture – Kristen Howell & Melanie Vest
May 8, 2024

Kristen is the CEO of the Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas. Melanie is the President of DATCU Credit Union. This episode of the #ExcellenceCulture means so much to me! What does the Children’s Advocacy Center do? What is the value and purpose of a board member? What are the challenges and blessings of coming […]

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HVAC professionals
Innovative Training Programs Make Successful Skilled HVAC Professionals
May 8, 2024

In an industry facing a projected 6% increase in employment from 2022 to 2032, highlighting a critical demand for skilled HVAC professionals, effective training and education is more crucial than ever. As HVAC systems become increasingly complex, the industry must address the dual challenge of a skilled labor shortage and the need for continuous […]

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NERC’s 2024 regulation updates
Virtualization and Internal Network Security Monitoring: Two Significant Changes Coming in NERC’s 2024 Regulation Updates
May 8, 2024

NERC’s 2024 regulation updates undergo significant transformations with the introduction of new standards focusing on virtualization and internal network security monitoring (INSM). This shift, vital for ensuring robust cybersecurity across the electrical grid, beckons a new era of compliance and operational technology management. Understanding their implications becomes crucial for industry professionals as these […]

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Smart lockers in hotels
From Flexible Check-Out to Secure Storage: Smart Lockers in Hotels Can Elevate the Guest Experience
May 8, 2024

In the evolving landscape of hospitality, technology continues to redefine how services are delivered, aiming to enhance guest convenience and operational efficiency. To manage the ebb and flow of guests, smart lockers in hotels are becoming increasingly popular. The introduction of these innovations addresses a common pain point: The need for seamless check-ins and […]

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mdGroup Acquires GeoCue Group
January 10, 2022

Rome, NY- mdGroup, parent company of Microdrones, has acquired GeoCue Group, Inc. (“GeoCue”) from its founders for an undisclosed amount. A pioneer in aerial LiDAR mapping technology, GeoCue primarily serves the U.S. mapping, surveying, and engineering industry through its TrueView line of drone LiDAR/Imaging sensors and LiDAR data processing software TrueView EVO/LP360. GeoCue designs, develops, […]

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Drone Attorney and Industry Consultant Launches His Own Company
November 4, 2021

Dallas, TX – Grant Guillot, a prominent drone attorney and industry business development consultant, has announced that he has opened his own company after establishing a thriving unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) practice at the top-tier regional law firm, Adams and Reese LLP. As a result of his early buy-in to the industry and since launching a […]

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These Two Companies are Solving the Last Inch Drone Delivery Problem
October 4, 2021

After UPS received the FAA’s first Part 135 certification for drone delivery in 2019, especially BVLOS delivery, the possibility of commercialized mass drone delivery became a reality. Fast-forward to 2021, and Alphabet’s Wing announced it crossed 100,000 drone deliveries, a massive milestone for consistency and a scaled future. As UAVs continue their path towards delivery […]

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Using Drones to Mitigate Risk Before and After Natural Disasters
August 31, 2021

Severe weather, like hurricanes and heavy rains, can have a massive impact on people throughout the world. Hurricane Ida recently hit Louisiana ,and the Shaanxi province of China has had over a hundred thousand people affected by heavy rains. We may not be able to control mother nature to our whims yet, but how can […]

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What We Can Expect from 2021’s Commercial UAV Expo
August 27, 2021

The Commercial UAV Expo is set to take flight in just a couple of weeks and the show is nearly sold out, even with the lingering pandemic challenges, meaning the UAV industry is amped to get back to business and share in a year+ of massive industry movement and validation for drones. We caught up […]

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How North Dakota is Emerging as a UAV Force
August 25, 2021

When it comes to the world of drones, it is often the smaller states that are making the largest waves. North Dakota has established itself as a top tier market for the research of UAV technology. For UAV research to be useful across the board, the technology needs wide open spaces and lawmakers willing to […]

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How Local Governments are Integrating UAVs into One of the Nations Busiest Airspaces
August 19, 2021

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is home to one of the busiest airports in the country. Lots of planes in the sky means a massive logistical headache for integrating drones into the airspace. But everything’s bigger in Texas, even the gumption to find solutions to difficult challenges; now, a coalition of local governments wants to […]

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Building Drone Fleets for the Construction Industry
August 11, 2021

Both pilots and companies are navigating a thin line between security and innovation. Host Grant Guillot talks with leaders, influencers, and experts across the drone industry to guide us through the complex web of technology and policy in the United States.   The use case for drones is a long list, and the construction industry is driving […]

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How Are Drones Saving the Mining Industry Money?
July 28, 2021

Both pilots and companies are navigating a thin line between security and innovation. Host Grant Guillot talks with leaders, influencers, and experts across the drone industry to guide us through the complex web of technology and policy in the United States.   Drones have a host of applications. While the headline grabbers are all about operations in […]

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