Drones in America
Legal and industry insight for drone professionals across America.
Drones in America is a B2B podcast hosted by Grant Guillot, who leads the unmanned aircraft systems practice at Adams & Reese law firm. The show covers regulatory, legal, and commercial developments shaping the UAS industry for operators, manufacturers, and enterprise buyers. It is a reliable source for professionals navigating airspace policy and drone program compliance.
Education and industry growth fuel demand for drone workforce
The channel argues that rapid commercial drone expansion creates urgent talent gaps. Its proof: live events, webinars, and expert panels focused on STEM education and young entrepreneur pathways.
Drones in America contends that the U.S. drone industry's expansion will outpace workforce readiness without intentional education and recruitment. The channel documents this through convenings: a live episode exploring drone education's role in meeting job demand, a webinar featuring young leaders navigating early-stage drone careers, and coverage of the Commercial UAV Expo's pivot to virtual delivery during pandemic disruption.
Drawn from What is the Role of Drones in Education? and 2 more →
“There will be more jobs to be filled by qualified professionals.”
Drones in America, Episode 1: What is the Role of Drones in Education?
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Grant Guillot
Host, Drones in America
Moderated live education episodes and young-leader webinar, positioning the show as a platform for industry workforce and talent discussion.
Lisa Murray
Group Director, Diversified Communications
Discussed the challenge and opportunity of pivoting the Commercial UAV Expo to virtual delivery during the pandemic.
Linda McLaughlin
Diversified Communications
Participated in previewing the Commercial UAV Expo's virtual transition.
Lee Corkhill
Diversified Communications
Participated in previewing the Commercial UAV Expo's virtual transition.
Questions this channel answers
How should the drone industry prepare for rapid workforce growth?
Through drone education, STEM programs, and communication initiatives that support positive public perception and operator qualification.
What is the Role of Drones in Education? →What challenges do young entrepreneurs face in the commercial drone sector?
The content announces a webinar featuring Millennials and Generation Z discussing successes, challenges, and risks in the nascent industry, but does not detail specific obstacles in the available text.
Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs in the Drone Industry: J… →How did industry events adapt during the pandemic?
The Commercial UAV Expo transitioned to virtual delivery to maintain its core goals of content excellence, innovation showcase, and networking.
Taking Flight with the Commercial UAV Expo →Best place to start
What is the Role of Drones in Education?Establishes the channel's core thesis linking drone industry growth to urgent education and workforce demand.
Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs in the Drone Industry: June 25thProfiles how the next generation is entering the sector and what opportunities and risks they navigate.Industry context
Drone education is experiencing rapid growth, with the global market for drone technology in education projected to reach $5.44 billion by 2035, growing at 15.69% annually. Student competition participation is also surging, with programs reporting 50% year-over-year growth.
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