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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.

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Channel Brief·Drones in America · 3 episodes
Updated Oct 22, 2020

Education and workforce development anchor drone industry growth

The channel argues that drone adoption in the U.S. depends on building a pipeline of qualified professionals and public trust through STEM programs, education initiatives, and industry networking.

Drones in America asserts that rapid industry growth creates urgent demand for qualified professionals, and that education, STEM programs, and public communication are essential to meet that demand. The channel supports this through direct testimony from industry conveners and emerging leaders, showing how educational infrastructure and industry networking events shape workforce readiness and sector perception.

Drawn from What is the Role of Drones in Education? and 2 more →

“It's been challenging. It's been interesting. It's kind of exciting.”

Lisa Murray, Group Director, Diversified Communications

By the numbers

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Commercial UAV Expo pivoted to virtual format during pandemic

What the channel argues

InsightRapid drone industry growth requires STEM education to fill qualified professional positions.→
InsightEducational initiatives support positive public perception of drones through operator and stakeholder enlightenment.→
InsightIndustry conferences like Commercial UAV Expo shifted to virtual delivery during pandemic while maintaining content, showcase, and networking goals.→
InsightMillennials and Generation Z entrepreneurs in the drone sector face distinct risks, rewards, and opportunities to influence future technological innovation.→

What you'll learn

•The drone industry faces a talent shortage that education and STEM initiatives are positioned to address through workforce pipeline development.
•Industry events like Commercial UAV Expo serve three core functions: content delivery, innovation showcase, and networking, and adapted to virtual format during the pandemic.
•Young leaders and entrepreneurs in commercial drones represent both early success stories and a generation expected to shape future industry standards.

What to do about it

→Invest in STEM education and drone-focused training programs to build pipeline of qualified professionals for growing job openings.
→Participate in industry networking events and conferences, whether virtual or in-person, to connect with innovators and build market awareness.
→Develop internal communication and public engagement strategies to educate operators, stakeholders, and the public on drone applications and safety.

Who and what shows up

Grant Guillot

Host, Drones in America

Moderated discussions on education, workforce, and emerging entrepreneurship; convened industry experts and young leaders.

Lisa Murray

Group Director, Diversified Communications

Previewed Commercial UAV Expo's shift to virtual format while maintaining conference goals.

Linda McLaughlin

Diversified Communications

Previewed Commercial UAV Expo's virtual event strategy.

Lee Corkhill

Diversified Communications

Previewed Commercial UAV Expo's virtual event strategy.

Questions this channel answers

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Why does drone industry growth depend on education?

Rapid growth creates more jobs to fill, requires communication with operators and stakeholders, and needs public education to build positive perception of drones.

What is the Role of Drones in Education? →
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How are industry events adapting to pandemic conditions?

Commercial UAV Expo moved to virtual format to maintain content delivery, company showcase, and networking while managing pandemic constraints.

Taking Flight with the Commercial UAV Expo →
Q

What opportunities and challenges face young drone entrepreneurs?

Millennials and Generation Z entrepreneurs navigate successes and challenges in a nascent industry while shaping future generations of technological innovation.

Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs in the Drone Industry: J… →
Topics:Drone education and STEM programsCommercial drone workforce developmentIndustry networking and eventsYoung entrepreneurship in UAV sectorPublic perception and stakeholder communication
Themes:Workforce pipeline as competitive necessityEducation as public trust builderIndustry convening and peer learning