Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time

In this special mini-episode of DroneCast, host John McLeod introduces Joe Kearns as the new co-host. They discuss Joe's background in the UAS industry, his role at DroneSense, and his vision for future episodes of DroneCast.

In part 2 of this DroneCast episode, host John McLeod continues his conversation with Chris Lester, Division Chief at Austin-Travis County EMS. They discuss the challenges of implementing drone programs in public safety, including interagency collaboration, budgeting, policy considerations, and future technological advancements in the field.

In this episode of DroneCast, host John McLeod speaks with Chris Lester, Division Chief at Austin-Travis County EMS and UAS Program Administrator. They discuss Chris's journey in emergency medical services, the integration of drone technology in EMS operations, and innovative uses of drones in public safety and community health initiatives.

In this part of the DroneCast episode, host John McLeod continues his conversation with Michael Lighthiser, Deputy Chief of Police for George Mason University. They discuss the use of drones in VIP protection, advice for starting drone programs, legislative challenges, and community engagement strategies.

In this episode of DroneCast, host John McLeod speaks with Michael Lighthiser, the Deputy Chief of Police for George Mason University and co-chair of the Threat Assessment Team. They discuss GMU's public safety drone program, its origins, and how it has evolved to support both law enforcement and educational initiatives on campus.

In this episode of DroneCast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, host John McLeod speaks with Jack Venables, an expert in counter-drone operations. They discuss the integration of cutting-edge counter-drone measures within public safety, the challenges of rapidly evolving technology, and the importance of collaboration in ensuring airspace security.

In this episode of DroneCast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, host John McLeod speaks with Lieutenant Taylor Wade, UAS Program Manager for Lake Travis Fire Rescue's Technology Aiding Command (TAC) team. They discuss the evolution of Lake Travis Fire Rescue's drone program, its current state, and the various applications of drones in firefighting and public safety.

In this episode of Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, host John McLeod speaks to Matt Rybar, the Vice President of Projects at Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT). They discuss the importance of collaboration with other agencies, dock solutions, and strategies for implementing drone programmes.

In this episode of Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, host John McLeod speaks to Matt Rybar, the Vice President of Projects at Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT). They discuss the evolution of drone programs in public safety, the importance of public trust, and the potential of DFR programs to enhance emergency response.

In this episode of Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, host John McLeod speaks to Charles Werner, the Aviation Technologies Advisor for the Virginia Dept. of Aviation. They discuss starting a drone program, the potential of artificial intelligence and swarm technology, and the need for standardized training and certification programs.

In this episode of Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, host John McLeod speaks to Philip Miller, Medicolegal Death Investigator in the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. They dive into how Philip's office is pioneering the use of drones in reshaping how death scenes are assessed. Philip also shares the vital work of a medicolegal death investigator, the benefits of using drones in his work, and insights on launching a drone program.

In this episode of Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, host John McLeod speaks to Chris Baker, Systems Administrator and Drone & Robotics Coordinator for the City of Oswego. They discuss Oswego’s drone program, why small cities are perfect for Drone First Responders, and how he maintains relationships with stakeholders to keep the program running.

In this episode of Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, host John McLeod speaks to Matt Rowland, Air Support Unit sUAS Pilot for the Fort Wayne Police Department. They discuss the reality of starting a drone first responder program, what it was like to run drones for President Trump in 2018, and how to make the right decisions when building a program from the ground up.

In part two of this episode of Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, host John McLeod speaks to Jason Burnside, Program Manager for the Austin Fire Department's Robotics Emergency Deployment (RED) Team. They explore how drones are becoming first responders in public safety and the challenges of training and maintaining proficiency in drone operations. hey also delve into the political and data security concerns surrounding drones and the importance of building trust with the community.

In part one of this episode of Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, host John McLeod speaks to Jason Burnside, Program Manager for the Austin Fire Department's Robotics Emergency Deployment (RED) Team. They discuss how drones can enhance public safety, make firefighters' jobs easier and safer, the challenges of integrating drones into fire departments, and the future potential of augmented reality and autonomous launching.