To all the Harnessing Aerial listeners this year and everyone who liked, subscribed, or shared the podcast this year - THANK YOU!  Don't worry, we will be back in 2021 with other great guests & value-packed content!  To learn more about job opportunities with Skye Link email us at [email protected]. To join Skye Link's nationwide pilot team, go to www.skyelink.org/register. Connect with Leo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-adams/ 

Darshan Divakaran, founder of AIRAVAT, President of AUVSI NC, and former UAS Executive Consultant with the NCDOT, comes on the show to share his valuable insights including what drone pilots/programs should do to create a safety culture that ensures safe operations and other lessons learned from the NCDOT’s UAS program success. Also discussed is the importance of education/training, the new normal of UAS networking, and Darshan's tips for drone pilots to get involved in disaster response...

Bobby Watts, owner of Watts Innovations joins Leo to talk about how his extensive UAS background led him to develop what is set to become the most dynamic and versatile drone platform in the industry, PRISM. In this episode, you will learn all about the PRISM platform including its propulsion ID, customizations, airframe, compatible payloads, systems, battery type, remote controller, technical specifications including flight time, industry/service use cases, flight software and so much more.

William “Fritz” Reber, Head of Public Safety at Skydio and former police captain of the Chula Vista Police Department joins Leo for a discussion on drones in public safety diving into how CVPD was able to obtain the first BVLOS waiver granted to a public safety organization and tips for other agencies interested in applying for a tactical BVLOS waiver. They also dive into Skydio’s future outlook between being named 1 of 5 US approved drone platforms, $100M Series C funding round, and much more.

David Young, Founder of Drone Launch Academy joins Leo for an interesting discussion centered around how new drone pilots can grow their business and develop their skills to find early traction and create long term success within the industry. David shares stories from the thousands of drone pilots his company has trained and provides interesting branding and marketing tips that will surely help new to the industry remote pilots score early wins and build momentum.

Mike Pehel, Chair of InterDrone, joins the show to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected InterDrone and what the current plan is for the 2020 conference. Mike also shares why flight logging is one of the most underrated marketing/sales tools for drone pilots and drone service providers, how a niche focused strategy helps you build expertise & credibility within your industry segment to grow your business, and why Google Ads is a crucial tool for DSPs and how to leverage it...

Ryan Bliss, Founder of Infrared Aerial joins Leo to discuss considerations for how to get into aerial thermography as well as various use cases for thermal drone inspections such as solar, commercial roofing, and other infrastructure. How leveraging LinkedIn to market and sell your UAS services, how to get a part 107.29 daylight waiver, and the best software tools for flight planning, mapping, airspace and flight logs, and Ryan's top 3 lessons learned from his experience as both a manned and...

Bryan Kopp, Drone Delivery Flight Operator at Zipline International discusses how Zipline secured a BVLOS waiver from the FAA to conduct COVID-19 response drone delivery operations in North Carolina, and what is required to remain compliant with that waiver. We also get into the technology built into the Zipline UAS aircraft, what makes Zipline unique compared to other drone delivery companies out in the industry and their future US & international expansion plans, and SO MUCH MORE!

In this solo episode with host and CEO of Skye Link, Leo Adams, dives into what is a drone network, why most have a bad reputation within drone pilot circles, and the pros and cons of working with a nationwide drone service provider pilot network. Leo also discusses how a "Conscious Capitalism" business mindset was the framework behind Skye Link and how it continues to drive the company's decisions to this day. Share your feedback with us on this LinkedIn post:...

Skip Fredericks, An Emmy nominated aerial cinematographer, comes on the show to share insights from his drone industry success with drone pilots interested in getting into the production industry. He discusses strategies for overcoming the barrier to get into film/tv including the importance of building a portfolio to showcase your brand. He shares ways to book more shoots and real estate gigs, and shares his top 5 cinematic video and aerial photography shots that every drone pilot needs to...

Ryan McCutchen of Drone View Photography joins Leo as they dive into aerial mapping, surveying and drone LiDAR use cases. You will learn strategies for overcoming the cost barrier to get into drone-based LiDAR, how to find & begin partnerships with surveying firms as a drone service provider to create win win relationship for both sides, and how you can overcome client objections related to cost of using LiDAR and demonstrating the ROI clients will receive if they invest.

Elena Buenrostro joins Leo to discuss her company, Women Who Drone, and how they are inspiring, educating, and empowering women all across the world to foster more diversity in the drone industry. Elena is also a very skilled marketer and aerial photographer and she shares her insights on how to create a successful brand, how to leverage social media effectively to build your business, and other lessons she has learned from her various years flying drones.

This episode with Joe V of Dronescape dives into drones in government, public safety, education and more. Joe offers tips for DSPs to get involved with their local/state governments to assist with operations including disaster response, as well as his tips for how drone pilots can make the transition to becoming UAS educators/trainers. The conversation also gets into infrared imaging for infrastructure inspections, federal UAS regulations, ANSI UAS standards roadmap, Drone ID, and more drone...

Leo is joined by Austin Coffin, Head of Sales at Raptor Maps, who shares his insights on how drones are being used in the solar industry, how to capture high quality infrared and visual data to inspect solar PV systems, challenges that solar companies are facing when trying to implement drone technology, and what the future holds for the industry and how to position yourself as a DSP to effectively serve the market! For more information visit:...

On this episode of the Harnessing Aerial podcast, we have aerial cinematographer, Jimmy Olivero, who outlines his tips and tricks to help remote pilots interested in getting into drone cinematography. Jimmy also strategies for drone pilots interested in getting into aerial cinematography, secrets for developing new business and finding quality client leads, and How to create an AMAZING demo reel and the importance of telling a story in your reel through music, motion and other important factors.

On this episode on the Harnessing Aerial podcast, we have UAS insurance expert, Joe Ernster, who outlines his tips and tricks to help remote pilots learn how to save money on their UAS insurance policies. Joe also discusses mistakes to avoid when purchasing a drone insurance policy, the factors that determine your UAS policy premium, average UAS insurance policy prices, best practices when you have to file a claim, and much more!

On this episode, Director of Enterprise Services at Drone Deploy, Andrew Dennison, joins host Leo Adams to share his expertise on how to scale a drone mapping business and industries that are heavily utilizing aerial mapping. You will also learn about what Fortune 500 companies are looking to do with drone technology, how to manage a global drone program, how drone service providers (DSPs) can successfully provide services to large enterprise clients.

In this episode on the Harnessing Aerial podcast, we dive into what is LiDAR and how to use Drone-based LiDAR, When to use photogrammetry vs when to use LiDAR including the benefits of each method, Which LiDAR sensors can give you the best ROI, and the difference between ground control points and quality control points. We also discuss how to show the cost savings and risk-reducing benefits of LiDAR to clients and dive into other challenges are when starting a LiDAR mapping business.

On this HA episode, the conversation centers around how to achieve success and create a sustainable drone business. You will learn how to start a drone business, the importance of defining your niche or service line, considerations when pricing drone services, the value of having a portfolio to share with prospective clients, and various aerial services you can offer depending on your industry experience. Leo and Glenn also dive into aerial thermography, thermal imaging drones and sensors,...

On this HA episode, Derrick Ward, joins host, Leo Adams for an interesting discussion about drones in public safety. They discuss key considerations and challenges when building out a UAS program for public safety organizations, how the LAFD utilizes drones for its operations, and how DSPs can partner with their local fire or police departments to provide consulting services. Derrick also shares his take on the viability of using thermal equipped UAS to identify body temps during the COVID-19...

Newly released drone podcast, Harnessing Aerial, aims to provide insights and resources to the drone community from interview-style conversations with expert drone pilots, service providers, and industry stakeholders, that help listeners harness the power of aerial. We dive deep with our guests as they share their tips, tricks, & advice on where the drone industry is headed and how to position yourself effectively to maximize your success & impact the segment you serve. Drones for Good.