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Eyes in the Sky: Scaling Drone Programs Without Losing Public Trust
As drone technology transitions from a novel law enforcement tool to an absolute operational necessity, agencies face a dual challenge: maximizing tactical efficiency while maintaining tight…
The End of Response Times? How Drones are Redefining Public Safety
The days of waiting 40 minutes for a helicopter are over. David Naranjo, a DFR (Drone as First Responder) pilot and UAS instructor, joins DroneCast to discuss the revolutionary shift in public safety…
BVLOS and Part 108: The Next Frontier of Drone Innovation
Note: This episode was recorded in 2026. At the time of this recording, Kevin Raber discusses his extensive background in military intelligence and his current focus on holistic data gathering across…
Pallets of Phantoms: How Modern Drone Programs Were Born
Note: This episode was recorded in 2025. At the time of this recording, Kevin Raber was serving as the President of ex Umbra Solutions. Please be advised that Kevin has since transitioned to a new…
Swarms and Sovereignty: Protecting the Smart City
The honeymoon phase of drone technology is over, and the industry is now facing the "Pandora’s box" of unauthorized aerial activity. David Lewin explores the escalating threats facing correctional…
The Radar Revolution: Securing the Third Dimension
Security has long been defined by what happens on the ground—fences, cameras, and physical barriers. But as David Lewin points out, a multi-million dollar investment in ground security can be negated…
Hurricane Response, De-escalation & NDAA: The Future of Public Safety Drones with DJI's Wayne Baker
[This episode was recorded on June 27, 2025. Some references may reflect information available at that time.]Innovation in emergency response rarely happens in controlled environments.More often, it…
From Wildfires to Water Rescues: The Birth of Public Safety Drones with Chief Wayne Baker
Every major operational shift in public safety can be traced back to a call that forces perspective.For Chief Wayne Baker, one of those calls came during a rare flood event. What was normally a quiet…
DFR for Fire: How San Bernardino County is Replacing Million-Dollar Trucks with Drones
[This episode was recorded on May 20, 2025. Some references may reflect information available at that time.]Public safety agencies often treat drones as supplemental tools, useful but optional. Jeff…
True Drone Autonomy vs. Remote Operations: What Public Safety Needs to Know
As Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) programs expand, many agencies believe they are deploying autonomous systems when most operations still rely on remote pilots and manual readiness checks. In this…
Building the Future - CSU Drone Center's Vision and Innovation
In Part 2 of DroneCast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, we continue our conversation with Christopher Robertson, Director of the CSU Drone Center, focusing on the real-world challenges…
From Officer to Drone Innovator: Chris Robertson’s Journey in Public Safety
In this 2-part episode of DroneCast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, host Joe Kearns III speaks with Christopher Robertson, a public safety aviation professional whose career spans law…
The Future of First Response: Why 75% of Lives Could Be Saved with Drone Technology
In this captivating episode of DroneCast, host Joe Kearns III speaks with Michael Hill, a drone technology expert with more than two decades of experience in public safety. They dive into the…
Shaping the Future—Legislation, Innovation & Force Multiplication
Our host Joe Kearns welcomes DJ Smith, a recently retired 31-years in public safety who served as the Unmanned Aerial CUAS Program Coordinator for the Virginia State Police and now joins Amazon…
From Tech Surveillance to Counter-Drone Innovation
In honor of Veterans Day, this special episode of DroneCast celebrates those who serve — not just on the frontlines, but also in the critical missions that protect our nation every day. Host Joe…
DFR at Scale: Implementation, Challenges, and the Path Forward
In “Scaling DFR: Regional Collaboration, Real-World Training, and the Road Beyond Part 108,” DroneCast host Joe Kearns and guest Matt Sloane from Skyfire AI unpack what DFR “at scale” really looks…
Decoding Part 108: The Future Framework for BVLOS Operations
In “Decoding Part 108: The Future Framework for BVLOS Operations,” DroneCast host Joe Kearns talks with Matt Sloane, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Skyfire AI, about the FAA’s proposed Part…
Why Your Drone Program is Doomed to Fail (And How to Save It) with David Spraggs
In Part 2 of this special DroneCast series, Joe Kearns continues the conversation with David Spraggs, Manager of Customer Success at DroneSense and veteran public safety leader. With more than 26…
The Reality Check: What American Drone Manufacturing Really Means with Randall Warnas
In Part 2 of this insightful DroneCast discussion, Joe Kearns continues his conversation with Randall Warnas, CEO of Anzu Robotics, about the opportunities and challenges of growing an American drone…
No Budget, All Guts: Building a Drone Program with Borrowed Cash and a Prayer with David Spraggs
In this episode of DroneCast, host Joe Kearns speaks with David Spraggs, a veteran law enforcement officer with more than two decades at the Boulder Police Department and now Manager of Customer…
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