Red Raven UAS Podcast
Red Raven UAS
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About This Podcast
Drones are changing the way public safety teams, government agencies, and businesses work, but understanding FAA rules, training requirements, and operational best practices can feel overwhelming. The Red Raven Podcast simplifies it all.
Each episode explores topics like Part 107 licensing, DFR workflows, airspace basics, program setup, safety standards, and how organizations across the country are using drones to work faster, safer, and smarter.
If you're preparing for your Part 107 exam, launching a drone program, or looking to strengthen your team's skills, this podcast gives you the information you need to get started the right way.
Learn more at https://redravenuas.com
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Red Raven UAS Weekly Briefing: The U.S. Drone Industrial Base Surge, the DJI Ban Narrative Cracks, and Matternet Goes Public (May 29, 2026)
You can't open a drone news feed this week without hitting two storylines: federal money pulling the U.S. drone industry into a different gear, and the FCC's foreign drone ban finally hitting the…
You Passed the FAA Part 107 Exam. Now What? Your Practical Guide to Getting Paid to Fly
The screen flashes "Pass." You pump your fist. You walk out to the parking lot — and then it hits you: nobody actually told you what comes next. Your score sheet proves you passed a knowledge exam.…
Red Raven UAS Weekly Briefing: Ontario Bans Chinese Drones, the Pentagon's $500M Counter-Drone Deal, and Dallas Launches Drone First Responders (May 22, 2026)
You call 911 — and a drone gets there before the patrol car does. That's not a concept video. That's Dallas, this week. It was a big seven days in drones, and the stories all point the same…
Red Raven UAS Weekly Briefing: FAA Targets Critical Infrastructure Airspace, BVLOS Normalization Strategy Drops, and DJI Comments Close May 11 (May 8, 2026)
The FAA moved in two directions at once this week: proposing a new UAFR process for critical infrastructure while publishing the first official BVLOS road map. We break down what both mean for…
UAS Weekly Briefing — May 1, 2026: Possible Drone Strike Near San Diego, Skydio's $3.5B Expansion, and More
In This Episode:A United Airlines crew on final approach to San Diego reported a possible drone encounter at 4,000 feet — ten times the legal limit for drone operations. Skydio committed $3.5 billion…
Red Raven UAS Weekly Briefing: A $1.5 Billion Vacuum, 10-Day Plea Deals, and the End of the Flying Camera (April 24, 2026)
DJI's $1.5 billion FCC reality just opened a vacuum in the U.S. drone market — and what's filling it is forcing every operator, hobbyist, and program manager to rethink the next decade.In this…
Red Raven UAS Weekly Briefing: DJI Isn't Slowing Down — And Neither Is the Race to Replace It (April 17, 2026)
Every layer of the drone industry moved this week — and if you're operating, training, or building in this space, you need to understand why.In this episode, we break down:DJI's April release and the…
Why People Fail the FAA Part 107 Exam — And What to Do Before Your Retake
You walked out of the testing center. The screen said FAIL. Now you're calculating how much the retake costs and how long you have to wait.In this episode, we break down:Why the official 92% pass…
Nobody Is Replacing DJI, the Mavic 2 Era Ends, and Amazon's Drone Delivery Reality Check — UAS Weekly Briefing April 10, 2026
The platforms that defined professional drone operations are being retired. No domestic manufacturer is ready to fill the gap DJI is leaving. And this week, real-world deployments — from a Texas…
Weekly Drone Briefing: FCC Drone Dominance, Nuclear Base Swarms & the Future of Autonomous Aviation
The drone era isn't coming — it arrived this week. The U.S. government declared drone dominance a national priority. Sophisticated swarms penetrated a nuclear base for a week. And traditional…
What It Actually Costs to Start a Drone Program (2026)
Your agency just approved a $3,000 drone purchase. It arrives Tuesday. By Wednesday, it's sitting in a supply closet — because nobody is FAA-certified to fly it, nobody wrote the policies, and nobody…
Why Utility UAS Programs Fail — And How to Build One That Works
Your utility bought the drones. Your pilots passed their Part 107 exams. Management signed off on the budget. And then six months later, the inspection data is sitting on a hard drive that nobody's…
Drone Training for Fire Departments: What Part 107 Doesn't Teach You on the Fireground
Your fire department finally got the budget. The drone is state of the art. Your pilots passed their Part 107 exams. Leadership put out a press release. And then, at 2 AM, the first real structure…
Conquering Airspace: Part 107 Airspace Explained (Without the Confusion)
Airspace is the “final boss” of the FAA Part 107 exam — not because it’s impossible, but because most people try to memorize it instead of understanding the system.In this episode, we break airspace…
How to Pass FAA Part 107 in 2026 (Study Plan + Common Traps)
The FAA Part 107 exam is the #1 gatekeeper to flying drones professionally. And in 2026, Remote ID and night operations updates make “old advice” risky.In this episode, we demystify the Part 107 test…
DJI “Drone Ban” Explained. What the FCC Actually Changed and What to Do Next
Headlines are calling it a DJI ban. The reality is more specific, and it matters for anyone buying drones in the United States. In this episode, we break down what the FCC’s latest move actually…
Drones in Firefighting: The Ultimate Force Multiplier
This episode explains how fire departments are using drones as a powerful force multiplier to improve safety, protect personnel, and make better decisions at every stage of an incident. The…
Drone as First Responder: How DFR Transforms Public Safety
This episode explains how Drone as First Responder programs are changing emergency response across the country. The conversation covers how DFR works, why agencies are adopting it, and the impact it…
Part 107: How to Become a Certified Remote Pilot
This episode breaks down exactly what the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is, why it exists, and who needs it. The conversation covers the history of Part 107, the legal requirements to fly…
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Red Raven UAS Podcast has published 19 episodes since November 2025, covering topics in Business, Education.
Red Raven UAS Podcast is currently active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 17m.
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