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The Pilots of the Caribbean podcast is a weekly show about drones and the people that use them for fun, research or business in the Caribbean. In each episode, we'll cover a wide range of topics, including: How to use drones for business, fun, and research. New business opportunities in the drone industry. Regulatory changes affecting drone pilots. Exciting ways to take your interest in drones to the next level. We'll also feature interviews with drone pilots from around the Caribbean, who w ...
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Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks? I recently saw there was a bipartisan bill presented in the House that would ban lawmakers from trading individual stocks. I feel like we have been hearing about this for years, and according to NPR, “For more than a decade, a series of bills have been proposed to address such trades, but diffe…
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You don’t always need to pick the hot technology stocks to get great returns Investing is very emotional and it’s always nice to be part of the crowd and buy the hot stocks like Apple, Alphabet and Amazon, but they are not always the top performers. Sometimes your boring, undervalued companies can do very well. As an example, Apple over the years h…
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In this episode of the 'Pilots of the Caribbean' podcast, host Alan is joined by Robert Cheek, the Chief Operating Officer of Uvify and known online as 'Rob the Robot Guy'. They discuss the latest advancements in drone and robotics technology. Rob shares insights into Uvify's innovations like the Draco FPV Drone, smart micro racer Ori, and their fl…
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Welcome to the August 2025 edition of your monthly Caribbean drone news. This episode features three exciting stories: Dwight Winston from the US VI is nominated for his third Emmy for his aerial cinematography on CBS's 'Survival'; Brian Smith from Guyana is recognized as a Halon Fellow for his innovative use of drones in climate resilience; and re…
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Yet another warning on private investments! I remember hearing about a company by the name of Yieldstreet a few years ago and how it was a new way for smaller investors to get access to private investments and diversify away from stocks. The company promoted their platform with the tagline, “Invest like the 1%.” Unfortunately, it is now coming out …
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How much will EV car makers lose in credits? The nations Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE, standards are still in place; however, penalties for violating those standards have been removed. So obviously there’s no incentive for any car maker to abide by them. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is focusing on standards to try t…
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In this episode of the Pilots of the Caribbean podcast, we delve into the world of power washing drones with Diego Martinez from Apellix. Diego discusses the nuances and specifications of the Apellix drone models, their unique features, and the stringent regulations involved in the industry. He highlights the benefits of using Apellix specialized d…
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Unfortunately, more Americans are using their 401(k)’s for financial emergencies I’m sure some will disagree with me based on the headlines arguing they were so happy that they had their 401(k) to tap for whatever their financial emergency was. In my opinion, people are thinking short term and not thinking about the long-term crisis when they retir…
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Get the Drone Pilot Checklist! Get your ElevateUAV 2025 Tickets Here! In this episode of the Pilots of the Caribbean podcast, we dive deep into the world of drones and their uses with guest Dylan Gorman founder of Pilot Byte. Best known for his educational drone videos on YouTube, Dylan shares his journey from flying a basic Phantom 2 to becoming a…
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Will the stock market crash? With the market continuing to march higher and setting record high after record high, I do worry more and more that a crash could be coming. It doesn’t mean it will happen tomorrow, next week, or maybe even this year, but I do believe the risk to reward of investing in the S&P 500 at this point is not favorable when you…
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Should you be concerned by the jobs report? The July jobs report showed nonfarm payrolls grew by 73k, which missed the estimate of 100k. Unfortunately, the news got even worse as you dug into the report. The prior two months saw major negative revisions as June was revised from 147k to just 14k and May was revised from 125k to just 19k. This amount…
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Get the Drone Pilot Checklist! Get your ElevateUAV 2025 Tickets Here! Link to Ram Fish Interview Link to Lavern Ryan Interview Welcome to the July edition of Caribbean Drone News! In this episode, we cover the latest drone developments across the Caribbean and beyond: 19 Labs launches the world’s most advanced civilian drone service, revolutionizin…
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Big bank earnings give a cautious green light on the economy Every quarter we get excited about listening to and reading about how things went for the big banks in the most recent quarter as they release their earnings. I’m primarily talking about JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo. We have held a couple large banks in our …
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Get the Drone Pilot Checklist! Get you ElevateUAV 25 tickets here: https://elevateuavsummit.com/poc-attend2025/ In this episode of the Pilots to the Caribbean podcast, Eno Umoh, a seasoned drone pilot turned consultant, shares his decade-long journey in the drone industry. From his early days inspired by his entrepreneurial father to becoming the '…
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Are tariffs impacting inflation yet? The Consumer Price Index, also known as the CPI, in the month of June showed an annual increase of 2.7%, which was in line with expectations. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, came in at 2.9% and was also in like with expectations. It was slightly above May’s reading of 2.8%, but given all the news aroun…
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Get you ElevateUAV 25 tickets here: https://elevateuavsummit.com/poc-attend2025/ In this episode of the Pilots of the Caribbean podcast, we are joined by Adam Bilmes, co-founder and Director of Business Development at Inspired Flight, a leading US drone manufacturer. Adam shares his journey from being a sous chef to creating one of the top drone co…
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Crypto losses increase 66% in 2024 At first you may be saying I thought Bitcoin has been increasing in value? While that is true, you have to remember that is only one of the many thousands of cryptocurrencies that are available. According to the FBI in 2024, there was 149,686 complaints for total losses of $9.3 billion. It was somewhat surprising …
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In this episode of the Pilots of the Caribbean podcast, we dive into the world of drone technology in the Caribbean as we interview Mr. Garnet Harris, founder and managing director of Sky Crop Solutions. Find out how this Jamaican company is transforming agriculture with their custom-built agricultural drones, the challenges they've overcome, their…
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The June jobs number looks stronger than it really is I want to be clear; I wouldn’t say this was a bad report, but the headline number that showed an addition of 147,000 jobs in the month of June doesn’t show the full picture. The number did come in well above the estimate for 110,000 jobs and it follows upward revisions in the months of April and…
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GET YOUR ELEVATEUAV 2025 TICKETS HERE: https://elevateuavsummit.com/poc-attend2025/ Discount code: Caribbean75 From managing high-stakes live broadcasts to working on one of the world’s most ambitious projects (The Line in Saudi Arabia) all while navigating the complex world of international drone regulations, Phil Archer shares it all on this week…
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Code: Caribbean75 Get you Elevate UAV Tickets here Check out Dervon's interview here Welcome to the latest edition of Caribbean Drone News! In this video, we're bringing you up to speed on some exciting developments across the region. We cover the first graduating class of the Bahamas National Unmanned Systems Academy, how thermal drones are helpin…
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Watch Out For This Chinese Stock Scam! Yes, there’s another scam out there trying to part you from your hard-earned money. This has happened many times in recent years and it’s occurred in very small Chinese stocks that are vulnerable to manipulation. For some reason some US investors see these and think they’ve hit it big. US regulators try their …
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May retail sales look stronger than headlines show After seeing headlines from several media outlets, I was worried May retail sales were slowing to a problem point, but I would say they actually looked quite strong. Compared to April, sales did fall 0.9%, which was larger than expectations for a 0.6% decline. It’s important to point out though tha…
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Alternative Assets Appear to Be a House of Cards I remember using that same terminology back before the tech bust about 25 years ago. I was maybe a little bit early back then, but the house of cards collapsed. The more I read about alternative assets the more I scratch my head and ask how is Wall Street getting away with this? In the end, I believe…
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Jobs market remains in a good spot Headline nonfarm payrolls increased 139k in the month of May, which was above the estimate of 125k, but below April’s reading of 147k. A big negative in the report was the fact that March and April saw negative revisions that caused payrolls in those months to decline by a combined 95k versus what was previously r…
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Curious about the role of technology in conservation? My conversation with Nicholas Coelho of the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) on the Pilots of the Caribbean Podcast explores just that. From mapping to reforestation, discover how Bermuda is making strides with drones! 🌿🚀 #ConservationTech Contact Nick / BZS: https://bamz.org/ [email protected]
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First Time Homebuyers Hit a Record Low With the high cost of housing and higher interest rates, people trying to get their first home dropped to a record low around 23% in 2024. The average age of the first-time homebuyer has increased 10 years over the historical average to 38 years old. The median income is now $97,000 and the first-time home buy…
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Interview with Dervon McKellop In this May 2025 episode of the Caribbean Drone News we have 3 Big drone stories for you: 1) Jamaica to compete in the first ever Drone Soccer World Cup in South Korea 2) St. Kitts are using drone surveys to address water shortages 3) DJI ends support for the Phantom 4 Pro and Advanced The Pilots of the Caribbean Podc…
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The U.S. just received a downgrade to its credit rating, should you worry? Last week, Moody’s announced it downgraded the United States sovereign credit rating from AAA to Aa1. While a downgrade is important to understand and can have negative consequences for interest rates, this downgrade did not seem too problematic. I mainly say that because Mo…
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U.S. Tariffs are hurting China Exports from China have dropped dramatically which has weighed on China’s economy. This has caused protests due to lost jobs and wages in their economy. Exports from China to the United States dropped 20% in April, but China did pick up exports from other countries like Indonesia, Thailand and Africa. While this may h…
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In this episode we are joined by Drew Watney of AutoNaut, a unmanned surface vehicle (USV) company that is making waves in sectors like meteorology, environmental conservation, defence and more. Learn all about AutoNaut and how they are being deployed in the Caribbean and around the world. Enjoy! Learn More: https://www.autonautusv.com/ https://www…
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Why I won’t be buying Palantir technologies anytime soonWhen I’m out in public many times people ask me what my opinions are when it comes to investing, the markets or individual stocks. I have to say the one stock that people seem to be asking the most about recently is Palantir Technologies, their ticker symbol is PLTR. I believe I’m asked about …
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Should the United States delist Chinese stocks? At first thought with all the craziness of the trade war it sounds like delisting all the Chinese companies from the American stock markets may be a good idea. It is important to know that there are 286 Chinese companies listed on major US stock exchanges. You’ll recognize some of the names like Aliba…
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On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Matt Skelton from Sentera Sensors and Drones! We explore the latest in multispectral imaging and drone technology. From precision weed management to use cases to drone pilots’ needs, this podcast episode is packed with valuable information. Whether you're in agriculture or tech, this episode offers pl…
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Should you invest in gold for the long term? Gold has been a great asset to hold over the last year, but I remain a skeptic of investing in gold long term. I personally don’t own any gold nor would I recommend buying gold at this point in time. While the recent gains in the price of gold look attractive, given the fact it is up over 20% so far this…
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The latest episode of Caribbean Drone News for April 2025! From the innovative use of drone tech in Bermuda's forests to tackling farm theft in Jamaica, we cover it all. Don't miss the latest on the Mavic 4 Pro's exciting features and release date. The Pilots of the Caribbean Podcast recommends the Pilot Institute - Part 107 Made Easy course for an…
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Can the heartland states save our country? The heartland states are 20 states pretty much in the center of the country. They have been regaining economic strength over the years and currently about 39% of the US population lives in these states, according to the census bureau for 2024. The population growth in this area was above the rest of the co…
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Experience Tobago like never before with Island Girl Tours! Tune in to this week's episode to hear Anna and David's stories about creating unforgettable tours, their passion for showcasing the island's beauty, and the excitement of capturing all of the drone-filmed memories. A must-listen for travel enthusiasts! Contact Anna & David: https://island…
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From Silicon Valley to the deep Amazon jungle, Ram Fish is paving the way for healthcare innovation with 19Labs. Listen to our recent chat where we dive into the challenges and triumphs of bringing medical care to remote communities 19Labs Website Book Recommendations: BUILD Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution The Pilots of the Caribbea…
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Innovation and creativity at its finest! Adrian Allen gives us an inside look at how LunaLite is blending storytelling with technology to create unforgettable moments in the sky. This one's a must-watch! Website Instagram Youtube Facebook The Pilots of the Caribbean Podcast recommends the Pilot Institute - Part 107 Made Easy course for anyone looki…
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In this episode of the Pilots of the Caribbean Podcast we are joined by Dervon McKellop of DRIFT UAV Services! We explore the rapidly evolving world of drones and AI, and how they're shaping industries in the Caribbean and beyond. Tune in to discover more about the future of drone technology! Contact Dervon: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Yout…
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Welcome to the Caribbean Drone News for January 2025! In this episode, we cover three major stories: DJI's controversial removal of geofencing from their drones, the Inter-American Development Bank's launch of a new tech lab in Trinidad and Tobago, and DJI's release of two new drones—the Matrice 4 series for enterprise applications and the DJI Flip…
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Ep.24 - Delve into the realm of drone pilots and uncover five distinct careers driven by the use of drones aka UAV's. From photography and videography to redefining agricultural practices to enhancing construction and how drones are transforming the way inspections are done in the energy industry and lets not forget the extremely popular and lucrat…
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Welcome to the December 2024 episode of Monthly Caribbean Drone News! This month, we cover four major stories: a near collision between a passenger plane and a drone in Trinidad, Belize's Coast Guard deploying a new drone squadron, mandatory drone operation training for employees of Curaçao's Ministry of Traffic, Transportation, and Urban Planning,…
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In this episode of the Pilots of the Caribbean podcast, we sit down with Keitel Small, an expert drone pilot and engineer. Keitel shares his passion for technology, his early experiences and his journey into the world of RC planes, drones, and the film industry. From teaching kids how to use computers at a young age to working on major TV productio…
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Ep.21 - In this episode, Alan sits down with Omari Rankin, CEO of the Cayman Drone Company, to discuss his transition from a senior engineering role at Digicel to pioneering the drone industry in the Cayman Islands. Omari shares the challenges and triumphs of starting his drone business, insights into working with high-end production companies, and…
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Ep.20 Welcome to the monthly Caribbean drone news for November 2024! In this episode, we discuss four major highlights: Dwight Winston's second Emmy nomination, the launch of the Bahamas Unmanned Systems Academy, DJI's release of two new agricultural drones the Agras T100 and T70, and Trinidad and Tobago’s Hummingbird Drone and Robotic Services ach…
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Ep.19 - In this episode, Denzil van Eer, Chief Operations Officer at Amps Drone Services in Suriname, shares his fascinating journey from starting a drone business with zero drone experience to becoming the leading provider of industrial drone services in Suriname. Denzil talks about overcoming challenges in regulations, expanding services, and lev…
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Ep.18 In this episode of the Pilots of the Caribbean Podcast, we welcome Derek Galon, a talented and award winning fine art photographer and videographer with roots in Poland now residing in Dominica. Derek shares his fascinating story, from his early days in Poland to his move to Canada and eventually settling in the Caribbean. He provides insight…
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Ep.17 - In this episode of the Pilots of the Caribbean Podcast, we talk with Josiah Burkett, a geologist turned GIS professional currently residing in St. Kitts and Nevis. Josiah shares his journey from his roots in Trinidad and Tobago, his educational and professional experiences in Jamaica, to his current role in the GIS field. He discusses his p…
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