Delegate CFO offers virtual and fractional services expertise at fixed rate pricing. Our CFOs focus on strategic planning to help protect profits and manage cash flow. Work with a trusted virtual CFO to grow your company’s wealth today.
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Pam Monteith is the Owner and CEO of Great Work Online. She has 15 years of experience in the digital marketing landscape and in the last 8 years as a Fractional COO. Through hard work, passion & eagerness to learn the newest trends in the industry, plus the gained credible experiences Pam has helped her better understand the demands & goals of Great Work Online's clients. This expertise allows her to understand their needs and provide them with the high-quality service they expect. More so, ...
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Stories from 400 Feet
Danielle Gagne, Chief Storyteller for Drone Network News at Volatus Aerospace
Drone professionals are making dull, dirty, and dangerous jobs safer, faster, and more actionable. In this podcast, we highlight the everyday and the not-so-everyday stories of drones and technologies being used in the field, whether that is to conduct routine data collection or to test new and exciting avenues for the drone industry. If a drone flies, we’ll be there!
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Top 3 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Functional Website | EP 75
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8:44Is your website working for your business—or against it? In today’s digital age, having a functional website is no longer optional. It’s a powerful tool that builds credibility, saves time, and gives you a competitive edge. In this episode of How To Build A Team, I’m breaking down the top three reasons why every business needs a functional website …
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3 Essential Tips for Maximizing Your Google My Business Profile | EP 74
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11:27In today’s episode, we're diving into why Google My Business (GMB) is a powerful yet underutilized tool for local visibility, especially for CPAs, professional service providers, and food and beverage businesses. If you’re looking to reach more clients or customers locally, a well-optimized GMB profile can help you stand out in search results and a…
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How CPAs Can Manage Compliance and Deadlines Without Sacrificing Growth | EP73
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7:33In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s all too familiar for CPAs and professional service providers: balancing compliance deadlines with the need to grow your firm. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by regulations and time-sensitive tasks, this episode is for you. I’ll be sharing my top 3 strategies to help you stop stressing over compl…
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When Fear of Losing Your Business Takes Over: Is It Time to Get Help? | EP72
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6:33In this episode of How to Build a Team, I dive into a challenge many business owners face: the fear of losing your business because you’re stretched too thin and feel like you can’t afford help. It’s an overwhelming feeling, but the truth is, you don’t need a huge budget to get the support you need. Whether you're struggling to keep up with the day…
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How Do You Know If Your Marketing Is Actually Working? | EP71
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5:58Marketing can feel like a black hole sometimes — you’re doing all the things, but how do you know if it’s truly moving the needle? In this episode, we dive into the question that every business owner asks at some point: Is my marketing actually working? If you’ve ever felt lost or unsure about whether your marketing efforts are delivering real resu…
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Stop Doing It All – Unlock Growth by Delegating Effectively in Your Business | EP70
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6:13As a business owner, it’s easy to feel like you need to manage every single task yourself. From answering emails to overseeing social media posts, it can seem like doing everything is the only way to keep things running smoothly. But the reality is that trying to handle it all alone leads to burnout, inefficiency, and slows down your business growt…
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Conquer Overwhelm with Smart Delegation: 3 Essential Tips for Gaining Time Freedom in Your Business | EP69
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12:47In this episode of How to Build a Team, Pam Monteith dives into a topic that every business owner can relate to: overwhelm. Whether you’re feeling like you're drowning in tasks or struggling to let go of control, this episode is for you! Pam shares three actionable strategies to help you overcome overwhelm through the power of delegation and smart …
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Hiring the Best Person vs. Hiring the Right Person: 3 Key Tips for Business Owners | EP68
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7:47In today’s episode, we’re talking about a critical decision every business owner has to make: hiring the best person for the job vs. hiring the right person for the job. While many business owners get caught up in credentials and experience, the truth is, the best person on paper isn’t always the right fit for your business. I’ll be sharing my top …
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Top 3 Tasks Business Owners Should Never Outsource | EP67
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6:20In this episode of How to Build a Team, Pam Monteith discusses the top 3 critical tasks that business owners should never outsource. If you’re scaling your business or thinking about delegating responsibilities, this episode is a must-listen. Pam breaks down why you need to retain control of your vision and strategy, brand identity and messaging, a…
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Working In vs. On Your Business: The Key to Sustainable Growth and Avoiding Burnout | EP66
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6:25In this episode of How To Build A Team, we tackle a critical question for every business owner: Are you working in your business or on your business? Understanding the difference between these two approaches can be the deciding factor between burnout and sustainable growth. Join Pam Monteith as we explore: What it means to work in your business Wha…
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Are Likes Misleading You? The Truth About Content Effectiveness and Why Visibility Matters | Ep 65
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12:31In this episode, Pam explores a common misconception among business owners: Are likes and comments a true indicator of content effectiveness? She shares a real-life example of a prospect client who finds her LinkedIn content valuable but never engages with it publicly. This leads to an important conversation about focusing on the right metrics to m…
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Why Some Businesses Thrive While Others Fail: The Untold Story Behind Successful Marketing | EP 64
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7:57In this episode, Pam dives into the challenges that business owners face when their marketing is working, but growth seems stalled. She shares real-life examples of two clients—both startups, both with physical products, and both following the same marketing strategy—with completely different outcomes. The key? Execution, adaptability, and support.…
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Unlocking Success: Marketing Lessons from Apple for Small Businesses | EP 63
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6:19In this episode, we’re diving into the powerful marketing lessons we can learn from one of the world’s most successful companies—Apple. While Apple may be a global tech giant, its core marketing principles are highly applicable to small businesses. In this episode, you’ll learn: The Importance of Simplicity: How keeping your marketing message simpl…
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Why You Can't Afford to Stop Marketing After Growth | Ep 62
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5:57In today's episode, we explore a crucial question for every growing business: "Will you stop marketing when you achieve growth?" We'll dive into why it's essential to continue marketing efforts even after hitting your growth milestones and how a Fractional COO can play a pivotal role in sustaining and scaling your marketing strategies.. Key Takeawa…
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Why Marketing Should Be One of Your Top 3 Priorities | Ep 61
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8:49In this episode of "How To Build A Team," we delve into why marketing should be a top priority for every business owner. Alongside building systems and processes and creating a strong team, strategic marketing is essential for business growth and sustainability. Discover why cutting marketing expenses can be detrimental and learn actionable tips to…
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How to Prioritize Your Digital Marketing Efforts | EP 60
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5:48Description: In this episode, I provide a clear and actionable guide on how to prioritize your digital marketing efforts. Whether you're new to digital marketing or handling it yourself, these tips will help you focus on what really matters. Key Points: Identify Your Goals: Determine whether you want to increase brand awareness, generate leads, or …
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Description: In this episode, we share three essential time-saving tips for digital marketing. Whether you're a solopreneur or running a small team, these strategies will help you streamline your marketing efforts and maximize your impact. Key Points: Schedule Your Posts in Advance: Use tools like Buffer or Hootsuite to batch content creation and m…
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The Importance of Systems and Process | EP 58
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10:37Description: In this episode, we delve into why establishing robust systems and processes is crucial when building a team for your new firm. Join us to explore how these frameworks can drive consistency, efficiency, and scalability in your business. Key Points: Consistency and Quality Control: Ensuring reliable outcomes through structured processes…
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Craig Husselby Talks About Synergy Aviation's Latest Expansion into the U.S.
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3:09At Energy Drone Robotics Coalition Summit (EDRS) in Houston, I sat down with Craig Husselby, VP of Business Development for Synergy Aviation to talk about oil and gas pipeline inspections and their recent expansion into the U.S.By Danielle Gagne, Chief Storyteller for Drone Network News at Volatus Aerospace
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The Rule of 40: Achieving Profitable Growth in the SaaS Industry
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16:30Today's episode we're going to discuss the Rule of 40 - a powerful metric for evaluation the Health of a SaaS company. Links and Resources: Delegate CFO Blog MRRBy hovlandforensic
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When to Outsource vs. When to Hire: A Guide for Small Business Owners | EP 57
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13:44Description: As a small business owner, making the right decision between outsourcing and hiring is crucial. Join us in this episode as we provide a concise guide to help you navigate this dilemma effectively and discover when each option is the best choice for your business. Key Points: Specialized Expertise: When to outsource tasks that require s…
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Part 3: Maximizing Clarity and Productivity Through Batching | EP 56
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18:14In the final episode of the series, we tackle the challenge of brain fog and introduce a powerful solution: batching. Learn how to streamline your workflow, increase clarity, and maximize productivity by grouping similar tasks together and dedicating focused blocks of time. Key Points: Exploring the concept of brain fog and its impact on productivi…
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Empowering Indigenous Communities Through Drone Technology
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15:22Jacob Taylor - CEO Indigenous Aerospace; Darian Edwards, Indigenous Air Mobility Specialist, Canadian Advanced Air Mobility; Kimble McComb, Drone Advisor, Moose Cree First Nation; and Jo-Anne Tabobandung Dean of Aviation, First Nation Technical Institute join us this week to discuss how the usage of drones is an important tool in the process of emp…
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A 3-Part Series Part 2 Overcoming Exhaustion Through Outsourcing and Delegation | EP 55
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14:43Embrace the Journey- Thriving in Business Through Struggles and Pains- A 3-Part Series Part 2: Overcoming Exhaustion Through Outsourcing and Delegation Description: In this episode, Pam addresses the issue of exhaustion faced by entrepreneurs and presents a powerful solution: Outsourcing and Delegation. Explore how leveraging external support and d…
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A 3-Part Series Part 1: Overwhelm and the Power of Time-Blocking | EP 54
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13:29Embrace the Journey- Thriving in Business Through Struggles and Pains- A 3-Part Series Part 1: Overwhelm and the Power of Time-Blocking Description: In this episode, we delve into the overwhelming feeling that often accompanies entrepreneurship and introduce a powerful solution: time-blocking. Discover how this highly effective time management tech…
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Overcoming the Entrepreneurial Abyss | EP 53
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19:32It’s been awhile since I last recorded an episode because I suffered burnout. So, in this episode I shared with you why, how it started, how I recognized it and how I was able to overcome it. If you are experiencing burnout in your business, listen to this episode and let me know how you are now, I would love to know. Here are some key things to re…
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Safe and Efficient Data Collection in Challenging Environments
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8:02Justin Simkins, a Technical Specialist from Emesent, joins us this week on how Hovermap is creating a new industry standard in autonomous lidar mapping. Justin discusses Emesent's SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) based lidar system and how it can be utilized for autonomous navigation on drone platforms. He also explores how this technol…
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The Power of Time-blocking: How to Take Control of Your Day | EP 52
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8:45Today, we'll be talking about one of the most effective methods for managing your time: Time Blocking. Time blocking has helped me regain my focus on running my business and household. You can too. Time blocking is a highly effective time management technique that can help you stay productive and achieve your goals. It’s a game-changer. Listen now …
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It’s been a while since I last recorded an episode because I suffered burnout. So, in this episode, I shared with you why, how it started, how I recognized it, and how I was able to overcome it. If you are experiencing burnout in your business, listen to this episode and let me know how you are now, I would love to know. Here are some key things to…
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Drone Market Trends and Investment Perspectives with Kay Wackwitz, CEO of Drone Industry Insights and Abhinav Singhvi, CFO of Volatus Aerospace
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40:55What are the current trends in the drone market? What do investors think about the drone industry? How do the answers to these questions impact the drone industry and how do we bridge the gap between positive market trends and investor confidence? We spoke with the CEO of Drone Industry Insights, Kay Wackwitz and CFO of Volatus Aerospace, Abhinav S…
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Remotely Piloting Beyond Visual Line of Sight Near an Active Airport with Optical Detect & Avoid and No Visual Observers
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8:55Richard Podolski, VP of Flight Operations, talks in-depth about the recent SFOC granted to Volatus Aerospace by Transport Canada to remotely pilot a drone using Remote Flight Control System (RFCS) software and optical Detect and Avoid (DAA) within an active aerodrome traffic zone. This is the first step toward commercializing their nesting station …
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Delegate for Transport Canada, Nigel Waterhouse, Discusses the Integration of Large Autonomous Drones into the National Airspace
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10:01While at CanSec, we sat down with Nigel Waterhouse, Delegate for Transport Canada, to discuss the challenges and nuances between autonomous passenger flight, remotely piloted passenger flight, and uncrewed cargo delivery when it comes to integrating them into the National Airspace safely.By Danielle Gagne, Chief Storyteller for Drone Network News at Volatus Aerospace
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Ali Dian, CEO of Aerovel, Discusses the Defense and Commercial Applications of Flexrotor
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22:43Designed by Dr. Tad McGeer, the inventor of the ScanEagle (a UAV that defined a whole new group of military aircraft), the Flexrotor from Aerovel is a vertical takeoff and landing autonomous aircraft with a pedigree that predates most commercial UAVs. In this podcast, we speak with Aerovel's CEO, Ali Dian to dive into the dual-use applications and …
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Task Force Drone Provides Canadian Veterans the Training to Start a Second Career
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9:02Colonel (ret'd) Michel Latouche, leader of the Veteran Training Program, Task Force Drone, speaks about the challenges veterans face when retiring from the military and how becoming a drone pilot can be a fulfilling second career that leverages their military skills.
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Stories from Ukraine: Brothers & Sisters in Arms
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13:54We speak with Lieutenant Colonel Melanie Lake about what it has been like witnessing the Russian invasion of Ukraine after serving with Ukrainian soldiers as a commander during Operation UNIFIER from March to October of 2021 and how that experience led her and many others to establish Mriya Aid, a Not-for-Profit designed to provide non-lethal milit…
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What does it take to evacuate a family from Ukraine? What are the dangers involved? We spoke with a gentleman, who in order to keep his family safe has asked to remain anonymous, about what it took to not only get his family out of Ukraine but to provide six weeks of humanitarian aid throughout Ukraine.…
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An Industry First: Elizabeth Police Department Obtains BVLOS Waiver for Drone as a First Responder Program in Class B Airspace with Paladin's Knighthawk
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24:52Divy Shrivastava, Founder and CEO of Paladin, joins us again on Stories from 400 Feet to talk about working with the Elizabeth Police Department in New Jersey to obtain one of the first Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waivers in Class B airspace for a Drone as a First Responder (DFR) Program. To provide some context on what this means: The FAA …
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Partnering to Bring Drone Solutions to Latin America: Interview with Bruno Leoni, CEO of EOLO
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9:48Latin America is an important emerging market for drone applications, but to understand its needs, culture, and regulations across many different countries requires a combination of demonstrated experience and local knowledge. We spoke with Bruno Leoni, CEO of EOLO Drones about his joint venture with Volatus Aerospace and how they will bring sophis…
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Iowa State University's Geology Dept. Uses Drones for the First Time to Study Earthquakes with the Help of Pacific Triangle
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23:33What determines when an earthquake will happen or not? Slow-Slip Events are relatively minor movements that don't cause massive disruption like earthquakes despite having similar elements. Subduction, the process of a plate sliding under another plate, is still a key factor with slow-slip events. With the help of Pacific Triangle, Iowa State Univer…
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Defining Autonomy, Automation, & BVLOS: An Interview with Andy Lacher, Chief Technologist for Future Airspace Operations – Intelligent Flight Systems, NASA Langley Research Center
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40:25Andy Lacher is currently the Chief Technologist for Future Airspace Operations in the Intelligent Flight Systems organization at NASA’s Langley Research Center where he works on the safe operational integration of new aviation technologies. His deep knowledge and experience made him the ideal person to talk to about defining and standardizing auton…
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By Adding a Position Sensor Inside Their High-Performance Propulsion System, IQ Motion Control Offers OEMs Better Position Control and Advanced Health Monitoring
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6:29By embedding a position sensor inside their propulsion system, IQ Motion Control is enabling better position control and safety protocols and advanced health monitoring that eliminates the need for a swashplate. We spoke with Co-Founders Jon Broome and Matthew Piccoli to learn more about their technology and what benefits this can provide OEMs look…
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Rethinking the Mailbox to Make Way for Drone Delivery
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4:57We spoke with Dan O'Toole about drone delivery infrastructure and how reimagining secure mailboxes is an essential element to scaling autonomous package delivery.By Danielle Gagne, Chief Storyteller for Drone Network News at Volatus Aerospace
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If Your Drone Crashed, Would You Be Covered? Choosing the Right Insurance to Protect Your Assets
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9:04If your drone crashed, would you be covered? This is a question every end user and drone pilot should be asking before starting a mission, because finding out afterward is too late. Crashes can be costly and dangerous, and you want to be protected if the unforeseen happens. But, the answer on whether you are covered or not are not always simple, wh…
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Talking About Tethered Drone Applications with Troy Hittle of Elistair
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9:20We asked Troy Hittle, Managing Director of North America for Elistair, what can you do with a tethered drone? More than you think. Tethered drone solutions are starting to get more traction as industries look for 24/7 overwatch solutions, but, as Troy points out in this episode, there are more ways to leverage the power of a tethered drone.…
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How Sky Ladder Conquered the Mission Impossible Bridge
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44:28You've inspected one bridge with a drone, you can inspect them all, right? If only that were true! Unfortunately for inspectors, engineers and architects have deployed multiple designs and materials in the building of bridges all over the world. This is the story of one particular bridge in California that needed its O-rings inspected. The only pro…
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Inspired Flight Talks About Blue sUAS, Supply Chain Management, and End User Maturity
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7:10In this episode, Adam Bilmes, Director of Sales at Inspired Flight, talks about Blue sUAS and their American-made drone, being prepared to handle supply chain disruptions, the growing maturity and savvy of end users, and what this all means for the industry.By Danielle Gagne, Chief Storyteller for Drone Network News at Volatus Aerospace
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Law Tech Connect Program at AUVSI 2022 Brought Attorneys and the Drone Industry Together Like Never Before
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8:57Back in 2019, Dawn Zoldi, Founder and CEO of P3 Tech Consulting LLC, had a vision to bring attorneys and the drone industry together to network and share knowledge. In 2022 at AUVSI XPONENTIAL, she finally got to realize that dream. After attending this groundbreaking event, we spoke with Dawn about the event's highlights, content, and lessons; the…
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An Italian Drone Inspired by Mother Nature that Can Takeoff and Land from the Water: EuroLink Systems' Beluga
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10:48We spoke with Pietro Lapiana, President of EuroLink Systems, about the inspiration and applications of their elegantly engineered Beluga Drone. Built for both defense and commercial applications, the Beluga is capable of taking off and landing from the water and has cut noise pollution in half when compared to comparable drone models, making it a u…
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Building a Safety Culture that Can Move at the Speed of Technological Innovation: Why Communication Is Key
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9:48David Krause, Co-Founder of Influential Drones, has been working in technology for over 25 years. Influential Drones is a sales, training and aerial service provider. Dave provides consulting and the company is a volunteer Industry Member with the FAA Safety Team (FAAST). He travels the country as a volunteer promoting a drone and aviation safety c…
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Where Are We With Type Certification and How Will This Enable Life-Saving Medical Deliveries?
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7:32Chris Corgnati, President of MissionGO, speaks about the current status of Type Certification for uncrewed systems and how this ties into the work they are doing with MediGo delivering life-saving organs and other critical medical supplies.By Danielle Gagne, Chief Storyteller for Drone Network News at Volatus Aerospace
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