Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time

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Welcome to Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, a podcast by DroneSense. We explore real-world applications of drones in emergency response, offering a close examination of evolving trends in drone technology and its impact on public safety.

  1. The Reality Check: What American Drone Manufacturing Really Means with Randall Warnas

    5D AGO

    The Reality Check: What American Drone Manufacturing Really Means with Randall Warnas

    In Part 2 of this DroneCast conversation, Joe Kearns sits down with Randall Warnas, CEO of Anzu Robotics, to explore the realities of building a trusted American drone company. Randall shares how Anzu is tackling the challenge of earning public safety trust, balancing innovation with regulatory pressures, and building a sustainable market presence amid intense geopolitical dynamics. This episode delivers candid insights for anyone invested in the future of U.S. drone manufacturing.

    41 min
  2. No Budget, All Guts: Building a Drone Program with Borrowed Cash and a Prayer with David Spraggs

    SEP 2

    No Budget, All Guts: Building a Drone Program with Borrowed Cash and a Prayer with David Spraggs

    In Part 1 of this special two-part DroneCast conversation, host Joe Kearns sits down with David Spraggs, former bomb squad commander and current Manager of Customer Success at DroneSense, to explore his pioneering work bringing drones into law enforcement. From his first exposure to a $150,000 UAS in 2014 to building Boulder PD’s drone program from the ground up, David reveals how drones moved from “nice-to-have gadgets” to mission-critical tools in public safety. He shares lessons on community trust, funding, documentation, and cross-agency collaboration that remain essential for agencies building or scaling their own programs today. Stay tuned for Part 2, where David continues his journey and dives deeper into advanced applications and lessons learned.

    38 min
  3. Red, White, and Green: Politics, Tech, and the Fight for American Skies with Randall Warnas

    AUG 19

    Red, White, and Green: Politics, Tech, and the Fight for American Skies with Randall Warnas

    In this episode of DroneCast, host Joe Kearns sits down with Randall Warnas, CEO of Anzu Robotics, to discuss the rapidly evolving world of American drone manufacturing. Randall shares how Anzu bridges the gap between Chinese and domestic drone solutions, tackles complex geopolitical and cybersecurity challenges, and builds trust in a DJI-dominated market. This candid conversation delivers strategic insights for anyone invested in the future of secure, US-based drone technology.

    32 min
  4. Flying Blind: The Untold Story of Public Safety's First Beyond Visual Line of Sight Waiver

    AUG 5

    Flying Blind: The Untold Story of Public Safety's First Beyond Visual Line of Sight Waiver

    In this episode of DroneCast, host Joe Kearns sits down with Brandon Karr, co-founder of Unmanned Tactical Group and a trailblazer in UAS operations for public safety. Brandon shares his journey building one of the nation’s first Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs, how he secured the first-ever BVLOS waiver for public safety, and offers actionable insights for agencies looking to launch or expand drone programs.

    51 min
  5. The COA Liability Trap: A Critical Warning for Public Safety Drone Programs with Greg Reverdiau

    JUL 22

    The COA Liability Trap: A Critical Warning for Public Safety Drone Programs with Greg Reverdiau

    In Part 2 of this impactful DroneCast conversation, host Joe Kearns continues the discussion with Greg Reverdiau, co-founder of the Pilot Institute, diving deeper into the human side of public safety drone operations. Greg unpacks the importance of building a proactive safety culture, training for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, and preparing teams for the integration of advanced sensors and future technologies. This episode equips public safety drone leaders with strategies to foster resilience, decision-making under pressure, and long-term program success in an evolving regulatory landscape.

    1h 5m
  6. The Certificate to Be Dangerous: Why Part 107 Isn't Enough with Greg Reverdiau

    JUL 8

    The Certificate to Be Dangerous: Why Part 107 Isn't Enough with Greg Reverdiau

    In Part 1 of this eye-opening DroneCast conversation, host Joe Kearns sits down with Greg Reverdiau, co-founder of the Pilot Institute and veteran aviation expert, to explore the future of drone training in public safety. Moving beyond basic Part 107 certification, Greg shares practical insights into building confident, capable drone teams through structured programs, NIST-based proficiency standards, and scenario-based learning. Whether you're starting a program or refining existing training, this episode offers actionable guidance to raise your team's readiness and performance.

    32 min
  7. Aim Small, Miss Small: An Ex-Cop's Guide to Mastering Drone Crash Reconstruction

    JUN 24

    Aim Small, Miss Small: An Ex-Cop's Guide to Mastering Drone Crash Reconstruction

    In this engaging episode of DroneCast, host Joe Kearns sits down with Bobby Jason Mullinax of Frontier Precision Unmanned to explore how drone technology is transforming crash reconstruction and investigative operations in law enforcement. With over 15 years of public safety experience, Bobby Jason Mullinax shares practical approaches for drone integration, overcoming misconceptions, and establishing evidentiary credibility. Whether you're building a new program or enhancing an existing one, this episode offers strategic insights to elevate drone use in public safety.

    32 min
  8. Restricted Airspace, Unrestricted Innovation: Drone Ops in DC's Shadow with Jason Cokinos

    JUN 10

    Restricted Airspace, Unrestricted Innovation: Drone Ops in DC's Shadow with Jason Cokinos

    In this insightful episode of DroneCast, host Joe Kearns sits down with Jason Cokinos of the Montgomery County Police Department to explore the challenges and innovations of using drones as first responders in one of the nation’s most complex restricted airspaces near Washington, DC. They discuss how the department navigates regulatory hurdles, builds essential partnerships with federal agencies, and transitions to secure drone technologies—all while developing robust training programs and operational protocols. This episode offers practical guidance for public safety agencies aiming to launch or scale drone-as-first-responder programs under demanding conditions.

    26 min
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