PROPS Podcast

PROPS Podcast

Welcome to PROPS Public Safety podcast. A podcast where we answer questions related to public safety pressing issues, concerns, latest news and provide our insights from our learnings and collaborations with experienced professionals in the public safety team.

  1. 10/12/2023

    PROPS Public Safety 026: What does it take to perform a successful life safety overwatch mission?

    Learn the many challenges pilots face when conducting public safety missions? Welcome to PROPS Public Safety podcast. A podcast where we answer questions related to public safety pressing issues, concerns, latest news and provide our insights from our learnings and collaborations with experienced professionals in the public safety team.   On today’s show, hosts John and Mike discuss about their experience of flying a public safety missions and the many challenges that pilots can face when running such missions.   John and Mike discuss their experience of flying public safety in Rockaway beach NY and the many challenges they faced while flying the mission and how pilots can address these issues. John explains how such missions are usually flown in busy environments such as sand and airspace regulations and how pilots can mitigate risks in such an environment.   Tune in today to learn about about how you can best address such challenging missions and yet conduct safe public safety missions!!   Become a PROPS Member. Access to courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Sign up today or reach out for a demo – https://propsflightschool.com/ Learn More about PROPS programs – https://props.thedroneu.com/how/   Follow Us Site – https://propsflightschool.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu   Timestamps: [02:09] John and Mike share the Life saving public safety operations and procedures in the Rockaway beach in NY [07:11] The many challenges operation public safety missions in busy airspace and environments [12:02] Managing challenges in flight specifically sand from the beach [16:39] Additional challenges of flying public safety missions in life saving rescue missions specifically from the environment

    24 min
  2. 10/03/2023

    PROPS Public Safety 025: RemoteID delayed and its implications for public safety

    Remote ID delayed and how it affects pilots in public safety? What next? Welcome to PROPS Public Safety podcast. A podcast where we answer questions related to public safety pressing issues, concerns, latest news and provide our insights from our learnings and collaborations with experienced professionals in the public safety team.   On today’s show, hosts John and Mike discuss about the delay in the rollout of Remote ID and its implications to pilots at large and specifically to pilots in the public safety domain.   John and Mike discuss the delay in the rollout of the RemoteID initiative by the FAA and the implications to public safety programs and missions. We discuss about its impact to the DJI Phantom drones which are the common drones used in missions and how not being remote id can have implications in carrying out missions. We also talk about the delay, the use case for Remote ID, the implications of the delay on grants, missions and compliance including the impacts of Made in US drones and how the future can rollout.   Tune in today to learn about about how the future of public safety is being shaped by the Remote ID rollout and what it means to you!!   Become a PROPS Member. Access to courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Sign up today or reach out for a demo – https://propsflightschool.com/ Learn More about PROPS programs – https://props.thedroneu.com/how/   Follow Us Site – https://propsflightschool.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu   Timestamps: [00:44] Learn what John and Mike have been upto earlier this summer [03:14] What are the impacts of Remote ID delayed and drones not being remote ID ready [04:52] How the Phantom series drones can get impacted by the delay [08:02] Is the 6 month delay relevant and how public safety missions can work with budgeting, training and grants management [10:17] Why did we come about a delay in the rollout? [16:44] Will the Remote ID end up restricting pilots from flying commercially?

    26 min
  3. 07/31/2023

    PROPS Public Safety 024: Why DARPA taking interest in VTOL aircraft will affect sUAS industry??

    Why is DARPA taking interest in VTOL? How does it affect the future? Welcome to PROPS Public Safety podcast. A podcast where we answer questions related to public safety pressing issues, concerns, latest news and provide our insights from our learnings and collaborations with experienced professionals in the public safety team.   On today’s show, hosts John and Mike discuss about DARPA working with industry leaders to develop VTOL aircraft and what it means for the industry.   John and Mike discuss the development where the DARPA is developing VTOL aircraft with industry leaders and what could be the potential uses for such an aircraft. John elaborates on some of the potential projects that DARPA could be deploying the VTOL aircraft and how such an aircraft can be useful in different geographies and area. We also discuss about how such initiatives can drive innovation in the industry and how DARPA has been known to improve the way we approach STEM differently different from a traditional DoD perspective.   Tune in today to learn about about how the future of public safety is gradually developing in the country based on global events and what it means to you!!   Become a PROPS Member. Access to courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Sign up today or reach out for a demo – https://propsflightschool.com/ Learn More about PROPS programs – https://props.thedroneu.com/how/   Follow Us Site – https://propsflightschool.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu   Timestamps: [0:57] Why is DARPA interested in VTOL? [5:12] What could be some advantages of using a VTOL aircraft? [09:53] How developing the VTOL can improve innovation in the industry

    12 min
  4. 07/26/2023

    PROPS Public Safety 023: War on Ukraine and how the counter UAS culture is unfolding

    Are we more wary of UAS seeing the developments in the war on Ukraine? Welcome to PROPS Public Safety podcast. A podcast where we answer questions related to public safety pressing issues, concerns, latest news and provide our insights from our learnings and collaborations with experienced professionals in the public safety team.   On today’s show, hosts John and Mike discuss about counter UAS culture and how this is impacting regulations, safety culture and investments in the industry.   John and Mike discuss the specifics of how the events unfolding in the War on Ukraine have brought up a counter UAS culture showcasing how UAS can potentially be used differently from its intended purpose. We specifically discuss these implication on US regulations, perspectives of individuals and corporation in the US and how counter UAS culture can be detrimental.   Tune in today to learn about about how the future of public safety is gradually developing in the country based on global events and what it means to you!!   Become a PROPS Member. Access to courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Sign up today or reach out for a demo – https://propsflightschool.com/ Learn More about PROPS programs – https://props.thedroneu.com/how/   Follow Us Site – https://propsflightschool.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu   Timestamps: [0:57]The push for counter UAS and why all the negative publicity for UAS [9:44] Regulatory implications and geofencing to restrict drone movement. [14:53] Corporations looking to have security cover from UAS

    21 min
  5. 07/21/2023

    PROPS Public Safety 022: What is on the horizon for public safety using drones?

    What does the future hold for public safety programs? How can pilots be prepared for the road ahead? Welcome to PROPS Public Safety podcast. A podcast where we answer questions related to public safety pressing issues, concerns, latest news and provide our insights from our learnings and collaborations with experienced professionals in the public safety team.   On today’s show, hosts John and Mike discuss about what lies ahead for public safety programs and missions and how the market and industry is gradually changing.   John and Mike discuss the specifics of things affecting the public safety domain that pilots need to be aware of and understand how these affect the future. We go over critical aspects such as federal regulations, relevant products and equipment pilots should know for conducting successful missions, DJI’s future in the public safety domain and how industries, municipalities and agencies are coming together to standarize process and methods in the industry. We also go over upcoming industry events and presentations relevant to the industry.   Tune in today to learn about about how the future of public safety is gradually developing in the country and what it means to you!!   Become a PROPS Member. Access to courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Sign up today or reach out for a demo – https://propsflightschool.com/ Learn More about PROPS programs – https://props.thedroneu.com/how/   Follow Us Site – https://propsflightschool.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu   Timestamps: [1:35]What have John and Mike been busy doing this summer for the drone community [3:50] Is DJI products the best for public safety missions? [7:21] Upcoming regulatory meetings relevant for public safety [12:30] Building in-house public safety and inspection programs and efforts required for training and equipment [14:51] Drone permits in NYC and future proposals for the use of drones [17:24] Other projects and events coming up in the public safety industry

    20 min
  6. 06/06/2023

    PROPS Public Safety 021: How to plan and safety operate drone over water

    What precautions should pilots take while planning public safety operations over water? Welcome to PROPS Public Safety podcast. A podcast where we answer questions related to public safety pressing issues, concerns, latest news and provide our insights from our learnings and collaborations with experienced professionals in the public safety team.   On today’s show, hosts John and Mike discuss about conducting drone flights over water specifically when conducting public safety operations and how pilots can successfully plan and execute such missions.   John and Mike discuss the unique challenges brought up by flying over water and detail the many specifics that are required to be observed as part of flying over water. We start off discussing about the difference in land and water public safety operations and how pilots need to plan their water operations differently from the land operations. We then discuss about several parameters on this show such as landing, take off, landing pads, wind, battery management, thermal sensor management, water operations precautions and more.   Tune in today to learn about about conducting safe operations over water and how pilots can plan in detail prior to performing public safety missions over water !!   Become a PROPS Member. Access to courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Sign up today or reach out for a demo – https://propsflightschool.com/ Learn More about PROPS programs – https://props.thedroneu.com/how/   Follow Us Site – https://propsflightschool.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu   Timestamps: [1:10]John and Mike discuss about water operations for drones [2:00] Difference in Land and Water operations for drones and things to consider during water operations [6:58] Precautions while flying with windy conditions and battery management [11:06] Other precautions to consider while operating over water

    17 min
  7. 05/29/2023

    PROPS Public Safety 020: How can non-profit organizations plan their operations proactively and support public safety departments?

    What actions must non-profit organizations plan when supporting public safety teams? Welcome to PROPS Public Safety podcast. A podcast where we answer questions related to public safety pressing issues, concerns, latest news and provide our insights from our learnings and collaborations with experienced professionals in the public safety team.   On today’s show, hosts John and Mike discuss the question we received from Neil, who is a volunteering at a non-profit organization that are working in the public safety domain about planning and operating public safety programs by non-profit organizations that helps them remain relevant.   Thanks for the question Neil. John and Mike delve into the many aspects that non-profits and volunteers need to keep in mind when planning their operations. We talk about regulations, failure points that can hurt non-profits financially and operationally and ways teams can mitigate these risks. We also speak about how non-profits and volunteers at non-profits can build trust with local public safety departments and how non-profits can stay relevant in the space. Lastly John and Mike also touch upon the key aspect of training and planning their programs that can effectively set them up for success.   Tune in today to learn about about this technology and how it can have implications in the drone industry !!   Become a PROPS Member. Access to courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Sign up today or reach out for a demo – https://propsflightschool.com/ Learn More about PROPS programs – https://props.thedroneu.com/how/   Follow Us Site – https://propsflightschool.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu   Timestamps: [00:58] Today’s question on precautions for volunteering public safety teams to consider when planning public safety missions [02:26] Understanding the state legislation to decide on equipment purchase [03:40] What failure points can public safety teams expect when planning missions and projects in the public safety [07:19] Developing trust in the public safety domain and what volunteering organizations can do to support local public safety departments [08:40] How volunteering organizations can remain relevant for public safety missions and projects [10:57] Training and other aspects that volunteering organizations can do to keep themselves ready for operations

    14 min
  8. 05/22/2023

    PROPS Public Safety 019: Dronesense developing LTE module for public safety drones

    What is the DroneSense LTE module? Does it have inherent benefits to pilots in public safety? Welcome to PROPS Public Safety podcast. A podcast where we answer questions related to public safety pressing issues, concerns, latest news and provide our insights from our learnings and collaborations with experienced professionals in the public safety team.   On today’s show, hosts John and Mike discuss about DroneSense’s LTE module and what it means to drone pilots. We discuss what an LTE module is, how it works and its application as it is deployed into public safety drones? We also discuss the regulatory and legal implications of having these modules in public safety drones and how states and regulations will perceive LTE modules.   Tune in today to learn about about this technology and how it can have implications in the drone industry !!   Become a PROPS Member. Access to courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Sign up today or reach out for a demo – https://propsflightschool.com/ Learn More about PROPS programs – https://props.thedroneu.com/how/   Follow Us Site – https://propsflightschool.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu   Timestamps: [02:01] Learn about Dronesense LTE module and what it means [02:40] Why is Dronesense deploying the LTE module and what it means for the drone pilot [06:40] What could be some pitfalls of a LTE module

    18 min

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Welcome to PROPS Public Safety podcast. A podcast where we answer questions related to public safety pressing issues, concerns, latest news and provide our insights from our learnings and collaborations with experienced professionals in the public safety team.