Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time
Welcome to Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, a podcast by DroneSense. Hosted by John McLeod, DroneSense’s very own Director of Customer Success, 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.
Small Communities: Perfect for DFRs with Chris Baker, Oswego’s Drone & Robotics Coordinator
May 21, 2024 • 31 MIN
In this episode of Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, host John McLeod speaks to Chris Baker, Systems Administrator and Drone & Robotics Coordinator for the City of Oswego. They discuss Oswego’s drone program, why small cities are perfect for Drone First Responders, and how he maintains relationships with stakeholders to keep the program running.
Establishing a Drone First Responder Program with Matt Rowland of FWPD
May 7, 2024 • 40 MIN
In this episode of Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, host John McLeod speaks to Matt Rowland, Air Support Unit sUAS Pilot for the Fort Wayne Police Department. They discuss the reality of starting a drone first responder program, what it was like to run drones for President Trump in 2018, and how to make the right decisions when building a program from the ground up.
Building Credibility and Legitimacy in Firefighter Acceptance of Drones with Jason Burnside of the RED Team
April 23, 2024 • 37 MIN
In part two of this episode of Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, host John McLeod speaks to Jason Burnside, Program Manager for the Austin Fire Department's Robotics Emergency Deployment (RED) Team. They explore how drones are becoming first responders in public safety and the challenges of training and maintaining proficiency in drone operations. hey also delve into the political and data security concerns surrounding drones and the importance of building trust with the community.
Integrating Drones into Firefighting Operations with Jason Burnside of the RED Team
April 9, 2024 • 33 MIN
In part one of this episode of Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, host John McLeod speaks to Jason Burnside, Program Manager for the Austin Fire Department's Robotics Emergency Deployment (RED) Team. They discuss how drones can enhance public safety, make firefighters' jobs easier and safer, the challenges of integrating drones into fire departments, and the future potential of augmented reality and autonomous launching.
Dronecast | Trailer
April 8, 2024 • < 1 MIN
In a world marked by an array of challenges, such as natural disasters and unforeseen crises, our public safety personnel need more support than ever before. Enter: Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, the new podcast exploring the real-world applications of drones in emergency response