Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time

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.

Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time is a leisure podcast hosted by DroneSense, with 64 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

DroneSense hosts Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time, a leisure show with 64 episodes published.

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  Episode #39

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

  Aug 19, 202532 minS0

  In this insightful episode of DroneCast, host Joe Kearns interviews Randall Warnas, CEO of Anzu Robotics, about the opportunities and challenges of building a leading American drone company. With a background spanning years in the drone industry, Randall offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Anzu has quickly positioned itself among the top five largest drone manufacturers in its first year of operation—serving public safety agencies, utilities, agronomists, and surveyors seeking secure, non-Chinese drone solutions.<br><br>The discussion explores how Anzu leverages licensed technology to deliver commercially viable products while maintaining strict data security standards. Joe explains the delicate ba...

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  Episode #38

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

  Aug 5, 202551 minS0

  In this feature-packed episode of DroneCast, host Joe Kearns interviews Brandon Karr, an internationally recognized expert in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for public safety. With a background in aviation dating back to 2006 and extensive experience in law enforcement, Brandon served as the chief pilot and UAS integrations coordinator for the Pearland Police Department. He was instrumental in launching one of the nation’s first Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs and successfully secured the first-ever FAA Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver for public safety use.<br><br>As co-founder of the Unmanned Tactical Group, Brandon has helped over 600 ag...

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  Episode #37

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

  Jul 22, 20251h 5mS0

  In Part 2 of this compelling DroneCast series, host Joe Kearns reconnects with Greg Reverdiau of the Pilot Institute to explore the next phase of public safety drone program development—one rooted in safety culture, human factors, and future-readiness.<br><br>Greg brings over two decades of experience as a flight instructor and holds a master’s degree in aviation human factors. As the co-founder of the Pilot Institute, he has helped thousands of drone pilots—from career changers to public safety professionals—transition into successful roles through structured, comprehensive training programs. Known for his deep expertise in FAA regulations, safety manageme...

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  Episode #36

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

  Jul 8, 202532 minS0

  In Part 1 of this insightful DroneCast series, host Joe Kearns speaks with Greg Reverdiau, co-founder of the Pilot Institute and former program chair at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, to examine how drone training in public safety must evolve beyond foundational certification.<br><br>Greg brings decades of experience in both manned and unmanned aviation to the discussion, highlighting the critical need for standardized, scenario-based, and platform-specific training frameworks. He explains why relying solely on Part 107 certification leaves public safety drone teams underprepared for the demands of real-world operations.<br><br>The conversation covers the role of NIST standards in objectively measuring...

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  Episode #35

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

  Jun 24, 202532 minS0

  <br>In this compelling episode of DroneCast, Joe Kearns III talks with Bobby Jason Mullinax—a seasoned law enforcement professional and current UAS Sales and Training Specialist at Frontier Precision Unmanned—about how drones are reshaping crash reconstruction and investigative processes in law enforcement.<br><br>Drawing from his extensive background as a crash reconstruction instructor at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, Bobby Jason Mullinax discusses proven methods for integrating drones into public safety workflows. The conversation focuses on enhancing operational efficiency, improving evidentiary accuracy, and building internal and external support for drone initiatives.<br><br>You will learn how...

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