The Clemson Drone Podcast

I'm excited to host a dynamic 20 to 40-minute interviews with prominent figures in the drone community! These interviews will feature leaders from public agencies, innovative private companies, and visionary entrepreneurs. The goal is to ignite the drone community's passion by sharing inspiring success stories! 🚀💡

The Clemson Drone Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Dr Joe Burgett, with 23 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.

Dr Joe Burgett hosts The Clemson Drone Podcast, a education show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  The Ten Step Method to Conducting a Successful UAS Mission

  Jul 31, 202532 minS2

  <p>In this season finale of the Clemson Drone Podcast, Dr. Joe Burgett walks listeners through the structured 10-step approach used at Clemson University to ensure successful Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) missions. Unlike previous episodes featuring guest experts, this episode is a solo deep-dive focused on practical guidance for mission planning, risk management, and data delivery.</p><p><br>Joe breaks down each phase of a drone mission—from pre-flight preparation like mission request intake and feasibility assessment, to in-the-field execution including job safety assessments and live adjustments, to post-flight checklists and documentation. With anecdotes, tool suggestions, and safety protocols, th...

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  Episode #9

  NDAA Compliant Drones with Cole Martz

  Jul 17, 202545 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Clemson Drone Podcast, host Dr. Joe Burgett dives deep into the world of NDAA-compliant drones with guest Cole Martz, Unmanned Systems Specialist at Frontier Precision. With major changes at the federal level impacting the use of foreign-manufactured drones, Cole helps demystify what NDAA compliance really means and what drone solutions are currently available for public agencies, enterprise users, and drone entrepreneurs.</p><p>The conversation covers practical considerations when selecting NDAA-compliant drones, including sensor specs, interoperability, GNSS geo-tagging, and software compatibility for photogrammetry and LiDAR missions. Cole breaks down key drone platforms, including their...

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  Episode #8

  Retired NY State Police Investigator turned High Tech Pet Finder with Chad Tavernia

  Jul 3, 202524 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Clemson Drone Podcast, host Joe Burgett sits down with Chad Tavernia, a retired New York State Police investigator who has transformed his passion for helping others into a high-tech pet recovery business. As the founder of North Country Drone Search and Recovery, Chad uses thermal imaging drones to locate lost pets—an emotionally powerful service that has earned him a 40% success rate and a growing reputation in his community. Starting with a Phantom 4 Pro back in 2015 and now flying advanced drones like the DJI Matrice 30 T and Mavic 3T, Chad has built his business fr...

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  Episode #7

  Navigating the Defense Reauthorization Act with John "JT" VonLunen

  Jun 19, 202541 minS2

  <p>Host Joe Burgett is joined by JT VonLunen, President of Rocky Mountain Unmanned Solutions, for a timely conversation about the evolving drone landscape in light of the Defense Reauthorization Act. Joe outlines the potential implications of a ban on Chinese-made drones like DJI and Altel, urging agencies and drone users to start thinking proactively about alternatives, even as the policy awaits legal scrutiny. JT brings deep industry knowledge to the discussion, shedding light on how these legislative changes are prompting a shift away from general-use drones toward mission-specific, customizable drone solutions.</p><p> </p><p>JT emphasizes that the d...

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  Episode #6

  Exploring other Drone Options in a Season of Tariffs with Sean Falconer

  Jun 12, 202542 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Clemson Drone Podcast, host Joe Burgett sits down with Sean Falconer, Managing Director of Volatus Drones, to unpack the implications of tariffs and potential bans on DJI and other Chinese-made drones. With public agencies and entrepreneurs facing growing uncertainty, the conversation explores viable, non-Chinese drone alternatives and what decision-makers need to consider before making the switch. </p><p><br></p><p>Sean shares insights into sensor specifications critical for mapping and photogrammetry work, including megapixels, sensor size, mechanical shutters, and thermal resolution, and how these features compare across platforms. The discussion highlights standout models l...

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