Your Drone Questions. Answered.

How do drones help veterans build new careers, regain community, and make a real impact after service?
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Lewis from Vets to Drones to explore how this fast-growing organization is connecting veterans to opportunities in the drone industry—while also supporting mental health, disaster response, STEM education, and more. 
From flying missions in Afghanistan to leading a nationwide network of over 3,700 members, Chris shares how drones became both a career path and a powerful tool for purpose.
You’ll learn:
 Why drone careers are a natural fit for veterans 
 How Vets to Drones helps with training, jobs, and mentorship 
 The role drones play in disaster response and real-world missions 
 How non-veterans can also get involved and support 
If you’ve ever wondered how drones are being used beyond photography—or how they’re changing lives—this is one you don’t want to miss.
https://www.vetstodrones.org/
[email protected]
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBqeNgOzseXlr4p6hIR26DMqfz91sa8fp -- Veterans in the Forest project, a collaboration between Vets to Drones, UNC CARDNL
https://tarheels.live/drones/ and One Tree Planted

What if you could clean buildings faster, safer, and cheaper—without ever climbing a ladder? In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, we dive into the world of drone pressure washing and why it’s quickly becoming a game-changer in the industry. 
We’re joined by the team behind Drone Wash Solutions (Max and Phillip Orzi), who share how they built a business around this innovative technology and why they chose a hybrid model that combines traditional methods with drone-powered cleaning. From reducing liability risks to tackling hard-to-reach structures, drone pressure washing is opening up new possibilities for both residential and commercial jobs. 
In this episode, you’ll learn:
 Why drone pressure washing gives companies a competitive edge 
 How it improves safety by eliminating the need for ladders and scaffolding 
 What equipment and setup are actually required to get started 
 How pilots build confidence and skills for real-world jobs 
 The role of chemicals, hose systems, and workflow in drone cleaning 
 Real examples where drones saved time, cost, and effort on complex projects 
If you’re curious about starting a drone business—or just want to see how drones are transforming industries—this conversation breaks it all down in a practical, real-world way.
https://www.dronewashsolutions.com/
https://www.lucidbots.com/

What does it really take to scale a drone program across an entire country—and what lessons come from doing it the hard way?
In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, we sit down with Seth Gulich to break down his experience managing a national drone program at a major geospatial firm. From hiring and training pilots to navigating real-world challenges in the field, Seth shares what actually matters when building a successful drone operation.
If you're looking to turn your interest in drones into a career—especially in mapping, surveying, or geospatial work—this conversation is packed with real insights you won’t hear in beginner guides.
We cover:
 How to get started in the geospatial drone industry (even without experience) 
 What companies actually look for when hiring drone pilots 
 The biggest mistakes pilots make—and how to avoid them 
 Lessons learned from managing 20+ pilots and complex projects nationwide 
 Why drones are just one piece of a much bigger workflow 
 How AI and platforms like Mach9 are changing the future of drone data 
Whether you're a beginner or already flying commercially, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to succeed in the drone industry today.
🔗 Connect with Seth on LinkedIn or learn more about Mach9
[email protected]

mach9.io

https://wilkesbarre.psu.edu/academics/surveying

Drone delivery has been talked about for years—but where does the industry actually stand today?
In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host Chris Breedlove sits down with aviation Paul Rossi of 910 Drones to break down the real story behind drone delivery in the United States—how it started, what slowed it down, and why things are finally starting to move forward.
In this episode we discuss:
• How Paul Rossi got involved in the drone delivery space
 • The early days of drone delivery under Part 107 waivers
 • Why COVID changed the conversation around last-mile logistics
 • What UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) really means for drone operations
• The role of network-based Remote ID and LTE connectivity
• Why Mode C veil airspace matters for drone delivery expansion
• How drone traffic could eventually operate like cars on the road
• Where the industry may go next as regulations continue to evolve
Whether you're a drone pilot, aviation enthusiast, or just curious about the future of delivery, this episode offers a fascinating look at how drones are being integrated into real-world logistics.
Connect with Paul Rossi:
LinkedIn: Paul Rossi
Company: 910 Drones
[email protected]
https://www.910drones.com/
https://www.flytrex.com/
https://www.causeyaviationunmanned.com/
https://www.commercialuavnews.com/a-closer-look-at-the-dallas-fort-worth-utm-key-site

What does early 2026 mean for the American drone industry?
In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, we sit down with WISPR Systems to talk about their journey from a Mississippi startup to a nationally recognized U.S. drone manufacturer — and how recent regulatory changes are impacting the entire UAS landscape.
John McArthur shares how WISPR Systems evolved from building drones for professors at Mississippi State University to becoming a major player in the surveying and mapping space. You’ll hear how the company made a strategic decision to “plant their flag” in one vertical, master complex technologies like RTK, PPK, LiDAR, and photogrammetry, and build partnerships with key industry leaders.
We also break down:
The December 2025 Federal Highway and FCC announcements
What NDAA compliance actually means (and why it’s often misunderstood)
The difference between American-made, NDAA compliant, Green List, and Blue List drones
How supply chain realities — especially batteries and payload components — are shaping U.S. manufacturing
What this all means for contractors, DOT projects, and commercial operators
Whether waivers may provide clarity for allied-country payloads like Sony cameras
If you’ve been confused about compliance language, worried about what you can legally fly, or wondering how U.S. drone manufacturing is evolving under new federal priorities — this conversation brings clarity.
You’ll also learn about WISPR Ranger Pro and the SkyScout series — including how they positioned their platform as a compact, open-payload alternative for professional surveying and mapping teams transitioning from DJI ecosystems.
For more information or to connect with the WISPR team, visit:
 👉 https://wisprsystems.com/
https://wisprsystems.com/wispru/
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