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Drone OnDrone On Podcast Episode 1: Tommy Sunderhaus, UAS Coordinator at Sinclair CollegeJoin us for an insightful conversation with Tommy Sunderhaus, UAS Program Coordinator at Sinclair College, as we explore the future of drone education and industry trends. Tommy shares his extensive experience in the drone industry, from working with Argonne National Laboratory and PrecisionHawk to Amazon Prime Air and Workhorse Aero. Learn about Sinclair's cutting-edge drone training programs, hands-on learning opportunities, and how they’re preparing students for careers working with LiDAR, AI, precision agriculture, and more. Whether you're a drone enthusiast, industry professional, or student looking to break into the field, this episode is packed with valuable insights!🔹 Topics Cover...2025-02-0452 min
A Greater Dayton with Dan EdwardsAmanda Wright-Lane, Aviation Royalty!EP # 99: From the historic 1903 flight of the Wright Brothers, UAS Drone technology at Sinclair Community College, world-class displays at The National Museum of the United States Air Force to aeronautical innovation at Wright-Patt, no other city in the world tells the complete aviation story better than Dayton, Ohio. So, why have only 10% of Daytonian's ever visited one of the 17 Aviation Trail sites? Host Dan Edwards shares the microphone with Amanda Wright-Lane, the Great Grand Niece of Orville and Wilbur Wright to get her thoughts as well as an update on the world-wide celebration coming in 2028 of the 125t...2023-09-1438 minA Greater Dayton with Dan EdwardsMoving Forward Pt 3, Montgomery County Economic Development, Partners UAS, The HubEpisode # 70: Very soon, drones will fill the skies, delivering more that just pizza, groceries and medicine. In the wrap-up of the podcast series, Dan Edwards talks with Dr. Andrew Shepherd, Executive Director and Chief Scientist for Unmanned Aerial Systems at Sinclair College . Find out why Tesla has made Dayton home as well as calling the Dayton Region the new Silicon Valley for UAS Certification and Technologies. Dan also talks with Scott Koorndyk, President and CEO of the Entrepreneur's Center in the beautifully renovated Dayton Arcade. Find out how collision and collaboration have helped the EC grow 600...2022-04-2839 min
Autonomy Bytes015 – Kevin Duckers: UAS Cargo Delivery InfrastructureGround-based infrastructure to enable Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operations is a critical but often overlooked component for aerial cargo delivery applications including eCommerce or healthcare missions or other tasks in challenging environments. These tools often have advanced levels of automation or autonomy to interface with UAS, airborne cargo delivery solutions, and operators or users on the ground. 2021-12-2215 minAutonomy Bytes014 – Doug Hammon: Small UAS Type CertificationIn 2020, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) created a durability and reliability-based process for small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) manufacturers to obtain type certifications for their aircraft. There are several key benefits to completing the process, including pathways for expanded safe commercial operations over people and Beyond Visual-Line-Of-Sight (BVLOS) flights.2021-11-2216 minAutonomy Bytes013 – Andrew Shepherd and Ryan Smith: Autonomy Bytes First Anniversary CelebrationIt’s the first anniversary of Autonomy Bytes! This episode looks back at the engaging guests and interesting topics from the first 12 episodes, while previewing the future of the show and coming advances in the autonomy industry.2021-10-2214 minAutonomy Bytes012d – Seth Schwartz: AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall InterviewInterview with Seth Schwartz, UAS Program Manager for Commercialization and Technology Transfer for the Sinclair College National UAS Training and Certification Center, in the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall.2021-09-2206 minAutonomy Bytes012c – Alexandre Meldem: AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall InterviewInterview with Alexandre Meldem, U.S. Office Managing Director for Flyability, in the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall.2021-09-2205 minAutonomy Bytes012b – Ronald Storm: AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall InterviewInterview with Dr. Ronald Storm, Managing Director of Greycliff Industries, in the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall.2021-09-2204 minAutonomy Bytes012a – Andrew Shepherd and Ryan Smith: AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2021 XPO Hall Interviews PreviewIn August 2021, Andrew Shepherd attended the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL conference in Atlanta, Georgia. While there, he interviewed several show attendees as guests for the podcast. In episode 012a, Andrew and Ryan Smith discuss Andrew’s experience at the conference and highlight the three floor interviews included in episodes 012b, 012c, and 012d. 2021-09-2205 minAutonomy Bytes011 – Chris Hadfield and Carl Borleis: Training Semi-Autonomous Truck and Equipment Technicians and OperatorsAutomation and autonomy are quickly advancing from research to implementation in large commercial trucks and powered equipment. The Innovative Semi-Autonomous Truck and Off-Highway Powered Equipment (ISA-TOPE) project, led by the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence (TCOE), is addressing the need for truck and equipment technicians and operators through development of technical college programs leveraging new and innovative equipment and curriculum. 2021-08-2316 minA Greater Dayton with Dan EdwardsAn Uplifting conversation with Dr Drone, Sinclair's Dr Andrew D. ShepherdIt's a look into the future of Unmanned Aerial Systems lead by Dr Andrew D. Shepherd, Executive Director and Chief Scientist at Sinclair College. They'll discuss the financial impact UAS training and testing is having in driving our economy into future and how the Dayton region is quickly becoming known all over the world as the Silicon Valley for UAS technologies.2021-07-2830 minAutonomy Bytes010 – Rob Keane: Small Unmanned Aircraft Ramjet TechnologyThe capabilities of small unmanned aircraft continue to advance across all technology areas, including propulsion. Ramjet designs have reached sizes, weights, and performance levels that make them viable powerplants for systems that require high speed for research or future operational uses. Of course, significant increases of speed create new challenges and opportunities related to autonomy as well.2021-07-2210 minAutonomy Bytes009 – Joseph Zeis, Jr.: Autonomy Laws, Regulations, and PoliciesAs technology continues to advance, laws, regulations, and policies must also be developed and updated to ensure the safe and effective application of autonomous systems. Although there are challenges, many opportunities exist to collaborate and benefit from autonomous capabilities.2021-06-2212 minAutonomy Bytes008 – Justin Morgan: Training Automated and Connected Vehicle TechniciansThe expanded integration of automation and autonomy in passenger and commercial vehicles has necessitated changes to automotive maintenance training programs to include the advanced sensors, computers, and other systems required for their operations. The Sinclair College Automotive Technology department traces its origin to 1906 and continues today with cutting-edge programs and partnerships incorporating the latest automotive industry advances.2021-05-2211 minAutonomy Bytes007 – Brian Wynne and Gary Bullock: Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics, representing corporations and professionals from more than 60 countries involved in industry, government, and academia. In addition to the benefits provided from the central organization, AUVSI includes a robust network of members and chapters from across the globe.2021-04-2219 minAutonomy Bytes006 – Jon Beck: National Center for Autonomous TechnologiesThe National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) is leading the education of the United States’ autonomous technologies workforce through a concerted effort focused on expanding educational resources to address current workforce demands, develop career pathways, and broadly engage stakeholders from education, industry, government, and related National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education centers and projects.2021-03-2215 minAutonomy Bytes005 – Howard Wood and Fred Judson: DriveOhio and FlyOhioOhio has long been home to innovation, particularly in the aviation and automotive industries. The Ohio Department of Transportation’s DriveOhio and FlyOhio initiatives continue that tradition by investments in cutting-edge technologies and development of partnerships to advance ground and air autonomy through smart mobility and airspace integration projects.2021-02-2217 minAutonomy Bytes004 – Travis White: Maritime Autonomy ResearchAdvances in Autonomous Surface Vessels and Vehicles (ASVs) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) continue, enabled in part through the cutting-edge research occurring at the Michigan Technological University Great Lakes Research Center and the Smart Ships Coalition Marine Autonomy Research Site. 2021-01-2212 minAutonomy Bytes003 – Scott Koorndyk: Entrepreneurs in AutonomyThe rapid advances in automation and autonomy across many applications and industry sectors have created an ideal environment for entrepreneurs to establish businesses and create new tools, services, and products.2020-12-2212 minAutonomy Bytes002 – Roy Peshin: Unmanned Systems Modeling and SimulationModeling and simulation have been developed into useful tools for research, training, and education. Increasingly, they are also being applied in operational environments including Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) solutions.2020-11-2211 minAutonomy Bytes001 - Gregory Crutsinger: UAS Wildfire ResponseThe impact of wildfires on the American West has been catastrophic, but drones are proving to be a great tool for first responders and emergency management agencies.2020-10-2209 min
UAV News Talk – Drone News, eVTOLs, UAS Policy & Air MobilityAltavian and Sinclair Print MasksAltavian and the Sinclair National UAS Training and Certification Center team up to 3D print and distribute PPE masks, coronavirus resources from Drone Girl, US government anti-drone guidelines, a 360-degree onboard detect-and-avoid system, and an omnidirectional drone.UAV NewsSinclair, Altavian partner to use 3-D technology to print masksDrone manufacturer Altavian teamed up with doctors from local hospitals and improved on a 3D-printed PPE mask design from the Billings Clinic. It uses recycled materials commonly found in hospitals, is reusable, and was has N95-99 filter material. The 3D printing equipment at the...2020-04-1724 minUAV News Talk – Drone News, eVTOLs, UAS Policy & Air MobilityGovernment and Private Sector Initiatives for UAS IntegrationInitiatives announced by the U.S. Government and private sector that advance the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems into the National Airspace System. Also, a 2.5 ounce ADS-B solution, drones that obstruct fighting wildfires, and drones that help fight wildfires.White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Workshop on Drones and the Future of AviationWhite House Announces New UAS Commitments Made Across the BoardAt the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Workshop on Drones and  the Future of Aviation, many steps were announced that advance the integration of...2016-08-0631 minUAV News Talk – Drone News, eVTOLs, UAS Policy & Air MobilityA Hydrogen Powered QuadcopterA drone powered by a fuel-cell, UAS use policy for police, a defensive anti-drone system, UAS training at a community college and at Textron Systems, a backup system for GPS, and the Commercial UAS Modernization Act.NewsHycopter Drone Flies for 4 Hours via Hydrogen PowerThe Hycopter drone from Singapore-based Horizon Unmanned Systems (HUS) uses a hydrogen fuel cell for power. Four liters of hydrogen are stored in the hollow frame, and are converted to electric power to run the motors. This power source saves weight and allows a four hour flight time, tw...2015-05-2335 minUAV News Talk – Drone News, eVTOLs, UAS Policy & Air MobilityScanEagle 2 LaunchedA new ScanEagle from Insitu, an Ohio UAS test site is up and running, students learning about UAVs in a precision agriculture program, ABC creating drone journalism policies, and a drone on an urban rescue mission.NewsInsitu Launches New ScanEagle 2 UASThe new Insitu ScanEagle 2 features a slightly longer fuselage, the same wingspan, and a new engine from Orbital. Endurance of this fixed-wing system grows to 24 hours from 16.US Navy seeks information on sense and avoid radar for Triton UASThe Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has been unabl...2014-11-0831 min