#60 Utilizing Drones in Emergency Response - Interview with 'Fritz' Skydio's Head of Public Safety

In this week's episode, tactical meets strategic. We talk about the use of small drones (sUAS) to support emergency services response operations, and the benefits, as well as after actions, of real-world use cases. We also explore the future of emergency managers, first responders, and humanitarians in this increasingly popular field and what you can do right now to get your own program off the ground. Today's guest, Fritz, developed the first small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) drone program for SWAT, which is now a complex and highly effective drone program. Fritz now leads Skydio's Public Safety Program. Likewise, our host John, created FEMA's first drone disaster response program. Fritz and John highlight what drones can do for you by comparing their experiences in tactical and strategic level operations. While these uses are different, their discussion points to the numerous benefits and hurdles associated with using small drones. Ultimately, drones enhance the capacity of emergency services.