How Drones Enhance Utility Asset Inspections and Benefit Civil Engineers with Erik Bitzko

Want to build a career in the drone industry…even as a civil engineer? 🤔 Chances are you already have what you need! In this episode, we interview Erik Bitzko, one of the first to ever fly drones (since the Section 333 days! 😲) who pioneered many of the techniques used in the utility world today. He’s now spreading the word all over the country as the Senior Vice President of Electric Utilities at Firmatek and teaches you how you can get into the industry as well.Tune in to Learn:How drones are being used in the utility industry and in civil engineering projects3 interesting uses of drone you’ve never heard of beforeHow to stay up to date on drone tech and applicationsHow 3D printers are complement drone usage and applicationWhat are the limitations of drones?A day in his life as the Vice President of the drone programThe downsides of having working with dronesHow you can get in the drone arena by accident” — just as Erik didThe future of drones: have they “crossed the chasm” already?🤝 Our Partners:Built BarNamecheap✅ Resources Mentioned:Remote Pilot Certificate (FAA's Part 107 Drone License)Beginner DroneTexas Memorial Day FloodsFirmatek📧 Connect With Erik:LinkedIn🎁 Our Freebies:The 5 Best FE ResourcesThe PE Startup Guide📚 Our Exam Prep Resources:Main WebsiteThe Ultimate Civil FE Review Course The Ultimate Civil PE Review CourseThe Ultimate Civil PE Depth Review CoursesCA Seismic & Survey Courses (Waitlist)FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Breadth Practice ExamsPE Depth Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam Simulator📱 Connect With Us:Free CEA CommunityYouTube [email protected]