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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 1H 17M

Partner Highlight - A Conversation with Drone Amplified

from The Avalanche Hour Podcast · host The Avalanche Hour

Episode Summary:- A conversation with Drone Amplified, the team introduces Montis, a drone-based system designed to deliver explosives remotely with greater precision and safety. - The episode traces the history of avalanche mitigation, from early explosive use in 1939 to modern tools aimed at reducing human exposure.- Technology evolved from wildland firefighting and what makes its electronic ignition system a significant advancement.- A forward-looking perspective on how emerging technologies like drones may reshape the industry in the years aheadIn this episode of The Avalanche Hour Podcast, host Caleb Merrill sits down with the team at Drone Amplified for a conversation rooted around a single question: how can the avalanche industry continue to use effective avalanche mitigation strategies while reducing the significant hazard exposure for avalanche workers? They explore the evolution of avalanche control technology and introduce Montis, a drone-based system designed to deliver explosives remotely with increased precision and safety.You will hear how this technology originated in wildland firefighting, the advantages of electronic ignition systems, and what makes drone deployment a potential game changer for reducing worker exposure. The episode also examines how these tools could fit into existing avalanche mitigation strategies and what their growing presence signals about the future of the field.This episode offers both a grounded look at the realities of avalanche work today and a forward-looking perspective on how emerging technologies like drones may reshape the industry in the years ahead.A huge thank you to Drone Amplified for being a Legacy Sponsor of the podcast this season. We couldn’t keep the lights on without them! Resources from the Episode: Check out Drone Amplified’s homepage hereCheck out a video on their technology, MontisMusic: KetsaArtwork: Mike Tea Production: Caleb Merrill, Angie Lake

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