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Drones For Good Podcast
by Drones For Good
The Drones for Good podcast is produced by Mirragin RAS Consulting and hosted by Andrew Crowe. Designed to highlight the uncrewed industry, we will host guests such as key suppliers, customers and anyone of interest to the broader drone community!
Episodes
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Tracy Lamb - CEO, Quantum AI
In one of the last episodes of 2022, Andrew interviews Tracy Lamb, CEO of Quantum AI. Tracy has had an interesting pathway to the uncrewed industry, beginning in crewed aviation with over 7000 flight hours. Tracy is also an ISO Certified Aviation Safety & Compliance Lead auditor and has conducted...
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Ryan Walsh - Founder and CEO, Valqari
An international guest on the podcast today with Ryan Walsh, Founder and CEO of Valqari. Ryan has a remarkable background and career, from the deserts of Afghanistan and Iraq as a Ranger, to now the Founder and CEO of an innovative organisation looking to reimagine the last mile delivery. Since...
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Jameson Harvey - Founder, Red Dirt Robotics
A special episode on the Drones for Good podcast this week as Andrew interviews the founder of Royal Robotics and Red Dirt Robotics, Jameson Harvey. Red Dirt Robotics aims to provide STEM opportunities across rural and remote areas of Australia, focusing initially on the Northern Territory and...
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Paul Wimsett - Chief Remote Pilot, Western Australia Police Force
On this weeks episode of the podcast, we're really lucky to have Paul Wimsett - Chief Remote Pilot for the Western Australia Police Force. With the largest non-federated policing jurisdiction in the world, it's no surprise that WA Police are using drones to great effect. During the podcast we…
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Dr. Kelvin Hamilton (CEO) & Chris Daniels (CCO) - Flare Bright
** UK Tour, Leg 2 - Flare Bright ** On this episode on the Drones for Good podcast, we're headed on our second leg of our UK Tour! Today, Andrew speaks with Dr. Kelvin Hamilton (Chief Executive Officer) and Chris Daniels (Chief Commercial Officer) of Flare Bright. Flare Bright builds complex...
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Charles Tavner - CEO, Flylogix
Welcome to the Drones for Good - UK Tour 2022 On the first week of the Drones for Good Podcast - UK Tour, Andrew chats with Charles Tavner, CEO of Flylogix. Flylogix is an amazing UK based organisation that is conducting BVLOS operations over hundreds and hundreds of kilometers in support of...
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Ross Anderson - Aviassist
In this episode of the Drone for Good podcast, Mirragin's Andrew Crowe catches up with Aviassist's Founder & Managing Director, Ross Anderson. Aviassist is a leading RPAS training provider, with offices across Australia. During the episode, Andrew chats with Ross about all things RPAS training…
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Isaac Palmer - AVCRM
WE. ARE. BACK. for 2022! Season 4 is here, and we start with Isaac Palmer from AVCRM. AVCRM provides an online operations platform for business of all sizes to manage their RPAS operations. They also operate a separate platform to manage a tonne of aerodromes across Australia. Pretty neat! This...
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Stefan Hrabar - CEO and Co-Founder, Emesent
Our last episode for 2021, and what a cracking guest! On this episode of the podcast, Andrew chats with Stefan Hrabar – CEO and and Co-Founder at Australian organisation, Emesent. Stefan has a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Southern California and he has been adding sensing and...
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Aero Leplastrier - GeoScience Australia
On the second last episode of the year, Andrew sits down with Aero Leplastrier from GeoScience Australia. Aero is a Marine Geoscientist and his current role is centered on the program design and delivery for the AusSeabed initiative—a national seabed mapping program led by a consortium of...
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Sue Keay (Queensland AI Hub)
A live interview from the World of Drones and Robotics Congress with Sue Keay from the Queensland AI Hub. Sue has also been the driving force behind the Robotics Roadmap, that is due to release TODAY, at the World of Drones and Robotics Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Martin Gibson (Queensland Fire and Emergency Service)
A live interview from the World of Drones and Robotics Congress with Martin Gibson from the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES). Martin is the Air Operations Officer at QFES and talks all things drones in emergency services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dr. Navinda Kottege (CSIRO - Data61)
Australian's are known for their ingenuity, innovation and know-how, right? Well a special bunch of Australians have taken this to the next level! On this episode of the podcast, Andrew sits down with Dr. Navinda Kottege, acting Group Leader of CSIRO's Data61's Robotics and Autonomous Systems…
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Clem Newton-Brown (Skyportz)
To get around, do you want to drive, take public transport, get an Uber, or do you want to just fly? Well the latter may be closer than you expect. On this episode of the podcast, Andrew speaks with Clem Newton-Brown, OAM. Clem is the CEO and Founder of Skyportz. Skyportz is focused on the...
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Jesse Suskin (Wing)
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Well, kinda! It's a delivery drone! On this episode of the Drones for Good podcast, Mirragin's Andrew Crowe chats with Jesse Suskin, Head of Government Relations and Public Policy for Wing Australia. Most listeners would be aware of Wing Australia and the ground...
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Richard Nichols (Airwards)
This week on the Drones for Good podcast, Mirragin's Andrew Crowe chats with Richard Nichols. Richard is the founder of Airwards, an online awards platform which champions the groundbreaking and impactful work by drones. Talk about drones for good! Started in 2020 with over 20 judges (including...
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Dario Valenza (Carbonix)
The Australian Drone industry is expanding and the recent capital raise by Carbonix is a perfect example. Carbonix recently raised AU$6.3 million in late seed funding. The round, which was oversubscribed, includes listed Defence aerospace manufacturer Quickstep Holdings Limited (ASX: QHL)...
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Amy Lepinay (Sunbirds)
Sustainability within the autonomous and uncrewed industry is gaining momentum, and Sunbirds is here to take advantage! Based on France, Sunbirds has a unique capability offered based around uncrewed systems powered by the sun, using solar. Their aircraft can fly for over 8 hours maximising the...
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Zak Martin-Taylor (X Class Open & Rising Sun FPV)
We're all focused on the Olympics right now, right? But what is the future of sport? I think we've found part of the puzzle. On the podcast this week, Mirragin's Andrew Crowe has a chat to Zak Martin-Taylor. Zak is the founder of Townsville-based 'Rising Sun FPV', one of Australia's first…
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Josh Williams & Paul Crawford - Infravision
There are many and far use cases for drones in many applications. One that has had recently and gain public attention due to unfortunate helicopter accidents is the use of drones across various aspects of power provision, particularly in string powerlines. Enter – Infravision. Through the use of...
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Dean West - Disaster Relief Australia
There are some amazing people, and some amazing organisations in Australia (and across the world) who are absolutely using #dronesforgood. In this episode, Mirragin's Andrew Crowe chats to Dean West, Senior Pilot for Disaster Relief Australia (DRA). DRA is a volunteer organisation with a mission...
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Meg Kummerow - Fly the Farm and Robot Farm
Meg Kummerow (https://www.linkedin.com/in/megkummerow) is an impressive part of our industry, a leader in new and emerging technology adoption in agriculture and a fantastic leader. Coming from the country, and now living outside of Toowoomba, Meg is empowering, educating and helping our farmers,...
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Will Wilson - Director, AgForce and Calliope Station
In keeping with our diversified approach to bring your stories from all types of industry, today we shift to the bush to speak to the hugely qualified and experienced Will Wilson. Will is on the Board of Directors for AgForce and is a Commodity President for Cattle. Further, Will is also the...
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Senthil Kumar - Urban Utilities
When you turn on a tap, or the shower, or flush the toilet, do you ever think how complex water management is behind the scenes? According to Senthil Kumar - Innovation Leader at Urban Utilities, it's more complex than you think! During this episode, Mirragin's Andrew Crowe talks in depth with...
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Gavin Gillett - Rio Tinto
Welcome to Season 3! And welcome to 2021! We're really excited to kick off 2021 with a huge guest from one of Australia's largest mining companies. Andrew was lucky enough to spend some time today with Gavin Gillett of Rio Tinto. Gavin is part of Rio Tinto's forefront group looking at future...
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WoDRC Edition: Kate Devitt - Chief Scientist, TASDCRC
How do we trust trusted systems? How do we assure systems? What ethics base do we use? During the recent World of Drones and Robotics Congress, Andrew Crowe had a long chat with Kate Devitt. Kate is the Chief Scientist of the Trusted Autonomous Systems Defence Cooperative Research Centre…
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WoDRC Edition: Dawid Preller, Phd (Australian Droid & Robots)
During the recent World of Drones and Robotics Congress, Andrew had a chat with Dawid Preller, Phd. Dawid is the Chief Technology Officer of Australian Droid and Robot. Australian Droid and Robot provides innovative, Australia-owned, sovereign capability to assist with keeping people safe and...
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WoDRC Edition: Leonard Hall (Freespace Operations)
Leonard Hall from Freespace is the first guest to join Andrew at the desk at the World of Drones & Robotics Conference in Brisbane Australia. Leonard speaks about the company he co-founded and what the company is working towards within a 10 year timeframe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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WoDRC Edition: Soonsuk Roh (Fran) - Doosan Mobility Innovation
Speaking from Seoul in South Korea, Fran takes us through the Doosan journey so far and the work they've done and their expansion plans moving forward into 2021 and beyond. Hydrogen Fuel Cells in unmanned systems isn't something we hear often and the technology around it is fascinating. Tune in…
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WoDRC Edition: Aaron Rudger (Iris Automation)
There are a number of barriers to wholesale implementation of unmanned systems; see and avoid systems are one of them. Luckily for us, Iris Automation is working to fill this gap! In this episode Mirragin's Andrew Crowe sits down (virtually) with Aaron Rodger from Iris Automation to discuss all...
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WoDRC Edition: David Hansell (Loon)
Wow! What an episode! Episode 3 of the Season 2, Special Season focusing on the World of Drones and Robotics Congress (WoDRC) is avaiable. WoDRC is being held in Brisbane, Queensland over 12 & 13 November 2020. This will be the only in-person drone related conference/congress in 2020 - so you...
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WoDRC Edition: Nicci Rossouw (Exaptec)
World of Drones and Robotics Congress (WoDRC) Special Edition: Season 2: Episode 2 This episode Andrew speaks with Nicci Rossouw from Exaptec who is is deep in the robotics field. Nicci talks about all things robots and how robotics are helping the next generation learn and absorb through STEM…
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WoDRC Season - Dr Catherine Ball
Season 2 is our special season, showcasing the World of Drones and Robotics Congress (WoDRC). The WoDRC is to be held in Brisbane over 12 and 13 November 2020 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. It's only appropriate for our first episode of this special season to interview the...
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Season 1 close and what's next?
We've had a really successful Season 1 of the Drones for Good podcast. We're going to have a brief Season 2, which Andrew will present and discuss during this episode before we return to normal episodes in late 2020, early 2021. Thanks for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Tristan Steventon (StevTech)
From the bush to the Army and back to the bush. Let's chat about drones and agriculture. The quote from Mark Twain “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life" I feel summarises my conversation with Tristan Steventon of StevTech. Country born and bred then...
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QinetiQ (UAS Flight Test Range - Queensland)
A 'drone testing range', formally known as the UAS Flight Test Range is on target to have the first UAS in the air in October of this year! A potential game changer for the Australian drone ecosystem, it's going to allow the testing of UAS in a cost-effective, purpose built, industry focused...
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Andrew Chapman (AUAV)
How do we better the unmanned system industry? We collaborate according to Andrew Chapman from AUAV. In this episode of the drones for good podcast, Andrew Crowe (Mirragin) interviews Andrew Chapman (AUAV)! Some fantastic take-aways: Collaborate, collaborate, collaborate: trust each other and…
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Greg Tyrrell - Executive Director, Australian Association for Unmanned Systems
Every industry needs a champion, right? Well the unmanned / remotely piloted / drone / UAS industry has it. Welcome AAUS to the Drones for Good podcast! On this episode, Andrew Crowe hosts Greg Tyrrell. While Greg is the current Executive Director of AAUS, he's also one of the drone industry...
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Jonathan Roberts - UAV Challenge
Who tried to save Outback Joe from 2007 - 2014? Who helped Outback Joe deliver critical medical tests to his Doctor around 2016 - 2018? Who is going to get eyes on an unconscious Outback Joe before emergency services arrive in 2021 (slight delayed, due to COVID-19)? And who won the 2020 AAUS…
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LTCOL Keirin Joyce - SO1 UAS in Retrospect
LTCOL Keirin Joyce has been the SO1 UAS in Army Headquarters for the past 3 years. In this role Keirin was the Capability Manager for Army across all UAS. A huge role as I found out! In this podcast I asked Keirin about his time in this role, his major achievements, the Army's lines of...
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LTCOL Keirin Joyce - Drone Racing: Army Style!
Did you know the Australian Army has a Drone Racing Team!? In this episode Andrew Crowe chats with LTCOL Keirin Joyce about the Australian Army Drone Racing Team; its aims, objectives, history and reason for being. Check out the Australian Army has a Drone Racing Team on Facebook at @AuADRT...
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Simon Hooper - Precision Autonomy
On this episode of the Drones for Good podcast, Andrew Crowe interviews Simon Hooper from Precision Autonomy. Primarily focused around understanding the need, requirement and benefits of drone insurance, Simon also provides some example, case studies and common ways to avoid losses. Enjoy. See...
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Ken King - Freespace Operations
Ken is the Co-Founder, Managing Director & Chief Remote Pilot at Freespace Operations. Freespace focus on large-scale, industrial drones for heavy payloads. A perfect example of drones for good! Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Eric Peck - CEO & Co-Founder, Swoop Aero
Today I sat down with Eric Peck - CEO & Co-Founder of Swoop Aero. 'Drones for Good' is a perfect way to explain Swoop's mission and Eric's vision. We talk about Eric's background, Swoop's current operations and future focus. An amazing organisation conduct life changing operations. Enjoy. See...
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Rob Sutton - MD, Mirragin Unmanned Systems
This is the first episode of the Mirragin Unmanned Systems Podcast: Drones for Good. During this podcast I interview the Mirragin Managing Director, Rob Sutton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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