Legal and industry insight for drone professionals across America.
Drones in America is a B2B podcast hosted by Grant Guillot, who leads the unmanned aircraft systems practice at Adams & Reese law firm. The show covers regulatory, legal, and commercial developments shaping the UAS industry for operators, manufacturers, and enterprise buyers. It is a reliable source for professionals navigating airspace policy and drone program compliance.
Drone industry growth demands education, leadership, and ecosystem building.
The channel argues that rapid drone market expansion requires parallel investment in STEM education, young talent, and industry events to fill jobs and shape public perception.
Drones in America asserts that the commercial drone sector's growth will create a talent and perception gap unless education and leadership development keep pace. The channel supports this through live expert panels on STEM programs, profiles of young entrepreneurs across companies like Skydio and FLIR Systems, and coverage of industry convenings designed to build workforce pipeline and public trust.
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“It's been challenging. It's been interesting. It's kind of exciting.”
Lisa Murray, Group Director, Diversified Communications
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Grant Guillot
Host, Drones in America
Moderated all three episodes, connecting education, industry events, and young leadership as pillars of drone sector maturity.
Lisa Murray
Group Director, Diversified Communications
Previewed Commercial UAV Expo's pivot to virtual delivery and articulated how event goals remain constant despite logistical disruption.
Skydio
Commercial drone manufacturer
Represented on young leaders panel via Brendan Groves, signaling that drone OEMs are actively developing next-generation talent.
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Why does the drone industry need dedicated education and STEM programs?
The rapid growth of commercial drone applications creates demand for more qualified professionals, and education programs help fill those jobs while building positive public perception through informed operators and stakeholders.
What is the Role of Drones in Education? →Who are the young entrepreneurs building the commercial drone sector?
Millennials and Gen Z leaders from companies including WhiteFox, Skydio, ProREPP Aerial Solutions, Valqari, FLIR Systems, and FlyGuys are discussing successes, challenges, and career paths in the nascent industry.
Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs in the Drone Industry: J… →How did industry events adapt during the pandemic?
The Commercial UAV Expo moved to a virtual format while preserving its core goals of delivering content, showcasing company innovations, and enabling networking among participants.
Taking Flight with the Commercial UAV Expo →Best place to start
What is the Role of Drones in Education?Establishes the channel's core thesis linking rapid industry growth to workforce and education gaps that must be closed.
Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs in the Drone Industry: June 25thConcrete examples of Millennials and Gen Z building drone companies, showing what the education pipeline actually produces.Industry context
Federal policy and industry leaders increasingly recognize hands-on technical training and real-world application as central to building STEM workforce pipelines, with curricula partnerships embedding practical learning directly into academic programs.
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