Drones in America
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, talent pipeline, community
This channel argues that rapid U.S. drone industry expansion requires deliberate investment in STEM education, workforce development, and public perception. The proof comes from industry leaders discussing talent shortages, event strategy, and young entrepreneur pathways.
Drones in America makes the case that drone industry growth in the United States cannot be sustained without parallel investment in education and workforce development. The channel's evidence comes from host Grant Guillot convening industry experts, event organizers, and young entrepreneurs to identify gaps in how the industry recruits, trains, and communicates with the next generation of qualified professionals and the public.
Drawn from What is the Role of Drones in Education? and 2 more →
“It's been challenging. It's been interesting. It's kind of exciting.”
Lisa Murray, Group Director, Diversified Communications
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What the channel argues
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Grant Guillot
Host, Drones in America
Convenes industry experts and emerging leaders to explore education gaps and growth barriers.
Lisa Murray
Group Director, Diversified Communications
Led pivot of Commercial UAV Expo to virtual format during pandemic while preserving core event value.
Linda McLaughlin
Diversified Communications
Participated in previewing Commercial UAV Expo strategy and pandemic event adaptation.
Lee Corkhill
Diversified Communications
Participated in previewing Commercial UAV Expo strategy and pandemic event adaptation.
Questions this channel answers
Why is drone education important to the industry?
More jobs will need to be filled by qualified professionals, and education initiatives help support positive public perception while enlightening operators and stakeholders.
What is the Role of Drones in Education? →How did drone industry events adapt during the pandemic?
The Commercial UAV Expo moved to a virtual format while maintaining goals of delivering content, showcasing innovations, and providing networking opportunities.
Taking Flight with the Commercial UAV Expo →What challenges do young entrepreneurs face in drone commercialization?
Millennials and Generation Z entrepreneurs navigate the risks and rewards of pursuing careers in a nascent industry while working to influence future generations of technological innovators.
Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs in the Drone Industry: J… →Best place to start
Industry context
The U.S. drone market is expanding rapidly, with the commercial sector projected to reach 1.18 million operating drones by 2029. School districts and industry organizations are building education pipelines to prepare students for careers across fragmented drone verticals, from logistics to engineering.
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