Podcast created by Chris Kelso. Chris is a USAF Veteran and Unmanned Operator with over a decade of military experience in the Unmanned world. Podcast tackles any and all Unmanned concepts from the military and private sector, future technologies, and world impact. Warning: Explicit Language Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unmanned/support
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Learn about Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) and how drones will be integrated into society through expert industry interviews.
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Welcome to Tech Unmanned, a new podcast hosted by Lindsey Sheppard and Kaitlyn Johnson at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Technology is at the heart of just about every defense issue and modernization priority for the United States defense enterprise. Tech Unmanned features guests with both policy expertise and technical expertise in order to break through the national security jargon and technology hand-waving to get to the core of the technical realities of these emergi ...
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Join Kaitlyn and guest co-host Rose Butchart for the final episode of Season 1! This engaging conversation focused on the Navy’s approach to developing and acquiring emerging technologies. Kaitlyn and Rose are joined by Ms. Joan Johnson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Navy RDT&E and CAPT Ben Van Buskirk, Director at NavalX. This conversation was a c…
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Join Kaitlyn and guest co-host Army Colonel Danielle Ngo for this critical conversation of how the U.S. Army is approaching emerging technologies. Kaitlyn and Danielle are joined by Major General Richard Coffman, Brigadier General Glenn Dean, and Dr. Kimberly Sablon, all of Army Futures Command. The conversation focuses on the Army’s people-first a…
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A special episode release from Tech Unmanned! As part of the 2021 #NSGSCon (with NatSecGirlSquad) in December, Kaitlyn recorded a live-podcast with guest expert Dr. Regan Campbell, the General Manager of Autonomous and Advanced Naval Platforms at L3 Harris. Picking up where we left off with the previous autonomy episode, this conversation dives dee…
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Join Kaitlyn and guest co-host Becca Wasser (fellow in the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security) as they discuss the emerging technology priorities of the Department of the Air Force. They are joined by Major General Heather Pringle, Commander at the Air Force Research Laboratory and Colonel Nathan Diller, Director of AFWERX. R…
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Join Kaitlyn and Lindsey as they talk about the future of the workplace and the STEM workforce. Expert guests, Dr. Vint Cerf, Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist for Google, and Jennifer Anastasoff, Executive Director and Co-founder at Tech Talent Project, talk with the Tech Unmanned hosts about the nuances about the critical nature of the…
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Guests Amelie Koran, formerly the Senior Technology Advisor at Splunk and now Director of External Technology Relations at Electronic Arts (EA), and Lauren Bedula, Managing Director at Beacon Global Strategies and an Executive Board Member with the Silicon Valley Defense Group, debunk myths, highlight areas of tension, and offer insights into how t…
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Episode ten of Tech Unmanned dives deep into software acquisition and the challenges of iteration, adaptability, and implementation. Lindsey and Kaitlyn talk with two incredible experts, Courtney Barno and Enrique Oti, about the challenges of software acquisition for the Department of Defense. If you’re asking yourself why this is so hard or if you…
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The ninth episode of Tech Unmanned explores the national security and foreign policy implications of 5G. Our two experts, Milo Medin and Jaisha Wray cut through the hype and advertising to talk with Kaitlyn and Zhanna about what 5G really is, the revolution it might inspire, and how the United States is working with its allies and partners to bring…
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The eighth episode of Tech Unmanned explores electronic warfare and the electromagnetic spectrum. Lindsey and Kaitlyn interview Whitney McNamara, a technical advisor in the Department of Defense, and Todd Harrison from CSIS. As Whitney says, “Every modern weapons system from radios to satellites, to ships to aircraft, all depend on the spectrum to …
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The seventh episode of Tech Unmanned explores the world of hypersonic technology and weapons. Kaitlyn and Lindsey are joined by Dr. Gillian Bussey from the Department of Defense and Kelley Sayler from the Congressional Research Service. An information-packed episode on the state of hypersonic technology and how the United States and its competitors…
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The sixth episode of Tech Unmanned explores autonomous air vehicles and autonomous systems broadly. Kaitlyn and Lindsey are joined by Jamie Walters from General Atomics and Dr. Jackie Schneider from Stanford University. This discussion dives into the different missions of autonomous systems, building trust in human-machine teaming, ethics, and much…
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The fifth episode of Tech Unmanned explores On Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing (OSAM). Kaitlyn and Lindsey are joined by Dr. Bhavya Lal, Senior Advisor to the NASA Administrator for Budget and Finance, and Joe Anderson, Vice President of operations and business development at Space Logistics LLC. This episode covers it all––from understanding the…
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The Afghanistan Special - End of Watch
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On this special episode we discuss the end of the Afghanistan War. We go over the past, present, and potential future impacts, and dive deep into our own emotional reactions, experiences, and thoughts about the matter. We believe this episode was necessary to be put out expeditiously in light of recent events. The episode features a diverse cast wi…
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The fourth episode of Tech Unmanned delves into the world of biotechnology. Lindsey and Kaitlyn are joined by Dr. Diane DiEuliis, Senior Fellow at the National Defense University, and Austin Walne, Partner at ARTIS Ventures, to share their expertise on emerging biotechnologies. While framing a timeline of biotechnology and exploring the bioeconomy,…
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This episode of Tech Unmanned is all about quantum sensors. Lindsey and Kaitlyn are joined by Dr. Robert (Bob) Wyllie, a Senior Research Scientist and the Chief of the Quantum Systems Division at the Georgia Tech Research Institute, and Sarah Jacobs Gamberini, a Policy Fellow at the National Defense University (NDU) Center for the Study of Weapons …
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This episode of Tech Unmanned focuses on a new commercial space revolution in remote sensing and earth observation satellites. Previously solely the domain of the intelligence community and military, remote sensing has exploded in the private sector through different types of sensors and data, as well as the applications of the data collected. Kait…
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The AIs that Bind: It’s All About the Process
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Tech Unmanned! Lindsey and Kaitlyn are joined by Devaki Raj, CEO and Co-founder of CrowdAI, and Kristen Sproat, Principal at BCG and Marine Corps Reservist, for a discussion on artificial intelligence and machine learning in the Department of Defense. Both Kristen and Devaki were involved in the strategic and tec…
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Welcome to Tech Unmanned, a new podcast hosted by Lindsey Sheppard and Kaitlyn Johnson at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Technology is at the heart of just about every defense issue and modernization priority for the United States defense enterprise. Tech Unmanned features guests with both policy expertise and technical experti…
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Season 2 Ep5:: RPA Pilot and Las Vegas King of Silver Mikal Elder with 2 Special Guests from RQ-1's
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On this episode we get a chance to talk with Hollywood Brotherhood founder and RPA Pilot Mikal Elder. With him are two special secret guests Yo and Brett that flew during the RQ-1 days back in 1999, and are also members of the Brotherhood. Check them out at Hollywoodbrotherhood.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/un…
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Season 2 Ep 4:: RPA Operator to Entrepreneur with Special Guest Logan Bonney
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On today's episode we dive into the success story of Logan Bonney. From Unmanned Sensor Operator to proud Brewery and Restaurant owner of Anything But Beer in downtown Syracuse, NY. Listen as Logan describes how he tapped into a unique niche of the brewing world, and the challenges he faced opening just two weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic!--- Su…
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Season 2 Ep 3:: RPA Operator to successful Author with Special Guest Nicholas J Wedlow
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Listen to the inspirational story of Nicholas J Wedlow. A true success story of overcoming the odds in his custody battle for his son during an incredibly demanding USAF career. Author of the book Overnight Father available for pre-order now at nicholasjwedlow.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unmanned/support…
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Season 2 Ep 2:: Drunk N' Drones Returns Part 2
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Enjoy the second half of the Drunk N' Drones show where we go over Auto Takeoff and Landing, SSLR, and a UAS company rumored to be associated with Amazon's delivery service. We get toasty!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unmanned/support
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Season 2 Ep 1:: Drunk N' Drones Returns Part 1
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On part 1 of this episode we go into UAV lawsuits, deployments with COVID, and political positioning on future foreign involvements. As always the audio is raw and for the most part unedited. Due to a software switch there are some parts that aren't audible between all guests when we are all laughing or cutting up, and for that we apologize. Warnin…
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In this episode I discuss how the year was impacted by the pandemic regarding contracting and deployments. The 2nd half of the episode goes into detail regarding where my businesses are heading after the big setbacks from 1st half of the year. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unmanned/support…
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The Unmanned Traffic Podcast Ep. 1 - Ben Marcus, AirMap
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A podcast talking about Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) and its implementation into society.By Zing
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Season 1 Finale:: Unmanned Icon and Las Vegas Realtor Falisha Rexford - the story we all should hear
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Unmanned icon Falisha Rexford takes us through her inspirational story, from rags to riches, and giving back to the community in Las Vegas that she helped build. For the first time ever, listen to Falisha explain her journey of the past 16 years. From waiting tables, to joining the military, and rising out of a decade long period of silence to beco…
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Season 1 Ep 6:: Drunk N' Drones Volume 2
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Volume 2 of the unedited and raw Drunk N' Drones mini series is even crazier than the first. Topics include - Iran vs RQ4, Deployments, Sky dick drawings, drone gaming, toilet hooch, and much more. Check it out!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unmanned/support
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Drunk N' Drones Volume 1 is a completely raw and unedited mini series. This episode we talk about topics a little more controversial. Just to name a few - Border Patrol, drone cops, porn, racing, criminal activity, and many others! We hope you enjoy the show.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unmanned/support…
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Season 1 Ep 4:: USAF RPA Pilot turns Contractor
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On the show today we get an inside look at what it's like being a RPA pilot in the military, and why the transition to contractor is becoming so popular.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unmanned/support
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Season 1 Ep 3:: Eagle Aerial Solutions, LLC with special guest Thomas Hall
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In this episode we talk with Thomas Hall from Eagle Aerial Solutions, LLC regarding UAS business, photography, marketing, safety, news, SEO, current events, and advice to new UAS entrepreneurs.Visit www.EagleAerialWorld.com to see his work.Facebook.com/eagleaerialsolutions--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unmanned/su…
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Season 1 Ep 2:: Commercial Piloting with special guest Ed Gonzalez of High Point Aerial Solutions
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In this episode we discuss getting started in the commercial UAS market, capabilities of the platforms, current events, UAS school houses, and safety/privacy laws. Our special guest is Ed Gonzalez. Ed is the founder and owner of High Point Aerial Solutions. Ed is a multiple award winning UAS videographer, and the leading sUAS Drone Expert in Centra…
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Season 1 Ep 1:: Leaving the Military and UAS with guest Shawn Weigman
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In this episode we get to hear from Shawn Weigman about his transition out of the military, and eventually out of the UAS career field altogether. He explains the mistakes he made, and what he would do differently if he had to do it again. Shawn also discusses certain aspects of the job, and gives the audience a bit of insight as to what it was lik…
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