{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Drone to 1K Podcast by Drone Launch Academy","title":"S6/EP 6 Matt Harvey of Edge Drone Services","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/473ab8b4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1715,"description":"Our guest for this episode is Matt Harvey of Edge Drone Services. \nhttps://edgedroneservices.com/\nHere are the main highlights of this episode:\nMatt's journey into the drone industry began while he was still in college, sparked by a conversation at a construction company where he was employed.\nHe and his friend formed a partnership and started their own drone services company. Initially, they focused on projects in construction, like replacing bridges and promoting real estate.\nMatt faced challenges and learned valuable lessons while working with a partner, eventually buying out his friend's share.\nHe shifted to subcontracting work, especially in the utility sector. Matt found profitable opportunities during hurricane seasons and natural disasters like wildfires. His contract work involved inspecting assets such as distribution and transmission lines.\nHe discussed the logistical challenges of traveling extensively for work, particularly between Florida and California.\nMatt emphasized the importance of adapting to industry changes and seizing opportunities.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/N4B8LvcYj1Md1O9Ufm_-FlKexGyHUxtb28bXE1PPXVQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQwMDA1LzE2Nzkz/NjMyOTgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}