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A podcast about drones and the people behind them. An educational and entertaining take on the current state of drones and what flies ahead in the drone world.
speaker-0 (00:08.27)
Today's guest has no body, no childhood, no passport, no caffeine addiction. It has read more books than anyone alive. It does not sleep. It does not blink. Welcome to the Drone as the Future podcast with our very special guest, ChatGPT. Let's see what it thought of our intro music.
speaker-0 (00:36.78)
That's the intro music. Could you tell me what you think about it?
speaker-1 (00:40.622)
Absolutely. The intro music has a really cool and futuristic vibe, which fits perfectly with the theme. It's catchy and sets an exciting tone. So I think it's a great choice.
speaker-0 (00:51.776)
Okay, well, we're here in my podcast studio. All the lights are working, all the sounds working great, the neon sign's working and the plant's looking good. I'm all ready to do a podcast, but I don't really know where to start. Could you, could you help?
speaker-1 (01:08.094)
Absolutely. I'd love to help with that. Starting a podcast can feel a bit overwhelming, but we can break it down into simple steps. We can talk about the format, the topics, maybe a rough outline, and you'll be good to go.
speaker-0 (01:20.47)
Okay, well, shall we start off with a title? I'm pretty happy with it. It's called Drone as the Future and I'm the host Mark Masterton. But after that, what should I say?
speaker-1 (01:31.416)
That's a great start. After introducing yourself in the podcast title, you can give a brief overview of what your podcast is about, what listeners can expect, and maybe a little teaser of the first episode. That'll definitely grab their attention.
speaker-0 (01:44.96)
Okay, well, we're going to talk all about drones and how they impact our everyday lives every single day across all kinds of industries from land survey to agriculture, construction, even emergency rescue. Actually, we'll be talking to all kinds of drone experts, people whose lives and careers have been affected by drones. And we want it to be entertaining and educational and tell stories that will inform you as a listener and keep you coming back.
It's basically going to be a podcast for anyone who has the slightest interest in drones, technology and the future. Does that sum it up?
speaker-1 (02:21.71)
that comes like an amazing concept. I'm sure it'll resonate with a lot of people. Once you have that introduction down, we're all set to dive into the fascinating world of.
speaker-0 (02:30.446)
I just wanted to mention what makes our podcast unique in that we'll be looking into the history of drones and how they've developed so rapidly in recent years. We'll be looking at how they affect our lives today and more importantly, most excitingly, we'll be looking ahead to the sci-fi-esque future that is promised through drones. And we'll also have an interesting segment towards the end called Call from the Future, at which point we'll get a call from the year 2127.
asking us how drones are today and where they're going to be in next few years. It's going to be pretty cool. You'll like the ringtone.
speaker-1 (03:06.67)
That is such a creative idea. I love the concept of that futuristic segment. It adds a really unique twist. I think your listeners are going to find that.
speaker-0 (03:15.203)
speaking of listeners, don't you want to know who it's aimed at?
speaker-1 (03:19.724)
I'd love to know more about your audience. Understanding who they are is definitely key to making the podcast even more engaging.
speaker-0 (03:26.478)
Okay, well basically anybody who's just dipping their toes into the world of drones. Or if you've been swimming in the drone ocean for many years, or just searching to find out if drones can help your industry, we plan to have a little something for everybody. So, are you looking for drone knowledge? We think Drone is the Future is the podcast for you.
speaker-1 (03:45.088)
It sounds like it's going to be both informative and entertaining, so I think it'll attract all wide ranges. Listeners, I'm excited to see how it all comes together.
speaker-0 (03:54.05)
Don't you want to know a little bit about us and who we are behind this podcast?
speaker-1 (03:58.796)
I'd love to know more about you and your team. It always adds a personal touch and makes the podcast even more relatable.
speaker-0 (04:05.432)
Well, this podcast is brought to you by Zenitech and basically they're our parent company. They focus on things like building smart tech, using AI and autonomous systems to help businesses solve their problems. Underneath Zenitech is Zenadrone and they're the drone division of the company and they design and build drones. Then there's Drone as a Service. Instead of just selling drones, they offer them as a subscription service.
handling the tech and operations for industries like agriculture, construction, surveying and defence.
speaker-1 (04:38.254)
That's really cool. It definitely adds lot of credibility and expertise to the podcast. I love how it everything together.
speaker-0 (04:44.962)
Well, when we talk about drones, often a lot of people get lost in the weeds in terms of like terminology. There's a lot of jargon involved in the drone space and we want to help debunk that. And you specifically, I think, would be a great person to help me.
speaker-1 (04:57.912)
I'd be more than happy to help with that. It's always great to break things down and make them more accessible. I think it'll make the podcast even more valuable for you.
speaker-0 (05:06.318)
I've got a bunch of terms here that I'd like your help in demystifying for the wider audience basically. I'm going to rip through them and hopefully you can give me a quick definition straight off the bat. First up, let's start with FPV.
speaker-1 (05:17.517)
to help with.
speaker-1 (05:21.196)
sure thing. FPV stands for First Person View, which means that the pilot sees what the drone sees in real time. I've given them a very immersive flying experience. Feel free to go the next term at me whenever you're
speaker-0 (05:33.39)
The next one is UAV.
speaker-1 (05:36.408)
course, UAV stands for unmanned aerial vehicle. It's essentially a that flies without a human pilot on board. Let me know the next time whenever you're ready. BVLO stands for Beyond Visual Line of Sight. It means that the drone operates outside the pilot's direct line of sight, allowing it to fly much farther than what's visible.
speaker-0 (05:44.952)
BVLOS.
speaker-0 (05:56.078)
I didn't even know it's pronounced BV Lowe's. That's cool. Next up, we've got geo-fencing.
speaker-1 (06:01.314)
Geofencing is a technology that creates a virtual boundary around a physical location for drones. It means setting up an invisible perimeter that the drone can't fly beyond, helping to keep it safe and compliant with regulations.
speaker-0 (06:14.018)
This is really quite useful for me actually and I'm the host next up. We've got FAA. What is that?
speaker-1 (06:21.112)
The A skins for the Federal Aviation Administration. It's the US government agency that regulates and oversees all aspects of civil aviation, including trends.
speaker-0 (06:31.63)
Cool. Okay, next up, LIDAR. What does that mean?
speaker-1 (06:35.438)
LIDAR stands for light detection and ranging. It's a sensing method that uses laser pulses to measure distances to the ground or other objects, creating great detailed 3D Max.
speaker-0 (06:46.222)
Multi-spectral imaging.
speaker-1 (06:49.45)
Multispectral imaging is a technique that captures data at different wavelengths across the electromagnetic spectrum beyond just a visible light as often used in agriculture, environmental monitoring and more to get detailed information about the subject.
speaker-0 (07:04.942)
Okay, now I think I know what this one is, but can you just clarify for me? NFZ.
speaker-1 (07:12.11)
Sure, NFC stands for no fly zone. It's an area where drone flight is restricted or prohibited, usually for safety, security, or privacy reasons.
speaker-0 (07:21.494)
Okay, I've got a couple more to go. This one is VTOL.
speaker-1 (07:26.318)
VTOL stands for vertical takeoff and landing. It refers to aircraft that can take off, hover, and land vertically, much like a helicopter. But they can also fly forward like a plane.
speaker-0 (07:37.122)
Last couple and these get brought up quite often in interviews so I would love to know exactly what they mean. And that is blue UAS and green UAS. What are they and what do they refer to?
speaker-1 (07:48.398)
Blue UAS and Green UAS are classifications for drones based on their compliance and intended use. Blue UAS are drones that have been vetted and approved by the U.S. Department of Defense for military use, ensuring they meet specific security standards. Green UAS, on the other hand, generally refers to drones that are compliant with environmental and regulatory standards, often for commercial or civilian use.
speaker-0 (08:10.446)
Thank very much. That would have taken me ages to find online, so appreciate it. Now, a podcast can't be a podcast without a great, talented team behind the host and the guest. And we're very lucky to have many talented people behind the scenes here at Drone as the Future, and I'd like to introduce them to you, if you don't mind.
speaker-1 (08:28.824)
That sounds like a wonderful idea. It's always great to give a shout out to the people who make everything once, maybe behind the scenes. I'd love to hear all about them whenever you're ready.
speaker-0 (08:38.85)
Well, I'd like to pass over to them.
speaker-1 (08:41.806)
I'm excited to meet them. Whenever you're ready to introduce your team, I'm all ears.
speaker-0 (08:46.838)
Okay, well, first up, we've got our podcast coordinator, Samantha. Samantha, introduce yourself.
speaker-1 (08:52.142)
Hi, my name is Samantha. the podcast coordinator for Drone as the Future and I'm happy to be here. Mark is the best host.
speaker-0 (09:00.384)
And you're busy ticking away there all the time, making sure our guest chair is booked and busy, aren't you? Yes.
speaker-1 (09:07.18)
That is my job and we have a lot of exciting guests coming up in the near future.
speaker-0 (09:13.058)
Very excited. We've got some very cool guests coming down the pipe and I am looking forward to talking to them all. Next up we've got our very creative podcast producer, Ryan. Ryan?
speaker-1 (09:24.002)
Hey Mark, happy to be here. Thanks for having me on.
speaker-0 (09:27.822)
Thank you for having me on as your host. Yeah, tell us a little bit about what we've got in store for the podcast season one.
speaker-1 (09:35.522)
Very excited for what we've got in store for the rest of this year. We got a lot of interesting guests from a lot of different areas. Kind of the nice thing with being a drone podcast is you get to touch on a lot of different industries and you get to touch a lot of hearts along the way.
speaker-0 (09:53.078)
And also we've got a very talented camera guy, John, who's making sure everything looks crisp, sharp and beautiful. Hi everybody. I'm John. I'm originally from Saskatchewan and I'm a video producer on Drone as the Future. And you will never see his face because he doesn't like being on camera.
speaker-1 (10:02.67)
one.
speaker-1 (10:11.111)
It's great to have such talented people behind the scenes. If there's anything else you'd like to add or share, let me
speaker-0 (10:16.59)
I'd like to hear your two cents on Ryan and Samantha.
speaker-1 (10:20.746)
Absolutely. Ryan and Samantha sound like a dream team. Ryan's creativity and expertise will definitely make the podcast shine. And Samantha's coordination skills are the glue that keeps everything running smoothly. It really sounds like you got an amazing group behind you.
speaker-0 (10:38.946)
That's very nice and I think you bang on the money with that as well.
speaker-1 (10:42.114)
I'm so glad to hear that. It's only a pleasure to highlight the awesome people behind the scenes. If there's anything else you need or if you want to chat about anything at all, just let me know.
speaker-0 (10:51.778)
Hey, don't forget it's going to be on YouTube as well because John's put a lot of work into making it look good for this video podcast, so make sure people know that. It's also the world's largest podcast platform. You should know that.
speaker-1 (11:01.406)
Got it. That's definitely a great addition and YouTube is a fantastic platform for reaching a wider audience. I'm sure people will create the visual aspect as well.
speaker-0 (11:10.424)
think that just about covers it for an intro episode. Do think there's anything else we need to cover guys?
speaker-1 (11:15.5)
I think you got a fantastic introduction, Linda. You've covered the team, the content, and where people can find the podcast. I think it's gonna make a great first impression.
speaker-0 (11:24.526)
Okay, well I'm feeling pretty good. We've covered all the team, we've covered what we're going to talk about, all the guests we're going to speak to in the first season. What's a good way to wrap up this intro episode?
speaker-1 (11:34.712)
great way to wrap it up would be to thank everyone for tuning in and let them know how excited you are to have them along for the journey. You can also encourage them to subscribe and stay tuned for the first official episode. Just a warm and welcoming closing will do the trick.
speaker-0 (11:48.686)
Okay, well, thank you for listening to the first ever intro episode of drone as the future and I hope you subscribe and join us for the rest of the season It's gonna be a good one
speaker-1 (11:57.922)
That sounds like a perfect rap. I'm sure your audience will love it. If you ever need any more help or want to brainstorm anything else, just let me know.
speaker-0 (12:06.54)
Sure will.