The Future of Drones: AI and Autonomy with Adam Bilmes of Inspired Flight (Part 2)

In this Part 2 episode of DroneCast, host Joe Kerns speaks with Adam Bilmes, CEO of Inspired Flight, about the advancements in drone technology and its role in public safety. Adam has been instrumental in driving innovation and ensuring reliability in drone technology for critical public safety applications. Adam shares insights into connectivity, reliability, and the regulatory challenges in the drone industry. He also discusses Inspired Flight’s approach to integrating AI and autonomy, shaping the future of public safety drones. This is another engaging conversation about the future of domestic drone manufacturing and the critical role that reliability and innovation play in the industry Episode Highlights: [00:01:04] Adam discusses advancements in drone connectivity, highlighting how American radio technologies improve reliability, particularly in public safety with LTE and 5G redundancy. [00:04:39] He emphasizes the need for evolving regulations to keep up with rapid technological advances, citing BVLOS waivers as a step forward. [00:05:54] Adam shares examples of drones deployed in extreme conditions like Antarctica and Florida’s hurricane recovery, demonstrating the importance of reliability. [00:09:01] Inspired Flight has shifted from manufacturing aircraft to offering comprehensive solutions, focusing on tailored support and integration for customer success. [00:12:17] He explains that domestic drones may cost more upfront, but the value in quality and support justifies the investment over cheaper alternatives. [00:16:05] Looking ahead, Adam discusses the future of autonomy and AI in drones, with new features aimed at enhancing obstacle avoidance and industrial applications. Episode Resources: Adam Bilmes on LinkedIn Inspired Flight Joe Kearns on LinkedIn Get started with Dronesense Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so Previous Guests include: Matt Rowland, Jason Burnside Check out our 3 most downloaded episodes: Revolutionizing Emergency Response: Chris Lester on Drones in EMS Navigating Drone Program Challenges: Lessons from George Mason University Navigating the Future of Counter-Drone Operations: Insights from Jack Venables Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn