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Drone Radio Show

Randy Goers
Drone Technology
Drones
Public Safety
Urban Air Mobility
Advanced Air Mobility
Drone-Enabled Crime
Ageagle Aerial Systems
Drone Detection Technology
Autonomous Cargo Drones
Drone Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Military Applications
Zipline
U.S. Air Force
Gargoyle Systems
Decentralized Drone Intelligence Network
Skyways
Drone Delivery
FAA
Multi-Band Mesh Networking Technology

The Drone Radio Show is a weekly show about drones and the people who use them for business, fun and research. Our guests share how they're using drones to make a positive impact, build a business, lessons they've learned and insights that you can use to take YOUR interest in drones to the next level.

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Ryan Bracken is Head of Product and Security at Versaterm. Versaterm is a leading provider of public safety software that helps police, fire, EMS, and emergency communications agencies manage every stage of incident response. Its integrated platform ... more

Lavera Alexander is Chief Growth Officer at the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MPED). MBEP is a cross-sector nonprofit that convenes business, government, education, and community leaders to drive economic growth across the tri-county Monterey Ba... more

Ryan Smith id Founder and CEO of Titan Protection and Consulting. Titan Protection is a premier security services provider and pioneer in autonomous drone security systems. The company was founded in 2008 to prove that physical security services coul... more

Linda Montgomery is Vice-President of Corporate Development, and Phil Franklin is Vice-President of Business Development for North and South America both at Zenatech. Zenatech is rapidly expanding its footprint across the drone industry through manuf... more

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Recent Guests

Lavera Alexander
Chief Growth Officer at the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership
Episode: Who Builds the Sky? Why Economic Partnerships — Not Tech Companies — May Hold the Key to Unlocking Advanced Air Mobility: Lavera Alexander, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership
Ryan Smith
Founder and CEO of Titan Protection and Consulting
Titan Protection and Consulting
Episode: The Future of Security: How Titan Protection Is Scaling Drone Operations: Ryan Smith, CEO and Founder
Linda Montgomery
Vice President of Corporate Development at Zenatech
Zenatech
Episode: Building a Vertically Integrated Drone Ecosystem: Linda Montgomery and Phil Franklin, Zenatech
Phil Franklin
Vice President of Business Development for North and South America at Zenatech
Zenatech
Episode: Building a Vertically Integrated Drone Ecosystem: Linda Montgomery and Phil Franklin, Zenatech
Onur Bilgen
Associate Professor, Rutgers University Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; expert in smart materials and bio-inspired drone systems
Rutgers University
Episode: Smart Materials and the Rise of Ornithopters: Dr. Onur Bilgen, Rutgers University
Michael Robbins
President and CEO of AUVSI
Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International
Episode: Inside the Future of Drones: Policy, Security, and What XPONENTIAL 2026 Reveals – with Michael Robbins, AUVSI
Dr. Justin Selfridge
Founder and CEO of Devorto
Devorto Corporation
Episode: Persistent Flight in the Stratosphere - Justin Selfridge, Phd. and CEO of Devorto
Federico Borsari
Non-resident fellow with the Transatlantic Defense and Security Program at CEPA
Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)
Episode: Uncrewed Systems in the Arctic: Security, Surveillance, and NATO's Growing Role - Federico Borsari, CEPA
Melissa Swisher
Chief Revenue Officer at SkySafe, specializing in airspace intelligence and the integration of drone technologies for public safety.
SkySafe
Episode: Protecting Stadiums in the Age of Drone Incursions: Melissa Swisher, CRO at SkySafe

Host

Randy Goers
Host of The Drone Radio Show

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Great for following the cutting edge!

    I write techno-thrillers that incorporate bleeding edge or near future drone and counter-drone technology in law enforcement and military scenarios and find this podcast a treasure trove of information!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Camisade
    United Statesa year ago
  • Edited Interviews

    It just sounds like the interviews have the questions edited back in while being read. It doesn’t sound like natural conversation. Interviews like this make it harder to listen for me. Good content though.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AnonymousReviewerToday
    United States3 years ago
  • Helpful and Inspiring

    The Drone Radio Show is helping me grow my business by listening to other droneprenures. We are excited to share our conservation message and Randy sculpeted the perfect show for it! Together it takes a village to make the drone world successful. Let's integrate this technology safely, responsibly, and with reducing wildlife impacts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alumnae trick
    United States9 years ago
  • Great content and great questions from Randy

    For anyone considering subscribing- do so. I've learned a lot from Randy's podcasts and have been lucky enough to be interviewed as well. Randy obviously does a lot of thinking about the topic which he is interviewing on, and asks insightful questions. Interviewing for podcasts is a fine art, especially when doing it on opposite sides of the world, and Randy's format works well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ebmr
    Australia9 years ago
  • Captivating!

    I look forward to every episode of the Drone Radio Show. Randy chooses some really fascinating people to interview who show up with a wide-ranging set of skills and knowledge. From a researcher at Duke University who defines the difference between an automated drone and an autonomous drone to people who started their own businesses and shared tips and tricks, his guests will make a listener's day more interesting. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill Larned
    United States9 years ago

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Listeners appreciate high-quality, informative interviews with diverse guests from tech, policy, and safety.

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Talking Points

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The Future of Security: How Titan Protection Is Scaling Drone Operations: Ryan Smith, CEO and Founder
Q: Ryan, tell us about Titan Protection. What does the company do?
Titan Protection blends highly trained security officers with advanced technology, including drone-enabled surveillance and remote video monitoring, to deliver more effective and affordable physical security services.
Building a Vertically Integrated Drone Ecosystem: Linda Montgomery and Phil Franklin, Zenatech
Q: Where do you see regulation shaping the industry in the near term?
Regulations are critical for safety and adoption. We expect faster enablement through programs like Blue UAS certification, which will expand access to US military and municipal markets, while our internal compliance efforts with NDAA components ensure we can operate across diverse environments.
Building a Vertically Integrated Drone Ecosystem: Linda Montgomery and Phil Franklin, Zenatech
Q: What is Zenatech's approach to drone as a service and its impact on customers?
Drone as a Service lowers the barrier to entry by providing subscription-based access to drones and related services for inspections, land surveys, and maintenance tasks. This approach leverages our integrated ecosystem to streamline workflows, speed up data capture and analysis, and scale with customer needs without heavy upfront capital expenditure.
Building a Vertically Integrated Drone Ecosystem: Linda Montgomery and Phil Franklin, Zenatech
Q: What does it take to build a vertically integrated drone company?
It requires owning the entire value chain—from design and manufacturing to software, data analytics, and customer deployment—so we can move quickly, tailor offerings to customer environments, and maintain control over quality and timelines. Our strategy is supported by a global manufacturing footprint, multiple acquisitions, and a unified enterprise SaaS layer that ties everything together.
Smart Materials and the Rise of Ornithopters: Dr. Onur Bilgen, Rutgers University
Q: Do you see your research leading to new materials and design concepts for others to build aircraft, or do you plan to build an aircraft yourselves?
The goal is to develop aircraft within the limits of existing materials, demonstrate lift-to-weight relationships, and progress toward practical, lightweight designs that could eventually carry their own weight as material performance improves.

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A deep-dive tech podcast focused on drones and their real-world applications across business, research, and public safety. Episodes frequently explore smart materials, autonomous and collaborative drone systems, policy and security considerations, and the latest industry innovations from academia, defense, and commercial players. Notable strengths include high-quality interviews with leading engineers, policymakers, and company leaders, along with practical insights for builders, operators, and entrepreneurs. The show often features guests who translate complex drone tech into actionable business or policy implications, making it a strong match for listeners aiming to leverage drones for growth, safety, or strategic advantage.

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1. Drone News Update
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3. Dronecast: Rethinking Public Safety, One Drone at a Time
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Recent guests on Drone Radio Show include:

1. Lavera Alexander
2. Ryan Smith
3. Linda Montgomery
4. Phil Franklin
5. Onur Bilgen
6. Michael Robbins
7. Dr. Justin Selfridge
8. Federico Borsari

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