Red Raven UAS Podcast
REAL TRAINING. REAL MISSIONS. REAL TALK.
The Red Raven UAS Podcast brings you straight into the world of modern drone operations—from Part 107 prep to public safety, DFR, and beyond. Each episode features actionable insights, field-tested strategies, and conversations that go beyond the manual. Whether you’re a new pilot, a training officer, or leading an enterprise UAS team, this is where you stay sharp, stay current, and stay ahead.
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Drone Training for Fire Departments: What Part 107 Doesn't Teach You on the Fire Ground
Your fire department has a drone. Your pilots are Part 107 certified. So why does everything fall apart at 2 AM on the fire ground? We break down the gap between legal certification and operational readiness — thermal camera misreads, stress physiology, voltage sag, and what scenario-based fire training actually looks like.
Conquering Airspace: Part 107 Airspace Explained (Without the Confusion)
Airspace is the number one reason people fail the Part 107 exam. We break it down into a simple, repeatable framework — controlled vs uncontrolled, how LAANC works, how to read blue vs magenta lines on sectional charts, and the testing supplement cheat code that removes the need to memorize every symbol.
Pass FAA Part 107 in 2026: Study Plan + Common Traps
The FAA Part 107 exam is the gatekeeper to flying drones professionally — and in 2026, Remote ID and night operations updates make old advice risky. We break down what's on the test, the traps that cause most people to fail, and a realistic study strategy that works.
Drone as First Responder: How DFR Transforms Public Safety
Drone as First Responder is changing emergency response nationwide. We break down how DFR works, what the infrastructure looks like, how law enforcement and fire departments use it, and what it takes to build a compliant program from the ground up.
Part 107: How to Become a Certified Remote Pilot
What is the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, who legally needs it, and how do you get it? We break down the history, the exam, the full certification process, and how Red Raven helps pilots and teams get certified quickly.