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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UAS Weekly Briefing — May 8, 2026: FAA Targets Critical Infrastructure Airspace, BVLOS Road Map Is Official, and DJI Has Until May 11
The FAA proposed permanent drone restrictions around critical infrastructure while releasing the first official BVLOS road map. Plus: the DJI FCC comment window closes May 11. Listen to this week’s Red Raven UAS Weekly Briefing.
Red Raven UAS Weekly Briefing: A $1.5 Billion Vacuum, 10-Day Plea Deals, and the End of the Flying Camera
DJI's $1.5 billion FCC reality just opened a vacuum in the U.S. drone market. We unpack what's filling it — SkyRover and the rise of clone manufacturers, the FAA's new DETER program with 10-day plea deals and Remote ID enforcement, and the photogrammetry pivot that's redefining what a commercial drone actually is.
UAS Weekly Briefing Apr 17, 2026 | DJI Isn't Slowing Down
Every layer of the drone ecosystem moved this week. DJI’s closing US window, Hyfix’s $15M chip round, AeroVironment’s MAYHEM 10, $270M Air Force contract, $29B counter-drone spending, and record Part 107 test volumes with declining pass rates.
Why People Fail the FAA Part 107 Exam — And What to Do Before Your Retake
In this episode, we break down exactly what causes most Part 107 failures — and it is almost never about intelligence or flying ability. It comes down to preparation method. The right method takes 10 to 20 hours. The wrong method takes 40 hours and ends in a $175 retake fee.
Weekly Drone Briefing: FCC Drone Dominance, Nuclear Base Swarms & the Future of Autonomous Aviation
This week’s Weekly Drone Briefing covers FCC drone dominance, nuclear base drone swarms, drone delivery expansion, and the future of autonomous aviation — with clear takeaways for operators and agencies.
What It Actually Costs to Start a Drone Program
Most organizations budget for a drone but not the program. We break down what it actually costs — from $5K starter setups to $150K+ enterprise operations — including the hidden costs nobody plans for.
Why Utility Drone Programs Fail — And How to Build One That Works
Most utility drone programs fail not because of the equipment — but because nobody built the program behind it. Here's everything you need to know to build a utility drone inspection program that actually delivers ROI.
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