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Charles Werner, your host, is joined by Mark Bathrick to today’s episode. Mark is a retired Department of the Interior Aviation Services Director, he and Charles look back to the programs he worked on since he was involved in the development of the Unmanned Aircraft System Fleet and DOI which had a great impact on the Public Safety field.   Key Takeaways: [1:25] Mark shares a bit about his background and how he got to work at the Department of Interior. [3:12] Mark talks about his motivation to get involved in drones and DOI. [4:27] Mark shares the challenges he faced trying to introduce the use of drones at DOI. [6:02] Mark explains how he convinced others of the amazing benefits of using drones. [7:52] Mark speaks about the migration process to a totally new idea of leadership. [10:06] Mark talks about the origins of the immersion of drones at DOI. [11:25] Mark shares how they achieved across-the-board successes. [12:46] At DOI they needed to change the course and go in a different direction than the original, Mark explains this process. [15:07] Using drones not only saves lives but also time and money. [15:36] With drones you can do so much with so little! [16:53] Mark talks about the four aspects that really define their program. [18:26] Mark talks about the change in the acceptance of drones during the robust hurricane season of 2016. [22:40] Mark shares about missions with drones in wildfire situations. [28:40] Mark speaks about the experience for his people to start using drones during hurricane season. [33:22] Mark shares what he would have done if he still worked for DOI. [35:03] Mark talks about the support he got from the FAA. [38:30] The biggest challenge is data, drones are collecting more data than it can be analyzed. [41:00] What are the future opportunities on the horizon for drones in Public Safety? [44:10] How can the analysis of data collected by drones be improved? [48:35] Mark shares what is on the horizon for him, now that he is retired. [50:32] Charles invites Mark to become one of the board of advisors for Drone Responders. [51:19] Mark shares his advice to people thinking about starting a drone program.   Mentioned in this episode: Airborne International Response Team AIRT is the leading 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting Drones For Good and Public Safety UAS Become a member of Drone Responders for free.  AIRT  and  DRONERESPONDERS  2020  Drones  in  Public  Safety  Survey Drone Responders Events DOI UAS Fleet. U.S. Department of the Interior

Charles Werner, your host, is joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbathrick/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbathrick/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bathrick</a> to today’s episode. Mark is a retired Department of the Interior Aviation Services Director, he and Charles look back to the programs he worked on since he was involved in the development of the Unmanned Aircraft System Fleet and DOI which had a great impact on the Public Safety field. Key Takeaways: [1:25] Mark shares a bit about his background and how he got to work at the Department of Interior. [3:12] Mark talks about his motivation to get involved in drones and DOI. [4:27] Mark shares the challenges he faced trying to introduce the use of drones at DOI. [6:02] Mark explains how he convinced others of the amazing benefits of using drones. [7:52] Mark speaks about the migration process to a totally new idea of leadership. [10:06] Mark talks about the origins of the immersion of drones at DOI. [11:25] Mark shares how they achieved across-the-board successes. [12:46] At DOI they needed to change the course and go in a different direction than the original, Mark explains this process. [15:07] Using drones not only saves lives but also time and money. [15:36] With drones you can do so much with so little! [16:53] Mark talks about the four aspects that really define their program. [18:26] Mark talks about the change in the acceptance of drones during the robust hurricane season of 2016. [22:40] Mark shares about missions with drones in wildfire situations. [28:40] Mark speaks about the experience for his people to start using drones during hurricane season. [33:22] Mark shares what he would have done if he still worked for DOI. [35:03] Mark talks about the support he got from the FAA. [38:30] The biggest challenge is data, drones are collecting more data than it can be analyzed. [41:00] What are the future opportunities on the horizon for drones in Public Safety? [44:10] How can the analysis of data collected by drones be improved? [48:35] Mark shares what is on the horizon for him, now that he is retired. [50:32] Charles invites Mark to become one of the board of advisors for Drone Responders. [51:19] Mark shares his advice to people thinking about starting a drone program. Mentioned in this episode: <a href="http://airt.ngo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Airborne</a> <a href="http://airt.ngo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International</a> <a href="http://airt.ngo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Response</a> <a href="http://airt.ngo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Team</a> <a href="http://airt.ngo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AIRT</a> is the leading 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting Drones For Good and Public Safety UAS Become a member of <a href="https://www.droneresponders.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drone</a> <a href="https://www.droneresponders.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Responders</a> for free. <a href="https://dronelife.com/2020/05/28/airt-and-droneresponders-2020-drones-in-public-safety-survey-contribute-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> AIRT</a> <a href="https://dronelife.com/2020/05/28/airt-and-droneresponders-2020-drones-in-public-safety-survey-contribute-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> and</a> <a href="https://dronelife.com/2020/05/28/airt-and-droneresponders-2020-drones-in-public-safety-survey-contribute-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> DRONERESPONDERS</a> <a href="https://dronelife.com/2020/05/28/airt-and-droneresponders-2020-drones-in-public-safety-survey-contribute-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 2020</a> <a href="https://dronelife.com/2020/05/28/airt-and-droneresponders-2020-drones-in-public-safety-survey-contribute-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Drones</a> <a href="https://dronelife.com/2020/05/28/airt-and-droneresponders-2020-drones-in-public-safety-survey-contribute-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> in</a> <a href="https://dronelife.com/2020/05/28/airt-and-droneresponders-2020-drones-in-public-safety-survey-contribute-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Public</a> <a href="https://dronelife.com/2020/05/28/airt-and-droneresponders-2020-drones-in-public-safety-survey-contribute-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Safety</a> <a href="https://dronelife.com/2020/05/28/airt-and-droneresponders-2020-drones-in-public-safety-survey-contribute-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Survey</a> <a href="https://www.droneresponders.org/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drone</a> <a href="https://www.droneresponders.org/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Responders</a> <a href="https://www.droneresponders.org/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Events</a> <a href="https://www.doi.gov/aviation/uas/fleet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DOI</a> <a href="https://www.doi.gov/aviation/uas/fleet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UAS</a> <a href="https://www.doi.gov/aviation/uas/fleet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fleet</a><a href="https://www.doi.gov/aviation/uas/fleet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.</a> <a href="https://www.doi.gov/aviation/uas/fleet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">U</a><a href="https://www.doi.gov/aviation/uas/fleet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.</a><a href="https://www.doi.gov/aviation/uas/fleet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S</a><a href="https://www.doi.gov/aviation/uas/fleet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.</a> <a href="https://www.doi.gov/aviation/uas/fleet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Department</a> <a href="https://www.doi.gov/aviation/uas/fleet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">of</a> <a href="https://www.doi.gov/aviation/uas/fleet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the</a> <a href="https://www.doi.gov/aviation/uas/fleet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interior</a>

Episode 022: Drones Saving Lives, Time, and Money with Mark Bathrick

With over 500 million acres of land under their management, the Department of the Interior (DOI) is the largest single landowner in the United States. The DOI maintains this land for U.S. citizens and in order to keep eyes on it, have 1,200+ aircraft in their fleet—drones included. Mark Bathrick, an ex-Navy TOPGUN fighter and test pilot, is the Director of Aviation (OAS) for the DOI and joins Ian to discuss how an organization of 70,000 employees make use of drones and how aviation plays such a critical role in their success. From fighting forest fires and monitoring wildlife, to maintaining the Statue of Liberty and giving us the 4 key competencies that drone companies need to master for success, Mark's experience provides a wealth of wisdom for anyone who uses drones commercially.

With over 500 million acres of land under their management, the Department of the Interior (DOI) is the largest single landowner in the United States. The DOI maintains this land for U.S. citizens and in order to keep eyes on it, have 1,200+ aircraft in their fleet—drones included. Mark Bathrick, an ex-Navy TOPGUN fighter and test pilot, is the Director of Aviation (OAS) for the DOI and joins Ian to discuss how an organization of 70,000 employees make use of drones and how aviation plays such a critical role in their success. From fighting forest fires and monitoring wildlife, to maintaining the Statue of Liberty and giving us the 4 key competencies that drone companies need to master for success, Mark's experience provides a wealth of wisdom for anyone who uses drones commercially.

#031 - The U.S. Department of the Interior: 500 Million Acres & 1,200 Aircraft (Drones Included) with Mark Bathrick