Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 4, at 3:00 PM EST and join the next installment of the Public Safety Drone Review. This episode will focus on how drones are revolutionizing public safety operations and the best ways to manage the risks involved. We’re excited to have Amy Wiegand, an expert in drone business development, and Katie Thielmeyer, UAS Program Manager for the Woodlawn Fire Department, leading our discussion. Make sure to register here for this insightful, free live event, hosted by DRONERESPONDERS in partnership with DRONELIFE.
Introducing Our Experts: Amy Wiegand and Katie Thielmeyer
Amy Wiegand is the Founder and CEO of Earhart, Alden & Associates, where she has driven growth for various businesses in the drone sector, from startups to established aviation technology companies. Her success in expanding business operations and increasing revenues has earned her multiple accolades, including the Inside Business 2017 Women in Business Achievement Award. Amy also contributes her expertise as a board advisor for DRONERESPONDERS and as a regular columnist for DroneLife.com.
Katie Thielmeyer serves as the Risk Reduction Officer and UAS Program Manager at the Woodlawn (Ohio) Fire Department and is an FAA Part 107-certified remote pilot. Her leadership in the Emergency Services Special Operations sector has been pivotal in integrating advanced drone technology into public safety operations. Katie is a respected authority on the application of drones in emergency and public safety contexts and collaborates with national standards bodies like NIST to enhance sUAS protocols.
Discussion Points: Effective Drone Integration in Public Safety
After our usual discussion of the current news in public safety, Amy and Katie will discuss strategic approaches to incorporating drones into public safety frameworks and effectively managing the associated risks. Topics will include:
- Best practices for integrating drones into public safety operations.
- Navigating regulatory and operational challenges.
- Enhancing emergency response capabilities with advanced drone technology.
- Collaborative efforts to support regional and national drone response initiatives.
Participants will gain valuable insights into starting or advancing drone programs within their own public safety agencies.
Stay Informed and Connected
The Public Safety Drone Review offers timely discussions on key public safety issues, drone regulations, and technology trends. Register here and don’t miss this chance on March 4 at 3 pm EST to learn from leading experts about developing and managing effective drone programs in public safety.
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Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
For drone industry consulting or writing, Email Miriam.
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