Episode 009: Drone Program at the San Diego Sheriffs Department with Rob Samuels
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Charles Werner, your host, welcomes Sergeant Rob Samuels from the San Diego Sheriff\\u2019s Department to today\\u2019s episode. Rob shares how the use of drones has enhanced the effectiveness of their daily work in assuring public safety. He also talks about their training programs for remote pilots and even for deputies to become proficient observers and, as a result, be able to assist drone pilots more effectively during law enforcement operations. Listen to this episode and learn more about how the San Diego Sheriff\\u2019s Department has become an example of the multiple benefits of using drones for public safety operations.
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Key Takeaways:
[1:17] Rob shares how he got involved with drones.
[2:08] How long has the department UAS program been in existence at the San Diego Sheriff\\u2019s department?
[3:26] Rob shares the beginnings of the UAS program.
[5:25] The first aircrafts used at the San Diego Sheriff\\u2019s department.
[7:55] Ways around geo-fencing.
[8:11] Rob talks about the lessons he learned while purchasing unmanned aircraft systems.
[9:40] Rob talks about the other UAS programs in San Diego.
[10:50] How does the use of drones change law enforcement operations in San Diego?
[12:15] Rob explains how drones have changed the development of tactical operations.
[14:10] Rob shares successful stories where drones had a key role.
[15:20] Drones have recently started being used for traffic crash reconstruction.
[16:22] Rob talks about the journal operations for drones at the San Diego Sheriff\'s Department.
[18:02] The process of training remote pilots at the San Diego Sheriff\'s Department.
[22:17] Rob shares some aha moments when drones have been instrumental.
[25:42] Indoor flying.
[26:42] What was the catalyst to decide to put on drones in more patrol vehicles?
[28:14] Rob talks about the near future goals for the use of drones at the San Diego Sheriff\\u2019s Department.
[33:04] Rob shares what they do in regard to the documentation of the fleet and maintenance.
[35:43] Rob talks about the good and bad surprises he encountered in his journey working with drones.
[38:02] Charles talks about the Beyond Visual Line of Sight Waiver, Remote ID, and Enhancement Sensor Voice Technology.
[40:03] What is next in drone technology?
[41:25] Rob shares some words with departments that still don\\u2019t have a drone program.
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