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Charles Werner, your host, welcomes you to another episode of Drone Responders. In today\\u2019s episode, Charles is accompanied by Captain Michael Leo from FDNY Robotics who shares the journey of the New York City Fire Department drone program, he openly shares examples and experiences from the moment they started to where they are now and what is projected for the future.

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Key Takeaways:

[1:38] Captain Michael shares how their drone program started.

[4:11] Captain Michael talks about a special technical device he has.

[5:10] What was the a-ha moment within the New York City Fire Department in regards to drones?

[7:35] Captain Michael shares how they started with staff and what the transition was like until today.

[11:25] What was the reception within the New York City Fire Department at the beginning?

[13:32] Even though it is difficult to share videos about fire sites, they have begun to do it internally at the NYC Fire Department since it is a great tool for training.

[15:07] Captain Michael shares how they have been responding to alarms.

[18:42] Captain Michael talks about how they are benefiting from more flying opportunities for their remote pilots.

[19:36] Captain Michael shares about the collaboration with other fire departments.

[21:57] What is the NYC Fire Department sharing with other major cities\\u2019 departments?

[23:32] Captain Michael shares how helpful the FAA has been for the NYC Fire Department.

[24:19] What is Captain Michael\\u2019s experience with the SOSC (System Operations Support Center)?

[26:09] NYC Fire Department doesn\\u2019t have a Tactical Beyond Visual Line of Sight Waiver yet.

[27:15] What is next on the horizon for the NYC Fire Department?

[29:27] What advice would Captain Michael give to other major cities?

[33:20] Is there something that can be worked on along with FDNY Robotics to create an overview of how a drone program helps major cities?

[35:20] Captain Michael shares an example of how drones make a huge difference when working at a scene that is filled with smoke.

[37:53] What are the questions that Captain Michael is hearing about the drone program?

[39:45] Captain Michael talks about indoor flights.

[41:21] How is Captain Michael handling streaming? Are they sharing the material with other agencies?

[44:13] Captain Michael shares his advice to other departments thinking of starting a drone program.

[47:23] Sharing information among programs is very helpful.

[49:05] Creating a drone program brings so much worth to any operation.

[50:10] Perseverance is the key, it is not always an easy road but it is certainly worth it.

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