Drones & Robotics | Chris Chiasson & Phil Franklin

Phil Franklin (VP of Business Development and Operations at ZenaTech Inc.) and Chris Chiasson (Land Surveyor and founder of Velocity Geomatics, a ZenaTech company) discuss the evolving role of drones in energy, surveying, and industrial operations.  00:00 Introduction to drone impact in industry 01:11 Guests' backgrounds and expertise 02:33 Drones' role in oil and gas industry 03:35 Current uses of drones in surveying and mapping 05:27 Thermal drones for environmental and wildlife monitoring 07:55 Latest technological improvements in drone cameras and sensors 09:20 Expanding drone applications across industries 11:33 Using thermal drones to find wildlife and assess risks 13:29 Drones for pipeline and infrastructure inspection 15:10 Importance of record keeping and data accuracy 16:16 Other industries successfully adopting drone technology 20:19 Public perception and regulation of drone use 23:02 Evolution of surveying methods with drones 27:27 Future trends: robotics and automation in industry 35:54 Safety, innovation, and the future of drone technology 38:52 Final thoughts and industry outlook