B4UFLY Check the Map

Drone Pilot Education: The Key to Safety in the NAS with Dr. Scott Burgess, Associate Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Episode Summary

In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Burgess, Associate Professor at the Department of Flight, College of Aeronautics of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University joins us for a discussion covering a variety of topics from how he entered the field of traditional aviation and then UAS technology to his experience as an educator and researcher for the emerging industry of drone technology.

Episode Notes

Thank you again to Dr. Scott Burgess for being on the B4UFLY Check the Map podcast to share his expertise with the Aloft community and thank you everyone for tuning into today’s episode. 

If you are interested in learning more about Embry Riddle University and the educational opportunities offered there, visit https://erau.edu/.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Burgess is an Associate Professor at the Department of Flight, College of Aeronautics of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.  His aviation experience expands over a 37-year career in both military and civil aviation organizations. He is a qualified pilot and instructor in numerous military and civilian helicopters, as well as a certified AUVSI Remote Pilot Instructor. His extensive background in both crewed and uncrewed aviation have intersected with a career in aviation education and research as he has published research in the helicopter safety and UAS disciplines and has been a part of three FAA ASSURE grants researching traditional and sUAS aviation operations, helicopter and sUAS safety, and uncrewed aircraft systems applications.

Look forward to connecting with you next week for our next Aloft Community Q&A Tuesday episode to answer one of your questions about a drone airspace challenge area, situational awareness topics, or general UAS operational question 

If you would like to submit a question for discussion on an upcoming episode, please email your question to erica@aloft.ai.  And as always fly safe and fly often.