Christopher Todd, your host, welcomes Grant Guillot to today’s episode to talk about the positive public reception and acceptance that the use of drones needs in order to be effective.   COVID-19 has opened the doors for the drone industry, shifting the perspective of the general public about how drones can be a powerful aid for the community, reducing costs and enhancing safety while operating in a highly effective manner.   Grant Guillot is the partner and leader of the unmanned aircraft systems practice team for the law firm of Adams & Reese. Grant is also the host of the podcast Drones in America on MarketScale.   Key Takeaways: [1:42] Grant Guillot talks about his background and how he got involved with drones and unmanned aircraft systems. [3:40] Grant explains how he became an aviation attorney centralized in drones law. [4:50] Grant shares his experience working along with other aviation attorneys in the U.S. [6:08] Grant gives his advice for young people thinking of going to law school and specialize in the field of unmanned aircraft systems and possibly become a Drone Attorney. [8:08] Grant is the host of the podcast Drones in America where he chats with leaders, influencers, and experts who are impacting the rapidly growing commercial drone industry in the United States to help us through the complex web of technology and policy. [11:15] The current state of the drone industry in times of pandemic. [13:38] Drones offer economic relief as well as the practical applications like drone delivery of COVID-19 tests and other necessary items. [14:43] Grant talks about the allocation of fundings for unmanned aircraft systems. [19:11] Chris and Grant address the gaps in the way that drones are used by public safety agencies. [24:55] What public safety agencies can do to help positively shape the use of drones. [29:27] When you fly a drone, let people get close to it, answer their questions, be completely honest about what it is, and what can be used for. [33:16] Grant shares his perspective in regard to the use of drones by service and utility providers. [36:45] Is the FAA under pressure trying to bring drone technology forward? [38:14] Grant talks about the organizations that are setting great examples in drones operations and services to the community during COVID-19. [41:42] Grant shares his projections in regard to the near future for drones. [44:13] Grant presents several upcoming virtual events.   Mentioned in this episode: Airborne International Response Team Presented by AiRXOS, part of GE Aviation with additional support from FIRSTiZ and Pix4D  AIRT is the leading 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting Drones For Good and Public Safety UAS Become a member of DroneResponders for free. Drones in America