Christopher Todd, your host, welcomes you to the first episode of Taming Disaster Drones for Good of 2021. Today, Christopher is accompanied by Kurt Carraway to talk about the amazing work he has been doing along with his team at Kansas State University, training remote pilots with the latest technologies in unmanned aviation systems.   Kurt Carraway is the UAS Department Head and UAS Executive Director for Applied Aviation Research at Kansas State University Polytechnic in Salina, Kansas.   Key Takeaways: [1:25] Kurt talks about his very diverse background in aviation. [5:03] Kurt shares how he used to use celestial navigation. [6:18] When did Kurt start seeing GPS for military use? [7:51] Was it difficult to get some of the old-school generals to believe in satellite technology? [8:45] Kurt talks about the common points between GPS to UAS in regards to the adoption cycle and community acceptance. [10:32] Kurt shares about his connection to Kansas State. [12:24] Kurt talks about how the program at Kansas State University Polytechnic was when he entered and how it progressed. [13:54] What are the different kinds of programs that are offered to students at Kansas State University? [17:38] How did the pandemic impact the ability to keep educating students? [20:45] Kurt talks about the connection with ASSURE UAS [24:59] When can the outcomes of the research be expected? [25:56] Kurt speaks about the new courses about the use of drones for first responders in public safety. [28:32] Kurt shares what he sees in the future for the UAS.   Mentioned in this episode: Airborne International Response Team AIRT is the leading 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting Drones For Good and Public Safety UAS Become a member of Drone Responders for free. DRONERESPONDERS YouTube Channel DRONERESPONDERS on Facebook.   Kansas State University — UAS