EDL 018: Revolutionizing Drone Services with RAAD’s Innovative Approach to Drone Piloting – A Conversation with Teej Ragsdale

About this episode

Teej Ragsdale discusses RAAD's innovative approach to revolutionizing drone services and the future of the industry.

In this episode of Elevating Drone Life, host Rob Burdick sits down with Teej Ragsdale, the visionary co-founder and CEO of RAAD, an innovative aerial intelligence network. Teej's journey from finance and crypto to renewable energy has uniquely positioned him to tackle the challenges in the drone services market. Together, we explore the significant frictions faced by drone pilots and how RAAD is revolutionizing the industry by prioritizing fair compensation, quality control, and trust-building with pilots. Discover how RAAD is preparing for the future of drone services, including adapting to regulatory changes and embracing new technologies. Teej shares his insights on the exciting opportunities ahead for pilots and the industry, emphasizing the importance of seamless client and pilot experiences. Tune in to learn about RAAD's unique approach to pilot engagement, the importance of quality control, and the future of drone operations. Want to Make Money Flying Drones? DroneU gives you the blueprint to start and grow a real drone business: FAA Part 107 prep 40+ courses on flight skills, real estate, mapping, and business Pricing guides, client acquisition, and weekly coaching…

People in this episode

Host: Rob Burdick

Guest: Teej Ragsdale

Topics covered

• drone services
• aerial intelligence
• pilot engagement
• quality control
• regulatory changes
• technology

Keywords

• drone piloting
• aerial intelligence network
• fair compensation
• drone pilots
• renewable energy
• client experiences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RAAD, DroneU

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