DPS Drone Modernizes Inspections

About this episode

This episode discusses how the DPS Drone is modernizing inspections in the permitting process.

This episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast focuses on the department’s new drone, which is modernizing the permitting process by increasing safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability during inspections and training. The “DPS Drone Modernizes Inspections” episode is hosted by Gail Lucas, chief of the DPS Customer Support and Outreach division. Lucas is joined by DPS Land Development Division Chief Linda Kobylski and Field Supervisor Jo...

People in this episode

Host: Gail Lucas

Guest: Linda Kobylski

Topics covered

• drone technology
• permitting process
• inspections
• safety
• efficiency
• environmental sustainability

Keywords

• drone
• inspections
• permitting
• safety
• efficiency
• environmental sustainability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services

Products: DPS Drone

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