Episode #172: Safety, Drones, and the Future of Robinson Helicopters – The Helicopter Podcast
From The Helicopter Podcast by Halsey Schider
April 7, 2026 · 1h 4m · Episode 172
About this episode
Halsey Schider discusses safety, innovation, and the future of the helicopter industry with David Smith and Paul Fermo.
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, recorded at Verticon 2026, Halsey Schider sits down with David Smith, ceo of Robinson Helicopters, and Paul Fermo, president of Robinson Unmanned, to discuss safety, innovation, and where the industry is heading next. The conversation opens with a look at recent safety improvements across the helicopter industry, including lower accident rates and the continued ...
People in this episode
Host: Halsey Schider
Guests: David Smith, Paul Fermo
Topics covered
- safety
- drones
- innovation
- helicopter industry
- future trends
Keywords
- safety improvements
- helicopter industry
- accident rates
- drones
- Robinson Helicopters
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Robinson Helicopters, Robinson Unmanned
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