OpsHub Mobile: Revolutionizing Drone Operations with Ryan Bracken

In this episode of DroneCast, host Joe Kearns speaks with Ryan Bracken, Chief Product Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at DroneSense. With a background in aerospace engineering and experience at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center and FBI, Ryan brings deep expertise to the discussion of drone technology. They explore DroneSense's newest product, OpsHub Mobile, discussing how it simplifies drone operations by providing easy access to drone location and video feeds. Ryan explains the evolution of their mobile applications, the importance of notifications and location data in public safety operations, and the careful balance between technological advancement and privacy concerns. The conversation also touches on future developments in drone technology, emphasizing speed and efficiency in emergency response situations.

Episode Highlights:

[04:24] Ryan explains OpsHub Mobile's core functionality as an application to see drone locations and activities, comparing it to the "last mile" concept in delivery services.
[06:46] Discussion of how OpsHub Mobile differs from previous DroneSense applications, focusing on serving non-pilot users who need to consume drone information.
[15:40] Ryan breaks down the three key components of OpsHub Mobile: notifications, location information, and video feed access, explaining how each enhances operational effectiveness.
[18:21] Exploration of future developments, emphasizing simplification and reliability while maintaining essential functionality.
[27:30] Discussion about balancing technological advancement with privacy concerns and the importance of thoughtful implementation of drone technology.
[31:25] Ryan shares his excitement about the future of drone technology, particularly focusing on speed improvements in response times and operations.

Quotes:

"We're saying we're building an app for people who are not flying a drone. So this is a place to live for people who are not necessarily even part of the drone program."
"Without some other context, it doesn't have heck of a lot of value. So I would say the second thing we're providing here is location."
"This is an ever-changing environment. This environment changes and changes. So what you think today might be the right answer may not be the right answer tomorrow."
"Customers, you know, it is by far the best and sometimes it feels like only reason to get out of bed in the morning is we have, we just have the most extraordinary customers."

Episode Resources:

DroneSense Website
OpsHub Mobile on iOS App Store