The Vertical Space
The Vertical Space is a podcast at the intersection of technology and flight, featuring deep dives with innovators, early adopters, and industry leaders.
We talk about the radical impact that technology is creating as it disrupts flight, enabling new ways to access the vertical space to improve our lives - from small drones to large aircraft. Our guests are operators and innovators across the value chain: airframers, technologists, data and service providers, as well as end users.
Podcasting since 2021 • 81 episodes
The Vertical Space
Latest Episodes
#81 Brian Streem, Vermeer: An American founder’s move to Ukraine to build drone tech
In this episode, we speak with Brian Streem, Founder and CEO of Vermeer, about his journey from film production to pioneering drone technology in Ukraine’s defense ecosystem. Brian shares why he relocated to Kyiv, how he navigates the challenge...
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Episode 81
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1:18:41
#80 Joerg Dittrich, JARUS & DLR: Drones, risk, and SORA 3.0
In this episode, we sit down with Joerg Dittrich, a leading expert in drone regulations and one of the minds behind the SORA framework. Joerg shares insights on the evolution of drone integration, the development of the specific drone category,...
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Episode 80
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1:26:24
#79 Bob Poole, Reason Foundation: The pros and cons of privatizing airports
In this episode we welcome Bob Poole, Director of Transportation Policy and the Searle Freedom Trust Transportation Fellow at the Reason Foundation, who brings his expertise on the complex and often debated topic of airport privatization. We di...
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Episode 79
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1:20:05
#78 Montie Brewer: Interview with former Air Canada CEO
In this episode we’re joined by Montie Brewer, former President and CEO of Air Canada, who provides a glimpse into the airline industry from the vantage point of a major airline leader. Montie draws on his experience as a CEO to share insights ...
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Episode 78
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1:11:10
#77 Charlton Evans, End State Solutions: Drone boxes, FAA waivers and exemptions, Part 108
In this episode, we dive into the FAA's evolving approach to approving waivers and exemptions for complex drone operations, including beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), 1:many operations, and broadly airspace integration over the past 18 mont...
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Episode 77
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