In this first-ever episode of "Think Freely," join host Jordan Gray and Woolpert’s Aaron Lawrence as we delve into the fluid situation surrounding the integration of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, into the National Airspace System (NAS). Our guest, Aaron Lawrence, who more than a decade ago initiated the UAS/drone program at Woolpert, a global leader in architecture, engineering, geospatial, and strategic consulting, guides us through the big picture of why this integration is happening, who is impacted, and what drone operators need to know. 

Amazingly, the FAA made a critical announcement regarding a six-month extension while we were recording this episode on September 13, 2023. Jordan and Aaron reacted in real-time to this news during the podcast recording session. 

You might find this episode enjoyable if you are a consumer drone user, a Part 107 Pilot, or a professional or consultant researching how to achieve compliance and locate Remote IDs. Additionally, you might appreciate that this episode includes an actual unboxing of a Remote ID module used to make existing drones compliant.