Andrew Weinert, Staff Research Associate - MIT Lincoln (Drones) Lab (#8)
Episode description
2009 Penn State graduate Andrew Weinert has always had a passion for flying. Today, he's putting that to good use at Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Lincoln Laboratory where he's involved in drone regulations and setting standards for unmanned travel.
In this episode, Andrew discusses his research (on a non-technical level) and how drones will impact our lives and industries in the not too distant future.
Jump straight into:
(7:07) - Working on drone regulations at MIT's Lincoln Laboratory
(8:51) - Using technology to support Puerto Rico's recovery for Hurricane Maria
(12:17) - Childhood interest in aerospace
(14:49) - Drones used today and in the future
(19:33) - Drone + aerospace regulations
(24:44) - Other ways drones are used
(26:49) - Penn State experience
Learn more about Andrew at aweinert.com
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