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Desert Escape Adventure - A Conversation with Kim Players

December 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM

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In this episode of Beyond the Drone hosted by Desiree Ekstein, Desi sits down with Kim Players from Master Your Drone to recap an unforgettable Desert Escape in Arizona.
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Drone Mapping for Environmental Management — A conversation with Dr. Kim Baldwin

December 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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🔵From coastal mapping to global training — how a marine biologist is scaling environmental drone operations worldwide🔵
#WomenAndDrones #DroneMapping #EnvironmentalMonitoring #DroneTraining #Geospatial #DronesForGood #MarineConservation #CUAV
➡ youtu.be/l-_MZIEMBjE

RoseAnn Denton on Building the Drone Pilot Talent Pipeline

November 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM

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Drone pilot training and how Community Colleges are
helping feed the workforce need ✔️
👀Watch this interview, as Desiree Ekstein chats with RoseAnn Denton, who among other things, teaches drone technology at Grossmont College.
youtu.be/LibfNvOn8hk?...
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The Future Is Airborne - Vertical Space Magazine

November 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM

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Jobs of the future in Advanced Air Mobility and Uncrewed Aviation?
We are thrilled to kick off an ongoing workforce development series of articles by Renee Jones-Welch, PhD in our Vertical Space Magazine!
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Advanced Air Mobility Workforce Development. So, besides the traditional roles, what kind of jobs are even out there?

Inside Little Arms Studios’ public sector training platform - A conversation with Dustyn Brewer

November 12, 2025 at 4:57 AM

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Learn about DRONE SIMULATION and what it can do for you!
Zephyr is a powerful drone simulation platform built for the public sector, complete with an LMS, certification program, and full-service support. youtu.be/ULVFVeVPl-8?...

#ZephyrSimulator #LittleArmsStudios #DesiEkstein #WomenAndDrones

Drones, Construction and the Future Opportunity - A Conversation with Andy Wolfe CEO Drone Brothers

November 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM

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👷🏽‍♀️🏗Drones and Construction!
Desi Ekstein interviews Andy Wolfe, Founder and CEO of Drone Brothers about focusing on construction, how marketing and data deliverables serve General Contractors, and more!
youtu.be/0a4fgOEh_3I?...
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Caroline Goulard on Agricultural Storytelling and Sustainable Food Systems

November 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM

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👀Watch this great conversation about #drones and agriculture!
youtu.be/SVqZwyqS3JY?...

#DroneAgriculture #CarolineGoulard #Desi #WomenAndDrones #CommercialUAVExpo #GreenFarm4All #DroneFarmcast #TrailblazingWomen #SustainableAg #AgTech #FarmStorytelling #DronesInAg #UAVExpo2025

Desi Ekstein chats with Taylor Mitcham at Commercial UAV

October 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM

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Another awesome Women and Drones conversation! This one between Desi Ekstein and @Skydio's Taylor Mitcham... youtu.be/428QriOmg6E?... #womenanddrones #drones #uas #VerticalSpaces

Desi Ekstein chats with Hillary Bierschank at Commercial UAV

October 21, 2025 at 3:24 AM

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Enjoy this Women and Drones Spotlight as Desi Ekstein interviews Hillary Bierschank at Commercial UAV Expo.

Hillary is the Co-Owner and Managing Director of NW Blue, a Portland, Oregon–based distributor specializing in UxS components.
➡ youtu.be/i01GIuM3gxc?...
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Women and Drones continues education partnership with FIU

October 15, 2025 at 3:06 AM

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We are thrilled to once again partner with Florida International University to facilitate workshops on advanced air mobility and urban air mobility at the 2025 Engineering, Aviation & Aerospace Industry Engagement Seminar.
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Women and Drones continues education partnership with Florida International University through its participation in Engineering seminar.

Introducing FLI Town - A Deserted Town for Training, Testing and Collaboration

October 9, 2025 at 3:32 AM

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🔹Real-World BVLOS Training for a Variety of Operations🔹
Desi Ekstein sits down with Steven Katz of Flying Lion to explore FLI Town—a one-of-a-kind Training, Testing, and Collaboration center located in the heart of the California desert.
➡ youtu.be/dImcvb_n8Dw
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Inside Drone Soccer’s Global Rise | Desi Ekstein chats with Tim Ingram at Commercial UAV

October 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM

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Let's talk drone soccer!
In this exclusive interview, Tim Ingram shares about
the 2025 Drone Soccer FIDA World Cup Championships in Korea and more!

#DroneSoccer #WomenAndDrones #TimIngram #DesiEkstein
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX2G...

Breaking Barriers in UAV: Desi Ekstein Interviews Shellie Baxter at Commercial UAV Expo 2025

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September 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM

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🤩How technology, storytelling, and heritage preservation are amplifying underrepresented voices!
Enjoy this conversation by Women and Drones podcaster Desi Ekstein and Shellie Baxter founder of Our Genetic Legacy (OGL).
youtu.be/xJcwSTZAvjc
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Desi Ekstein chats with Vic Moss Call about the Call To Action on FAA Part 108 — Act Before Oct 6!

September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM

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📣New week, new interview! Vertical Spaces booth—powered by Women and Drones— Desiree Ekstein sat down with Vic Moss to unpack the FAA’s proposed Part 108 rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations.
Watch here ➡ youtu.be/cBGIMXELHY0
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Women & Drones’ Vertical Space Treks: Adventures in the Air and on the Ground - Vertical Space Magazine

September 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM

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📣Looking for adventure, a chance to improve your drone pilot skills and like the thought of traveling with others who share the same interests?
Introducing 🔹Vertical Space DRONE TREKS🔹
More info here ➡ verticalspace.ai/women-drones...
#womenanddrones #drones #uas #travelphotography #dronepilots

Women and Drones, the global network for women in the drone industry, has expanded its vision with their new Vertical Space Treks initiative.

Women and Drones’ 2025 Canadian Summer Camp for 1,000 Girls

September 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM

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Congratulations to everyone involved with this year's
@Commercial UAV Expo 🤩
The event drew 3,393 verified professionals from all 50 U.S. states and 62 countries.
Shout out to our team with some fantastic interviews by Desiree Ekstein at our VERTICAL SPACES booth, powered by #WomenAndDrones!

September 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM

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Enjoy this replay of another awesome conversation about the #UAS industry!
"The Drone Business Blueprint for 2025; A step-by-step guide to strategy, branding, and systems that attract better clients and create real growth"
➡ youtu.be/mZmUsADgUcY
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August 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM

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Women and Drones went to summer camp in Canada with a thousand teenage girls to teach them all about drone technology, aviation, and STEM careers.

youtu.be/Z9Qz9aNsn40?...

#LEAP #WomenAndDrones

Women & Drones’ Vertical Space Treks: Adventures in the Air and on the Ground - Vertical Space Magazine

August 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM

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Introducing our NEW Vertical Space DRONE TREKS!
Among the first DRONE TREK opportunities, the emerald coastlines of Ireland, the sun-baked deserts of Arizona or the whimsical metal sculptures of Galleta Meadows.

More info here ➡ verticalspace.ai/women-drones...
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Women and Drones, the global network for women in the drone industry, has expanded its vision with their new Vertical Space Treks initiative.