Recap: Top Moments from the Drones #STEMTalks Event

Apr 25, 2017

On April 12th, 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­hosted its fourth #STEMTalks of the 2016-2017 academic year. The virtual event titled, β€œDrones: Changing Your Perspective,” consisted of a panel of drone experts with experience in recreational, commercial and military drone use.

Ryan English, president and co-founder of Tampa-based FLYMOTION Unmanned Systems, spoke about FLYMOTION’s involvement in drone technology. FLYMOTION provides unmanned systems for a range of industries including government, public safety, agriculture, oil/gas, energy, media and more.

Dr. Dean Bushey, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Information Technology at 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Poly and retired Air Force colonel, brought his expertise from working in both the civilian sector and military, and also as a computer scientist, educator and pilot.

Finally, the duo were joined by Ethan Puerto, an electrical engineering major at 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Poly. Puerto shared his passion for drone technology, along with his excitement for the future of the industry. Puerto plans to spend the summer interning with in Miami, 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­.

English, Bushey and Puerto answered questions posed by both the moderator, 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Poly’s Richard Truncale, and the audience, via YouTube chat and Twitter. The topics discussed included security and protection, future technological improvements and how to prepare for a career working with drones.

View the top moments from this virtual #STEMTalks below:

1. Ryan English describes how he thinks drone technology can improve in the future with data management systems:

2. Will wars be fought with drones in the future? Dr. Bushey shares his thoughts:

3. Did you know in the state of 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»­, law enforcement cannot fly a drone for surveillance purposes without a search warrant?

4. Ethan shares what a person could study in school to prepare for a career working with drones:

5. Data security is a frequent issue and popular topic in today’s society. Dr. Bushey describes how we can protect the data that comes from drones:

6. Looking for an internship? Hear some advice from our panel: