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$500k Could Cover an Entire City With Drone | David...

Hangar X Studios ·

2026/05/28

Thanks for clarifying—and sorry again.You needed under 4,000 characters including spaces, with the same format. Here’s your content reduced to fit that: Episode Summary What happens when long-endurance drones become part of a regional infrastructure network? In this episode of the Hangar X Podcast, host John Ramstead talks with David Mazar about Droneport—SiFly’s shared infrastructure platform for long-range drone fleets. David explains how extending flight time from minutes to hours changes

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45:21

This Company is Launching Drones from Submarines |...

Hangar X Studios ·

2026/05/21

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Hangar X, host John Ramstead speaks with Robinson Helicopter CEO David Smith about the future of manned and unmanned aviation. David shares Robinson’s vision for the “Era of Both,” where pilots and autonomous systems work together to expand vertical lift operations. The discussion covers Robinson’s acquisition of Ascent AeroSystems, the launch of Robinson Unmanned, and the company’s focus on scalable manufacturing, affordability, and aviation-grade reliability

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46:35

Is America Losing The Drone War? | Miriam McNabb

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2026/05/07

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Hangar X, host John Ramstead sits down with Miriam McNabb, Editor-in-Chief of DroneLife, for a wide-ranging and deeply insightful conversation on the forces shaping the drone industry today. From dual-use technology and global competitiveness to regulatory bottlenecks and the critical role of spectrum, Miriam unpacks what’s hype versus reality—and what operators, investors, and innovators need to understand to stay ahead. The discussion dives into how military

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56:06

Drone Supply Chains Still Depend on China | Bobby Sakaki

Hangar X Studios ·

2026/04/30

In this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead sits down with Bobby Sakaki—Founder & CEO of UAS Nexus and one of the most deeply embedded operators in the drone ecosystem.This conversation goes far beyond drones. It dives into the real bottlenecks shaping the future of aerospace innovation: fragile supply chains, overreliance on foreign manufacturing, lack of software maturity, and the capital intensity of building next-generation systems. Bobby breaks down why drone dominance won’t be

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41:16

Drones Just Become 10x Cheaper to Build | Brian Hinman

Hangar X Studios ·

2026/04/23

In this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead sits down with serial entrepreneur and SiFLI CEO Brian Hinman to unpack a pivotal shift happening in the drone and aerospace industry.Hinman argues that we are entering a “reset moment”—where breakthroughs in endurance, autonomy, AI, and regulatory change are redefining what drones can do and where they can operate. Moving beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) is no longer theoretical—it’s the next frontier, and it changes everything from

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35:37

The Missing Layer of Drone Airspace | Mehrnaz Sabet

Hangar X Studios ·

2026/04/16

In this forward-looking episode of Hangar X, host John Ramstead sits down with Cornell PhD candidate and autonomy researcher Mehrnaz Sabet to explore one of the most critical challenges in aerospace today: scaling drone operations safely and efficiently.Rather than framing autonomy as a replacement for humans, Mehrnaz introduces a powerful paradigm—collaborative autonomy—where humans and intelligent systems learn from each other to unlock entirely new operational capabilities. From search and

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41:41

He Cracked the Code on Profitable Drone Delivery |...

Hangar X Studios ·

2026/04/09

Drone delivery has long been hyped as futuristic—but what if it’s already here, profitable, and scaling faster than most people realize?In this episode of Hangar X, host John Ramstead sits down with Bobby Healy, Founder & CEO of Manna, Europe’s leading drone delivery company. Bobby pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a sustainable drone delivery business—and why most companies are approaching it the wrong way. From achieving profitable unit economics to redefining logistics

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46:56

Securing theDrones Over D.C. | Christopher Hewlett

Hangar X Studios ·

2026/04/02

In this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead sits down with Christopher Hewlett—retired Navy Commander and Director of Project ULTRA—to explore how the Department of Defense is accelerating the real-world integration of drones into the national airspace.This isn’t theoretical. Project ULTRA is moving beyond simulations into repeatable, operational BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) missions—flying real cargo, solving real airspace challenges, and building the data infrastructure needed

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39:35

The Hidden Problem Grounding the Drone Industry | Don...

Hangar X Studios ·

2026/03/12

Weather is the hidden limiter of advanced air mobility and drone scale—not batteries, airframes, or autonomy. In this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead sits down with Don Berchoff, founder and CEO of TruWeather Solutions, to unpack the “weather tax” businesses already pay through delays, cancellations, lost payload, and conservative go/no-go decisions driven by uncertainty.Don explains why low-altitude “micro weather” (often at ~1 km resolution or less) is so difficult to observe and

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38:37

DJI Drones Are NOT Banned | Sally French

Hangar X Studios ·

2026/03/05

The drone industry is at a pivotal moment — and misinformation is flying just as fast as the aircraft themselves.In this episode of Hangar X, host John Ramstead sits down with Sally French (aka “The Drone Girl”), one of the most trusted voices in drone journalism, to cut through the noise surrounding the FCC’s recent ruling on foreign-made drones. Are DJI drones banned? Will commercial operators be grounded? Is the U.S. about to fall behind globally? They also explore: The massive

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37:30

The Pandemic Changed Private Jets FOREVER | Emily Deaton

Hangar X Studios ·

2026/02/26

In this episode of Hangar X, host John Ramstead sits down with Emily Deaton, CEO of Jet Aviva, to unpack the post-pandemic transformation of business aviation. From the surge in first-time buyers to the stabilization of demand, Emily shares insider insights into who’s buying aircraft today, what’s driving long-term ownership trends, and what market signals reveal about the broader health of aerospace.They dive into how buyer behavior has evolved since COVID, why the traditional

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40:12

An Earth-Shattering Shift in Airline Economics |...

Hangar X Studios ·

2026/02/19

Aviation is entering one of the most disruptive economic shifts in its history — and investor Dean Donovan is right at the center of it.In this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead welcomes back one of aerospace’s sharpest market minds to unpack where capital is flowing, what technologies are real versus hype, and why the future of aviation will be shaped by defense-driven innovation, hybrid propulsion, drone-enabled services, and radically new aircraft designs like blended wing

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36:25

Drones Can’t Scale Without This Technology | Amit Ganjoo

Hangar X Studios ·

2026/02/12

The future of aerospace isn’t just about new aircraft — it’s about building an entirely new digital infrastructure in the sky.In this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead sits down with Amit Ganjoo, CEO of ANRA Technologies, one of the world’s leading providers of drone traffic management and mission orchestration platforms. Amit shares how ANRA is helping transform low-altitude airspace into a scalable, software-driven environment capable of supporting millions of autonomous drones,

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41:34

The Real Cause of Aviation Accidents | Mark Groden

Hangar X Studios ·

2026/01/29

What if flying a small airplane or helicopter felt as safe—and as simple—as riding an elevator? In this episode of Hangar X, host John Ramstead sits down with Mark Groden of Skyrise to unpack the company’s mission: redesigning how aircraft are flown through integrated hardware and software.Mark shares the personal tragedy that sparked his focus on aviation safety, then explains how Skyrise’s operating system (SkyOS) and flight assistant (Skyler) reduce pilot workload, eliminate common accident

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We Don’t Need Drone Pilots Anymore | Pramod B Raheja

Hangar X Studios ·

2026/01/09

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead sits down with Pramod B. Raheja, aerospace engineer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Airgility, to explore the rapidly evolving world of autonomous drones and aerial robotics. From flying drones through doorways in GPS-denied environments to redefining what autonomy really means on the battlefield and in public safety, this conversation dives deep into the intersection of AI, robotics, defense, and logistics. Pramod shares how

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This Made Drone Nerds A National Leader | Jeremy...

Hangar X Studios ·

2025/12/25

In this fast-paced lightning round, Jeremy Schneiderman, CEO and Founder of Drone Nerds, joins host John Ramstead to unpack some of the most critical shifts happening in the drone and UAS industry today. From the transformative power of BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations to the rapid evolution of drone-in-a-box systems, Jeremy shares practical insights on how automation, regulation, and domestic manufacturing are reshaping what’s possible with drones.Listeners also get a

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A Game-Changing Electric Aviation Plan | David Stepanek

Hangar X Studios ·

2025/12/18

Bristow’s Chief Transformation Officer David Stepanek returns to Hangar X to share real-world lessons from one of the most credible electric aviation test programs today: commercial-style operations in Norway using BETA Technologies’ all-electric ALIA (CX). Rather than focusing on limitations, David explains Bristow’s pragmatic “crawl–walk–run” approach—starting with conventional electric flight, validating operations, maintenance, charging, and safety processes, then scaling toward hybrid-electric

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Phantom 3500 Promises 61% Fuel Savings | Scott Drennan

Hangar X Studios ·

2025/12/11

In this episode of the HangarX Podcast, host John Ramstead talks with Scott Drennan, President and COO of Otto Aviation, about the breakthrough thinking behind the Phantom 3500—a super-mid business jet built around laminar flow. Fresh off NBAA, Otto announced 300 firm Flexjet orders, signaling strong confidence in an aircraft promising lower fuel burn, coast-to-coast range, and a new cabin experience.Scott shares how Otto uses physics-first aerodynamics, advanced CFD, precision composite

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The Drone Moment We've Been Waiting For | Jeremy...

Hangar X Studios ·

2025/12/04

Drones are quickly moving from hobby gear to essential industry infrastructure. In this Hangar X Studios episode, host and ex–fighter pilot John Ramstead talks with Jeremy Schneiderman, CEO of Drone Nerds, about the shift from consumer drones to enterprise, mission-critical systems.Jeremy shares how Drone Nerds grew from a small retailer into a major U.S. drone partner, and how aerial data is changing public safety, insurance, energy, construction, agriculture, and defense. They cover FAA rules

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Solving Aviation’s Battery Problem

Hangar X Studios ·

2025/11/27

Electrification is coming to aviation, but Ampaire’s CEO Kevin Noertker says the practical near-term path is hybrid-electric, not fully electric. In Hangar X, he explains how Ampaire shifted from bold sci-fi concepts to a certifiable retrofit strategy, proven in rugged deployments.Episode Highlights Big belief: Electrification will transform aviation like it did cars. Pivot to hybrid: Full-electric retrofits proved the tech, but hybrids were faster to certify and sell. Infrastructure

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