RCN Podcast 57. Drones and Digital Influence with Dylan Gorman

In Episode 57 of the RCN Podcast, @pilotbyte2745 founder and Youtuber@DylanGorman shares his personal journey with drones, practical applications and future possibilities of drone technology, and future possibilities in drone technology, and his own efforts to educate through workshops and YouTube, aiming to demystify drone technology for wider audiences. Episode Timeline 3:13 What sparked Dylan’s tech interest, how some fatherly incentivizing deepened it, and his first drone 7:17 How thousands of reps “on the sticks” led to notable projects in Florida, a foray into DroneDeploy and photogrammetry, and a jaw-dropping moment with executives 13:13 A whirlwind of business decisions & growth 16:58 Perspectives on the drone industry as a whole, and Dylan’s early pain points in commercial application 22:03 Identifying gaps, and mistakes that no longer need to happen 25:11 Dylan’s venture into YouTube, en route to 56,000 subscribers 30:57 Marketing, education, & engagement done the right way 34:49 Technological changes on the horizon in the drone industry 38:35 Identifying the right type of tool and workflow for the right project, and challenges facing companies just starting in drones 42:34 Industries & use cases that are adopting the most, and an impact of lawmakers 48:08 Starting small with new technologies, and the Assassin’s Creed video game 53:47 “Invest in yourself” being misunderstood and under-embraced 57:24 Is reality capture still niche? 1:01:00 Willingness to struggle 1:03:57 Anecdote-rich advice on content creation 1:10:05 Motives of influencers, and channeling authenticity 1:15:04 What’s on deck for Dylan, and advice for youth and drone newcomers https://realitycapturenetwork.com/podcast/episode-57/ #rcnpodcast #realitycapturenetwork #realitycapture #drones