This week on the GeekWire Podcast: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made a significant impact on the drone industry by including foreign-made drones, such as those from DJI, in its list of national security threats. This decision has implications for the future sale of foreign-made drone models in the U.S., creating unexpected economic opportunities for the Pacific Northwest.
While the move effectively bans the sale of future foreign-made drone models in the U.S., we explore why it may represent an unexpected economic opportunity for the Pacific Northwest.
This episode features highlights from a recent interview with Blake Resnick of Brinc, a Seattle-based maker of public safety drones, who lobbied for the U.S. policy change.
Plus, the results are in. After ignoring John’s advice and deciding to retrofit his 2007 Toyota Camry with a modern infotainment system, Todd shares the outcome.
Subscribe to GeekWire in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
