TAMPA BAY, Fla., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the last few years, the number of drones has skyrocketed. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there are 396,746 commercial drones and around 387,746 for recreational purposes, and those figures only account for registered drones. (1) Karla Jo Helms (KJ), host of the Disruption Interruption podcast, is joined by Brandon Torres Declet, CEO and Board Director of Exyn Technologies—a pioneer in autonomous aerial robotic systems and an industry leader—to delve into the drone revolution. "The industry right now is focused on dirty, dull, and dangerous applications," Torres Declet highlights. "Drones are being used in mines to ensure safety, by insurance companies to inspect rooftops post-disaster, and to inspect wind turbines to ensure proper repairs," he adds.

Debunking the Myths: Spy Drones and Delivery Services
Torres addresses two common misconceptions about drones. First, drones aren't spying on you. Contrary to popular belief, the drones we typically see are used for industrial tasks like mapping and inspections, not surveillance.

Second, while drone delivery sounds promising, Torres Declet emphasizes that we're still far from achieving the cost efficiency of traditional last-mile delivery systems perfected by companies like FedEx, UPS, and the Postal Service. The current challenge lies in matching the low cost of conventional delivery services.
"In the next decade, we're going to see more drone deliveries as regulations loosen, technology improves, and unit economics for last-mile delivery get better," he says.

Revolutionizing Public Safety
Autonomous robots have the potential to transform public safety, especially in emergency response situations. Fire departments could deploy drones equipped with thermal cameras to locate trapped individuals or inspect affected areas after disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina, to find survivors. The ability to detect and respond quickly would significantly improve survival rates and reduce risks for rescue teams.

Another promising development is the concept of the "drone in a box." Stationed in remote or high-risk areas, such as California's fire-prone forests, these devices would have "the ability to potentially identify a fire before it turns into a raging inferno," says Torres Declet. These drones could then alert emergency services, allowing authorities to prevent the fire from spreading.

The Future of Autonomous Robotics
Exyn Technologies is currently developing two cutting-edge products aimed at revolutionizing how industries handle 3D mapping and inspections. In challenging environments like mines, where darkness and GPS limitations hinder traditional cameras, this technology provides precise 3D models with centimeter-level accuracy.
"That is the future. Autonomous robotics is where the industry is going," says Brandon Torres Declet, CEO of Exyn Technologies.

Links:
Disrupting Digital Rights: Brandon Torres Declet's Autonomous Robotics Revolution with Exyn Technologies
https://omny.fm/shows/disruption-interruption/disruption-beyond-drones-brandon-torres-declets-au#description
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonddeclet/
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Company Website: http://www.exyntechnologies.com
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/exyn-technologies/

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About Brandon Torres Declet
Brandon Torres Declet is the Chief Executive Officer and Board Director at Exyn Technologies, a leader in autonomous aerial robotics designed for real-time 3D mapping in high-risk, GPS-denied environments. With over 25 years of experience, Brandon is a successful entrepreneur, C-suite executive, and policy expert in the drone industry. Prior to joining Exyn, he served as CEO of AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. and founded MEASURE, an aerial intelligence company later acquired by the Aerodyne Group, where he remained as chairman. He also developed Ground Control, a SaaS platform for drone mission planning and data analysis, which was sold to AgEagle in 2021. Recognized as one of the top voices in the field, Brandon has been featured on CNN, CNBC, Fox News, and more. He was also named a Tech Titan by Washingtonian Magazine in 2018 and 2019.

About Karla Jo Helms
Karla Jo Helms is the Chief Evangelist and Anti-PR® Strategist for JOTO PR Disruptors™. Karla Jo learned firsthand how unforgiving business can be when millions of dollars are on the line — and how the control of public opinion often determines whether one company is happily chosen, or another is brutally rejected. Being an alumnus of crisis management, Karla Jo has worked with litigation attorneys, private investigators, and the media to help restore companies of goodwill into the good graces of public opinion — Karla Jo operates on the ethic of getting it right the first time, not relying on second chances and doing what it takes to excel. Helms speaks globally on public relations, how the PR industry itself has lost its way, and how, in the right hands, corporations can harness the power of Anti-PR to drive markets and impact market perception.

References
"Drones by the Numbers | Federal Aviation Administration." Faa.gov, 2023, http://www.faa.gov/node/54496.