Podcast: Why Miles O’Brien Built His Own Drone

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Key Takeaways:

  • Upon moving to PBS, Miles O'Brien encountered tight budgets, leading him to improvise equipment for his productions.
  • He exemplified this resourcefulness by building his own drone to capture aerial footage for a Nova feature on flood protection.
  • O'Brien recently hosted Exponential, the AUVSI convention in New Orleans, where he was interviewed by Paul Bertorelli.
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When Miles O’Brien moved to PBS, he discovered the world of tight budgets and MacGyvering equipment. He built his own drone to get aerial coverage for a Nova feature on flood protection and this year he hosted Exponential, the AUVSI convention in New Orleans. AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli spoke with him at the convention.

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