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Desi Ekstein chats with Hillary Bierschank at Commercial UAV

Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · 10d

Enjoy this Women and Drones Spotlight as Desi Ekstein interviews Hillary Bierschank at Commercial UAV Expo.

Hillary is the Co-Owner and Managing Director of NW Blue, a Portland, Oregon–based distributor specializing in UxS components.
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#WomenAndDrones #CommercialUAVExpo

Women and Drones continues education partnership with FIU

Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · 16d

We are thrilled to once again partner with Florida International University to facilitate workshops on advanced air mobility and urban air mobility at the 2025 Engineering, Aviation & Aerospace Industry Engagement Seminar.
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Women and Drones continues education partnership with Florida International University through its participation in Engineering seminar.

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Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · 18d

🔹Real-World BVLOS Training for a Variety of Operations🔹
Desi Ekstein sits down with Steven Katz of Flying Lion to explore FLI Town—a one-of-a-kind Training, Testing, and Collaboration center located in the heart of the California desert.
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#womenanddrones #bvlos

Introducing FLI Town - A Deserted Town for Training, Testing and Collaboration

Inside Drone Soccer’s Global Rise | Desi Ekstein chats with Tim Ingram at Commercial UAV

Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · 25d

Let's talk drone soccer!
In this exclusive interview, Tim Ingram shares about
the 2025 Drone Soccer FIDA World Cup Championships in Korea and more!

#DroneSoccer #WomenAndDrones #TimIngram #DesiEkstein
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Breaking Barriers in UAV: Desi Ekstein Interviews Shellie Baxter at Commercial UAV Expo 2025

Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Sep 24

🤩How technology, storytelling, and heritage preservation are amplifying underrepresented voices!
Enjoy this conversation by Women and Drones podcaster Desi Ekstein and Shellie Baxter founder of Our Genetic Legacy (OGL).
youtu.be/xJcwSTZAvjc
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Desi Ekstein chats with Vic Moss Call about the Call To Action on FAA Part 108 — Act Before Oct 6!

Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Sep 16

📣New week, new interview! Vertical Spaces booth—powered by Women and Drones— Desiree Ekstein sat down with Vic Moss to unpack the FAA’s proposed Part 108 rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations.
Watch here ➡ youtu.be/cBGIMXELHY0
#WomenAndDrones

Women & Drones’ Vertical Space Treks: Adventures in the Air and on the Ground - Vertical Space Magazine

Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Sep 12

📣Looking for adventure, a chance to improve your drone pilot skills and like the thought of traveling with others who share the same interests?
Introducing 🔹Vertical Space DRONE TREKS🔹
More info here ➡ verticalspace.ai/women-drones...
#womenanddrones #drones #uas #travelphotography #dronepilots

Women and Drones, the global network for women in the drone industry, has expanded its vision with their new Vertical Space Treks initiative.

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Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Sep 8

Congratulations to everyone involved with this year's
@Commercial UAV Expo 🤩
The event drew 3,393 verified professionals from all 50 U.S. states and 62 countries.
Shout out to our team with some fantastic interviews by Desiree Ekstein at our VERTICAL SPACES booth, powered by #WomenAndDrones!

Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Aug 31

Enjoy this replay of another awesome conversation about the #UAS industry!
"The Drone Business Blueprint for 2025; A step-by-step guide to strategy, branding, and systems that attract better clients and create real growth"
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Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Aug 27

Women and Drones went to summer camp in Canada with a thousand teenage girls to teach them all about drone technology, aviation, and STEM careers.

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#LEAP #WomenAndDrones

Women and Drones’ 2025 Canadian Summer Camp for 1,000 Girls

Women & Drones’ Vertical Space Treks: Adventures in the Air and on the Ground - Vertical Space Magazine

Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Aug 26

Introducing our NEW Vertical Space DRONE TREKS!
Among the first DRONE TREK opportunities, the emerald coastlines of Ireland, the sun-baked deserts of Arizona or the whimsical metal sculptures of Galleta Meadows.

More info here ➡ verticalspace.ai/women-drones...
#womenanddrones

Women and Drones, the global network for women in the drone industry, has expanded its vision with their new Vertical Space Treks initiative.

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Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Aug 25

Women And Drones pilots had the privilege of being the only US drone company selected to attend LEAP Girl Guides of Canada STEM Summer Camp.
We loved teaching 1000 girls about drones!
We even made the news⬇⬇ www.ctvnews.ca/barrie/video...

#LEAP #womenanddrones #drones #stem

Cooling off at 2025 Leap Girl Guide Camp

More than 1,000 Girl Guides attended 2025 Leap Camp in the Muskoka region.

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Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Aug 25

On this week's Beyond the Drone conversation, Desiree Ekstein interviews Lukas Brchl Dronetag CEO & Co-Founder.
Watch here ➡ youtu.be/s9dAUSB5ZIs

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Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Aug 20

Heading to Commercial UAV News Expo in Vegas? What are 🔹Vertical Space Treks🔹?
Stop by our Booth #342 - Vertical Spaces Powered by Women Drones!
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Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Aug 17

Enjoy this replay featuring moderator Desiree Ekstein and Drone Program Educator LaTonya (Tonie) Smith!

Watch here > lnkd.in/ga-j3HEi

Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Aug 14

Join us and get your discounted tickets for Commercial UAV News Expo September 2-4, 2025 in Las Vegas!
Use our hashtag#WomenAndDrones promo code ➡️ UAVA2530585 ⬅️ for a free Exhibit Hall Pass or $100 off a Full Conference Pass with LOTS of benefits.

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Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Aug 11

We're revisiting another great conversation this week!
Moderator Desiree Ekstein talks with Amy Romano of Ascent AeroSystems as she fills us in on coaxial technology and cylindrical form factor as a dual-use platform.
Watch here ➡ youtu.be/7FSOvbiMvgU

Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Aug 7

The impact of drones in education, another insightful article in our new 🔹Vertical Space🔹 fully digital magazine!
Check it out here 🔗 verticalspace.ai
#VerticalSpace #DigitalTransformation #drones #EmergingTechnologies #stemeducationforkids #STEAM

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Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Aug 3

ELEVATING COMMUNITIES: PIONEERING #AAM AND #UAS INTEGRATION FOR A SMARTER FUTURE!
While on break, we're highlighting this excellent conversation with Robin Grace, a trailblazer in aviation and UAS with @massdot.bsky.social, Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
Watch ➡ youtu.be/PV3qTVpOGh8

🌟 Exciting Interview Alert! 🌟with Robert Cheek, Chief Operating Officer at UVify

Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Jul 28

While our Coffee Connections is on summer break, check out the incredible conversation Desi Ekstein had with Robert Cheek from @uvify diving deep into the dynamic changes shaping our industry!
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#womenanddrones #uas #uav #drones #dronelightshow

Interview with Sally French (The Drone Girl)

Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Jul 21

📣Check out an awesome interview debuting this week with the one and only Sally French! It's part of our summer series "Beyond the #Drone – Interviews with Industry Thought Leaders" moderated by our Desi Ekstein.
Watch here > youtu.be/k_NXEiDLp7s

Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Jul 18

How is AI powering drones to make an impact in biodiversity?
Read all about it in our new and improved 🔹Vertical Space🔹 fully digital magazine!
🤩Check it out here 🔗 verticalspace.ai

#VerticalSpace #DigitalTransformation #drones #EmergingTechnologies #womenanddrones #aviation #uas #uav #aam

Kim Baldwin, Marine Spatial Information Solutions was our Spotlight Speaker.

Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Jul 6

☕Our livestream version of Coffee Connections may be on summer break, but we've got a topic worth repeating!
Beyond the Drone – Powering Environmental Solutions for a Resilient Future.
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/IypkNT_rF-k

Coffee Connection with Guest Speaker Erin Roesler

Women And Drones @womenanddrones.bsky.social · Jun 29

Watch our Coffee Connections discussion about the use of Chinese Drones!
www.youtube.com/live/c9U7tWG...
#womenanddrones #uas #uav

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