Pilots of the Caribbean Podcast
In each episode, we'll cover a wide range of topics, including:
How to use drones for business, fun, and research.
New business opportunities in the drone industry.
Regulatory changes affecting drone pilots.
Exciting ways to take your interest in drones to the next level.
We'll also feature interviews with drone pilots from around the Caribbean, who will share their stories and insights on how they're using drones to make a difference, make money, or just have fun.
Whether you're a drone pilot, a business owner, or just someone who's interested in learning more about drones, Pilots of the Caribbean is the perfect podcast for you. So tune in every week for your dose of drone news, interviews, and insights.
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Pilots of the Caribbean Podcast
Drones, GIS & Hurricane Melissa: Building Caribbean Resilience with Dr. Valrie Grant
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After Hurricane Melissa, one Jamaican organisation stepped up to coordinate 26+ drone pilots and nearly 30 international organisations in what may be the largest drone disaster response effort in history. Here's how they did it — and what they're building next.
Dr. Valrie Grant, founder of Jamaica Flying Labs and Geotech Vision, joins the podcast to unpack the Hurricane Melissa drone response, the upcoming Drones, AI and GIS for Disaster Risk Management Conference in Montego Bay, and her vision for the Caribbean. From training media professionals through UNESCO to advocating for regional drone certification standards, Dr. Grant makes the case that geospatial technology is no longer a nice-to-have for Caribbean disaster management — it's fundamental. This is an essential listen for anyone working in disaster resilience, emergency management, GIS, or Caribbean tech.
Where to learn more:
Drones, AI and GIS for Disaster Risk Management Conference: https://flyinglabs.org/drmconference2026
Dr. Valrie Grant’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valriegrant
Geotech Vision: https://www.geotechvision.com/
Jamaica Flying Labs: https://flyinglabs.org/jamaica
We Robotics: https://werobotics.org/
UN-GGIM: https://ggim.un.org/
Previous Episode: https://youtu.be/FgmLfr1Fki8
Josiah Burkett Episode: https://youtu.be/oiJoBz3QSig
CDEMA (Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency): https://www.cdema.org/
Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT): https://www.hotosm.org/
Mapping the Conversations Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UQpDE3wa3O7qlqWPqbXBg?si=07a3b1e98d7646bc
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