I’d Love to Hear Your Answer to This Question

March 10, 2021March 4, 2021 by Steve Rhode

I’m working on my new podcast series “Public Safety Drone Flight” and would be ever so grateful if you could send me your answer to this question.

What is the one thing I wish I knew before I started flying drones in public safety?

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