The use of drones for public safety is expanding widely. Unfortunately, the opposite is<br />also true. Drones can be used for many nefarious purposes. In Ukraine they are being<br />weaponized for war. Drug smugglers are also using them. Other criminal activities can<br />be promoted and supported with the use of drones. Today we need systems that can<br />be used by the “Good Guys” to counter the “Bad Guys.” This podcast speaks to that<br />issue.<br /><br />Brett Feddersen serves as Vice President, Strategy and Governmental Affairs, for<a href="https://d-fendsolutions.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> D-</a><br /><a href="https://d-fendsolutions.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fend Solutions</a> leading the company’s strategy, public policy, and government<br />relations efforts and engagements with various government policymakers and<br />decision-makers. He also plays a crucial role in identifying key legislative trends,<br />managing corporate risks, building coalitions and enhancing D-Fend Solutions'<br />influence and reach in counter-drone innovation.<br /><br />Feddersen joined the team with extensive senior leadership experience in major<br />governmental agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration, the White<br />House’s National Security Council, the Pentagon’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the<br />Defense Intelligence Agency, among others.<br /><br />Feddersen is a U.S. Army combat veteran and a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper.<br />He also serves as Chair of the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Counter-UAS<br />Working Group, where he leads industry collaboration on counter-drone best practices<br />and policy development.<br /><br /><b>Please visit our sponsors!</b><br /><br />L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: <a href="https://www.l3harris.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.l3harris.com </a><br /><br />Visit The Readiness Lab and learn about our Next Level Emergency Management training! https://www.thereadinesslab.com/<br /><br />Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals:<a href="https://www.spreaker.com/impulse" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> www.dobermanemg.com/impulse</a><br /><br />Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: <a href="https://www.dobermanemg.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.dobermanemg.com</a><br /><br />Check out how you can use digital twins in your training, exercising, and planning using RSET https://rset.com/ <br /><br />For sponsorship requests, check out our <a href="https://www.thereadinesslab.com/sponsor-review" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sponsorship Portfolio here</a> or email us at [email protected]