Nebeker Talks UAS, Training and Workover Rigs

August 3, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Kenley Nebeker, TrainND Northwest and chairman of the ND UAS Council, talks about the Workover Rig Training program and the UAS Integration. Nebeker has served as the Regional Director for Technical Programs and Training at TrainND Northwest since November of 2018. TrainND Northwest meets the workforce training needs of northwestern North Dakota […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 161: Big Data and Big Oil

September 8, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Kevin Short, Short Powerline Services, gives the history and evolution of Short Powerline Services from construction to electricians to drones. Short talks about the impact of Big Data in the industry and how we are only scratching the surface of what will come. Short also comments on the challenges in […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 268: Davis Refinery, Permian Strategy, UAS and the Kidtrepreneur

October 23, 2018 jasonspiess 0

Weekly Davis Refinery Update Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH Dan Hedrington, SEH, gives an update on the Davis Refinery and their Permit To Construct issued from the North Dakota Health Department.  Hedrington also talks about future projects timelines. GroundBreakers Interview: Troy Schrenk, Chief Commercial Officer, Target Lodging Troy Schrenk, Chief Commercial […]

Hoeven, Heitkamp comment on Trump signing the Defense Authorization into law

December 13, 2017 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp released the following statement after President Trump signed bipartisan defense legislation Heitkamp helped pass to authorize U.S. Department of Defense funding levels and set our nation’s defense policy, which includes several key provisions Heitkamp pushed for to support North Dakota’s defense installations and jobs. “Today is […]

New jobs emerging in UAS and artificial intelligence

August 21, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Cindy Sanford, Job Service North Dakota Sanford explains how today’s youth understands using a smart phone but lacks desktop computer skills. She also describes how the median age for oil and gas jobs is around 30. Sanford talks about how skill sets are changing in the work place and […]

Burgum talks innovation at the well, integration of drones

July 31, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: ND Gov Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov Brent Sanford Sanford talks about the evolution of decreasing the well costs from $12M to $7M, mostly due to innovation. He also explains how the integration of drones into the oil fields. Burgum explains how the higher education system is changing and […]

The emerging UAS industry

March 30, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Nicolas Flom, executive director, Northern Plains UAS Test Site Talks about the emerging industries in the UAS market including precision agriculture and energy security.

UAS integrating into the Bakken, NDSU

March 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: North Dakota Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford   Sanford goes over the timelines and process for integrating the UAS industry into the Bakken.  He also explains the roles UND and NDSU will have in the industry.

UAS testing impacting Bakken

January 4, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Nicolas Flom, director, Northern Plains UAS Test Site Talks about UAS/drone testing in the Northern Plains and how it will impact the Bakken Oil Fields.

Full Length Interview: Cramer talks Trump, oil and airports

December 13, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer talks about the oil and gas industry and how North Dakota is a major player.  He also discusses what president-elect Donald Trump will be like for the energy industry as well as the EPA. Airports infrastructure is discussed in detail and […]

UAS industry to have an economic ripple

November 28, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Nicholas Flom, executive director, Northern Plains UAS Test Site Talks about how the region is gearing up for a UAS/Drone Renaissance, including the University System. Flom also explains what industries would benefit from the emerging industry.

Full length interview: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer

November 18, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer Cramer talks about what it is like campaigning in a federal election every two years.   Part of his strategy is town hall meetings and making himself and staff available.  He says he always doesn’t agree or is persuaded, but appreciates the communication and open connection […]

New director of drones in North Dakota

November 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Nicolas Flom, executive director, Northern Plains UAS Test Site Talks about the integration of drones and UAS into the Upper Midwest’s airspace.  He also talks about the diverse marketplace opportunities for drones.

Technology changing the economy

June 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Brian Jorvig, marketing director and pilot, Botlink Explains some of the barriers to entry for drones and the UAS industry, he also explains why more industries are seeing the need for UAS technology. Interview: Joseph Nicholas, Pedigree Technologies Talks about how their technology business has expanding into a number […]

Cannabis cleaning up dilapidated parts of Denver

June 6, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Adam Spelhaug, agronomist, Peterson Farm Seed Talks about precision agriculture and how farmers are beginning to use drones in the fields.  He also talks traditional farming. Cannabis Caucus 2016 Interview – Colorado State Senator Pat Steadman Talks about how there are new businesses, services and new revenues are popping […]

Drones changing the way people are doing business

June 4, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Jason Pearson, RDO Integrated Solutions Gives an overview of the UAS/Drone industry and how more farmers are using them in the field.  He also talks about other industries that are using drones from the hardware to the software.

Privacy and trespassing with drones

May 28, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews:  Justin Miller, Drone Marketing Specialist, Launchboxx Privacy and trespassing with drones are discussed and whether a license will be needed one day.  Miller also talks about drone work with vineyards and how precision agriculture is benefiting from this emerging technology and industry.

Drones documenting koala bears, waterfowl nest

May 20, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews:  Justin Miller, Drone Marketing Specialist, Launchboxx Miller talks about their experience working on a project in Australia documenting koala bears and their habitat as well as an upcoming project in North Dakota with waterfowl nests.  The Drone Focus conference is discussed as well, happening June 1 in Fargo, ND.