Listen "Episode 209: The VTOL Evolution: A New Era of Rescue with Greg Lary"
Episode Synopsis
What's an affordable and safe alternative to traditional helicopters for public safety agencies?
Hello Smart Firefighting Community!
Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!
Welcome to this 20-episode Texas Robotics Summit Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the Reveille Peak Ranch and by our friends at Granite Defense, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more.
In this episode:
Pivotal's Helix: why it’s a game-changer in public safety
Insights about affordable VTOL technology for first responders
A look at Pivotal's commitment to innovation and safety
Find out from Greg Lary - Head of Sales and Customer Experience at Pivotal.
Greg introduces us to Pivotal's personal aerial vehicle, Helix, and its potential use cases in public safety. This conversation highlights Helix's affordability, safety features, and Pivotal's commitment to perennial R&D in perfecting electric VTOL flights. We also touch on future development plans, obstacles and challenges for Pivotal, and offer an invitation for interested individuals to get involved.
So click play now to find out what he has to share! And stay tuned for the next Mini Series episode!
Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources!
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Hello Smart Firefighting Community!
Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!
Welcome to this 20-episode Texas Robotics Summit Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the Reveille Peak Ranch and by our friends at Granite Defense, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more.
In this episode:
Pivotal's Helix: why it’s a game-changer in public safety
Insights about affordable VTOL technology for first responders
A look at Pivotal's commitment to innovation and safety
Find out from Greg Lary - Head of Sales and Customer Experience at Pivotal.
Greg introduces us to Pivotal's personal aerial vehicle, Helix, and its potential use cases in public safety. This conversation highlights Helix's affordability, safety features, and Pivotal's commitment to perennial R&D in perfecting electric VTOL flights. We also touch on future development plans, obstacles and challenges for Pivotal, and offer an invitation for interested individuals to get involved.
So click play now to find out what he has to share! And stay tuned for the next Mini Series episode!
Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources!
Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
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