Drones & Robotics | Chris Chiasson & Phil Franklin
Mon, Sep 21
|Podcast
Phil Franklin and Chris Chiasson discuss the evolving role of drones in energy, surveying, and industrial operations.
Time & Location
Sep 21, 2026, 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Podcast
About the event
Drones & Robotics | Chris Chiasson & Phil Franklin
In this episode, Monica sits down with Phil Franklin and Chris Chiasson to explore the evolving role of drones in energy, surveying, and industrial operations.
Key Topics Covered
Evolution of Drone Applications: Chris Chiasson shares how drone usage has expanded over a decade from basic 2D mapping to high-definition LiDAR terrain scanning and thermal imaging.
Safety & Wildlife Sweeps: The group discusses real-world environmental use cases, including using thermal drones to inspect bear dens and beaver lodges before pipeline construction—replacing risky ground sweeps.