82: Build A Custom Operating System with Pramod Raheja

Pramod Raheja is the CEO and co-founder of Airgility, a leading designer and manufacturer of autonomous, unmanned aerial systems (UAS). He is also a pilot with 25 years of experience captaining passenger flights with United Airlines. We talk about the unmanned aerial systems industry, the benefits of having a daily/weekly huddle, and the effectiveness of work management systems. 

 

Time Stamps

[00:47] How does a pilot juggle between entrepreneurship and flying planes?

[02:16] Pramod’s entrepreneurial journey

[03:42] How Pramod got into the franchising business

[06:10] Pramod’s experience with management blueprints

[08:06] The benefits of modifying a management blueprint to fit your business

[08:51] The weekly Huddle and why it’s so important

[11:05] Monday.com: Pramod’s go-to work management software

[12:31] Work management systems and dashboards

[14:58] Dissecting the unmanned aerial systems market

[17:36] Safety protocols for unmanned aerial systems

[19:26] Trends and future market projections for the drone industry

[21:23] Accurate drone hovering and other tech advancements in the drone industry

[24:04] AI use in unmanned aerial systems

[25:36] Drone legislation and safety regulations in the US

[27:26] Growth drivers for Pramod’s company Airgility

[32:11] Parting thoughts

 

Links and Resources

Pramod’s LinkedIn

Airgility.com

Monday.com

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