{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 28: Drones are IoT","description":"Drones \u2013 they're flying IoT systems in their own right and smart flying IoT devices as seen by the rest of the world. &amp;nbsp;But \u2013 what are they good for, and what is their place in Canada? &amp;nbsp;We discuss these questions and delve into the drone innovation supported by Transport Canada, related governance, and the testing and validation of drone functionality and safety in adverse Canadian weather. &amp;nbsp;And what about that drone-delivered pizza you've been waiting for such a long time \u2013 we get into that too. Guest Our guest is Mark Robbins, manager of Venture Projects at Transport Canada's Innovation Center. &amp;nbsp;With Mark's extensive experience in public policy analysis and development, he supports innovative approaches to government, including the deployment and validation of emerging technologies. &amp;nbsp;His previous involvement in policy research and development includes roles at the Institute on Governance, the Conference Board of Canada, the Canadian Transportation Agency, and IBM. &amp;nbsp;Mark's work is founded on a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Ottawa, a Master's in Political Economy from Carleton University, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Toronto. &amp;nbsp; Links Mark Online LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mark-d-robbins-7526a921\/ Twitter: @RoboRobbins &amp;nbsp; Transport Canada Innovation Centre Website: https:\/\/tc.canada.ca\/en\/innovation-centre &amp;nbsp; Resources Article\/Video:  Drones are equipped with 6-kg canister equipped with a specialized precision parachute Article:  Mohawk College, Transport Canada agree to test drones near Hamilton beach &amp;nbsp; Visit IoT North Website: https:\/\/iotnorth.ca LinkedIn Group: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/12309383 Twitter: @iotNorth &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Visit Praxiem \u2013 our patron Website: https:\/\/praxiem.com LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/3107474  Twitter: @praxiem ","author_name":"ThingsHappen","author_url":"http:\/\/iotnorth.ca","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/27013128\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/153164142"}