On The Metal Star Simpson
Jan 18, 2021
Star Simpson, an expert in drones and aviation history, discusses autonomous aircraft, the Taco Copter concept, childhood curiosity, safety critical engineering, and autonomous trucking. She also delves into building autonomous aircraft for cargo forwarding and navigating air traffic control challenges at San Francisco Airport. The podcast touches on Southern California's aerospace legacy, the era of deregulation in the airline industry, and an innovative biodegradable drone project for cargo delivery.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
From C++ to Circuit Design: A Journey of Discovery
02:53 • 6min
Exploring Autonomous Aircraft and the Taco Copter Concept
08:32 • 8min
The Rise and Fall of the Taco Copter
16:13 • 13min
The Importance of Regulation and Lessons Learned in Technology
28:46 • 5min
Exploring Childhood Curiosity, Safety Critical Engineering, and Autonomous Trucking
33:41 • 16min
Building Autonomous Aircraft for Cargo Forwarding
49:44 • 13min
Comparing Radios and Podcast Equipment, Channel 9 Air Traffic Control, and Ad Feedback Acknowledgment
01:02:33 • 3min
Navigating Air Traffic Control Challenges at San Francisco Airport
01:05:09 • 9min
Exploring Southern California's Aerospace Legacy
01:14:36 • 3min
Exploring the Era of Deregulation in the Airline Industry and Aviation-Related Books
01:17:49 • 13min
Innovative Biodegradable Drone for Cargo Delivery
01:30:30 • 3min
Wrap Up and Thank You
01:33:18 • 2min