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The written version of each episode: the ideas, examples and takeaways, for when you'd rather read.
From Pilot to Project: How to Scale Drone Docks for O&M
Jared and Adam explain how a one-dock pilot proves ROI, why better data beats more data, and how to bring unions and stakeholders along as you scale.
Can You Trust Your Data Enough to Use AI?
Adam and Jared explain why regulated industries still keep a human on every image, and why your data needs a solid foundation before you rely on AI.
AI at Work: Better Output or Burnout? With Gurmeet Mangat
Gurmeet Mangat returns to talk about why fear slows AI adoption, why AI needs boundaries, and how to tell whether it's giving people their time back.
Golf, Rain and Radar at The Algonquin in St. Andrews, NB
Jared and Adam take Tap Into Data to the golf course in New Brunswick for an episode of bad bounces, big stories and coastal rain.
What a US Utility Drone Program Showed the Canadian Market
Adam and Jared look back on their Xcel Energy drone episode: remote command centers, field-to-client data in hours, and a Canadian market about to grow fast.
How Xcel Did Nearly 60,000 Drone Inspections With One Pilot
Zachary Roach of Xcel Energy explains how truck-mounted DJI Dock 3s, one remote pilot and clean asset data cut distribution inspection costs by 5x.
FlightHub 2 Cloud, On-Prem or All-in-One: Picking a Dock Backend
Jared and Adam break down DJI FlightHub 2's three deployment options for drone docks, and why the software behind the dock matters as much as the hardware.
How to Harness Data for Successful Operations in Energy Projects
Learn how to leverage data for successful energy project management. Discover effective strategies to enhance productivity in your operations, whether you're in solar, wind, or battery energy sectors.
Drone-in-a-Box Explained: How Docks Change Inspections
Jared and Adam explain where drone docks pay off: remote sites, mobile trucks, storm restoration, wind icing checks and construction milestone flights.
Drone Dock Trailers and the Case for a One-Person Control Room
Jared and Adam talk about a drone dock trailer pilot, why remote operations suddenly have the industry's attention, and Adam's trip to a mining convention.
Unlocking the Power of Data: Why Feedback Is Essential for Success
Data and feedback drive business performance. Learn why feedback systems matter and how to build ones that actually improve results.
Tap Into Data 001: A Launch, a Blooper and What's Coming
Adam Chartrand and Jared Westrem launch Tap Into Data with a short teaser: a blooper from their first intro and a look at what the show will cover.