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YDQA: Ep 140- "How Are Drones Changing Veterans’ Lives and Careers Through Vets to Drones?”
Episode 140
Thursday, 23 April, 2026

How do drones help veterans build new careers, regain community, and make a real impact after service?In this episode, we sit down with Chris Lewis from Vets to Drones to explore how this fast-growing organization is connecting veterans to opportunities in the drone industry—while also supporting mental health, disaster response, STEM education, and more. From flying missions in Afghanistan to leading a nationwide network of over 3,700 members, Chris shares how drones became both a career path and a powerful tool for purpose.You’ll learn: Why drone careers are a natural fit for veterans How Vets to Drones helps with training, jobs, and mentorship The role drones play in disaster response and real-world missions How non-veterans can also get involved and support If you’ve ever wondered how drones are being used beyond photography—or how they’re changing lives—this is one you don’t want to miss.https://www.vetstodrones.org/chris@vetstodrones.orghttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBqeNgOzseXlr4p6hIR26DMqfz91sa8fp -- Veterans in the Forest project, a collaboration between Vets to Drones, UNC CARDNL https://tarheels.live/drones/ and One Tree Planted