YDQA: Ep 140- "How Are Drones Changing Veterans’ Lives and Careers Through Vets to Drones?”

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.org

https://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