Permitting Services Podcast
Permitting Services Podcast
Gail Lucas
DPS Drone Modernizes Inspections
14 minutes Posted Dec 4, 2025 at 9:00 pm.
Meet The Team And The Drone
Why The Drone Program Began
Certification And Early Training
First Use Case: Sediment Traps
Speed, Safety, And Measurement Gains
Capabilities And FAA Compliance
Beyond Land Development Uses
Blue Jay’s Mission And Future
How To Learn More And Get Involved
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This episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast focuses on the department’s new drone, which is modernizing the permitting process by increasing safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability during inspections and training. The “DPS Drone Modernizes Inspections” episode is hosted by Gail Lucas, chief of the DPS Customer Support and Outreach division. Lucas is joined by DPS Land Development Division Chief Linda Kobylski and Field Supervisor Jo...