# Drone's, Veterans, And Puerto Rico: The Drone Boss Interview

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Podcast: [Helping The Brave Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-the-brave-podcast-7106324)
Published: 2026-06-23T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Damon Darnall, also known as the Drone Boss, for a conversation about drones, entrepreneurship, and why this fast-growing industry can be a strong fit for veterans. Damon shares how he got into flying at a young age, how the drone industry has evolved, and why he believes commercial drones are creating one of the biggest business opportunities in the years ahead. He and Ed talk about inspections, solar, dams, power lines, delivery systems, mapping, AI-powered automation, and how drones are opening doors for small business owners. One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is Damon's experience helping people move from traditional jobs into drone entrepreneurship. He explains why veterans often do especially well in this space, thanks to discipline, execution, and a natural ability to follow systems and operating procedures. This is a practical episode about veteran transition, new technology, side hustles, and building a business in a growing market. *Contact Ed Parcaut:** - 🌍 Website: [edparcaut.com](http://edparcaut.com) - 📱 Twitter: [@edparcaut](https://twitter.com) For more resources and support, visit HelpingTheBrave.com. #HelpingTheBrave #EdParcaut #DamonDarnall #DroneBoss #DroneBusiness #VeteranEntrepreneur #VeteranTransition #DronesForVeterans #CommercialDrones #AIInTheSky #DroneTraining #BusinessOpportunity #SideHustle #PostMilitaryLife #VeteransHelpingVeterans Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/helping-the-brave-podcast--6413915/support .

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