Aim Small, Miss Small: An Ex-Cop's Guide to Mastering Drone Crash Reconstruction

Episode notes

In this compelling episode of DroneCast, Joe Kearns III talks with Bobby Jason Mullinax—a seasoned law enforcement professional and current UAS Sales and Training Specialist at Frontier Precision Unmanned—about how drones are reshaping crash reconstruction and investigative processes in law enforcement. Drawing from his extensive background as a crash reconstruction instructor at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, Bobby Jason Mullinax discusses proven methods for integrating drones into public safety workflows. The conversation focuses on enhancing operational efficiency, improving evidentiary accuracy, and building internal and external support for drone initiatives. You will learn how to apply the “DRONE” framework (Decide, Regulations, Operations, Needs, Evidence) to structure programs effectively, navigate internal resistance through education, and use measurable reference points to validate drone-captured data. Bobby Jason Mullinax also emphasizes the value of scenario-based training and the importance of transparency when engaging with the community and legal stakeholders.