How Drones and Telecom Enable Aerial IoT | Dimetor's Thomas Neubauer | Internet of Things Podcast

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Thomas Neubauer, co-founder and CEO of Dimetor, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss how telecom-enabled drones are powering aerial IoT solutions. The conversation covers the evolving role of telecom in drone operations, the convergence of telecom and aviation, drone applications, and regulatory challenges.Thomas Neubauer is the co-founder and CEO of Dimetor. With over two decades of experience in managing and optimizing wireless networks, he has been instrumental in developing solutions that bridge the gap between mobile network operators and the aviation industry. Previously, Neubauer served as VP of Business Development and Innovations at TEOCO. He is also a board member of the Global UTM Association (GUTMA) and leads the Aerial Connectivity Joint Activity (ACJA). Neubauer holds a PhD in telecommunications engineering from the Vienna University of Technology. His work has been recognized through various accolades, including Dimetor's receipt of the EY Scale-Up Award in the SpaceTech and Aviation category in 2024 and 2025.Dimetor is an Austrian technology company specializing in integrating telecommunications with aviation to enable safe and scalable drone operations. Their proprietary platforms, AirborneRF and NAVSentry, provide a unified source for aviation-regulated data and real-time insights into dynamic connectivity and people density, empowering automated beyond-visual-line-of-sight UAV operations and accurate position, navigation, and timing assurance.Discover more about IoT and drones at https://www.iotforall.comFind IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.comMore about Dimetor: https://www.dimetor.comConnect with Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-neubauer-397a671/(00:00) Intro(00:09) Thomas Neubauer and Dimetor(00:47) How will the role of telecom evolve in drone ops?(02:22) What is AirborneRF?(06:19) What are the most promising drone applications?(08:26) The convergence of telecom and aviation(10:27) How do telcos view drones?(12:17) Regulatory challenges(15:05) Learn more and follow upSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwmJoin Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.iotforall.comFollow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all