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Robert,
Your proposal for the integration of drones in emergency and disaster management operations is commendable and should be value added to the EM community. Your problem statement is clear in the respect that it highlights the potential for drones to overcome historical challenges in response operations. The inclusion of a mixed methods approach, paired with using existing literature/policy, strengthens the context of your research and emphasizes a holistic understanding of the topic. As such, this thesis proposal seeks to improve gaps in knowledge and practices, therefore, effectively enhances the capability and capacity of emergency and disaster management. Overall, your proposal demonstrates a comprehensive approach to advance knowledge in the field and should yield a fruitful outcome. The use of real-world, tangible examples will help to conceptualize the problem set and also identify potential solutions to address these deficiencies. I look forward to seeing how your research evolves.