1. Using MIS
10th Edition
Part 1
Why MIS?

2. Falcon Security 5-yr old, privately owned company
Aerial drone surveillance and inspection services
Oil refineries, aerial land survey, videography (commercials, real estate, etc.), agricultural monitoring
CEO and cofounder - Mateo Thomas
Joni Campbell - partner
Camillia (Cam) Forset - aerial video photographer
Use Falcon Security to:
Engage students’ interest about innovative technology in a business scenario.
See how innovative technology creates new business opportunities.
Make the connection between competitive strategy and information systems.

3. Falcon Security Growth Issues
Revenues $14 million a year, mostly from large industrial clients.
Wants to grow Falcon Security nationally
Joni worried Falcon not ready to expand
Training drone operators, drones break frequently, short technical life
Hugely expensive systems development project
Automate collection, storage, analysis of drone data
Ask the students to find examples of 3D videos on the Internet and show them in class. Will this technology impact the world economy?

4. Innovations Exploring 3D printing of drones.
Created prototype of new passive recharging platform using a 3D printer.
Enables landing, charging, and take off without human intervention.
Saved hours managing drones and increased effective range.

5. Is Manufacturing Drones the Right Move for Falcon Security?
Manufacture drones?
How many new employees needed?
Costs of additional equipment and information systems to support manufacturing process?
Will new drones be compatible with existing data collection and processing system?

6. 1st Three Chapters
Chapter 1 discusses the importance of information systems. Definitions are provided and a 5 component model is introduced. Consideration of information and systems are also made.
Chapter 2 addresses collaboration information systems. Their characteristics and purpose as well as criteria for success are addressed. Available tools are also introduced.
Chapter 3 relates information systems to the overall competitive strategy of an organization.