Uncrewed Views
Commercial UAV News brings together industry insiders—the engineers, the regulators, the standards builders, the thought leaders, and innovators—to talk about what commercial drone professionals and stakeholders need to know to go beyond buzzwords and jargon. The podcast discusses what really matters to operators and organizations when it comes to using drones to perform numerous tasks in faster, cheaper and/or safer ways that define real-world value.
Episodes
Getting DAA Ready for Part 108 with Kraettli Epperson of Vigilant Aerospace Systems
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Kraettli Epperson, CEO of Vigilant Aerospace Systems. The two discuss how detect-and-avoid technology works under the hood, what the Part 108 NPRM means for operators preparing for BVLOS operations, and what steps operators and manufacturers can take now to be ready when the final rule is published. Link to Commercial UAV News' Sta
Getting Ready for Part 108 with FlyFreely's David Cole
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Dr. David Cole, co-founder and CEO of FlyFreely. The two discuss lessons the U.S. can draw from Australia's BVLOS regulatory transition, what Part 107 operators need to know as Part 108 approaches, and the overlooked operational challenges organizations should be planning for now. Link to Commercial UAV News' State of the Industry
Matternet's Alex Norman on Why Drone Delivery Is Finally Taking Off
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Alex Norman, COO of Matternet. The two discuss the company's recent reverse merger that made Matternet the first pure-play drone delivery company publicly traded in the U.S., the lessons Matternet has carried from medical logistics into direct-to-consumer delivery, and what gaps still need to be closed before drone delivery reaches
From Detroit to the World Cup: Recent Industry News
On this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins runs through some of the biggest topics from the industry over the last month, including takeaways from XPONENTIAL, the outlook for the World Cup, and the Section 2209 NPRM.
Beyond Detection: How Critical Infrastructure Is Rethinking Drone Risk
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Melissa Swisher, CRO at SkySafe. The two discuss drone threats facing critical infrastructure operators, how the recent Section 2209 NPRM and GridEx VII are reshaping airspace security, and what detection and response actually looks like on the ground for these owners.
Building the Full Stack for Counter UAS Technology, with Matt Kling
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Matt Kling, VP and general manager of AI Systems at MatrixSpace. The two discuss how the Safer Skies Act has shaped demand for counter-UAS technology, why gaps still exist between what agencies need and what's being deployed, and how MatrixSpace is approaching the counter-UAS challenge as a radar-first, hardware-and-software hybrid
The Gap Between Collecting Great Data and Delivering It
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Russell Hall and Greg Floor, Senior Survey Project Managers at Langan Engineering. The three discuss how Langan fuses drone, mobile mapping, and ground-based sensor data into cohesive deliverables for complex private-sector projects, the real bottlenecks in getting rich datasets into the hands of non-technical clients, and how the
How Drones Are Changing the Game for Executive Protection and Event Security
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Kevin Padilla, founder of AeroVis, and Allan Ring, founder of Critical Security Solutions. The three discuss how drones are being used for pre-mission 3D mapping and real-time surveillance in executive protection, the cross-vertical lessons Kevin brought from agricultural drone operations to the security space, and how high-profile
Gaussian Splatting 101 with Michael Rubloff
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Michael Rubloff, Founder of RadianceFields.com. The two discuss what Gaussian Splatting is and how it differs from traditional photogrammetry, why and how drone pilots and geospatial professionals in AEC and construction are already putting it to work, what drone pilots need to know about the technique, and what's on the horizon as
Embodied AI and the Future of Autonomous Swarms
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Ben Wolff, President and CEO of Palladyne AI. The two discuss the concept of embodied AI and how putting intelligence on the drone itself changes performance in GPS-denied and communications-degraded environments, how Palladyne's Pilot Swarm OS enables a single operator to manage a fleet of autonomous drones, and an interesting new
Building Public Trust and Scaling Drone Delivery with Beth Flippo of DEXA
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Beth Flippo, CEO and founder of DEXA (Drone Express), about the state of drone delivery in 2026. The two discuss DEXA's new pilot program with Grubhub in New Jersey, the unique challenges of operating in an urban environment compared to more rural deployments, and what it takes to earn both regulatory approval and public trust as t
How Titan Protection Security Scaled Drone Operations with a Nationwide BVLOS Waiver
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Ryan Smith, founder and president of Titan Protection Security, about how the company has been at the forefront of integrating drones into physical security operations for over a decade. The two discuss Titan's journey from early drone experimentation in 2014 to securing a nationwide BVLOS waiver from the FAA, the process behind th
Building Out A Drone-as-a-Service Model Through Acquisition
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Linda Montgomery, Vice President of Corporate Development, and Phil Franklin, Vice President of Business Development at ZenaTech, about the company's aggressive push into the drone-as-a-service market. The three discuss ZenaTech's rapid acquisition strategy across sectors like land surveying, power washing, and infrastructure inspe
The Technology and Regulation Behind Modern Drone Light Shows
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Rodrigo Serzedello, CEO and co-founder of Creative Skies, about the growing drone light show industry. The two discuss the technological advances enabling large-scale aerial performances, the regulatory waiver process for flying swarms at night, and how companies navigate safety concerns following high-profile incidents.
Scaling Operations and Workforce Development in the BVLOS Future
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with James McDanolds, the director of uncrewed technology at the Sonoran Desert Institute. The two talk about shifts in workforce development and hiring in a BVLOS-centric world, including the roles that will be most in demand following the final rule for Part 108, any potential lags in filling positions in the immediate aftermath of th
Managing Airspace Threats at the World Cup, Olympics, and Beyond
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views Matt Collins talks with Tom Adams, formerly of the FBI and current Director of Public Safety at DroneShield. In the conversation, Adams discusses the evolution of counter-UAS operations at major events like the Super Bowl and upcoming World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games, explains how the Safer Skies Act is expanding authorities for state and local law enforcem
A Geo Week Preview for Commercial UAV Professionals
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins sits down with Carla Lauter, the senior content manager for Geo Week and Geo Week News. In the conversation, Lauter talks about what the upcoming Geo Week conference and exhibition is all about, what sessions and topics will be of interest to professionals within the commercial UAV space, what's new for this year's event, and more.
Breaking Down the FCC's Covered List Decision with Tyler Hazen
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views Matt Collins sits down with Tyler Hazen, a lawyer who works with drone professionals on both the operator and OEM side of the business. In the conversation, Hazen talks about some of the reaction around the FCC's decision to place foreign-made drones and components on the Covered List, answers questions about specific pieces of the announcement and subseque
The Trends and Topics That Will Dominate the Commercial Drone Industry in 2026
In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, content manager Matt Collins is joined by Jason San Souci. Wearing many hats in the industry, San Souci shares his thoughts on some of the biggest topics and trends for the industry in the year to come, including what to watch for following the FCC's ruling on foreign drones in December, changes that could come from an eventual final rule for Part 108, the
A Look Back at 2025, and What's to Come in 2026
In the final episode of the year for Uncrewed Views, content manager Matt Collins hosts a solo episode to cover some of his background in the industry and how Commercial UAV News is thinking about coverage of the industry looking ahead to 2026, some of the most important stories and events from the past year, and what we are anticipating for the biggest stories to come in 2026.
The Upcoming FCC Decision and the Role of Open Source in Strengthening Domestic Drone Technology
In our latest episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins from Commercial UAV News is joined by Will Dawson, president of the Agricultural Drone Initiative to talk about the latest developments around the FCC's decision-making to potentially place Chinese-owned drone companies on their Covered List, what impact will be felt by groups like individual pilots and resellers, and how open-source projects c
Uncrewed Views: Turning Technical Know-How into a Sustainable Business
In our latest episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins from Commercial UAV News speaks with Dacoda Bartels, COO of Fly Guys, about how to turn technical knowledge within the drone industry into a successful business. The conversation touches on how to find the best vertical for your services, best practices for hiring, exciting trends for the future, and more.
Uncrewed Views: The Fragility of Global Drone Manufacturing
In our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Matt Collins from Commercial UAV News speaks with Dr. Chris Raabe, global CTO at ACSL Inc., for a wide-ranging look at the fragility of global drone manufacturing. The conversation touches on how global supply chain issues and other problems have led us to this point, and some key strategies to move things forward in a more cohesive and collaborative manner.
Uncrewed Views: The Importance of Collaboration in the Drone Industry
For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe from Commercial UAV News speaks with Chris Fleming, the CEO of Cyberhawk, and Nitin Gupta, the Founder and CEO of FlytBase. The panel discusses the upcoming Commercial UAV Expo keynote presentation, "Breaking Silos, Building Skies: The Power of Collaboration in UAS."
Uncrewed Views Conversations: American Robotics CEO Timothy Tenne
For our latest Uncrewed Views Conversations podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, and American Robotics CEO Timothy Tenne discuss: Emerging Technologies Regulatory Challenges in the Drone Industry The Future of Data Solutions Drones and Public Safety Safety Management and more!
Uncrewed Views Conversations: Hector Xu, President and CEO, Rotor Technologies
For our latest Uncrewed Views Conversations podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Director Jeremiah Karpowicz talks with Hector Xu, President and CEO of Rotor Technologies. They discuss aviation safety, technology integration, heavy lift and agricultural UAVs, public safety and aerial firefighting, regulations, and more!
Uncrewed Views Conversations: Ronnie Fahy, CEO and Founder of Xplorate
For our latest Uncrewed Views Conversations podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Director Jeremiah Karpowicz talks with Xplorate CEO and Founder Ronnie Fahy. They discuss the overall impact drones have had on the aviation industry, as well as the use of drones in offshore operations and utilities inspections, the impact of regulations on uncrewed operations, and AI's role in the future of UAV-ba
Uncrewed Views: Drones as First Responders, Tariffs, New Business Approaches
For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, is joined by Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, and Erin Sewall, Content Specialist for Commercial UAV News, for a wide-ranging discussion about the drone industry. The panel discusses: The FAA's Streamlined Waiver Process for Drones as First Responder Programs How Tariffs May
Uncrewed Views Conversations: Rahul Sidhu, VP of Aviation at Flock Safety
For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, talks with Rahul Sidhu, VP of Aviation at Flock Safety. They discuss the history of drone technology in public safety, creating a balance between safety and privacy, and issues around compliance, cybersecurity, and regulations.
Uncrewed Views: What's Up with the Commercial Drone Industry?
For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, is joined by Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, Carla Lauter, Sr. Content Manager for Geo Week News, and Erin Sewall, Content Specialist for Commercial UAV News, for a wide-ranging discussion about the drone industry. The panel discusses recent news on BVLOS regulations, how to
Uncrewed Views Conversations: Bill Irby, CEO, AgEagle Aerial Systems
For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, talks with AgEagle Aerial Systems CEO Bill Irby. They discuss the challenges of drone adoption and integration, regulations and policies, consolidation in the drone industry, and much more.
Uncrewed Views Conversations: Will Austin, Warren County Community College / WarrenUAS
For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, talks with Will Austin, President of Warren County Community College/WarrenUAS (NJ). They discuss the state of drone-focused education, professional opportunities in the drone industry, public perception of uncrewed technology, and more.
Uncrewed Views Conversations: Amit Ganjoo, ANRA Technologies
For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, talks with Amit Ganjoo, Founder and CEO of ANRA Technologies. They discuss recent advances in conflict detection, mission management, and UTM, how to move drone technology from experimentation to operationalization, and ways to form valuable partnerships in the drone industry.
Uncrewed Views: The Future of Drone Education
On our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Blake Stringer, Director of the Center for Aviation Studies at Ohio State University, joins Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of drone-focused education. The panel explores educational opportunities for students interested in dr
Uncrewed Views: A Look Back at 2024 / A Look Ahead at 2025
For this edition of our Uncrewed Views podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, and Carla Lauter, Content Manager for Geo Week look back at the past year in the done industry, focusing on regulatory issues and new technologies. They also look ahead to what our industry can expect in 2025. In addition, the panel discu
Uncrewed Views: A Talk with NUAIR's Ken Stewart
For this edition of our Uncrewed Views podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe speaks with Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, and Ken Stewart, the President and Chief Executive Officer of NUAIR. The panel discusses accelerating the commercial viability and market demand for drone technology, what's happening with Part 108, drones in disaster relief, t
Uncrewed Views: A Look Back at Commercial UAV Expo 2024
For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Carla Lauter, and Jeremiah Karpowicz from Commercial UAV News look back at this year's Commercial UAV Expo. They discuss the current state of the drone industry, how the FAA has made progress on drone regulations, the new products and services on display at Commercial UAV Expo, and much more. Sources: Keynote: FAA Regulatory Updates and Insights
Special Edition Podcast: Drones in Agriculture
In this special edition of our podcast, Adam Kyle, Teaching Administrator for Precision Agriculture at Warren County Community College, joins Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe to discuss the use of drones in agriculture. Adam talks about the state of drone education, the many uses and innovations involving uncrewed systems in precision agriculture, and what Commercial UAV Expo atten
Uncrewed Views: Airspace Security and Counter-UAS
For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, and Geo Week News Editor Carla Lauter talk with Mary-Lou Smulders, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Government Affairs at Dedrone. The panel discusses airspace security, drone detection, counter-uas, and much more. Sources: Commercial UAV Expo: Drone Security and Counter Drone Dedrone's Mary-Lou Smul
Special Edition: Drones in Ukraine
For this special edition of our Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, speaks with Valerii Iakovenko, the co-founder of DroneUA and Futurology, about the Ukrainian drone industry. They discuss leading Ukrainian UAV companies, opportunities for investments and partnerships, and the Ukrainian Pavilion, which will be featured at the upcoming Commercial UAV Ex
Uncrewed Views: Drones in Energy, Possible DJI Ban, Mergers & Acquisitions, UAVs in Europe
Jeremiah Karpowicz, Group Editorial Director for the Technology Group at Diversified Communications, and Geo Week News Editor Carla Lauter join Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel discusses the recent Energy & Robotics Summit, congressional action that could result in a DJI ban in the US, mergers and acquisitions in the drone sp
Uncrewed Views: American-Made Drones, FAA Reauthorization, Elevate Africa UAS Summit, and more
Jeremiah Karpowicz, Group Editorial Director for the Technology Group at Diversified Communications, and Geo Week News Editor Carla Lauter join Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel addresses the discussion around "American-made" drones and looks at the impact of the FAA reauthorization bill on the drone industry, the upcoming Ele
Uncrewed Views: Amsterdam Drone Week, XPONENTIAL, and the State of the Commercial Drone Industry
Jeremiah Karpowicz, Group Editorial Director for the Technology Group at Diversified Communications, and Geo Week News Editor Carla Lauter join Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel discusses the recent Amsterdam Drone Week and Exponential events, legislation that could lead to a ban on DJI drones in the US, how UAVs helped in the
Uncrewed Views: Drones and Artificial Intelligence in Energy & Utilities Inspections
Kaitlyn Albertoli, CEO and Co-Founder of Buzz Solutions, joins Jeremiah Karpowicz, Group Editorial Director for the Technology Group at Diversified Communications, and Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel discusses the deployment of drones for energy & utilities inspections, the integration of artificial intelligence and uncrewe
Special Edition: A Conversation with Arena's Markus Fleckenstein
For this special edition of our Uncrewed Views podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe talks with Markus Fleckenstein, Director of Solutions Consulting at Arena. Fleckenstein discusses Arena's product lifecycle management (PLM) system is revolutionizing supply chains and how drone companies can benefit from Arena's approach.
Uncrewed Views: A Conversation with Jeffrey Starr of D-Fend Solutions
In recent years, more and more business leaders, government officials, and members of the general public have come to understand the threats posed by rogue drones and the need for effective counter-uas solutions. For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, and Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe explored the world of counter-u
Uncrewed Views: A Talk With BAAM.Tech's Christian Stallings
For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, and Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe spoke with BAAM.Tech Vice President Christian Stallings. The panel discussed the ways uncrewed vehicles are used in surveying and mapping, previewed the upcoming Geo Week event in Denver, and explored the ways advances in systems and technology
Uncrewed Views: A Look Back at the Drone Industry in 2023
For the final Uncrewed Views podcast of 2023, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, and Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe review the top stories of 2023. They discuss changes in regulations, advances in the drone delivery sector, propulsion innovations, including the use of hydrogen, professional opportunities and training, and more. Sources: · Comme
Uncrewed Views: A Talk with Rob Knochenhauer, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Censys Technologies
For this edition of Uncrewed Views, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, spoke with Rob Knochenhauer, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Censys Technologies. Rob discussed his company's recent achievement: a 30-mile, BVLOS operation flying Sentaero 5 over a cellular network in South Florida. He also offered his perspectives on the regulatory issues facing drone operations and prev
Special Edition Podcast: Raffi Jabrayan of Exyn Technologies on Drones and Underground Mapping
In October 2023, Exyn Technologies, SKIPPER NDT, and Flyability sponsored How Have Drones Changed Underground Mapping?, a Commercial UAV News webinar that explored the ways uncrewed technology has improved underground mapping operations. In this special edition of the Uncrewed Views podcast, you'll hear perspectives and insights from that webinar from Raffi Jabrayan, Vice President, Business Deve
Uncrewed Views: Partnerships and Acquisitions, Drone Delivery Around the World, Geo Week Preview
Geo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Juan Plaza, Commercial UAV News Staff Writer and CEO of Plaza Aerospace, join Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel discusses recent business news in the drone sector, including the uAvionix/Iris Automation deal, what's happening with drone delivery in the US, South America, and beyond,
Uncrewed Views: New FAA Administrator, Drones in Law Enforcement, and More
Geo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, join Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel discusses the impact the new FAA administrator could have on the UAV and AAM industries, how safety and privacy concerns influence the use of drones in law enforcement, the top dro
Uncrewed Views: A Talk With Percepto's Ariel Avitan
Geo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, spoke with Percepto Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer Ariel Avitan for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. They discussed how Percepto's recent round of funding and its approval to fly BVLOS nationwide will impact the company's future. In addition, the panel looked at a new poll showing incre
Uncrewed Views Special Edition: Frontier Precision Unmanned's Sean Muldoon on the Use of Drones in Disaster Response
For this special edition of Uncrewed Views, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, Sean Muldoon, a UAV Operator and Sales & Services Support Specialist at Frontier Precision Unmanned. They discussed Frontier Precision's recent work in assisting the Alaska Department of Transportation in the wake of this August's flooding disaster in Juneau at Mendenhall River and Mendenhall Lake.
Uncrewed Views Special Edition: Ben Williams of Exyn Technologies On Drones and Mining Operations
For this special edition of Uncrewed Views, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, spoke with Ben Williams, COO of Exyn Technologies, a pioneer in the use of autonomous aerial robot systems for complex, GPS-denied environments. Williams discussed the ways mining operations currently use drones and related technologies, how Exyn works with clients to create workflows and processes t
Uncrewed Views: Commercial UAV Expo Preview, FAA Approvals, Industry News
Geo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, join Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel previews Commercial UAV Expo 2023 and discusses Skydio's recent decision to exit the consumer drone market, DJI's delivery drone, recent FAA approvals, and more. Sources: Commercia
Uncrewed Views: Special Edition Featuring Will Austin, President, Warren County Community College and Chief Pilot, Warren UAS
For this special edition of Uncrewed Views, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, spoke with Will Austin, President, Warren County Community College (WCCC), and Chief Pilot, Warren UAS. They discussed WCCC's long history of training pilots and other drone industry professionals, the need for specialized education in the UAV sector, how WCCC collaborates with public and private en
Uncrewed Views: Powering Uncrewed Vehicles with Hydrogen, UAVs and Humanitarian Aid in Africa, AI, and More
Geo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, are joined by Daneille McLean, Founder and CEO of HYSKY Society, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel looks at the opportunities presented by powering drones with hydrogen, the upcoming FLYING HY event, UAV-based medical aid delivery efforts in Kenya, artificial intelligence, and more.
Uncrewed Views: Defining the Airspace of Tomorrow, Remote ID, FAA Updates, and More
Toni Drummond from Titan Aviation joins Geo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel discusses the Advanced Airspace Summit, scheduled for this September's Commercial UAV Expo, as well as the impact remote ID will have on commercial drone operations, recent FAA news, and more. Sources: Commerc
Uncrewed Views: The US Forest Service's Drone Program, Sharks and UAVs, Swarming Technology, and More
For our latest podcast, Geo Week News Content Manager, Carla Lauter, and Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, are joined by Matt Isenbarger from Freefly Systems. The panel looks at the US Forest Service's successful drone program, how New York State is using uncrewed systems to monitor shark activity, AI and swarming technology, and more. Sources: Commercial UAV News: Success an
Uncrewed Views: Drone Light Shows, UAVs and Firefighting, Robotics and the Titan Submersible, and more
For our latest podcast, Geo Week News Content Manager, Carla Lauter, and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, look at drone light shows, UAV training facilities, drones in firefighting, robotics and the Titan submersible rescue effort, and more. Hosted by Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News. Sources: CNN: Some US cities are replacing 4th of July firewo
Uncrewed Views: AAM and Air Taxis, Financial Health of the Drone Industry, Strategic Partnerships, and More
Geo Week News Content Manager, Carla Lauter, and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News, join host Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest edition of the Uncrewed Views podcast. The panel discusses the financial health of the drone industry, the power of strategic partnerships, advances in AAM and air taxis, ways police departments use UAVs, an
Uncrewed Views: Artificial Intelligence, FAA News, Mine Mapping, Traffic Management, and More
For the latest edition of our Uncrewed Views podcast, host Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, speaks with Geo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News. The panel discusses recent reports on the use of artificial intelligence with drones, changes at the FAA, how autonomous systems are mapping abandoned mines, drone
Uncrewed Views: Drone Delivery, Regulations, and Public Safety
For our latest edition of Uncrewed Views, host Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, speaks with Geo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Brett Kanda, Senior Vice President, Business Development at Aerodome. The panel discusses the latest developments in drone delivery, public perceptions around uncrewed vehicles, the recently formed Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Detection
Uncrewed Views: Cybersecurity and Airspace Safety
For our edition of Uncrewed Views, host Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, speaks with Geo Week News Content Manager Carla Lauter and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director for Commercial UAV News. The panel discusses cybersecurity in the drone industry, the threats posed by unauthorized drones, recent actions by the FAA and private industry to secure the airspace, and privacy
Our New Podcast: Uncrewed Views
Twice each month, Commercial UAV News' new podcast, Uncrewed Views, will explore the latest advances and trends in uncrewed systems, advanced air mobility, and more. Industry leaders will offer their perspectives on news and information presented in articles, videos, podcasts, and other sources that cover drones and related technologies. For this first installment of Uncrewed Views, host Scott How
Special Edition: Choosing the Right Sensor for Your Drone
A conversation with Philipp Amon, Business Division Manager UAV-based Laser Scanning, RIEGL, and Dan Hubert, VP of Marketing, Phoenix Lidar Systems In March 2023, Commercial UAV News hosted the webinar "Choosing the Right Sensor for Your Drone." During that event, industry leaders reviewed some of the most powerful sensors for drone-based applications, such as inspections and surveying, and they e
The Future of Drones in Mining
According to a 2022 report, some 70% of large mining companies have started using drones since 2016. Most of those companies are using drones for surveying and mapping and for monitoring and inspections work. They are also integrating uncrewed technology to enable safety improvements, handle route logistics, and manage stockpiles. To learn more about the ways mining companies are adopting drones f
Professional Opportunities in the Drone Industry
With the commercial UAV industry continuing to grow, companies are looking for talented, qualified individuals to fill critical roles as pilots, data analysts, mission planners, and more. At the same time, individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and skills are looking for ways to launch new careers in this burgeoning field. To learn about professional opportunities in the drone industry, Comm
What's Happening With Heavy-Lift, Commercial Cargo Drones?
Heavy-lift, commercial cargo drones have been around a long time, bringing a wide variety of goods to businesses and consumers all around the world. From delivering medical supplies to remote islands and villages, dropping food and fuel to offshore oil rigs, or carrying regular, everyday products to consumers everywhere, these oversized UAVs have been demonstrating the ways that uncrewed systems c
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the AAM/UAV Industry
The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) sector has a unique opportunity to further diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Because the AAM/UAV industry is relatively new, companies and organizations can create workplace cultures, hiring and training programs, and community connections in ways that may be difficult in older, more established industries. To explore the
Drones in Prisons and Counter UAS Strategies for Public Safety
Drones have proven to be an effective tool for bringing contraband into corrections facilities. Across the country and around the world, drones are being deployed to deliver drugs, cell phones, and even weapons into prisons. In many cases, corrections officers struggle to stop the drones from breaching their security barriers, and they face tough challenges in finding the contraband once it enters
How Spray Drones Are Changing Agriculture
In recent years, the use of drones for agricultural spraying has grown steadily. Increasingly, farmers are turning to uncrewed vehicles because they offer dramatic improvements in cost, efficiency, and safety over traditional methods like using backpacks and ground sprayers. Although experts believe that drones will never completely replace conventional techniques for spraying on farms, drones off
Coming Soon: A Documentary on Women and Drones
The recent Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas was one of the official filming locations for a multi-part documentary made possible through a partnership with Women and Drones and the documentary film company Monumental Access. The film will capture the stories of women in the drone industry in hopes of inspiring the next generation of talented aviation leaders. In this podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial
Drones in Agriculture
At the recent Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, leaders in the use of drone technology in forestry and precision agriculture came together to the evaluate the current state of their industry and discuss what needs to happen move the sector forward. One of the participants was Adam Gittins, General Manager at HTS Ag. For years, Gittins has been on the forefront of adapting uncrewed technologies to
Collaboration and Cooperation in the Drone Community
Some 2,500 commercial drone professionals will come together in Las Vegas for the 2022 Commercial UAV Expo. For one week, engineers, designers, marketers, regulators, pilots, programmers, and others will learn about new technologies, interact with industry leaders, and share their insights and hopes for our industry. This kind of interaction is essential to building a strong UAV community and mov
The Drone Industry in Latin and South America
Recent reports state that the drone industry in Latin America and South America grew at a pace of 6.2% in 2021. According to uncrewed aviation expert Juan Plaza, that growth rate could rise as high as 10% in the coming years. In this podcast, Plaza explains how innovative business leaders, government agencies, and receptive consumers are driving the expansion of uncrewed operations in the region.
Drone Safety
Improving drone safety will not only increase public acceptance of uncrewed technology, it will increase ROI for commercial drone operations and move the industry forward. In this podcast, Josh Olds, CEO & President, Unmanned Safety Institute, discusses the risks associated with commercial UAV programs and the importance of safety training and certification for drone operators. Based on his experi
Disaster Robotics and Disaster Response Training
Robotic devices, including uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), can play a crucial role in disaster response operations. In this podcast, Dr. Murphy, a professor Computer Science & Engineering at Texas A&M University and a pioneer in the field of disaster robotics, discusses the history on uncrewed aerial systems in disaster response, the barriers to adoption, government regulations, the importance of
Avy's Drone Response Network
The Avy Drone Response Network is new solution that can instantly deploy autonomous drones to carry out urgent and lifesaving missions. The network combines docking stations with Avy's new Aera autonomous drones to support medical deliveries or emergency services during critical incidents. The new-generation drone has improved payload capacity and range, capable of carrying up to 6.6 pounds (3 kg)
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