For operators, BVLOS has long existed as a regulatory question. That’s changing. As waivers give way to standardized operations, the conversation shifts to something more practical: what does your organization actually need to look like to compete in a BVLOS-enabled industry? This panel brings together industry veterans from regulatory affairs, operational, software, and international backgrounds to examine how widespread BVLOS adoption will reshape operational realities on the ground. What new mission types become viable? How do staffing, equipment, and data infrastructure need to evolve? And what can operators learn from markets where this transition is already underway? Whether you’re actively pursuing BVLOS operations or planning for a future where they’re the norm, this session focuses on the decisions and investments that will separate prepared operators from those playing catch-up.
September 1-3, 2026 • Caesars Forum • Las Vegas
