September 1-3, 2026 • Caesars Forum • Las Vegas
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September 1-3, 2026 • Caesars Forum • Las Vegas
For professionals working at the intersection of regulation, municipal operations, and UAS test sites, Commercial UAV Expo offers a vital forum to engage with the evolving landscape of uncrewed aircraft systems. With sessions like Navigating BVLOS Operations, Airspace Management, and Democratizing Collaboration Across the Airspace, the conference delivers critical insights into enabling safe, scalable drone integration—from regulatory frameworks and municipal applications to stakeholder engagement and data privacy. Attendees gain direct access to thought leaders shaping federal policy, emerging technologies driving operational efficiency, and peers advancing test site innovation and civic use cases. Whether you’re overseeing policy development, supporting next-generation programs, or aligning operational strategy with airspace modernization, Commercial UAV Expo equips you with the knowledge, connections, and tools to translate innovation into impact.
The FCC's decision to place foreign-manufactured drones and critical components on its Covered List generated a palpable buzz throughout the industry, as well as some understandable confusion. This panel brings together industry veterans to cut
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12:30 PM - 1:20 PM - The View From the Field: What Operators, Pilots, and Fleet Managers Are Saying About the Commercial Drone Industry
What do pilots, fleet managers, and commercial drone operators actually think
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Regulatory decisions, NDAA compliance requirements, patent disputes, and evolving legal frameworks shape the commercial drone industry in ways that aren’t always easy to interpret, especially for operators whose expertise is in flying, not law. This
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Public safety drone programs have rapidly evolved from pilot projects to mission-critical capabilities. This panel provides a comprehensive look at the current state of UAS operations across law enforcement, fire, and emergency management. Explore trends
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Global events like the FIFA World Cup present one of the most complex environments for counter-UAS (cUAS) operations. In Part 1 of this two-part series, panelists will examine the planning, coordination, and operational frameworks used
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Certification under Part 108 and Part 146 signals regulatory authorization, but it doesn't guarantee operational reliability, economic sustainability, or ecosystem compatibility. This panel shifts the focus from achieving regulatory milestones to what comes after: how
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Utility drone programs have long cleared the proof-of-concept stage. The last few years have seen steady but modest scaling and now the question is how to achieve exponential scale — adding many multiples of pilots,
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Building on Part 1, this session dives into execution and real-world outcomes from FIFA World Cup cUAS operations. Panelists will share lessons learned from live deployments, including technology performance, response coordination, and adapting to evolving
…Coordinating multiple aircraft, whether in a precisely synchronized drone show, a distributed infrastructure inspection network, or an autonomously dispatched emergency response fleet, introduces a fundamentally different set of challenges than single-aircraft operations. This session brings
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With Part 108 on the rise, commercial drone traffic will become exponentially higher in the next year. While this is an exciting advancement for industry, the influx of traffic in the airspace means more opportunities
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This panel brings together experienced public safety leaders and drone program managers from across the United States to explore how departments are successfully integrating drone technology into daily response and large-scale incidents.
Panelists will discuss
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Learn to bring Aviation Safety Culture into the drone industry and into your own missions with Commercial Airline Pilot and UAS SAR expert Kyle Nordfors.
The regulatory landscape for beyond visual line of sight operations is shifting quickly. With Part 108 on the horizon and UTM infrastructure continuing to mature, operators who built their programs around waivers are facing new
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As more universities are looking to implement new UAV programs of study or keep already established programs up to date with the latest UAV applications, faculty and administration are left to set standards, determine best
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The regulatory environment governing commercial drone operations has never been more layered or more consequential for how operators run their businesses. Federal, state, and local frameworks don't always align neatly, and the gap between what
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Getting regulatory approval is only part of what it takes to operate successfully in complex airspace. Whether you're flying in a dense urban environment, coordinating with a municipality, or integrating into active airport operations, the
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Agencies must adapt to a new reality: competing operations in the same airspace. This session dives into the operational, regulatory, and technological challenges of balancing convenience-driven logistics with mission-critical emergency UAS use. Hear from experts
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This presentation will examine the future direction of the commercial drone market and the significant gaps innovators still need to fill. Drawing on insights from years of covering global UAV deployments and policy shifts, Miriam
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As the FAA works to keep pace with rapid advances in drone technology, its Emerging Technologies Division in Flight Standards plays a growing role in shaping how new operations get approved and normalized into the
…The future of Drone as First Responder is being built today. With advancements in BVLOS operations, AI-enabled workflows, and resilient communications, agencies are pushing beyond traditional deployment models. This panel will highlight how regulatory changes,
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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
…
FAA’s Section 2209 NPRM is more than a facility-restriction rulemaking; it is a catalyst for state-level air domain awareness, critical infrastructure protection, and responsible counter-UAS planning. This session will examine how states can translate the
…
The FCC's decision to place foreign-manufactured drones and critical components on its Covered List generated a palpable buzz throughout the industry, as well as some understandable confusion. This panel brings together industry veterans to cut
…12:30 PM - 1:20 PM - The View From the Field: What Operators, Pilots, and Fleet Managers Are Saying About the Commercial Drone Industry
What do pilots, fleet managers, and commercial drone operators actually think
…Regulatory decisions, NDAA compliance requirements, patent disputes, and evolving legal frameworks shape the commercial drone industry in ways that aren’t always easy to interpret, especially for operators whose expertise is in flying, not law. This
…Public safety drone programs have rapidly evolved from pilot projects to mission-critical capabilities. This panel provides a comprehensive look at the current state of UAS operations across law enforcement, fire, and emergency management. Explore trends
…Global events like the FIFA World Cup present one of the most complex environments for counter-UAS (cUAS) operations. In Part 1 of this two-part series, panelists will examine the planning, coordination, and operational frameworks used
…Certification under Part 108 and Part 146 signals regulatory authorization, but it doesn't guarantee operational reliability, economic sustainability, or ecosystem compatibility. This panel shifts the focus from achieving regulatory milestones to what comes after: how
…Utility drone programs have long cleared the proof-of-concept stage. The last few years have seen steady but modest scaling and now the question is how to achieve exponential scale — adding many multiples of pilots,
…Building on Part 1, this session dives into execution and real-world outcomes from FIFA World Cup cUAS operations. Panelists will share lessons learned from live deployments, including technology performance, response coordination, and adapting to evolving
…Coordinating multiple aircraft, whether in a precisely synchronized drone show, a distributed infrastructure inspection network, or an autonomously dispatched emergency response fleet, introduces a fundamentally different set of challenges than single-aircraft operations. This session brings
…With Part 108 on the rise, commercial drone traffic will become exponentially higher in the next year. While this is an exciting advancement for industry, the influx of traffic in the airspace means more opportunities
…This panel brings together experienced public safety leaders and drone program managers from across the United States to explore how departments are successfully integrating drone technology into daily response and large-scale incidents.
Panelists will discuss
…Learn to bring Aviation Safety Culture into the drone industry and into your own missions with Commercial Airline Pilot and UAS SAR expert Kyle Nordfors.
The regulatory landscape for beyond visual line of sight operations is shifting quickly. With Part 108 on the horizon and UTM infrastructure continuing to mature, operators who built their programs around waivers are facing new
…As more universities are looking to implement new UAV programs of study or keep already established programs up to date with the latest UAV applications, faculty and administration are left to set standards, determine best
…The regulatory environment governing commercial drone operations has never been more layered or more consequential for how operators run their businesses. Federal, state, and local frameworks don't always align neatly, and the gap between what
…Getting regulatory approval is only part of what it takes to operate successfully in complex airspace. Whether you're flying in a dense urban environment, coordinating with a municipality, or integrating into active airport operations, the
…Agencies must adapt to a new reality: competing operations in the same airspace. This session dives into the operational, regulatory, and technological challenges of balancing convenience-driven logistics with mission-critical emergency UAS use. Hear from experts
…This presentation will examine the future direction of the commercial drone market and the significant gaps innovators still need to fill. Drawing on insights from years of covering global UAV deployments and policy shifts, Miriam
…As the FAA works to keep pace with rapid advances in drone technology, its Emerging Technologies Division in Flight Standards plays a growing role in shaping how new operations get approved and normalized into the
…The future of Drone as First Responder is being built today. With advancements in BVLOS operations, AI-enabled workflows, and resilient communications, agencies are pushing beyond traditional deployment models. This panel will highlight how regulatory changes,
…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
…FAA’s Section 2209 NPRM is more than a facility-restriction rulemaking; it is a catalyst for state-level air domain awareness, critical infrastructure protection, and responsible counter-UAS planning. This session will examine how states can translate the
…For professionals working at the intersection of regulation, municipal operations, and UAS test sites, Commercial UAV Expo offers a vital forum to engage with the evolving landscape of uncrewed aircraft systems. With sessions like Navigating BVLOS Operations, Airspace Management, and Democratizing Collaboration Across the Airspace, the conference delivers critical insights into enabling safe, scalable drone integration—from regulatory frameworks and municipal applications to stakeholder engagement and data privacy. Attendees gain direct access to thought leaders shaping federal policy, emerging technologies driving operational efficiency, and peers advancing test site innovation and civic use cases. Whether you’re overseeing policy development, supporting next-generation programs, or aligning operational strategy with airspace modernization, Commercial UAV Expo equips you with the knowledge, connections, and tools to translate innovation into impact.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
