The drone industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in operator roles as artificial intelligence and autonomy mature. Advances with autonomy, AI capabilities, and flight time have simplified the adoption process while amplifying the capabilities of the technology. While piloting skills once dominated the field, today’s operations increasingly require system management, data interpretation, and strategic oversight capabilities. This panel examines how organizations are successfully navigating this workforce transition while building sustainable and profitable drone service businesses in a rapidly evolving market. Panelists will discuss…
- The practical reality of changing operational models.
- How AI is redefining what it means to be a drone operator.
- What it means to standardize operations for scalability and efficiency.
- How advancements in infrastructure monitoring drones can inform a variety of drone applications.
- Training and workforce development strategies that can effectively bridge the gap between traditional piloting and remote operations.
Attendees will get a sense of the present and future of drone technology, as well as how these changes will impact the wider industry. Learn what tools and techniques are and will soon be available that can enable teams to integrate new operational models and create quantifiable value that can scale.
