September 1-3, 2026 • Caesars Forum • Las Vegas
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…
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…
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…
The commercial drone industry is growing faster than its talent pipeline can keep up with. Companies are struggling to find candidates who combine technical flight proficiency with data skills, regulatory…
Launching a drone program is one thing. Building one that scales reliably, operates safely across complex environments, and delivers consistent value over time is something else entirely. This session brings…
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,…
Technical skills get you in the door, but knowing how to market yourself as a drone professional is what keeps the pipeline full. This session brings together experienced professionals to…
As drone data collection becomes standard practice across surveying, engineering, and infrastructure projects, the ability to merge UAV datasets with mobile mapping, terrestrial lidar, ground-penetrating radar, and other capture methods…
Artificial intelligence is reshaping commercial drone operations, but the gap between what’s being promised and what’s being deployed in the field remains wide. This panel cuts through the noise to…
Drone-based surveying is in the midst of a significant transition as new capabilities expand what’s possible, evolving standards re-shape how work gets done, and the operational realities on the ground…
