September 1-3, 2026 • Caesars Forum • Las Vegas
Drone technology has moved beyond experimentation — today, its value lies in how effectively it drives safer operations, measurable efficiency gains, and smarter decision-making. This session focuses on the practical,…
The Commercial UAV Exhibit Hall floor is filled with the latest products and solutions that can create countless efficiencies for your projects and workflows but what’s the best way to…
Invasive species and pest populations represent growing ecological and economic threats, and traditional management approaches struggle to match the scale of the problem. UAVs are changing that equation. This session…
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…
The architecture, engineering, and construction industries have moved well past proof-of-concept drone deployments. The question now is how to embed aerial data collection into core workflows in ways that drive…
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…
State Departments of Transportation have moved well past the question of whether drones deliver value. The real challenge now is building programs that scale across divisions, districts, and mission types,…
Panelists will discuss de-identified safety reports that drone pilots have submitted to NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS). Pivotal points of actions and decision-making that occurred during missions will be…
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…
Utilities have moved drones from pilot programs into core operational workflows, but scaling those programs in regulated, risk-sensitive environments comes with a distinct set of challenges. Cybersecurity requirements, vendor concentration…
