September 1-3, 2026 • Caesars Forum • Las Vegas
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…
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…
