The commercial drone industry is advancing faster than its workforce pipeline. New regulations reshape certification requirements, technology demands new skill sets, and public perception still shapes who considers a career in the sector at all. This panel brings together veterans from the training and education side of the industry to take stock of where things stand today, and what needs to change. Panelists will examine how curricula and training programs keep pace with rapid technological and regulatory evolution, what it takes to build genuine public acceptance of the industry, and how to expand the pipeline to bring new talent in at the scale the sector requires. For educators, operators, and anyone invested in the long-term health of the industry, this session addresses the foundational question behind every other conversation at this conference: Who is going to do all of this work, and how will they be prepared to meet the challenge?
September 1-3, 2026 • Caesars Forum • Las Vegas
