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

Session Details

Roundtable Discussion – Breaking Down Today’s Regulatory Landscape

Sep 02 2026

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM PDT

Room 221-223

The rulebook for drone operations is constantly evolving. Whether you’re a solo pilot flying weekend jobs or a program manager overseeing a fleet, staying ahead of the regulations isn’t optional. It’s the difference between a thriving operation and a grounded one.
 
This roundtable brings together industry operators and regulatory compliance professionals for a candid, no-fluff conversation about what’s actually happening in the regulatory world right now and what’s coming next. We’ll break down the latest FAA updates, unpack where Part 108 really stands, and get into the real-world challenges of waivers, airspace authorization, and building operations that hold up to scrutiny.
 
Whether you’re trying to stay compliant today or build a program that’s ready for tomorrow, this session gives you the insight to fly smarter.
 
Tables 1-2: What are the most significant FAA updates operators need to be paying attention to right now, and how should teams prepare for what’s coming next?

Tables 3-4: Where does Part 108 actually stand today, and what does that mean for operators trying to plan ahead?

Tables 5-6: What are the real-world challenges operators face when it comes to waivers and airspace authorization, and how can teams navigate that process more effectively?

Tables 7-8: What separates an operation that’s simply compliant today from one that’s genuinely built to hold up to future scrutiny?

Tables 9-10: As regulations continue to evolve, what should solo pilots and program managers alike be doing now to build a program that’s ready for tomorrow?

Featuring

The Agricultural Drone Initiative

Protocol UAS

Angulo McGhee

Airdata UAV

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