Register now to join the July 1 episode featuring aviation and public safety drone leader Mark Bathrick
The next episode of Public Safety Drone Review, a monthly webinar series presented by DRONERESPONDERS and DRONELIFE, will take place Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST. This month’s featured guest is Mark Bathrick, a nationally recognized aviation expert and one of the most influential figures in government drone integration.
Spotlight on “The Elephant in the Airspace”
This episode will center on Mark Bathrick’s recent article, “The Elephant in the Airspace,” published by Commercial UAV News. In the article, Bathrick addresses critical questions about U.S. drone policy, airspace access, and the slow pace of integration for uncrewed aircraft in public safety and commercial operations.
With decades of experience across manned and unmanned aviation, Bathrick offers a powerful perspective on what’s holding the industry back—and what it will take to move forward. His insights are especially relevant for public safety agencies seeking to expand drone use beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and into more complex mission sets.
About Mark Bathrick
Mark Bathrick is President of Bathrick Aviation Consulting, a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that helps public and private clients develop high-performance strategies in aviation. He previously served as Director of Aviation Services at the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), where he led one of the largest federal aviation fleets in the country and launched the award-winning Drones for Good program.
During his tenure at DOI, Bathrick oversaw over 66,000 flight hours per year and managed 2,000 aircraft, including 850 drones used in missions such as wildfire response, mapping, and aerial ignition. A decorated Navy pilot, TOPGUN graduate, and test pilot with over 40 years of flight experience, Bathrick remains a leading voice on drone integration and public safety innovation.
Join the Conversation
Co-hosted by Charles Werner, Director of DRONERESPONDERS, Miriam McNabb, Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE, and Timothy Martin, Director of UAV Training at the Regional Training Center, the Public Safety Drone Review brings together public safety professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss current trends and challenges in uncrewed systems.
Don’t miss this important discussion with one of the industry’s most experienced voices. Register here to attend!
Read more:
- Former DOI Director on the Impact of the American Drone Security Act: From the Floor of the National Public Safety UAS Conference
- Trump Executive Orders Push FAA to Act on Long-Awaited BVLOS Rule
- Michael Robbins Testifies Before Congress on FAA Reauthorization Progress and Challenges
Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
For drone industry consulting or writing, Email Miriam.
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