Industry survey will shape discussion on real-world challenges and opportunities in commercial drone operations Commercial UAV Expo has announced its Opening Keynote for the 2026 event, placing industry operators at the center of the conversation. The session, titled “The View From the Field: What Operators, Pilots, and Fleet Managers Are Saying About the Commercial Drone … [Read more...] about What Are People Really Saying About the Commercial Drone Industry?
drone workforce
From the Other Side: A Small Business Owner on the Potential Impacts of a Ban on Chinese Drones
As the debate over proposed bans on Chinese drone platforms continues, we present this guest post from Michael Thompson, drone pilot, FAA Safety Team representative and the founder and lead instructor of a drone business, Connecting Skies, LLC. Here, Michael writes about how a ban on Chinese drone platforms could impact the pilots and business owners like him who currently … [Read more...] about From the Other Side: A Small Business Owner on the Potential Impacts of a Ban on Chinese Drones
Michael Robbins Testifies Before Congress on FAA Reauthorization Progress and Challenges
In a hearing before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Aviation, Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), outlined critical updates and challenges in implementing the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. His testimony emphasized the urgent need for regulatory clarity, workforce development, and infrastructure … [Read more...] about Michael Robbins Testifies Before Congress on FAA Reauthorization Progress and Challenges
Transforming the Future: USI and Drone Vidya’s Strategic Alliance to Empower Asia’s Drone Pilot Workforce
USI and Drone Vidya Join Forces to Boost Drone Pilot Workforce in Asia The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI), a globally recognized leader in flight safety solutions for individuals, academia, and organizations focused on integrating and operating Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for civil or commercial purposes, has partnered with Drone Vidya, a division of Skyller Solutions, to … [Read more...] about Transforming the Future: USI and Drone Vidya’s Strategic Alliance to Empower Asia’s Drone Pilot Workforce
Warren County Community College Drone Program is Training an Industry Workforce: and Employers are Lining Up to Hire
The Warren County Community College drone program is breaking new ground in many ways. When it comes to employer demand for graduates, says WCCC President Will Austin, "I've never seen anything like it." Austin is not only the President of the College, he's also the UAS Program Director, having gone back to school himself to get a Master's Degree from Embry Riddle in order … [Read more...] about Warren County Community College Drone Program is Training an Industry Workforce: and Employers are Lining Up to Hire
