Uncrewed Views: Drones in Energy, Possible DJI Ban, Mergers & Acquisitions, UAVs in Europe
Release Date: 07/02/2024
The Trends and Topics That Will Dominate the Commercial Drone Industry in 2026
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In this week’s episode of Uncrewed Views, content manager Matt Collins is joined by Jason San Souci. Wearing many hats in the industry, San Souci shares his thoughts on some of the biggest topics and trends for the industry in the year to come, including what to watch for following the FCC’s ruling on foreign drones in December, changes that could come from an eventual final rule for Part 108, the potential power of AI, and more.
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A Look Back at 2025, and What’s to Come in 2026
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In the final episode of the year for Uncrewed Views, content manager Matt Collins hosts a solo episode to cover some of his background in the industry and how Commercial UAV News is thinking about coverage of the industry looking ahead to 2026, some of the most important stories and events from the past year, and what we are anticipating for the biggest stories to come in 2026.
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The Upcoming FCC Decision and the Role of Open Source in Strengthening Domestic Drone Technology
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In our latest episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins from Commercial UAV News is joined by Will Dawson, president of the Agricultural Drone Initiative to talk about the latest developments around the FCC’s decision-making to potentially place Chinese-owned drone companies on their Covered List, what impact will be felt by groups like individual pilots and resellers, and how open-source projects can go a long way toward building up the industry in the U.S.
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Uncrewed Views: Turning Technical Know-How into a Sustainable Business
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In our latest episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins from Commercial UAV News speaks with Dacoda Bartels, COO of Fly Guys, about how to turn technical knowledge within the drone industry into a successful business. The conversation touches on how to find the best vertical for your services, best practices for hiring, exciting trends for the future, and more.
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Uncrewed Views: The Fragility of Global Drone Manufacturing
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In our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Matt Collins from Commercial UAV News speaks with Dr. Chris Raabe, global CTO at ACSL Inc., for a wide-ranging look at the fragility of global drone manufacturing. The conversation touches on how global supply chain issues and other problems have led us to this point, and some key strategies to move things forward in a more cohesive and collaborative manner.
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Uncrewed Views: The Importance of Collaboration in the Drone Industry
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For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe from Commercial UAV News speaks with Chris Fleming, the CEO of Cyberhawk, and Nitin Gupta, the Founder and CEO of FlytBase. The panel discusses the upcoming keynote presentation, “.”
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Uncrewed Views Conversations: American Robotics CEO Timothy Tenne
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For our latest Uncrewed Views Conversations podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, and CEO Timothy Tenne discuss: Emerging Technologies Regulatory Challenges in the Drone Industry The Future of Data Solutions Drones and Public Safety Safety Management and more!
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Uncrewed Views Conversations: Hector Xu, President and CEO, Rotor Technologies
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For our latest Uncrewed Views Conversations podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Director Jeremiah Karpowicz talks with Hector Xu, President and CEO of . They discuss aviation safety, technology integration, heavy lift and agricultural UAVs, public safety and aerial firefighting, regulations, and more!
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Uncrewed Views Conversations: Ronnie Fahy, CEO and Founder of Xplorate
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For our latest Uncrewed Views Conversations podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Director Jeremiah Karpowicz talks with CEO and Founder Ronnie Fahy. They discuss the overall impact drones have had on the aviation industry, as well as the use of drones in offshore operations and utilities inspections, the impact of regulations on uncrewed operations, and AI’s role in the future of UAV-based commercial work.
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Uncrewed Views: Drones as First Responders, Tariffs, New Business Approaches
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For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, is joined by Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, and Erin Sewall, Content Specialist for Commercial UAV News, for a wide-ranging discussion about the drone industry. The panel discusses: The FAA’s Streamlined Waiver Process for Drones as First Responder Programs How Tariffs May Impact the Drone Industry New Approaches to UAV Business Models And more! Sources:
info_outlineJeremiah Karpowicz, Group Editorial Director for the Technology Group at Diversified Communications, and Geo Week News Editor Carla Lauter join Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, for the latest Uncrewed Views podcast.
The panel discusses the recent Energy & Robotics Summit, congressional action that could result in a DJI ban in the US, mergers and acquisitions in the drone space, the European UAV market, and more.
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- Innovation, safety and specialization - Takeaways from the 2024 Energy Drone and Robotics Summit
- Sector Snapshot: Drones in Energy & Utilities
- Enabling Data-driven Asset Reliability - Best practices for starting and scaling aerial robot fleets
- What’s Happening with Drones in Mining?
- Commercial UAV Expo Preview: Navigating the Regulatory Environment
- Red Cat Signs LOI to Acquire Flightwave Aerospace Systems
- Axon and Skydio partner to deliver scalable drone offering for public safety, including Drone as First Responder solution
- BRINC and Higher Ground Partner to Enable Call Streaming for First Responders
- A Closer Look at the Volatus Aerospace – Drone Delivery Canada Merger
- UAVs Across Europe: Commercial Drone Applications in the Netherlands
- UAVs Across Europe: Commercial Drone Applications in Germany
- Why the DJI Ban from Congress Under NDAA Was No Surprise to The LiDAR PROs Team
- DJI ban update: Current status and future implications for drone pilots