For this edition of our Uncrewed Views podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, and Carla Lauter, Content Manager for Geo Week look back at the past year in the done industry, focusing on regulatory issues and new technologies. They also look ahead to what our industry can expect in 2025.

In addition, the panel discusses the mysterious drone sightings over the northeastern US and the upcoming Geo Week event, scheduled for February 10-12 in Denver.

Sources:

• Countering the Countering CCP Drones Act
• Who’s Opposed to the Proposed DJI Ban?
• US House Approves DJI Drone Ban Bill
• Are Drone Manufacturers Ready for Part 108?
• Is Part 108 on Track?
• The International Consequences of Part 108
• Simplifying Drone Regulations: How to Launch Your Drone Program Without Legal Headaches
• Around the Commercial Drone Industry: Mysterious Drone Swarms, Record-Breaking Light Show, Amazon and Walmart Drone Delivery Services
• Geo Week 2025
• 5 Predictions for the Commercial Drone Industry in 2025