For our latest Uncrewed Views Conversations podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Director Jeremiah Karpowicz talks with Xplorate 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.

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:

• FAA Streamlines Drone Approval Process for First Responders
• How Can Drones and Real-Time Data Define Better Decisions During Emergency Response?
• Around the Commercial Drone Industry: New Tariffs and the Drone Industry, Sinclair Approved for Uncrewed Newsgathering, NASA Tests UAV Safety Software
• The Impact that New Tariffs are Having on the Drone Industry
• Lessons in Legacy: What Drone Manufacturers Can Learn from 100 Years of American Pickup Truck Success
• Decoding the Drone Industry Part 3: Manifesto for a New Era of Aviation

For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, talks with Rahul Sidhu, VP of Aviation at Flock Safety. They discuss the history of drone technology in public safety, creating a balance between safety and privacy, and issues around compliance, cybersecurity, and regulations.

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, Carla Lauter, Sr. Content Manager for Geo Week News, and Erin Sewall, Content Specialist for Commercial UAV News, for a wide-ranging discussion about the drone industry.

The panel discusses recent news on BVLOS regulations, how to build public trust around the drone industry, new technological advances, the legacy of Romeo Durscher, and more.

Sources:

• Webinar: How Are Nationwide BVLOS Waivers Transforming Drone Operations In 2025?
• Drone Industry Buoyed by US Transportation Secretary’s BVLOS Comments
• My Experience Obtaining a Drone License in Kenya
• Webinar: What is the Drone Industry's Role in Building Public Trust?
• Seeing drones in the sky? They are likely up to something good
• Scopito Shares Visions for One-Click Reporting using AI for Infrastructure Inspections at NestGen
• A Farewell to Romeo Durscher: A Drone Visionary Who Soared for Good

For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, talks with AgEagle Aerial Systems CEO Bill Irby. They discuss the challenges of drone adoption and integration, regulations and policies, consolidation in the drone industry, and much more.

For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, talks with Will Austin, President of Warren County Community College/WarrenUAS (NJ).  They discuss the state of drone-focused education, professional opportunities in the drone industry, public perception of uncrewed technology, and more.

For our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, talks with Amit Ganjoo, Founder and CEO of ANRA Technologies. They discuss recent advances in conflict detection, mission management, and UTM, how to move drone technology from experimentation to operationalization, and ways to form valuable partnerships in the drone industry.

On our latest Uncrewed Views podcast, Blake Stringer, Director of the Center for Aviation Studies at Ohio State University, joins Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News, and Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of drone-focused education.

The panel explores educational opportunities for students interested in drone technology, Ohio State’s unique aviation programs, public perceptions of uncrewed systems, and what the future holds for the drone industry.

Learn more about aviation education at Ohio State University:

• Center for Aviation Studies (CAS): https://aviation.osu.edu/
• Aerospace Research Center (ARC): https://arc.osu.edu
• Center for Automotive Research (CAR): https://car.osu.edu

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

For this edition of our Uncrewed Views podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe speaks with Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, and Ken Stewart, the President and Chief Executive Officer of NUAIR.

The panel discusses accelerating the commercial viability and market demand for drone technology, what’s happening with Part 108, drones in disaster relief, the upcoming Commercial UAV Expo Europe, and more.

Sources:

NUAIR & SRAA Celebrate New Headquarters and Highlight CNY's Leadership in AAM and Drone Innovation

CUAV Keynote Continued: Accelerating Commercial Viability and Market Demand

Commercial UAV Expo Keynotes to Outline the Future of Airspace, Current Market Demand and State of the Drone Industry

Is Part 108 on Track?

Rescue, Research, and Recovery: Drones Play Essential Roles Following Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton

Around the Commercial Drone Industry: Langley Drone Swarms, UAVs Study Insects, Largest Uncrewed Cargo Aircraft

Commercial UAV Expo Europe