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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Commercial UAV Expo keynote presentation, "Breaking Silos, Building Skies: The Power of Collaboration in UAS."

For our latest Uncrewed Views Conversations podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, and American Robotics 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!

For our latest Uncrewed Views Conversations podcast, Commercial UAV News Editorial Director Jeremiah Karpowicz talks with Hector Xu, President and CEO of Rotor Technologies. They discuss aviation safety, technology integration, heavy lift and agricultural UAVs, public safety and aerial firefighting, regulations, and more!

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.