Uncrewed Views

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.

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.