In a special episode of The Unmanned Podcast, we're coming to you live from the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, where we’re joined by leaders from Cargill, Quanta Aviation Services, and Censys Technologies for a roundtable on the current and future state of drone operations. From asset inspections and vegetation management to the impact of Part 108 and public perception, we cover it all.

What’s real about drone autonomy? How do you prove ROI? And how is the workforce evolving to meet the demands of BVLOS and dock-based operations?

Panelists:· Calvin Rieb – Cargill / Isaac Piche – Quanta Aviation Services / Kyle Miller – Censys Technologies. Hosted by Matt Hernandez and Josh Olds of USI.

Topics Covered:

• Real-world use cases: mapping, inspections, vegetation
• Why drones still need human operators
• Why ROI is the key to executive buy-in
• How Part 108 may shift workforce and infrastructure needs
• The role of ADS-B and public education in safe drone ops

If you're in the drone industry or exploring how unmanned systems can fit into your business, this conversation is a must. Thanks for watching and listening! Please share with your network if you find this information valuable.