Show Notes
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
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