# State of the Drone Autonomy Industry 2025 - Event: NestGen ’25 - Published: February 25, 2025 - Length: 1:14:47 - Watch: https://nestgen.org/library/watch/pRF3EuRPK4s/ > The transcript of a recorded NestGen session, for reading or for use with an AI tool. It comes from the video's > captions; automatic captions can mishear names and terms. ## About this session We’ve spent centuries bound to one crowded plane—fields overflowing, roads blocked, our every breakthrough locked in 2D. But why isn’t the sky alive with drones yet? Because until now, humans have been holding things back. Get ready to experience the shift from 2D to 3D powered with AI at NestGen ’25. This is your front-row seat to the future of AI enabled automated drone operations. Join thousands of professionals, meet speakers who drive the industry forward, and catch a glimpse of real-world deployments from every corner of the globe. The stage is set for 17+ hours of high-impact sessions spanning multiple time zones—so no matter where you are, you’ll have live access to expert insights on BVLOS, drone-in-a-box innovation, regulatory developments, and more. Skip the reruns and FOMO later; be there to see it unfold. Be a part of the future today - ## Transcript **[0:01]** in the vast expanse of the universe there lies infinite potential untouched unseen and waiting this is where all great Journeys begin in the quiet with a single spark of [Music] possibility Humanity has come a long way shaping the world with technology from fire to flight code to Cosmos we have the technology has shaped our world yet we've spent our entire existence moving on a single flat surface billions of people operating in the same plane confined to the ground beneath us the food we grow the roads we travel the homes we build all of it rooted in the same plane confined to a world that barely looks up **[1:07]** drones have opened up a new frontier a Gateway into the third dimension they are the foundation of a future where movement is boundless in the way we operate is reimagined by changing the way Humanity moves monitors and manages the world drones have acted as a catalyst for exponential [Music] growth drones have been saving [Music] lives inspecting critical [Music] infrastructure advancing Precision Agriculture and enabling rapid health care but as we look up at the sky why isn't it alive with drones where are they in the world we imagined as long as humans stay behind a remote control these aerial systems are limited their true potential is still [Music] **[2:16]** untapped it will remain this way until we shift from Human dependence to True autonomy but how do we get there this will only happen by merging nested drone technology with the power of artificial intelligence drones can become truly autonomous with the latest advancements in AI from navigating in the skies to complex spaces from analyzing objects to acting upon them in real time AI can help us accelerate the vision of the sky full of drones while keeping it safe and reliable without human dependency ultimately helping Humanity access the Third Dimension the era of AI driven drone autonomy begins now **[3:17]** hello and welcome to NES gen 2025 are you excited can you believe it it's already the fourth year it feels just like yesterday when we were kicking off the very first n then back then drone docks were this brand new concept almost a novelty but the world moves fast in just a few years dogs have gone from Cutting Edge to almost ordinary and that's actually a good thing it means we have soled the first piece of the puzzle and companies are now mask producing reliable dogs much like drones themselves that's worth celebrating the challenges have evolved too over the past couple of years we have Inon what's needed to make drone operations truly scalable we are talking about BV loss waivers complex Integrations multi-d drone operations ensuring everything is safe secure and runs like a well oiled machine even with hundreds of drones in the air now everything is about to change again AI **[4:20]** is here and it's not just another tool it's a shift as profound as steam engines or electricity it is redefining how we operate let me welcome jeriah covitz group editorial director of commercial UAV news who will give us a deep dive into how far we have come as an industry and a glimpse of what the future of drone autonomy holds thank you nitton we really appreciate the opportunity to help kick things off at NestGen 25 my name is jeremi Kitz editorial director for the commercial UAV Expos and Commercial UAV news and I want to tell you a quick story it's a story about what it means to recognize an opportunity and take action and I hope it's instructive around what it means for you to get the most out of this event and with this technology in 2014 the sparo group was running their annual event which is focused on 3D scanning tools when the event director realized there was an unusual amount of drones on the floor that year this was an event dominated by laser **[5:21]** scanners and mobile mapping systems so why were there so much curiosity about drones how many people knew how to operate them or integrate the data they captured into established workflows those were good questions to ask and they didn't even factor in the regulatory piece because at the time the FAA only granted permissions to commercial pilots on a case-by Case basis via section 333 exemption in a process that was cumbersome at best and a non-starter worst part 107 changed all that but to say that launching commercial U Expo in that environment was a bit of a risk is an understatement undeterred that event director plowed forward to create one of the most successful Brands the organization has ever seen that success comp the launch of commercial AB news which is why I'm standing before you right now because that event director was not me it was our previous event director but I tell you that story to illustrate the importance of taking action in the face of uncertainty and what kind of good things can happen when you do I can't tell you what your adoption of this technology should look like just like I can't tell you exactly what you're going to get out of this event but by thinking about your next step with drones and being an active **[6:25]** participant at this event you will see a difference I can say that because I've experienced that at countless events and have Quantified the value of the adoption of drone technology across multiple sectors and I really can tell you those differences matter in 2025 in a way they didn't a decade ago the thing is the potential of this technology is something we've been talking about for a long time way longer than the past decade even what drones can do when it comes to supporting efforts related to capturing better data or positively impact fluid security or enable better land use planning it's been top of mind for a long time but the potential and possibility times got the best of us limitations with the technology and regulations prevented operators and organizations from doing what they really wanted to do which made it easy to talk about the potential of the future rather than the reality of the present but things are different with both in 2025 in a way that's important to call out and you just have to look at what FlytBase has done to see proof of that their Solutions are being used to support emergency response and to track progress on construction sites autonomously and to monitor utility assets in a way that allows teams to identify **[7:28]** issues before they turn into problems the autonomy that defines these use cases is creating real value and that's value stakeholders can quantify in terms of time saved or money saved or Liv saved we're all three that value is going to scale up and across countless organizations and is already being realized in a big Way by Professionals in the energy sector for inspection purposes and by Public Safety teams those sectors I want to keep an eye on but I'm also curious to see how others will use the technology for example Farm drones were all the rage 10 years ago but that hype has died down in a big way what's repl it as something much more meaningful though because you see that much more about crop spaying today that is a practical application that isn't going to make sense for everyone in the same way but it's created real value because and it's so much more value than Farm drones and it's value that's been enabled thanks to Ai and autonomy improvements that have changed the Paradigm for operators and organizations around how they can be adopted the autonomous Mission planning and scheduling that's at your fingertips right now wasn't possible not too long ago which makes it all the more important for you to take action with this technology **[8:29]** right now the difference you can make with it today will compound as the technology further improves that said I don't want to get too caught up with the technology itself because it's actually not the most important element of the adoption process which connects back to the importance of events like this because it's ultimately all about the people that are involved what does it mean to convince somebody that it's time to make a change how do individual workflows to change why is now the right time to adopt all of those answers are about more about people than about technology and the speak speakers at this event will be indirectly answering all of those questions providing you with insights that allow you to go back to your teams and networks to take action taking action is something I want to challenge all of you to do because that's ultimately how you can make a difference and help toine new business models that are emerging and will change expector expectations across entire Industries and make no mistake about it whether it's a general public realizing it shouldn't take up to an hour to get a response to a 911 call or an asset owner realizing that they could be looking at real-time video instead of a grainy image expectations are changing I Envision those expectations will further **[9:33]** evolve as the technology gets more accessible thanks to improved AI capabilities that are being built into these systems I'm personally looking forward to new business models that might see those assets shared by multiple organizations or agencies what would it mean for a police and fire department to share a drone docking station the adoption of this technology by Public Safety teams is something to keep an eye on this year because the stakes associated with not adopting it have never been clear those Stakes associated with not taking action is where I want to close things out because all of you should understand those Stakes if you don't move forward with the adoption of a new tool or innovation it's not going to be the end of the world in the short term probably nothing's going to happen but that's why I'll challenge you to think about more than the short term think about how much value could be unlocked think about the positive outcomes that aren't going to be enabled and I get it there's risk and uncertainty associated with taking action for our event director launching commercial UAB Expo was a risk R but it's one that's paid off with the creation of a brand and community that continues to grow and **[10:34]** evolve it underscores the long-term benefits it can be enabled in ways you'd never imagine you can see the stakes of these decisions are about much more than the impact they'll make in the short term they're decisions that can enable a positive impact for individuals on every side of the conversation those conversations are what enable action so I'm not just going to ask but implore all of you to connect with the individuals that are speaking at this event to have those conversations and don't just mean making a comment during their presentations or sending them a LinkedIn request but listen to what they have to say ask questions and get specific with the challenges you're facing and what it can mean to solve them as an introvert I realize that's easy to say and can be awkward to do but the people speaking this event are here because they want to have those conversations so I wouldn't say it if I didn't believe it if I didn't think that even extra perts needed to hear that but seriously reach out and start those conversations because they're the only way that action that the action that needs to take place for an entire industry is going to happen so thanks so much for being part of this event in this industry and please **[11:34]** let me know how I can help make better better connections or help you take action for The Wider space thanks jerah now I would like to welcome Freda Pang Global Solutions engineering director at DJI Enterprise to share insights from DJI's extensive experience with dog deployments over the past few years and their vision for the future of the industry [Music] hey this is Freda and I lead the global Solutions engineering team at D Enterprise it is my pleasure to share a bit of my vision on drone autonomy here at NES gen 2025 since the launch of the DJI doc one in 2021 DJI team have been working really hard to improve the doc products together with our ecosystem Partners like FlytBase this is because we believe the doc Solutions have great potential moreover we have already discovered clear Trend in China a shift from manual Dr operations to **[12:39]** complete automated workflows the electric power industry is one of the most advanced Industries for drone applications in China the use of drones in the energy sector have gone through several stages starting in 2013 some Powerline companies started to use consumer drwes like DJ Phantom 2 for manual inspections by 2018 they gradually began to automate the inspection process by using drones equipped with rtk and then by 2022 electric power users start utilizing the DJ do series to achieve remote and fully automated inspections today the power companies in China have deployed over 50,000 DJ drones and more than 5,000 DJ dog series units so we have confidence that this transformation to autonomy will eventually also take place in the other Industries looking ahead we're committed to pushing the **[13:41]** boundaries of innovation with our Technologies and build safer and smarter doc Solutions through our Cloud API we're also open to work with developers like FlytBase and add even more possibilities to the solution and more streamlined workflows looking forward to hearing all the experience sharing from experts here in nun and I hope we can discover new business opportunities together thank you Freda that's truly remarkable to see the advancements DJI has made in Hardware reliability empowering organizations worldwide to scale their dog adoption the rapid expansion in China in particular is nothing short of groundbreaking now let's head over to achel to learn how our partners and customers are deploying do solutions to solve real world challenges today thank you Nathan hi everyone exactly a year ago on this very stage we talked **[14:45]** about how dog drone operations were just beginning their journey to scale drone dogs have not only fundamentally changed the way we capture data it has opened a multiple new use cases today organizations are using dog drones to automate a range of task in their facilities from sight Security in critical asset inspections to generating detail maps and digital twins all from a single dock on the site do drones have already started to become an important asset on the Enterprise sites it's amazing to see how far we have come in just 12 months let's hear from our valued Partners who have brought these dog drone Solutions scale my name is Ryan Smith and I am the President and founder of Titan protection we are a physical security company based in Kansas City we have around 600 employees total and operate throughout the entire United States when we're talking about using **[15:49]** drones for security we need two things we need to overcome the Beyond visual of sight requirement and then we need to have some sort of mechanism to charge the Drone remotely those two things have really come together in the past year specifically for us to being the first security company that has received a nationwide Beyond visual L A Sight waiver we have a fully redundant UL listed five Diamond certified monitoring and remote piloting center that is the value that we provide to customers in that we are the eyes behind the Drone eyes behind the camera even if a customer may have the infrastructure to fly drones remotely on their own they may not want the headache the liability somebody has to be on the other end of the drone at 3: in the morning when it detects the bad person to then take action we focus very heavily on training operations and systems for remote Pilots there's mainly two things that a drone can accomplish from a security aspect and that is doing a preventative Patrol trying to find something that's suspicious or that needs action the other side of that is the response portion where the Drone is **[16:52]** automatically responding to a triggering event autonomous response and Patrol is really where we're seeing the two functions operate on a security side of things people will wonder are we replacing security officers with technology and sometimes we do but most of the time how do we layer those things together for the most coste effective and efficient way to protect a property really excited for the Drone industry and to see how things are rapidly accelerating I've been chomping at this problem of how to use drones in security since 2014 and I'll say we've seen the most positive momentum in the last 12 to 18 months that we've seen over that 10-year period it's an exciting time and hope you enjoy the conference our team views 2025 as the launch Point into doc docked drone operations and many other remote operations Technologies I'm at rybar with unmanned vehicle Technologies I currently have the pleasure of serving as our organization's vice president of remote operations leading our doc drone and other autonomously deployed **[17:52]** technology team today I'm hailing from our demonstration facility here in Fenton Michigan of of our organization is based in fville Arkansas with Representatives spread across the entire Continental us we currently have the pleasure of serving a variety of different Industries including the aec space commercial security Public Safety utilities and many other different customers in 2025 I see that the doc drone technology will continue to scale up until this point you've had early adopters and many other folks that have dove into starting doc drone programs I would 25 we expect that scale to really start to ramp up here in the US we're really excited for what the future regulations look like under that maybe part 108 or different uh legislation that's going to come down the pipe here in the next couple years our remote Operation Center allows us to oversee drone missions Beyond visual **[18:53]** line of sight a capability that's been fully approved by our regulator cassa this means we can manage operations remotely and safely eliminating the needs for Pilots to be on site while maintaining full Regulatory Compliance hi I'm Ed boxel managing director at sorum we're an Australian company at the Forefront of drone technology delivering Cutting Edge autonomous Solutions across Australia our Flagship solution sense Hub is a drone in a box system designed to provide realtime remote aerial intelligence for Industries such as mining agriculture infrastructure and oil and gas a great example is our work on Regional industrial sites in Australia where we've deployed sense Hub to enhance site management by providing regular highresolution aerial data without the need for on-site Personnel this has resulted in safer more efficient operations reducing downtime and delivering accurate data for better decision- making right now we have sens Hub dock operations active or scheduled across Western Australia Victoria and New South Wales over the next 18 months we have commitments for an additional 60 unit supporting agriculture Mining **[19:56]** and oil and gas operations this scale of De mment is a major step towards integrating autonomous aeral technology as a standard tool across these industries looking ahead we see a future where drone autonomy is the norm with seamless AI powered inside supporting Industries in real time as regulatory framework evolve we expect broader adoption of autonomous drains increasing safety efficiency and sustainability across Australia and Beyond Dron land is a drone company based in the Benelux with offices in the Netherlands and Belgium we are assisting our customers with anything they need for their drone operation whether it's the hardware software training or repair we are providing our **[20:57]** customers with a service from ad to offering them total Solutions at Notch we do fence detection our sensors provide realtime detection of parameter breaches over long distances like here at this airport we just Mount them on the on the fence um and the communication is wireless and it sends the exact GPS location uh to the FlytBase platform so the Drone can arrive within a matter of minutes the DJI duck 2 is an all-in-one drone in the Box solution ready for remote drone operation with the use of the Enterprise or the thermal camera it can be used for inspection mapping or surveillance application and with the Drone being on standby 24/7 it can be deployed instantly for this use case we are using the DJI do2 to together with Fleet base and **[22:00]** special perimeter sensors whenever one of these perimeter sensors triggers an alarm this alarm is fed into Fleet base and Fleet base triggers the dock to the Drone is automatically sent to the alarm location or it can fly a pre-programmed Mission based on this alarm at drport we bring companies together so we are very proud that we can here support a project where drones security are coming together and this is a great use case here presented at Dr Dr Port what makes it re revolutionary it's simple it's timesaving it's accurate it's reliable and therefore cost effective at weow innovation drones and autonomous system give us the power to do **[23:02]** things faster safer and with more Precision we work with Industries like construction energy and Environmental Protection helping our customer achieve great result with smart technology our Solutions cover many areas for example in energy we help with power line inspections and gas leak detection using Advanced drone mounted tdlas detectors these detectors allow us to pin Point methane and other gas leaks with Precision ensuring safety and compliance in Industry we specialize in 3D digital modeling of equipment inspections and volume measurements in security our automated drone Solutions such as the DJI doc 2 provide 24/7 surveillance and asset protection the DJI do 2 is one of our favorite Solutions it provide us with Incredible flexibility to integrate various sensors and create inov ative applications most importantly its **[24:02]** capabilities for Remote Management and automated monitoring make it transformative tools for multiple Industries our pilot project using FlytBase on premise involved deploying the DJI doc 2 in a military training area the aim was to enhance fire prevention across extensive Pine forests taking advantage of the doc's capabilities for continuous monitoring and rapid response additionally we have piloted the DJI doc one with flight Bas for a unique agricultural application scaring off starings during grape ripening in Vineyards this Innovative solution has proven highly effective in protecting crops and minimizing losses our Solutions have proven that autonomous systems can increase both safety and efficiency without the need for higher levels of human intervention this year we plan to implement numerous docking systems our goal is to **[25:07]** introduce these revolutionary Solutions into key sectors to shape a safer and more sustainable future we believe drones are the future at wonik our mission is to bring that future closer delivering solution that are smart eco-friendly and always ready to meet your needs thank you for being part of this journey res hi everyone I'm R AB Rashid the CEO and founder of fed's drone powered Solutions a company born from a vision to transform how Industries engage with drone Technologies since 2014 we've been pioneering drone Power Solutions across the Middle East North Africa and beyond our journey began with a simple Vision to leverage drone technology to enhance efficiency safety and decision-making processes across a wide spectrum of applications and industries today our drones are deployed in numerous sectors including infrastructure inspection Agriculture security and **[26:09]** emergency response proving the versatility and impact of drone technology simply put we're here to advance Humanity through drone technology one of the key areas we're advancing is the deployment of drone in a box systems these talking stations enable fully autonomous drone operations offering a seamless blend of innovation and practicality a recent case study to highlight is a leading Waste Management Facility here in the UAE their goal was to minimize human exposure to hazardous environments while improving response times we achiev this by integrating the DJI dock with a flight based system we establish a system for automated daily surveillance and imer response the results enhanced site security rapid immersion response capability and streamlined operations features like realtime video feeds and plan integration of fire alarm systems exemplify how software Innovations Elevate drone functionality looking ahead we see future autonomous drone systems become essential tool in Industry worldwide addressing challenges in safety efficiency and scalability **[27:14]** together we're not just solving today's problems we are redefining possibilities for tomorrow since the launch of the initial do solution in I FR estate we have seen a significant demand for the servers we do feel that this will also increase over the time as the technology becomes more accessible to the grong the future of the industry can be seen as all monitoring from the air key applications of automated do include preventive scheduled controls response based on various sers whether that be alarm activation CCTV analytics or information provided by the control room the ground 47 TR call is an automated dock solution service provider primarily to the superior industry they're also providing the service to other sectors within South Africa as well 24/7 drone force is licensed by AGR drone which received approval **[28:15]** from the South African civil aviation authority to conduct remote docking station operations under BB loss conditions from the industry Evolution persp M to her with this technology and these solution they become more accessible to previous areas that weren't as easily accessible to this technology such as remote and Rural in terms of Industry challenges we do find that limited battery life could be inhibiting operations furthermore distance covered can be a challenge in most operations what we have found as a challenges the coordination of the response effort from the control room to the resources on the ground our vision for the Drone industry is to transform the way we work and life we aim to provide an intelligence Command Center that always ready ensuring quick respond lower cost improve awareness and self mission hello my name is lman R manator **[29:20]** from s Tha over 23 years we have been dedicated to developing service and digital Technologies to meet the need of both government and private sector driving progress in the era of digital transformation we provide drone solution food service and maintenance to support a wide range of Industry one of our key solution is drone docking station which have many use in different sector in Thailand the tourist police and the department of coration use our do to system integrated with flight platform for their t pass in Security check surveillance and real time monitoring moving forward we plan to deploy 200 drone docking station to provide a reliable solution seless operation and for service to our customer it's an exciting time for all of us but did you notice something different **[30:24]** in these videos there's something more significant happening we not just seeing a shift in technology we're also witnessing a fundamental transformation in the business models let me explain for the better part of the last decade the Drone as a service or Dash model has been the standard solution providers would visit each customer site to operate drones and capture data it was effective and it showed the incredible value drones bring but it also came with a fair share of challenges travel time and cost on onsite pilot requirements training and the substantial overhead that comes with it dogging systems have completely redefined that approach instead of physically visiting every site solution providers can now manage operations from a centralized command center with multiple dogs stationed at different locations a single operator can remotely oversee operations for multiple customers at once we are now entering the era of dog drone as a service or the DD **[31:29]** model this shift brings in a lot of benefits firstly it eliminates travel time and cost and solves the complexity of training Pilots for each individual sites secondly the Nationwide Beav loss wav was coming in there will be no need to apply for permissions at each location the combination of Automation and scalability is driving down both capital and operational expenses making drone operations more efficient and accessible than ever before ddas is the future of drone operation and the way to scale we can't wait to see how businesses would adopt this model now let's head over to Neil to see some of the key use cases that dogs are being used for at scale it's been incredible to see how organizations are using dog drones to solve real world challenges today I'd like to give you a sneak peek into three stand out deployments from the past year let's begin with a notable use case in Rail Yard **[32:34]** management over the past 12 months one of the leading Transportation companies in US completed more than 750 drone flights across multiple sites averaging 60 to 80 missions per location to monitor railway tracks through these flights maintainance teams identified potential risks long before they could escalate into derailments or costly disruptions operators monitored all the sites through a centralized dashboard improving visibility and control every identified defect potentially saves millions of dollars and more importantly countless lives another unique use case in Asia Pacific region involved deploying docking stations to enhance Security in agricultural plantations particularly pineapple and palm oils you might wonder why such Hightech security is needed in what seems like a peaceful rural setting these plantations face serious threats including theft and crop damage by animals **[33:37]** resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual losses in just 6 months more than 800 rone flights have been conducted enabling daily detection of people and animals attempting theft or damaging crops the third use case are dog drones as First Responders this use case is well established as we all know but new manyi use cases have emerged under this umbrella especially in European regions in emergencies whether it's a medical incident a highway accident or a public safety threat every second counts over 500 flights in just 6 months have already helped reduce response times and save lives and this is only the beginning bfr organizations are now looking at Nationwide rollouts just as CCTV cameras have become essential in key locations drones and docking stations could soon be a vital layer of Public Safety infrastructure across every dfr team and agency all of this and we're still only **[34:40]** scratching the surface we can't wait to see what other applications 2025 has in store for us 1 month into 2025 AI breakthroughs conversational predective multimodal agentic and Quantum are arriving at lightning speed transforming both digital and physical landscapes physical AI is already shaping real world operations from self-driving cars to humanoid robots and drones are set to play a central role in this revolution today drones rely on predefined instructions and require human input for Mission planning and execution a Clos loop system that demands extensive training but with AI drone will autonomously generate flight paths coordinate with other drones avoid obstacles in real time and continuously optimize operations based on historical data meanwhile Vision language models or VMS will unlock new **[35:42]** capabilities allowing drones to process vast amounts of visual and sensor data more efficiently insights that once took hours to analyze will be available instantly enabling faster smarter decision- making so how are we implementing AI to to automate and simplify dog drone operations today let's head over to DJ to learn more true autonomy requires more than just flight automation we believe that AI will transform remote piloted drones into self-optimizing aerial robots that learn adapt and evolve over time on those lines earlier this month we launched flight BAS is air it's an AI powered framework designed to embed intelligence into every aspect of drone operation large scale dock drone deployments face significant obstacles stringent it compliance requiring Advanced firewall and cyber security measures **[36:44]** Rising video streaming expenses that sege with each new Dock and manual monitoring workflows that slow real time detection and response our newly introduced Hardware Air Edge saw exactly these challenges it's a compact industrial grade accelerated computer unit that offers flexible installation in either a docks communication box or a centralized server Rag and is built with flight B Shield more on that shortly beta tested over the last 6 months by multiple partners a edge integrates seamlessly with DJI Dock and D dock 2 and support for other docking Solutions is on the way air also slashes video streaming costs through the new stream engine our tests indicate a 5x reduction with real-time object detection counting and logging Air Edge removes the need for manual monitoring triggering instant alerts when threats appear the entire analytics workflow runs locally ensuring minimal latency and nearly **[37:49]** instantaneous insights we are also expanding the air ecosystem with three new partner programs bring your own model the system integrator program and the air Flink program each initiative empowers developers integrators and Enterprises to achieve new levels of autonomy scalability and cost efficiency whether it's boosting site security streamlining mapping or creating Advanced industrial workflows we can't wait to see how you harness Air Edge to transform drone operations everywhere now let's move on to SRV to learn more about flight B Shield as drone operations scale ensuring data security becomes even more critical live video streams captured media flight data and logs form the backbone of drone operations since drones are deployed on Enterprise sites routing this data through **[38:52]** external networks outside your control poses significant risks it compliance also becomes a challenge for widespread doc adoption organizations May deploy a few Docks but pause large scale rollouts until cyber security requirements such as robust firewalls data access controls and inion detection systems are fully met that's why we have implemented a multi-layered security architecture featuring endtoend encryption both at rest and in transit to protect all Communications coupled with Advanced role-based access controls only authorized Personnel can access your drone Fleet reducing Insider threats realtime monitoring and Aid driven anomaly detection systems flag suspicious activity ensuring immediate responses to potential breaches secure API gateways defend against attacks like dos while penetration testing **[39:52]** proactively identifies and strengthens system against vulnerabilities data backups and Disaster Recovery protocols ensure business continuity even in unforeseen circumstances FlytBase has held ISO 2701 sock 2 type 2 and gdpr certifications for the past 2 years however Enterprise users still require deeper control over their data pipelines they need a solution that fortifies their networks and fully sand boxes dur drone operations this is where AI with flight based Shield comes in earlier this month as DJ highlighted we launched the flight based Shield data Monitoring Center and today we are excited to introduce the version 2.0 this system provides a live overview of all network activity showing where the data is coming from where it's going and which servers are being accessed you can monitor firewall **[40:52]** Block events in real time create allow lists and deny lists and track everything on an interactive map view without this capability your doc might unknowingly transmit data to unauthorized servers increasing security risks but with air and flight based Shield you operate in a secure sandbox environment gaining full visibility and control over every data transfer let's head over to amog to learn some more ways to secure your data with slide base as SRV mentioned while FlytBase takes every measure to provide a secure Cloud environment organizations from government agencies and law enforcement to Global Enterprises need absolute control over their sensitive information one of our customers stated we need to keep our data within our own walls to enable this today **[41:52]** we are proud to unveil FlytBase on pram X1 this solution integrate seem Lesly into your private Network whether the network spans an entire City's 5G infrastructure for police departments or connects a series of Enterprise sites worldwide flight based on Prem X1 empowers you to deploy all the advanced features of a flight based Cloud Enterprise platform directly onto your private infrastructure this isn't just about replicating our Cloud capabilities it's about delivering a level of security and compliance that meets the most demanding regulatory requirements we've introduced specialized offerings under this Solution on Prem X1 live on Prem X1 Enterprise and on Prem Enterprise airgap light is designed for organizations taking their first step into on premise deployment simple easy to manage and equipped with all the flight based core features on Prem X1 Enterprise provides Advanced Integrations and full connectivity for scalable and secure operations for organizations requiring maximum security on Prem Enterprise air gab offers a fully isolated Zero Internet solution delivering uncompromised **[42:57]** security and complete control over every bite of data with FlytBase on Prem you're free to focus on what matters most flying smarter safer and with the confidence that your data is exactly where you need it to be in the world of autonomous drone deployments reliability and scalability aren't just buzzwords they are the Bedrock of mission critical operations without a rock solid foundation and the ability to scale effortlessly even the most advanced drone fleets can face disruptions that jize important missions and overall safety at FlytBase we have buil our platform to stand firmly on those two pillars by Distributing Services across multiple geographic regions multi- region deployment ensures low latency and fall tolerance meaning your operation stays on track even if one area experience hiccups meanwhile buildin redundency allows backup systems to **[43:57]** kick in automatically delivering high up time when it matters most thanks to realtime data processing you will have insights at your fingertips so critical decisions never face delays we also take disaster recovery seriously automated failover protocols and thoro data backup means that even in the face of major setback operations can be quickly restored coupled with our commitment to meet stringent compliance and certifications we bring trust and stability to Enterprise environment on the scalability Autos Skilling balances systems resources on the fly to keep performance strong no matter how large your workload grows workflow orchestration and State Management streamline complex tasks so your operation can expand with ease in short when you are ready to scale we are here to make sure reliability and performance Source right alongside you docks have made drones a seamless part of Enterprise infrastructure **[44:57]** but integrating them with existing systems is still a challenge imagine managing airspace awareness and flight status on one screen flight operations on another and trying to prevent conflicts in real time that's why we introduced flinks last year powerful connectors enabling seamless oneclick Integrations between FlytBase and thirdparty apps flinks act as a unifying layer eliminating fragmentation in the Drone ecosystem they automate critical workflows such as triggering drone responses to alarms autonomously uploading aerial imagery for analysis and streaming live video feeds to security systems while flinks come with pre-built Integrations you can also build custom workflows using flight apis and sdks today flinks Power Six key categories of automation alarm flinks to automate drone responses to security alerts data processing flings to connect AI powered analytics platforms for data transfer and Analysis live streaming flings to feed realtime video into VMS **[46:03]** Solutions Mission and logs flinks to sync flight planning and flight logs into compliance tools detect and avoid flinks that connect to daa systems for safe boss flights and lastly UTM flings to integrate real-time air traffic Management Solutions over the past year we've onboarded over 40 Partners to bring flings to life including genitech for video management SRI pix 40 and drone deploy for data processing and Industry leaders like U Onix sen hiive and Dr Drone for daa Solutions now let's hear from some of our Flink Partners across the globe as they share their vision for drone autonomy drone in a box based drone operations are by their very nature typically Beyond fual line of sight I highly automated operations and one of the main issues with boss operations is the fact that the pilot is located remotly and for instance **[47:06]** not on board of an aircraft where he or she can apply the CN a void principle so that's why we develop with Sky what we have called our pre new space BOS enablement framework through that framework we are offering a set of risk mitigation tools allowing drone operators to deconflict both in the pre-flight and inlight phase their flight their drone from other nearby air traffic in the technical phase of the flight that function is offered to what we have called our traffic information service through that service we are offering a comprehensive Real Time air situation picture to drone operators composed of both crude and UNR air traffic Sky drone is a joint venture of the Belgian air navigation service provider sky and Bru airort company we were founded in 2020 and the develop and offer in the European market UTM software platforms to geozone managers drone detection services to critical infrastructure operators and law enforcement agencies and last but not least also us **[48:09]** space services today still in a pre-us space era to drone operators the port of ENT was the first to uh deploy and operate european-wide a network of drone and box platforms by relying on our beos enablement framework still to date they are conducting on a daily basis uh a multitude of beos operations by relying on that risk mitigation framework we also consume our own dog food and rely on our own traffic information service for instance when we conduct BOS flights to inspect perimeters of uh operational airports sky is one of the few European companies being in an active process of certification to become a use Bas service provider so we strongly believe that use space will be one of the key enablers if not the key Ena to unlock the full potential of the Drone Services market and in particular the Drone uh operations or use cases in the specific category of operations we believe in a future where UNCW **[49:15]** traffics or drones will be able to seamlessly coexist and consume the same airspace alongside crude Aviation hello my name is Josh AR I'm CEO of abss abss is a Canadian company building compliant Parry recovery systems and flight termination systems so end users can find more complex operations our company specializes on the most robust compliance systems such as the ASM f332 I C5 declarations for Europe as well as the flight over people Category 2 and three compliance in the US we're finding end users are looking to adopt doc operations but there's a and understanding what are those PB loss enabling Technologies required such as flying over people and that is where our core products come into play we build the hardware the software we complete the compliance and ultimately we're there to help the manufacturers and users navigate through the complex laborin of BV loss with Partnerships with FlytBase DJI and **[50:18]** more ultimately we're there to help those companies receive approvals and mitigate the ground risk and air risk of their flight operation by 2035 more than 400,000 professional drones will be registered with AA with more than 70% of flight convicted Beyond visual line of sight beos davia is ready to play a key role in this Revolution by responding to the essential challenge of securing low altitude airspace particularly in urban environment with increasingly Innovative Safety Solutions founded in 2015 davia is a French Aerospace company that markets innov ative Solutions with the aim of securing drones and low altitude airspace Dron Avia offers European drone operators the possibility of extending the flight zones thanks to the Safety Systems compliant with the latest aaza standards such as our Kronos parachute recovery systems the Kronos m3d parachute recovery system PRS and flight **[51:21]** termination system FTS make it possible to automate the safety of autonomous flights carried out with DJI matric 3D drones and the dock 2 the system has been designed to be totally autonomous once installed direct connection to the Drone automatic startup autonomous activation thanks to takeoff and Landing detection technology and autonomous deployment in the event of a problem in Flight it is also possible to link our security system to flight management software such as flight bz or Flight Hub 2 and automate the activation using geof fencing functions above all our systems enable dock 2 to comply with classes C5 and C6 enabling drone operators to operate safely and legally in European STS 01 and STS 02 scenarios we're really excited about the the applications for docks globally um you **[52:25]** know we're operating across Australia New Zealand us UK uh at the moment and you know we're really about how do we help build tools to help customers overcome some of those regulatory barriers to accelerate uh drone adoption globally um and as part of that uh I am part of gyrus and uh working on nxh specifically to help uh accelerate the adoption of Sora hello everybody my name is Dr David Cole co-founder and CEO of fly freely uh fly freely is a drone management platform so we look after all the compliance operations planning and maintenance management of burn operations uh including those associated with with Doc operations um we're currently working with several customers across sort of water utilities and energy utilities and Environmental Management on various doop projects trying to make the end to-end process as smooth as possible so our focus is really on how do we improve the way **[53:25]** you do things before you start to fly and then after you finish flying that will streamline that whole process particularly for uh compliance management which will be required for more complex operation such as dock operation right now we are moving from manual operations to automated operations from automated operations to autonomous operations and I think that down the line maybe a little bit further ahead at least that's our goal is to be able to provide an inspection with one click hi everybody my name is D fer I'm leading say at scopo scopo is a company that is originated in Denmark we offer Cutting Edge software for IND Industries like wind turbines solar Farms utilities power lines Bridges real estates you name it computer can handle it we do that by integrating both AI powered and manual analysis options we support the future of visual inspection and **[54:29]** if docs is the future t for c will be will be able to upload all of the data automatically from Doc into sco get it analyzed and get them result when we think about the field operation IM nothing creates more sen experience than the doc Doc is a vital component for our product as it serves a hardbeat of more timely data collection for sample blasting use case when you're about to go and collect important data Doc is there to bring the data tros is the mind to Mill AI platform that provides software Solutions using drone data to optimize drilling lasting and crushing the stos has AI enable data processing engine for photo parametry and Li data that automates range of analytics or M operations from surveying to geot Technic use cases our solution is implemented in over 5,000 miles **[55:31]** across 40 countries as we scale our use cases for more operational data collection stock becomes a vital part of our scale up we have seen an example of the customer in Australia where they're implementing the data collection four times a day and the frequency of data collection has gone up because of the dock is an enabler which have allowed them to monitor their slope walls as well as the high wall safety benches after the blast the fragmentation analysis news cases the frequent monitoring of the Hall Road has enabled them to remove any bottle LA on their operations so that allows the data collection in a much more seamless way and the processing and AI layer becomes the key part of this autonomy our vision for the future of the industry and how it's evolving which is do and enabling AI layer to **[56:37]** run mine as in operations where autonomy becomes more on a day today bases where you are bringing the data as well as you have every knowledge about your mind's operation that what you're going to do today as well what's happening in present and what the future looks like like tomorrow in a digital driven environment and Ai and the digital twins becomes a key Source where Doc is the enabler isn't that amazing I'm really excited to see the capabilities we'll unlock with flings in the near future what an incredible year it has been docs have truly set the stage for evv loss at scale over the past year there has been several regulatory advancements making these operations more accessible moving drone programs from Mere proof of **[57:37]** concept to real world deployments one of the biggest blessings has come in the form of shielded waivers which let organizations fly Beyond visual line of sight near critical infrastructure without needing an expensive detector avoid system in fact the FAA's public safety shielded operations waiver now allows departments to fly up to 1 mile BV loss under part 107 itself and then there are the Nationwide waivers these not only streamline critical infrastructure inspections and reduce the Reliance on visual observers but they also enable ddas deployments at scale as achel mentioned earlier with the FAA reauthorization Act of 2024 part 108 will soon Place Case by case approvals with standardized BV loss rules supporting scalable operations globally we are seeing the same momentum EASA introduced SDS o1 **[58:41]** and SDS O2 for faster approvals and streamlined sale three operations letting manufacturers self declare compliance via moc's in Australia Kasa has removed exam requ requirements and is reviewing policies to expand Regional boss operations crazy right and to simplify this process even further we are very very excited to launch the flight based boss assistance program we've assembled a dedicated boss Advisory Board to help Partners navigate approvals with standardized waiver templates and endtoend compliance support so let's hear from some of our boss Advisory board members from across the globe as organizations want to further expand their program to reach that full potential having the right structures and approval is going to play a such a crucial **[59:43]** part as they move away from that trials and testing and look at scaling and widespread adoption across their organization hi I'm Jackie dumovich CEO and founder of hover UAV for over a decade hover has been leading the way in regulatory Consulting guiding clients through regulatory approval such as Beyond visual line of sight and assisting from their initial trials and testing all with the aim to help these organizations to introduce these Technologies into their everyday workflows over the course of this event you're going to hear from so many amazing people and hear how drone the Box Solutions are transforming their Industries whether it's infrastructure inspections environmental monitoring or security response the systems are providing that persistent aerial insights with minimal human intervention and are really setting to enhance the efficiency reduce the operational costs and improve safety some of the next challenges we're all going to face is ensuring that **[1:00:44]** the hardware and software Solutions will allow for simultaneous operations sometimes referred to as swarming or one to many operations which effectively just means that one pilot will be in the Loop or piloting multiple drones at one time regulatory weight times from around the world is also a known issue to see this large scale adoption this will also need to change we need the regulatory processes that allow operators to expand seamlessly we're already seeing a shift towards those self assessed applications where organizations will have an initial BB loss approval and then can scale operations without a lengthy regulatory delay each time they want a new site a strong understanding of risk methodology such as Sora is going to be a crucial part to making this a reality so today's regulatory framework is full of challenges but I believe that the most critical one is still linked to obtaining the required approvals in a time **[1:01:48]** frame that is compatible with business needs but reality is that operators are facing long authorization processes with an outcome that is often uncertain but there are solutions already which are uh ready to streamline and shorten the authorization process for dock drone operations in particular and in my experience what is essential is to adopt a step-by-step approach by progressively building the authorities trust in both the operator and the system while improving at the same time the operat procedures and the reliability of the system itself my name is maruchi and I am the CEO of Euro USC Italia at Euro USC Italia we support drone operators and manufacturers in obtaining the required approvals and certifications to fly their drones and scale up their businesses we specialize in providing an endtoend support from initial feasibility market analysis for example up to the **[1:02:53]** development of the required documentation and interaction with the competent Authority so using standardized modup templates for Sora and the operations manuals enables an easier adaptation across various operating environments as well as the build of this thrust and then operators should Target generic authorizations and in the long term secure a light uis operator certificate for a broader operational flexibility which is always a Game Change but streamlining the authorization process is also key to unlock some of the most promising applications and what we've seen are things like infrastructure inspections environmental monitoring where drones can autonomously monitor critical assets like power lines pipelines and ridges or environmental assets like air quality or wildfires and these applications are not just promising they are already **[1:03:54]** there proving their value in terms of efficiency cost savings and Hance safety in the coming years we expect to see highly automated networks of drones providing services in different locations while being monitored by a flip manager for example so no longer an actual pilot maybe at a central location but we need the regulatory environment to evolve and become less pilot centering while ensuring an adequate level of reliability of the automation itself and collaboration between Regulators industry players and Company like us will be key in creating a framework that allows Innovation to flourish while maintaining public trust and we are really excited about this future and look forward to contributing to safer drone operations recently dun drone operations became very popular for uh infrastructure inspection critical infrastructure uh security monitoring Agriculture and use cases **[1:04:57]** uh do drone operations provide a good basis for remote operations for us companies meaning that from one Command Center several Dr do operations can be conducted and uh this could be a very good basis for the scaling up the whole uas industry hi my name is akaki kulia and I represent AK consulant Services my main focus of work is Regulatory and standards compliance uh for us companies in North America currently we're seeing some encouraging investments in the regulatory landscape in the US upcoming part one of rule will establish Baseline requirements for the BOS uas operations and it is anticipated that with the new rule we'll get some more streamline requirements from the regulator to conduct BOS operations including dock drone operations the US operators have to obtain uh waiver from a 5 107 group to uh for this they have to submit um a bunch of documents including uh operation uh **[1:06:03]** details their safety case and other documents hi everyone SES sa dos and Hawks um we essentially a drone reseller and a consulting firm based in otwa Canada we also provide regulatory support So essentially enabling Beyond visual line of sight operations in Canada uh above 400 ft special fight operations and operations of above 25 kg RP pass or medium uh remote piloted aircraft systems so yeah future is exciting uh there's a lot of open space there's a entire ecosystem waiting to be um explored so that's why we are excited about excited about the Lis Beyond visual line of sight policies being rolled out um uh this year so that should open up an entirely new space and drone in a box Solutions do fit in that Bild very well because they do enable or you know you get the maximum **[1:07:05]** Roi when you scale up and the maximum value out of it now safety is still Paramount but it's a stepbystep uh process so if dfr or drone as first responder uh and you know periodic operations that require drones drones to operate at a regular fixed interval of a time like perimeter security and all those things are defined well defined use cases but there's a lot more that you're going to see so stay tude industry and Regulators are working together to come up with um something exciting so see you all out there um onwards and upwards we have covered a lot today and the best part is that all this technology is ready to deploy as the year unfolds the FlytBase platform will see even more significant advancements at FlytBase we view drones as a vital component of the physical AI Revolution but as we know genuine autonomy isn't just about adding a **[1:08:10]** sophisticated autopilot it requires addressing challenges in flight safety airspace management navigation data analytics regularity compliance you name it we are excited about the enhancements on our prod road map as dog drone programs grow we'll see broader op of this ddas model to maximize return on investment solution providers need the flexibility to manage multiple drones from a single location that's where features like deconfliction UTM integration and detect and avoid will be crucial ensuring safe one to many drone operations dasas will become even more powerful with AI enabled capabilities for live alerts data analysis and smarter decision- making meanwhile our air partner programs spanning AI model developers system integrators building full stack doc Solutions and fling Partners will bring edge-based processing to life delivering faster insights and lower costs we are thrilled about the progress we'll make together as an industry and a community as we roll out new features we would love your help testing them and sharing feedback to **[1:09:14]** make that easier we are launching the flight based beta testers program giving participants Early Access and the chance to shape how these updates enhance drone operations and impact your business we welcome you to join the waight list of the beta program together let's drive the next wave of drone autonomy thanks everyone crazy so much has happened over the span of just one year we have seen how dog drones are revolutionizing everything from Rail Yard management and agricultural security to Fast Response scenarios these real world deployments prove that dog draws are no longer just experimental systems they are essential in tackling critical challenges across Industries AS Global regulations evolve it's never been easier to scale Beyond visual line of sight operations the BV loss assistance program is making Nationwide rollouts more accessible easing the path for **[1:10:15]** Enterprises ready to expand meanwhile AI Innovations is spanning real-time analytics agentic Ai and physical AI stand ready to usher in a new era of drone autonomy we have showcased Cutting Edge Hardware like Air Edge on premise deployments for enhanced security and the flings ecosystem to unify diverse Integrations and for those eager to shape the future the flight based beta testers program offers Early Access to Next Generation capabilities particularly the AI driven enhancements from first principles it is clear drone autonomy will profoundly impact our world transform Industries econom enemies and daily life I applaud everyone in this field for pushing boundaries and making a tangible difference the progress we will see at nesen 25 highlights the power of collaboration shared Innovation and the determination to solve real world problems I hope nesen continues to Foster learning and Spark new Partnerships that Advance our industry even further over the next 17 **[1:11:19]** hours you will have numerous opportunities to exchange ideas discover best practices and envision new strategy for scaling your drone operations let's keep inspiring each other to innovate and to redefine the possibilities of aial autonomy finally it's my pleasure to invite our nesen coordinators prita and aushi to share the schedule and what you can expect throughout the remainder of the event thank you once again for joining us together we are building the future of drone autonomy well there's no reason to doubt that the future of drone autonomy powered by AI isn't just arriving it's already here and don't worry about keeping up with everything automated dog drones can do we have curated nen to help you with that and guess what this year to cater to the growing audience nen is coming to the Asia **[1:12:19]** Pacific region for the very first time and we're also turning up the dial from 12 hours to 17 plus hours of insight of sessions and panel discussions the event will be live streamed worldwide across three major timings so no matter where you are n will be streaming live in that part of the world these sessions will span across different tracks including do success stories regulations apps dog showcases and boss Tech enablers as you know we have two initiatives under Nation umbrella Nation Express and interview style podcast with experts and Nation social and invite only networking mixer today we are thrilled to introduce another exciting initiative under NES gen NES gen watch party an interactive online experience where participants come together to stream live sessions happening at nen exchange ideas and engage in thought-provoking discussions but of course the Nan experience wouldn't be complete without our outstanding lineup of speakers we've brought together the brightest Minds **[1:13:23]** Visionaries and thought leaders all gu up to share other gamechanging insights best practices and strategies with you yes the stars of the event are not to be me but wait free is this your nan experience apps up absolutely not there's more this year nen takes engagement to a whole new level discover the latest hardware and software at our virtual boots engage directly with experts to live Q&A sessions to get your questions answered in real time plus you can also connect with like-minded Professionals in our dedicated networking sessions with that we would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors your support has been instrumental in making this event possible and finally to our incredible audience the heart of ntion thank you for driving its growth year after year and uniting the global community of drone autonomy Enthusiast it's you who drives US every year with that get comfortable and grab your favorite drink because we are about to take you on a **[1:14:24]** non-stop flight in to the measure experience [Music]