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Where drone autonomy meets AI.

The fourth Summit, on February 25, 2025. More than 40 sessions and 68 speakers in three live blocks for Asia-Pacific, EMEA and the Americas.

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NestGen ’25
Sessions40+
  • Speakers68+
  • Tracks5
  • Live programme16h

The year AI moved from the slides into the docks.

NestGen ’25 ran for sixteen hours on February 25, 2025, starting in Asia-Pacific at 2 pm AEST, moving to Europe at 10:30 CET and ending in the Americas at 8:30 CT. Watch parties gathered around the world to follow it together.

Operators brought their programmes on stage: CSX on rail, Axpo on Swiss hydropower, Shell with Skeye, Chula Vista and Texas public safety on drones as first responders. Nokia, DJI and Esri spoke, and five tracks ran from regulations to AI and autonomy. It was the biggest NestGen yet, and the one that showed the conversation had outgrown the sky.

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State of the drone autonomy industry 2025

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  1. CSX's Approach to Mitigating Rail Risks with Autonomous Drone OperationsPatrick Barnett, CSX · Anthony Foisy, CSX
    • Docks
  2. Understanding the FAA Regulatory Framework for Docked BVLOS OperationsAkaki Kunchulia, Akaki Kunchulia Consulting
    • Regulations
  3. Smarter Waste Facility Operations with Automated Drones in the UAESamruddh Ramesh, The Drone Centre
    • Docks
  4. Smart Analytics Data Management for Automating Infrastructure InspectionsDani Feller, Scopito
    • Applications
  5. Setting up an EASA-Compliant Remote Command Center for Docked Drone OperationIrving Zhang, DJI Enterprise · Marco Ducci, EuroUSC Italia · Ludovic Pelletey, Dronavia · Nicola Marietti, Ai View Group · Bjorn Geuns, SkeyDrone
    • Panel
  6. Securing the Future by Addressing Complex Security ChallengesTyron Mangakahia, Dole Asia Company Limited · Alexander Yap, ASY Electronics
    • Docks
  7. Scaling Operations with Nokia's 5G-Enabled Drone-in-a-Box SystemsThomas Eder, Nokia
    • Docks
  8. Role of UTM, FTS & DAA for Large-scale BVLOS OperationsJosh Ogden, AVSS · Jon Hegranes, Aloft Technologies · Billy Kyle, Atmos Aerial Solutions · Havish Bychapur, FlytBase · David Cameron, Matrixspace
    • Panel
  9. Rapid Public Safety Operations with Docked Drones as First RespondersJason Day, Texas Department of Public Safety · Kyle Nordfords, Alaska Airlines · Darell Lowe, Redmond PD · Joshua Pritt, Aloft Technologies · Brandon Moore, Asheville Dept of Public Safety
    • Panel
  10. Pioneering Drone as First Responder (DFR) for Future-Ready PolicingMiriam Foxx, Chula Vista Police Department
    • Docks
  11. Optimizing Facility Operations with Multi-Use Drone Fleets & Centralized Security Operations CenterChristopher Baker, UVT · Matt Rybar, UVT · Edmond Jacobs, Discovery Land
    • Docks
  12. [Case-Study] Optimizing Warehouse Asset Monitoring with Docked DronesAzfar Helmi, Aerodyne Group
    • Docks
  13. Navigating BVLOS Compliance for Remote Operations Center (ROC)Paris Cockinos, Sphere Drones · Luke Chaplain, SkyKelpie · Dylan Bishop, Hover UAV · Jackie Dujmovic, Hover UAV
    • Panel
  14. Monitoring Hydropower Plants in Swiss Mountains with Dji Dock 2Anna Thumann, Axpo Group · Klaus Liedtke, Axpo Group
    • Docks
  15. Introduction to Future of Aerial Autonomy
    • Keynote
  16. Introducing the Future of Aerial Autonomy
    • Keynote
  17. Integrating Aerial Security with Enterprise-Grade Autonomous Drone SolutionsChris Fink, UVT · Todd Lanning, Premier Security Solutions · Matt Rybar, UVT
    • Docks
  18. From Detection to First Response of Wildfires with Automated DronesMichal Ševera, UAVONIC
    • Docks
  19. Ensuring Enterprise-Grade Data Security with FlytBase ShieldDhiraj Dhule, FlytBase
    • Data Security
  20. Deploying Autonomous Drones for Mining in AustraliaRavi Sahu, Strayos · Evan Mckern, RocketDNA · Camron Pfafferott, RocketDNA
    • Docks
  21. Crop Health Assessment with Automated Drones using AgrologiQTomislav Skupnjak, Technologic Industry d.o.o.
    • Docks
  22. [Case Study] Shell Petroleum Enhances Oil Facility Monitoring with DJI DockPieter Franken, Skeye · Vincent van Schijndel, DroneLand
    • Docks
  23. [Case Study] Precision Livestock Monitoring with Autonomous DronesCoenraad Brand, AGTECH360
    • Applications
  24. AI-Powered Skies and the Future of Autonomous DronesJeremy Schneiderman, Drone Nerds · Nitin Gupta, FlytBase · Randall Warnas, Anzu Robotics · Ryan Smith, Titan Protection · Jack Wu, Nightingale Security
    • Docks
  25. BVLOS-Approved Mobilization and Application of Perimeter Security in a Residential EstateWilmur Lubbe, HDRT · Michael Lever, Metagrated · David De Lima, 24/7 Security Services · Stefan Grobler, 24/7 Security Services
    • Docks
  26. [Case Study] Autonomous Docked Drone Integration with GIS Systems in AlaskaCody Benkleman, Esri · Melany Wilson, Alaska Department of Transportation
    • Docks
  27. AI-Powered Monitoring and Inspection for Italian Highways with Docked DronesNicola Marietti, Ai View Group
    • Docks
  28. AI-powered Industrial Site Operations with SensHub in Regional AustraliaCooper Smart, Sensorem · Ed Boxall, Sensorem
    • Docks
  29. AI-Powered Docked Drones for Smarter Intrusion Detection and Perimeter SecurityDino van Essen, DroneStars · Hamed Mehdipoor, Spectro-AI
    • Docks
  30. AI-Powered Detection with Docked Drones in High-Stakes EnvironmentsJuan Bergelund, UAV Latam
    • Docks
  31. Advancing Security with Remote Pilots & Autonomous Response and PatrolRyan Smith, Titan Protection
    • Docks
  32. Accelerating future Dock Deployments with SORA Annex H and upcoming SORA 3.0David Cole, FlyFreely
    • Regulations
  33. [Case Study] CASA Approved Automated Drone Operations for Airport Security
    • Public Safety & Security
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