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Uncrewed Views

Commercial UAV News
FAA
Drones
Commercial UAV Expo
Drone Technology
Part 108
Public Safety
Drone Industry
DJI
UAV Technology
Drone Services Industry
BVLOS
Artificial Intelligence
Regulations
Lidar
Geospatial Technology
Geo Week
Drone Inspections
FCC
NSRS Modernization
Drone Light Shows

Commercial UAV News brings together industry insiders—the engineers, the regulators, the standards builders, the thought leaders, and innovators—to talk about what commercial drone professionals and stakeholders need to know to go beyond buzzwords and jargon. We'll discuss what really matters to operators and organizations when it comes to using drones to perform numerous tasks in faster, cheaper ... more

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In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins goes solo to preview Commercial UAV Expo 2026, taking place September 1-3 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. He walks through the conference program, including both keynotes, the workforce developmen... more

In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Steffanie Rivers, Founder of TCB Drones and TCB Drones Academy. The two discuss workforce development in the commercial drone industry, the National HBCU Aviation and Drone Leadership... more

In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Trevor Perrott, CEO and Co-Founder at Censys Technologies. The two discuss realistic timelines for Part 108 implementation, what operators should be doing now to prepare for BVLOS ado... more

In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Chris Tavani, Chief Growth Officer at Raad. The two discuss how the company vets and ranks drone pilots at scale, the software tools Raad uses for real-time quality control, and what ... more

In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Kraettli Epperson, CEO of Vigilant Aerospace Systems. The two discuss how detect-and-avoid technology works under the hood, what the Part 108 NPRM means for operators preparing for BV... more

In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Dr. David Cole, co-founder and CEO of FlyFreely. The two discuss lessons the U.S. can draw from Australia's BVLOS regulatory transition, what Part 107 operators need to know as Part 1... more

In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Alex Norman, COO of Matternet. The two discuss the company's recent reverse merger that made Matternet the first pure-play drone delivery company publicly traded in the U.S., the less... more

On this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins runs through some of the biggest topics from the industry over the last month, including takeaways from XPONENTIAL, the outlook for the World Cup, and the Section 2209 NPRM.

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Steffanie Rivers
FAA-certified drone pilot, founder of TCB Drones and TCB Drones Academy
TCB Drones; TCB Drones Academy
Episode: Building the Next Generation of Drone Pilots, with Steffanie Rivers
Trevor Perrott
CEO and co-founder of Censys Technologies
Censys Technologies
Episode: Part 108 Timelines and the Case for a Commercial Industrial Base with Censys Technologies' Trevor Perrott
Chris Tavani
Chief Growth Officer, Raad
Raad
Episode: Vetting Drone Pilots at Scale with Raad's Chris Tavani
Kraettli Epperson
CEO and co-founder of Vigilant Aerospace Systems
Vigilant Aerospace Systems
Episode: Getting DAA Ready for Part 108 with Kraettli Epperson of Vigilant Aerospace Systems
David Cole
Co-founder and CEO of FlyFreely
FlyFreely
Episode: Getting Ready for Part 108 with FlyFreely's David Cole
Alex Norman
Chief Operating Officer
Matternet
Episode: Matternet's Alex Norman on Why Drone Delivery Is Finally Taking Off
Melissa Swisher
Chief Revenue Officer
SkySafe
Episode: Beyond Detection: How Critical Infrastructure Is Rethinking Drone Risk
Russell Hall
Senior Survey Project Manager
Langan Engineering
Episode: The Gap Between Collecting Great Data and Delivering It
Greg Floor
Senior Survey Project Manager
Langan Engineering
Episode: The Gap Between Collecting Great Data and Delivering It

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Matt Collins
Host of Uncrewed Views; Host and Content Manager for Commercial UAV News

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Getting Ready for Part 108 with FlyFreely's David Cole
Q: How can regulators streamline the transition from 107 to 108?
Adopt broad-area approvals, standardized manuals, and a permitting/certificate system that allows mixed workflows and reduces bespoke paperwork, enabling faster deployment.
Matternet's Alex Norman on Why Drone Delivery Is Finally Taking Off
Q: What gaps remain before drone delivery is widespread, and what steps will Matternet take to mature the market in the next few years?
Key gaps include seamless integration into the national airspace, robust detect-and-avoid capabilities beyond Mode C, and continuing public outreach to build acceptance; Matternet plans to advance aircraft and system technology, expand US and global deployments, and push regulatory progress through ongoing collaboration with authorities.
Matternet's Alex Norman on Why Drone Delivery Is Finally Taking Off
Q: Why is now the right time for Matternet to go public, and why a reverse merger rather than a traditional IPO?
The move reflects a confluence of regulatory alignment, technology readiness, and market signals, with Matternet having built significant regulatory and certification milestones and now aiming to scale via public capital to advance both healthcare and direct-to-consumer delivery.
How Titan Protection Security Scaled Drone Operations with a Nationwide BVLOS Waiver
Q: What are Titans' next steps beyond the current waiver, and how might Part 108 influence roadmaps?
Expect continued AI-enabled enhancements, expansion toward none-to-many in the future, and a focus on contained operations in security contexts; Part 108 is anticipated to provide templates through software providers, accelerating standardized approvals while preserving safety margins.
How Titan Protection Security Scaled Drone Operations with a Nationwide BVLOS Waiver
Q: What does building trust with the FAA practically look like, especially when moving from a BVLOS waiver to broader use?
It comes down to detailed CONOPs, risk assessments, consistent record-keeping, and transparency about maintenance and KPIs; using templates from approved similar waivers helps shorten the path, and staying aligned with manufacturer guidelines is crucial.

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What is Uncrewed Views about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical, business-focused drone topics spanning technology, regulation, operations, and industry trends. Episodes commonly feature regulators, technology developers, and operators discussing real-world use cases, regulatory timelines (notably Part 107 and Part 108), data quality and workflow improvements, and the path to scalable drone programs. A standout pattern is timely, practitioner-oriented conversations that translate complex rules and innovations into actionable guidance for operators, system integrators, and security professionals. Notable throughlines include BVLOS readiness, data fusion and analytics, drone delivery, and the balance between autonomy and human oversight. The series often highlights industry ... more

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