The aerial surveying world is constantly shifting. Between new technologies and data capture techniques, the ever-changing regulatory landscape, and the push to integrate AI into workflows, keeping up with best practices isn’t simple. Choosing the right tech stack for your project can make all the difference, but how does a team decide what they need? Will the products they choose survive the changing demands of the regulations that govern them?

Recognizing that these are questions that many surveyors have, Commercial UAV News is hosting a panel webinar on Tuesday, March 10 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time entitled Navigating the Future of Drone Surveying: Tech Stack, AI, and Regulatory Changes.  This 60-minute panel discussion will bring together leaders in the industry to discuss what it takes to be compliant and how to use today’s technology to its full advantage.

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The conversation will include insights from: Carlos Femmer, Director of Geomatics & Remote Sensing at HDR; Rob Knochenhauer, director of regulatory affairs at Censys Technologies; and Edwin Sanchez, CEO of VOTIX. The webinar will be moderated by Erin Sewall, content specialist at CUAV News.

Registration is free, and all registrants will receive access to an on-demand recording of the discussion if they can’t attend live.

This conversation will address how to critically look at your project to decide whether you need photogrammetry, lidar, or a hybrid approach. Panelists will give you the tools to identify what technology stack is best tailored to your project’s specific needs. Whether you regularly fly BVLOS for large-scale projects or spend quality time in one area, this webinar will help attendees understand how to analyze what tools will make the most sense for their teams.

AI has proven itself to be a powerful time-saver when it comes to processing survey data, but handing that data over to an automated system isn't always an easy call. When does it make sense to let AI take the wheel, and when should human judgment still lead the way? Our panelists will walk through practical frameworks for identifying the difference and share realistic first steps for teams who are just beginning to bring AI into their workflows.

Current regulations in the United States and around the globe that restrict BVLOS flights and the future of product availability have some surveyors feeling like their hands are tied. With two of our speakers having extensive experience flying under the complex airspace of U.S., they will share their best practices for staying compliant without sacrificing quality data. From an international perspective, Sanchez will share insights on how operating across global regulatory frameworks has informed his team and how to stay ahead of compliance challenges.

Whether you are just entering the surveying field or are an experienced operator, this webinar will offer diverse perspectives and valuable insights on what technology is worth it today, when to let AI help a project along, and how to stay compliant without falling behind.

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