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Navigating ROI, Regulation, and Recruitment: The Business of Drones in Europe
On-demand Webinar | Free
In an industry defined by technological know-how and near-constant innovation, it’s the business fundamentals that often separate successful operations from those struggling to scale. Join us for a panel webinar diving into what European drone experts who already understand the tech but want to sharpen their business acumen need to know.
Our panel will lean on their first-hand experience in starting businesses to share the critical components of building and growing a drone services business, including how to measure ROI, win and retain customers, scale from small operations, recruit and retain talent, and navigate complex regulatory frameworks across Europe.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- How to quantify the return on investment of drone services and communicate that value to clients.
- Proven strategies for acquiring and retaining customers in a competitive drone-services ecosystem.
- How to systematically scale your company from pilot projects to sustainable growth.
- Best practices for attracting the right team members and building a company culture suited for growth.
- How to navigate the European regulatory landscape while turning compliance into a competitive advantage.
Whether you’re a technical founder, operations lead, or aspiring business manager in the drone space, this session will give you actionable insights to move beyond flying and into profitable, scalable business leadership.
Register today to reserve your spot and ensure your drone business is built for growth and long-term success.
Speakers
Stephen Sutton, CEO, FlyBy Guys
Stephen Sutton is one of the founders of Finnish drone company, Flyby Guys.
He began flying drones in 2017 and since then has led Flyby Guys to incredible heights with drone operations around the world.
Their experience has gone from telecom and utility inspections to drone delivery projects, and their world-famous drone lights shows, which they operate around the globe.
Stephen is also a consultant to the drone industry, guiding and helping others find their feet in this tough and demanding industry.
David Rovira, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer, RigiTech
David Rovira is the Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at RigiTech, a drone delivery manufacturer based in Lausanne, Switzerland since 2018. He has over 10 years of experience in the drone world working at senseFly (Parrot Group) as a Regional Sales Manager and also advised the World Bank as a Senior Consultant on large scale drone operations.
Alejandro de San Félix Herrera Perdomo, Senior Consultant for Product Safety, Murzilli Consulting
Alejandro is Murzilli Consulting's Senior Consultant for Product Safety. Prior to this role, he previously worked at ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD, leading the accreditation of the first Notified Body in Europe, and president of the Notified Bodies group in Europe. During these previous roles, he worked very closely with EASA and standardisation groups (International, European and Spanish bodies). He is both an Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineer and specialises in the dual use of UAVs (civil and military) and product and component design for applications. At Murzilli Consulting, Alejandro ensures clients’ projects are compliant with the relevant regulations: He ensures risk mitigations, identifies potential hazards and oversees safety and simulation testing for certification processes.
Moderator
Matt Collins, Content Manager, Commercial UAV Portfolio
Matt Collins is a Content Manager at Commercial UAV Portfolio. Prior to joining Diversified Communications, Matt covered the world of baseball and other sports for over a decade. When not writing he enjoys learning about new developments in the world of technology, spending time outdoors, and reading.
