This webinar outlines how public safety agencies can prepare drone operations for FIFA World Cup security. Skydio and Las Vegas Metro PD share practical lessons from large-scale events: stress-test and build redundancy into connectivity, formalize pre-event plans (ConOps, staffing, communications, safety, and regulatory coordination), and use drone-based 2D/3D site mapping to plan perimeters, resources, and response strategies before venues become “temporary cities.” The session also covers staffing models for sustained operations, simulator-based pilot training with Skydio Paraverse, proactive community education to reduce rogue drone incursions, and how to secure the right FAA approvals and TFR access in advance to ensure uninterrupted operations during match days.

Episode 7 looks back on the rapid growth of public safety BVLOS in 2025, then resets the conversation around how agencies can successfully request and operate under a Part 91 BVLOS waiver today. Jakee Stoltz from the Skydio Regulatory Team explains what has changed in the FAA’s process since early 2025, how 200’ and 400’ waivers differ in real-world use, and what agencies need to submit to move through approvals smoothly. The session also covers how BVLOS works in controlled airspace, what it takes to operate near airports and zero grids, and how teams should think about training, airspace awareness, and operational responsibility under Part 91. The discussion wraps with practical guidance on airspace authorizations, common questions from agencies at different stages, and how to move forward now while keeping an eye on future rulemaking.

One missed defect on a critical structure can mean millions in outage costs and penalties. See inside American Electric Power’s inspection program and how they use autonomous drones and computer vision to find problems earlier, cut truck rolls, and keep crews off hazards. Hear from AEP Ohio's drone program manager, Jake Reed, as he walks through how AEP designed and scaled their program, from first pilots to daily operations. Jake explains how Levatas's computer vision automatically recognizes and flags defects so alerts reach the right teams without hours of manual video review. You'll also see how Skydio autonomous drones and Skydio Cloud stream live inspection feeds to operations centers and sync data into Levatas and other systems of record, enabling inspections at scale. What to expect: - Learn how AEP’s workflow goes from flight to automated defect detection to routed alerts with less human intervention - See where AEP is replacing manual climbs, truck rolls, and helicopter hours with standardized digital inspections - Examples of real inspection data, the defects Levatas flags, and how those insights feed maintenance and storm preparation - A live remote flight of the Skydio and Levatas inspection solution, followed by an open discussion of what has worked and what AEP would - change starting from zero