In this on-demand session, Noreen Charlton, Public Safety Strategy Lead at Skydio, is joined by Lieutenant Anthony Riccardi of the San Mateo Police Department to walk through how to launch and scale a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program using real call-for-service data. The webinar outlines the full progression from single-drone deployments to fully operational dock-based DFR systems, emphasizing how public safety agencies can take a crawl-walk-run approach. Riccardi shares San Mateo’s rapid advancement through these stages and the tactical advantages of remote and autonomous operations. The session reinforces DFR’s value not just for law enforcement, but as a citywide infrastructure asset—supporting fire, public works, and other civic missions.

Centimeter-level accuracy is no longer limited to expert surveyors. Hear from a panel of industry experts and Skydio technology leaders as we explore how cutting-edge autonomy and the latest RTK/PPK-enabled solutions are transforming high-accuracy mapping. Hear firsthand from DOT and AEC professionals who are using this technology in the field—whether for infrastructure inspections, progress tracking, accident reconstruction, or large-scale surveying. Discover how advancements in autonomy, intelligent flight planning, and seamless data capture are making precision mapping more accessible than ever—without compromising on quality or compliance.

The FAA’s new Part 91 BVLOS waiver process opened the door to faster approvals—but what exactly does the waiver allow, and where are the limits? In this session, regulatory expert Jakee Stoltz will walk you through the real-world permissions, constraints, and operational details of the new Certificate of Waiver (COW). From altitudes and airspace to visual observer requirements and beyond, you’ll get a clear understanding of how to maximize your operations while staying fully compliant.