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

Site security leaders are under pressure. Guards can’t be everywhere. Cameras miss too much. And 94% of alarms are false. Remotely piloted drones from Skydio deliver instant eyes on the scene—cutting false alarms, closing blind spots, and helping your team respond faster and safer across large, complex sites. In this demo, see an autonomous alarm response in action: IDS alert → drone launches from dock → flies to the alert location → live video streams to your GSOC → remote response → alert cleared. Leading organizations are implementing persistent drone coverage around critical assets today for better deterrence, faster verification, fewer guard rolls, and audit-ready video. See how persistent drone coverage helps organizations: ➜ Cut false alarms: confirm alerts remotely, keep staff focused only on real threats. ➜ Respond faster: reach any alert in seconds with live video streamed to your teams. ➜ Expand coverage: patrol multiple large sites at once, day or night, without adding staff. ➜ Protect people and property: act decisively with real-time situational awareness. ➜ Reduce costs: replace slow, repetitive foot patrols with fast, automated operations that scale. This session is for security and operations leaders ready to modernize protection across complex sites.