Aging infrastructure. Tightening reliability targets. Mountains of inspection data scattered across departments, systems, and regions. The data exists. The problem is getting it to the people who need it, when they need it. In this panel, leaders from Southern California Edison, Exelon/BGE, and Nova Scotia Power joined Skydio to discuss what it actually takes to connect data across functions, turn it into operational decisions, and what gets in the way. The conversation covers: - Why siloed inspection, vegetation, and reliability data leads to reactive maintenance and missed risk - How drone programs fail to scale when strategy and governance lag behind technology - What cross-functional alignment looks like in practice — and who needs to be in the room - How standardized capture and audit-ready records build the trust needed to act on new data sources Featuring perspectives from asset management, grid strategy, and UAS operations, this session is built for utility leaders who are past the pilot phase and ready to operationalize. Panelists: Craig Stenberg — Sr. Project Manager, Remote Sensing & Unmanned Aerial Systems, Southern California Edison Anirudh "AP" Paduru — Director, Customer Strategy, Planning & Governance, BGE/Exelon Mike MacMillan — Manager, Asset Performance, Nova Scotia Power Moderator: Christina Park — Senior Director, Energy Strategy, Skydio

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.