Modern utilities are transforming drone programs into enterprise-wide data pipelines, breaking down silos to deliver real-time insights, automated work orders, and smarter grid operations. Learn how leaders from Southern California Edison, BGE/Exelon, and Nova Scotia Power are turning aerial data into actionable intelligence across teams.
Read MoreThe drone industry is entering a new era where critical infrastructure is no longer just inspected from the air, it’s exposed by it. As NERC warns of rising drone threats from state actors and extremists, utilities must adopt a new C-UAS playbook focused on layered defense and “RF cyber” mitigation to safely detect, identify, and control unauthorized drones without disrupting operations.
Read MoreLearn how the City of Troy uses UV solar blind cameras to detect invisible corona discharge on power lines, helping utilities prevent outages, fires, and costly repairs.
Read MoreOrkid Tech names LGP Aerospace as exclusive North American distributor for its NDAA-compliant VTOL UAS, expanding U.S. and allied defense operations.
Read MoreThe FAA is preparing to replace the human pilot with software. Here’s how Parts 108 and 146 will reshape BVLOS, safety, and drone operations.
Read MoreHow Ameren built a centralized, AI-powered drone and GIS inspection program to harden the grid against extreme weather and move from reactive response to predictive resilience.
Read MoreThe FCC’s new foreign-component ban changes the game for energy utilities and oil & gas drone fleets. See why 'Made in the USA' just became your most important spec.
Read MoreExplore five real-world drone use cases transforming utility operations, including autonomous inspections and drone-in-a-box systems.
Read MoreDiscover how industrial drone programs are using generative AI to automate inspections, enhance predictive maintenance, and transform asset monitoring.
Read MoreFrom refineries and renewables to pipelines and offshore platforms, drones, robotic, and intelligent systems drive efficiency, safety and sustainability at scale for the energy industry. On November 12, 2025, at The Ion in Houston, more than 200 leaders from energy, utilities, and robotics gathered for the Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition’s “AI & Automation in Energy” Forum to tackle industry’s most pressing question head-on: how to integrate and scale these technologies effectively.
Read MoreO&G producers Imperial Oil and Chevron are using drones and robotics to boost safety, streamline inspections, and drive efficiency.
Read MoreDiscover key insights from the Global State of Drones 2025 report on how drones are transforming energy and industrial operations through speed and efficiency.
Read More3D printing is transforming drone manufacturing by enabling rapid prototyping, customization at scale, and faster time to market. According to Kelly Knake of Impac Systems Engineering, additive manufacturing allows drone makers to produce lightweight, durable parts in metals like aluminum and titanium while reducing supply chain risks and protecting intellectual property. As the technology matures, it’s becoming a production-ready solution that gives manufacturers a strategic edge in speed, flexibility, and innovation.
Read MoreDiscover how reality capture and BIM are transforming construction and utility projects—boosting accuracy, safety, and efficiency.
Read MoreThe Energy Drone & Robotics Forum “AI & Automation in Energy,” hosted by the Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition, will bring together the brightest minds and boldest innovators shaping how AI and automation are redefining industrial operations on November 12th in Houston, TX.
Read MoreExplore groundbreaking drone and robotics case studies from 2025 so far. See how companies like Shell, Turner Industries, and Equinor are innovating.
Read MoreDiscover how Suncor Energy is using drones to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability across its vast energy operations.
Read MoreLearn how drones are transforming energy inspections in the 2025 Energy Infrastructure Index by SwissDrones.
Read MoreThe top Energy Drone & Robotics stories of summer 2025, including Suncor’s enterprise-scale drone program, O&G digital transformation, and BVLOS Part 108.
Read MoreIn the new Autonomy Global Resource, “The BVLOS Rulemaking: Performance-Based Drone Operations in U.S. Airspace,” renowned aviation attorney and academic Dr. Sarah Nilsson distills these sweeping rules into a white paper to guide and inspire industry action.
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