What Promising Trends Are Giving the Drone Industry Hope in 2025? (YDQA EP 118)

In this week’s episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host Chris Breedlove sits down with Benton Szejk from Wingtra to talk about where the drone industry is headed.

With all the uncertainty around regulations, supply chains, tariffs, and evolving executive orders, many drone pilots and professionals are wondering: what’s next? Benton shares insights from the manufacturer’s perspective on:
-The impact of the Blue and Green lists for drone certification
-Supply chain challenges and how Wingtra is preparing for the future
-Recent executive orders and what they mean for UAS policy in the U.S.
-Key features needed for BVLOS operations
-Wingtra’s latest technology, including obstacle avoidance, LTE connectivity, and AI-powered tools
-How drones are being used for mapping, surveying, environmental monitoring, and even public safety

Whether you’re a drone operator, educator, or just passionate about the future of UAS, this episode offers encouragement and practical insights into what’s ahead for the industry.

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