The drone service market was estimated to be around 30 billion US dollars, with an estimated annual growth rate of around 7 to 8 percent until 2030. In order to meet these astounding numbers the industry needs to scale up operations. That also means to scale up beyond visual line of site (BVLOS) operations, because  that’s where the business is. Think of inspection services, surveillance, delivery, et cetera. 
But before we get to the stage of scalable operations there are a number of challenges - technical, operational, regulatory, standards, financial, political - that must be adressed.

How to shape Business Models for the Evolving UAV Service Market?

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued its recommendations for the safe operation of vertical take-off and landing aircraft (VTOL) within the European Union (EU), including electric VTOLs (eVTOLs) and urban air taxis.

EASA proposes rules for eVTOL operations, including air taxis

On Tuesday, 5th of September, our Industry Update addressed the development of a U-space Common Information Service (CIS) in the Netherlands and the possible use of CIS outside of U-space airspace. Wilbert Ritsema, Projectmanager U-Space at the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Watermanagement explained the technical, operational, regulatory, and safety aspects of integrating unmanned aircraft into the airspace, focusing on how U-space and CIS are playing a crucial role in paving the way for this integration. In this article we highlighted some of the questions Ritsema answered.

‘Is CIS paving the way towards airspace integration?’

Skydio, a prominent drone manufacturer in the United States and a global leader in autonomous flight, has announced a groundbreaking achievement. The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has granted Skydio an extraordinary nationwide approval for flying drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) using remote operations. This approval, considered one of the most advanced regulatory clearances worldwide, paves the way for streamlined BVLOS operations using Skydio Dock and Remote Ops.

Skydio gets nationwide approval for flying drones beyond visual line of sight in Japan

Following the latest edition of Drone Industry Insights’ annual survey, it is time for some initial insights about drone companies around the globe. Before the release of a final report in a few weeks, we would like to share some data based on the responses to the 2023 survey.

Commercial Drones: A Thriving Ecosystem

The Canadian Minister of Transport last month announced the first proposed Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) drone rules in Canada, which are also among the first in the world. The proposed changes to the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) include rules for lower-risk operations of drones beyond visual line-of-sight, as well as for the operation of medium-sized drones within visual line-of-sight.

Canada announced the first proposed BVLOS drone rules in the world

Last March at Amsterdam Drone Week, Nathanal Apter of Swiss-based consulting firm UASolutions discussed the prospects for drone operations at scale in Europe.

‘Commercial flights in Europe? Start small’

2023 promises huge changes in the regulatory space, and this translates into a major impact for every year beyond. On top of the agenda are the EU U-Space and the US remote ID, both which become effective in 2023. However, this only covers two of the most prominent rule-making authorities (namely EASA and the FAA). Outside of Europe and North America, there is also a lot of [positive] activity happening all around the globe in the field of drone regulation.

Drone Regulation: Top Countries and Topics

Through Murzilli Consulting, the DroneTalks.online Academy offers an intensive 2-day regulatory training either in person or online. It covers 8 Modules such as U-Space, EASA, Regulation EC 2019/947, Policy for drone technical approval and more. One module also offers a comparison between EU and American regulations.

To succeed in the drone industry, knowing the regulations is key

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Rules and Regulations

How to shape Business Models for the Evolving UAV Service Market?

EASA proposes rules for eVTOL operations, including air taxis

‘Is CIS paving the way towards airspace integration?’

Skydio gets nationwide approval for flying drones beyond visual line of sight in Japan

Commercial Drones: A Thriving Ecosystem

Canada announced the first proposed BVLOS drone rules in the world

‘Commercial flights in Europe? Start small’

Drone Regulation: Top Countries and Topics

To succeed in the drone industry, knowing the regulations is key

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10 - 13 March | ADW 2026

Rules and Regulations

How to shape Business Models for the Evolving UAV Service Market?

EASA proposes rules for eVTOL operations, including air taxis

‘Is CIS paving the way towards airspace integration?’

Skydio gets nationwide approval for flying drones beyond visual line of sight in Japan

Commercial Drones: A Thriving Ecosystem

Canada announced the first proposed BVLOS drone rules in the world

‘Commercial flights in Europe? Start small’

Drone Regulation: Top Countries and Topics

To succeed in the drone industry, knowing the regulations is key