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An industry perspective on the past successes and challenges ahead | Aerial Cities 2024

At Aerial Cities 2024, panellists discussed “Trends and opportunities: An industry perspective on the past successes and challenges ahead.” Key takeaways from the discussion: ➡️ Manna Air Delivery proves #profitability is possible — but #regulation is the roadblock. Operating thousands of flights per month with just four aircraft, Manna has built a revenue-generating suburban delivery model. Yet, slow regulatory progress is limiting expansion in key markets like the UK. ➡️ "A bad #framework is better than no framework." Industry leaders stressed that unpredictable #BVLOS regulations are keeping businesses in trial mode. The US and Italy are advancing, while the UK remains stuck in test environments without a clear path to commercial #scaling. ➡️ AI, #satellite tech, and detect-and-avoid systems are the backbone of large-scale #drone operations. Amazon Prime Air is refining multi-layered detect-and-avoid systems, while Telespazio is solving #GPS accuracy issues in urban environments with satellite-based navigation. Moderated by Lorenzo Murzilli, Co-founder & CEO of Murzilli Consulting, the session featured expert insights from: Carlos Hernandez Medel, CCO at Telespazio Ibérica; Duncan Casey, UK Head of Airworthiness & Certification at Amazon Prime Air; Bobby Healy, Founder & CEO of Manna Drone Delivery; Alex Brown, Director at Skyports Drone Services; Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace; and Ewa Gowers, Head of SARG Operations & Programmes at the UK Civil Aviation Authority (representing Sofia S. from the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom). Are we ready to move past the sandbox? Watch the full panel discussion and join the conversation here! Join us at Aerial Cities 2025 for exclusive insights, networking, and thought leadership opportunities! Learn more: https://aerialcities.dronetalks.online/ #AerialCities #drones #droneindustry #regulations #smartcities #urbanairmobility #UAM 00:00 – Introduction: Lorenzo Murzilli (Murzilli Consulting), Carlos Hernandez Medel (Telespazio Ibérica), Duncan Casey (Amazon Prime Air), Bobby Healy (Manna Drone Delivery), Alex Brown (Skyports Drone Services), Glen Lynch (Volatus Aerospace), and Ewa Gowers (UK Civil Aviation Authority, representing the UK Department for Transport). 01:03 – Carlos Hernandez Medel, Telespazio Ibérica: Business models for satellite-integrated drone operations. 01:58 – Duncan Casey, Amazon Prime Air: Airworthiness & certification in drone delivery. 04:03 – Bobby Healy, Manna Drone Delivery: High-volume drone delivery services. 06:42 – Alex Brown, Skyports Drone Services: BVLOS operations and urban drone logistics. 07:29 – Glen Lynch, Volatus Aerospace: Scaling drone businesses through AI and autonomy. 09:57 – Ewa Gowers, UK Civil Aviation Authority: Regulatory perspectives on drone operations. 10:03 – Lorenzo Murzilli: What drives revenue, profitability, and scalability in the drone industry? 10:56 – Glen Lynch: Drone profitability through operational efficiency and partnerships. 12:57 – Alex Brown: Building revenue in drone logistics with regulatory clarity. 14:03 – Bobby Healy: Scaling drone delivery by aligning with consumer demand. 17:37 – Duncan Casey: Regulatory harmonisation as key enabler for profitable drone operations. 19:21 – Carlos Hernandez Medel: Risk management and early-stage revenue generation in drone services. 22:48 – Ewa Gowers: How commercial viability impacts drone regulation in the UK. 23:49 – Ewa Gowers: UK Department for Transport's advances in drone regulations. 25:08 – SORA 2.5: How risk assessment enables safer, more profitable drone operations. 25:46 – Lorenzo Murzilli: Key factors in assessing new drone market opportunities. 26:23 – Glen Lynch: Economic viability and real end-user demand as success drivers for drone markets. 28:25 – Lorenzo Murzilli: Are some drone operations inherently more valuable? 29:02 – Alex Brown: High-risk, high-value drone use cases (offshore, inspections). 30:18 – Bobby Healy: Manna Drone Delivery’s BVLOS model for suburban areas. 31:01 – Duncan Casey: Detect-and-avoid technology as a scalability enabler for drones. 31:54 – Duncan Casey: Amazon Prime Air’s multi-layered safety approach for drone delivery. 34:15 – Carlos Hernandez Medel: The role of satellite communications in drone operations. 36:54 – Lorenzo Murzilli: What’s next for the drone industry? 37:40 – Bobby Healy: Expanding drone delivery through regulatory adaptation. 38:15 – Duncan Casey: Moving past sandbox trials to commercial drone operations. 39:25 – Alex Brown: BVLOS regulations as a key to drone logistics scalability. 39:58 – Carlos Hernandez Medel: U-space implementation and reducing airspace segregation. 40:25 – Glen Lynch: AI and autonomy as the next frontier for large-scale drone deployment. 41:23 – Ewa Gowers: Investment in infrastructure and detect-and-avoid systems for drone integration. 43:33 – Lorenzo Murzilli: Final insights on industry profitability, regulation, and the path forward.