The keynote session brings together leaders from Cyberhawk, FlytBase, and Shell to explore how strategic collaboration across the drone ecosystem is unlocking scalable, efficient, and future-ready UAS operations.

Portland, Maine, USA — August 5, 2025 — Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world's leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced the keynote taking place Thursday, September 4, 2025: Breaking Silos, Building Skies: The Power of Collaboration in UAS. The keynote session brings together leaders from Cyberhawk, FlytBase, and Shell to explore how strategic collaboration across the drone ecosystem is unlocking scalable, efficient, and future-ready UAS operations.

As commercial drone capabilities expand, so does their complexity. Changing regulations, evolving technology, and increasing client expectations have created an environment that demands cross-functional teamwork. This keynote will tackle that complexity head-on, providing actionable strategies for building effective partnerships, aligning project outcomes, and preparing for emerging technologies like AI and autonomy.

Featured speakers include:
• Chris Fleming, CEO, Cyberhawk
• Todd Chase, Aviation and Compliance Manager, Shell
• Nitin Gupta, Founder & CEO, FlytBase
• Scott Lashmit, US Aviation Manager, Cyberhawk

From regulatory navigation to client alignment and technological adoption, these leaders will share real-world insights and forward-looking advice to help drone professionals thrive in today's fast-changing landscape.

"This keynote is about more than collaboration. It is about cutting through the noise and charting a smarter path forward for commercial drone operations," said Lee Corkhill, Group Event Director at Commercial UAV Expo.

"Attendees will walk away with practical frameworks for solving some of the most persistent challenges in the drone industry, while also gaining inspiration for what's possible through partnership."

The keynote takes place Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas and is part of a dynamic conference program focused on Drones in Action: Current Realities and Future Frontiers.

For more information and to register, visit www.expouav.com.

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About Commercial UAV Expo
Commercial UAV Expo, presented by Commercial UAV News, is an international conference and expo exclusively focused on commercial UAS integration and operation. The event will take place September 2-4, 2025, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV. For more information, visit www.expouav.com.

Commercial UAV Expo is produced by Diversified's technology portfolio, which also includes Commercial UAV News, Commercial UAV Forum, Geo Week, Geo Week Newsletter, Geo Business (UK), and Digital Construction Week (UK).

For more information about exhibiting at Commercial UAV Expo, visit the exhibitor information page or contact Carmella Perrone, Sales Manager, at cperrone@divcom.com or +1-207-842-5646. For information on attending, visit www.expouav.com or email info@expouav.com.