Recent drone policy and legislative changes are creating new challenges for engineering and surveying firms, affecting fleet decisions, data management, insurance coverage, and operational risk. This session focuses on what has changed, what remains unclear, and how firms are responding in practice.
Hosted by the ACEC Coalition of Professional Surveyors and the ACEC Transportation Committee, the discussion brings together policy experts and ACEC member firms to share practical insight and peer experience.
Finch FultonGovernment Affairs Advisor, K&L Gates
Tonya FinleyCorporate Risk Manager, David Evans and Associates
Wyatt PetersonDrone Operations Lead, Psomas
Robert HopsonVice President / Aviation Specialist, Lockton Companies
Dan AxsonSenior Director of Digital Transformation, ACEC
What recent drone policy and legislative changes actually require of firms today
Which rules apply now versus what remains unclear or still evolving
How firms are handling existing fleets, including grounding, replacement, and resale decisions
Differences in approach for public versus private sector work
Key considerations around cloud storage, data security, and drone data platforms
Insurance and liability questions firms should be discussing with their brokers