Drone delivery has been talked about for years—but where does the industry actually stand today?

In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, host Chris Breedlove sits down with aviation Paul Rossi of 910 Drones to break down the real story behind drone delivery in the United States—how it started, what slowed it down, and why things are finally starting to move forward.

In this episode we discuss:

• How Paul Rossi got involved in the drone delivery space
• The early days of drone delivery under Part 107 waivers
• Why COVID changed the conversation around last-mile logistics
• What UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) really means for drone operations
• The role of network-based Remote ID and LTE connectivity
• Why Mode C veil airspace matters for drone delivery expansion
• How drone traffic could eventually operate like cars on the road
• Where the industry may go next as regulations continue to evolve

Whether you're a drone pilot, aviation enthusiast, or just curious about the future of delivery, this episode offers a fascinating look at how drones are being integrated into real-world logistics.

Connect with Paul Rossi:
LinkedIn: Paul Rossi
Company: 910 Drones
paulrossi@910drones.com

https://www.910drones.com/

https://www.flytrex.com/

https://www.causeyaviationunmanned.com/

https://www.commercialuavnews.com/a-closer-look-at-the-dallas-fort-worth-utm-key-site

What does early 2026 mean for the American drone industry?

In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered, we sit down with WISPR Systems to talk about their journey from a Mississippi startup to a nationally recognized U.S. drone manufacturer — and how recent regulatory changes are impacting the entire UAS landscape.

John McArthur shares how WISPR Systems evolved from building drones for professors at Mississippi State University to becoming a major player in the surveying and mapping space. You’ll hear how the company made a strategic decision to “plant their flag” in one vertical, master complex technologies like RTK, PPK, LiDAR, and photogrammetry, and build partnerships with key industry leaders.

We also break down:

• The December 2025 Federal Highway and FCC announcements
• What NDAA compliance actually means (and why it’s often misunderstood)
• The difference between American-made, NDA compliant, Green List, and Blue List drones
• How supply chain realities — especially batteries and payload components — are shaping U.S. manufacturing
• What this all means for contractors, DOT projects, and commercial operators
• Whether waivers may provide clarity for allied-country payloads like Sony cameras

If you’ve been confused about compliance language, worried about what you can legally fly, or wondering how U.S. drone manufacturing is evolving under new federal priorities — this conversation brings clarity.

You’ll also learn about WISPR Ranger Pro and the SkyScout series — including how they positioned their platform as a compact, open-payload alternative for professional surveying and mapping teams transitioning from DJI ecosystems.

For more information or to connect with the Whisper team, visit:
👉 https://wisprsystems.com/

https://wisprsystems.com/wispru/

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Are UAS test ranges and FAA test sites the same thing… or totally different?

In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, we sit down with Jesse Steele, Range Manager at the Pendleton UAS Range, to break down the real difference between FAA-designated UAS test sites and the ranges that operate under them.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between a UAS test site and a test range
• How COAs (Certificates of Authorization) are created and managed
• Why Pendleton offers 14,000 square miles of test airspace
• What makes this location ideal for advanced testing
• The types of companies and platforms testing there (from commercial to defense)
• Whether the public can visit or even fly at a range like this

From EVTOL projects like Airbus’ Vahana to large-scale testing operations and cross-country drone flights, the Pendleton range has hosted 175+ unique companies and more than 67,000 test flights.

If you’ve ever wondered how high-level UAS testing actually works in the United States—and who makes it possible—this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look.

To learn more about the range or schedule a tour, visit pendletonuasrange.com

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