Course
What Recent Drone Policy Changes Mean for Engineering Firms
March 16, 2026 | 3:00–4:00 PM ET | Virtual
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.
Featured Speakers
Finch Fulton
Government Affairs Advisor, K&L Gates
Tonya Finley
Corporate Risk Manager, David Evans and Associates
Wyatt Peterson
Drone Operations Lead, Psomas
Dan Axson
Senior Director of Digital Transformation, ACEC
What You’ll Learn in This Session
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What recent drone policy and legislative changes actually require of firms today
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Which rules apply now versus what remains unclear or still evolving
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How firms are handling existing fleets, including grounding, replacement, and resale decisions
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Differences in approach for public versus private sector work
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Key considerations around cloud storage, data security, and drone data platforms
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Insurance and liability questions firms should be discussing with their brokers
The session concludes with an open Q&A and peer discussion.