In this brief interview, Ramón Roche from PX4 dives into the experiences of Brendan Schulman, a key figure in shaping U.S. drone policy. Schulman, currently serving as Vice President of Policy & Government Relations at Boston Dynamics, cut his teeth defending drone pilots against FAA regulations. He later joined DJI as Vice President of Policy & Legal Affairs (and left DJI in September 2021).

During a time when regulators were grappling to comprehend the budding drone industry, Schulman actively steered global drone policy. Working alongside organizations worldwide, his mission was to educate policymakers, aiming for informed regulations on small unmanned aerial systems (small-UAS or drones).

However, Schulman doesn’t shy away from acknowledging the shortcomings of this era. He openly discusses how geopolitics significantly shaped the drone industry’s trajectory. Taking a closer look at the world of drone policy and its implications, Brendan Schulman’s insights offer a…

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Source: dronexl.co