DroneTalks recently sat down with ResilienX CTO Andrew Carter to discuss what it will take to move drone operations from promising pilots to dependable, scaled services.
In the interview, Andrew shares how his early work as a system architect on the U.S. Army’s ground-based Sense and Avoid program helped shape his view of what BVLOS operations truly require. He also explains a key catalyst behind ResilienX, the gap between cutting-edge safety capability and what can realistically transition into civilian and commercial use.
A central theme in the conversation is operational integrity. Not just “can the aircraft fly,” but can the full system perform reliably, detect issues early, and reduce risk in real time across complex, multi-vendor operations. Andrew also points to a broader industry shift, moving past the era of overpromised expectations and toward practical infrastructure that regulators, governments, and operators can trust.
Key takeaways:
- BVLOS at scale depends on digital infrastructure, not just aircraft capability
- Safety management needs to be continuous and in-time, not after-the-fact
- The next phase of industry growth will be driven by reliability, standards, and adoption
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