NestGen 2026: Shell and LA Metro Showcase Scaling of Drone AI Technology
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NestGen ’26, the largest online summit for drone autonomy, will take place on September 29, featuring over 50 speakers from more than 70 countries. The event will highlight the deployment of autonomous drone systems across various industries, including oil and gas, public safety, and transportation.
This year's focus is on practical applications rather than future concepts, with Shell presenting its autonomous drone program for offshore facility inspections. LA Metro will discuss using drones for rail corridor monitoring, while SQM will share insights on increasing iodine production in Chile through drone technology.
As industries face challenges like securing BVLOS approvals and ROI, experts like FlytBase's Nitin Gupta emphasize the importance of real-world operational knowledge. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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