Multi-Aircraft Supervision Is the Next BVLOS Scaling Bottleneck
BVLOS drone operations will not scale safely by adding more aircraft to one operator's screen. They need a deliberate multi-aircraft supervision strategy that defines workload, alerting, authority, training, and evidence.
Autonomous Systems Need Handoff Protocols Before They Need More Autonomy
Autonomous drones and unmanned systems need disciplined handoff protocols that define when autonomy transfers authority to humans, how supervisors regain control, and what evidence proves the handoff is safe.
Start With the ConOps Before Adding More AI to Autonomous Systems
Autonomous systems programs do not fail only because the technology is immature. They fail when teams add automation before defining the mission, operating boundaries, human roles, and safety evidence.