Nate Ernst to Speak at the Energy Drone & Robotics Forum — “What’s Now & Next in BVLOS for Energy”
Updated: Oct 22
As the UAS industry continues its march toward scalable Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, one of the most anticipated discussions of 2025 will take place at the Energy Drone & Robotics Forum, held November 12, 2025 at The Ion in Houston, TX.
Nate Ernst, President of The Tactien Group, will join leaders across the autonomy, robotics, and energy sectors to discuss the session:
“What’s Now & Next in BVLOS for Energy: Preparing for FAA Part 108.”
The Next Frontier for Energy Utilities
Energy utilities have long relied on drones for asset inspection and situational awareness — but as the industry eyes true BVLOS operations under the forthcoming FAA Part 108 framework, the conversation is shifting from technology to scalability and readiness.
Nate’s session will explore:
How utilities can build BVLOS-ready programs today within existing frameworks (Part 91, 44807, and Part 107).
The operational and regulatory realities of large-scale drone integration in energy infrastructure.
Why the pathway to BVLOS is as much about people and process as it is about platforms and payloads.
“Part 108 will not be a switch that flips on readiness — it’s a framework that rewards those already operating with aviation discipline. Our role at Tactien is to help utilities get there first, with systems that scale safely and sustainably.” — Nate Ernst
About the Energy Drone & Robotics Forum
The Energy Drone & Robotics Forum is the world’s largest event dedicated to aerial, ground, and subsea robotics for energy and industrial markets. This year’s theme, “Autonomy & Robotics in Energy,” unites leaders from utilities, oil & gas, and critical infrastructure to discuss the next era of autonomous operations.
📅 Event: Energy Drone & Robotics Forum
📍 Location: The Ion, Houston, TX
🕓 Date: November 12, 2025
🔗 Details & Registration: Event Page
💸 Discount Code: NETWORK20OFF
About The Tactien Group
The Tactien Group is a specialized aviation consultancy and systems integrator helping organizations operationalize safe, scalable unmanned and hybrid flight operations across utilities, energy, and critical infrastructure.
Through a blend of strategic advisory, operational readiness, and regulatory navigation, Tactien bridges the gap between today’s drone capabilities and tomorrow’s BVLOS-ready aviation systems.
Join the Conversation
If your organization is preparing for BVLOS integration under Part 108 or exploring advanced UAS strategies for linear infrastructure, this is a discussion you won’t want to miss.
Connect with Nate Ernst at the Energy Drone & Robotics Forum to learn how Tactien helps utilities design future-ready flight operations — today.
