USI Whitepapers
Trusted Thought Leadership
on a Global Scale
Clear guidance for academic and commercial leaders shaping the future of unmanned aviation
Why We Created These White Papers
Unmanned aviation is evolving quickly with new regulations expanded use cases and higher expectations for safety and workforce readiness. We created these white papers to give academic institutions the tools to build industry aligned programs and prepare students for real world careers while helping commercial operators apply best practices that support safe scalable and compliant operations.
Who Should Read These Whitepapers?
Commercial / Industry Professionals
- Aviation safety leaders seeking data-driven insights
- UAS professionals, operators, and remote pilots
- Public safety teams integrating drone technology
- Government Agencies Seeking Scalable, Compliant Drone Programs
- Industry stakeholders navigating regulatory updates or emerging markets
Academic / Education & Research
- Educators, researchers, and technology enthusiasts
- High school and college administrators shaping curriculum and workforce pathways
- Career Advisors Engaged in Workforce Development
- Those Interested in Technical Training or Professional Development
- Career advisors focused on workforce development in aviation and tech
The Business of Safety: Creating Success with Accredited Standards.
Explore the Future of UAS Operations
This whitepaper breaks down how commercial drone operations can safely scale by learning from aviation best practices and emerging BVLOS regulations.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- How the UAS industry is evolving toward complex, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and multi-drone missions.
- Why adherence to accredited standards is critical for safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Lessons from manned aviation standards like IOSA, IS-BAO, and BARS that can be applied to drone operations.
- The regulatory and insurance landscape shaping UAS operations worldwide.
- How proactive adoption of safety standards can maximize ROI and prepare for large-scale drone fleets.