Organisers of the Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading trade show and conference for the commercial drone sector, have announced the members of the 2025 Advisory Board. Comprised of influential leaders from across the unmanned aerial vehicle ecosystem, the Advisory Board will guide the development of conference programming, provide strategic insight, and support the event’s mission to serve as the premier platform for commercial drone innovation.
The 11th edition of Commercial UAV Expo will take place from 2–4 September 2025 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada, building on last year’s theme: “Drones in Action: Current Realities & Future Frontiers.”
“This year’s Advisory Board reflects the full breadth of the unmanned aerial vehicle industry,” said Lee Corkhill, Group Director at Diversified Communications, organiser of the event. “Their expertise ensures that our programming stays practical, forward-thinking, and relevant for UAV professionals at every level.”
The 2025 Advisory Board brings together experts from a diverse range of sectors including drone manufacturing, piloting and field operations, service provision, software development, public safety, construction, and energy. Each member offers valuable insight into both the current landscape and the evolving potential of drone technology:
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Wayne Baker, Director of Stakeholder Engagement – DJI
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Dallas Brooks, Aviation Outreach & Standards Lead – Wing
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Keaton Denzer, Chief UAS Pilot – Bechtel
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Chris Fleming, CEO – Cyberhawk
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Nitin Gupta, Founder & CEO – FlytBase
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Ashley Hanson, Unmanned Aviation Systems Manager – John Deere
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Thomas Haun, President – Turner Staffing Group
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Cynthia Huang, CEO – ACSL Inc.
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Michael Leo, Captain – FDNY Robotics
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Bobby Sakaki, CEO – UAS Nexus
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Ben Stocker, Construction Technologist – Skender
Full biographies of the 2025 Advisory Board members can be viewed at www.expouav.com/advisory-board.
Registration for Commercial UAV Expo will open in May. Drone professionals are encouraged to register early to secure discounted conference rates and to complete the Attendee Inquiry form for the latest updates about the event.
For more information visit www.expouav.com
