WISPR Wows with SkyScout 2 as Drone Rules Tighten and Ukraine Sparks Innovation

WISPR Systems was recently featured on Drone Technology Daily. Click here to listen to the podcast or read the transcript below.

Welcome to Drone Technology Daily on September 16, 2025, where today’s developments are set to reshape the way both professionals and hobbyists take to the skies. In breaking news, WISPR Systems has just announced the expansion of its cloud platform with SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+. These new models, revealed this morning, deliver increased payload capacity and double the flight endurance compared to the prior SkyScout, targeting both mapping specialists and infrastructure inspection crews. Both units feature all weather casing for centimeter-level positioning in a modular gimbal system supporting both RGB and thermal payloads, making them a compelling choice for utility operators and first responders.

WISPR states operators can expect up to 68 minutes of real-world endurance and seamless compatibility with most autonomous flight planning apps onboard. AI-powered object tracking and obstacle avoidance ensure robust safety for complex missions. Turning to regulation, the landscape has shifted significantly in North America and beyond. In Canada, new rules for medium drone operations and expanded privileges for advanced pilots are now being rolled out.

These include the long-awaited ability to conduct extended visual line-of-sight and sheltered operations, and notable changes for flights at public events. Industry voices emphasize the need for all current and aspiring operators to review Transport Canada’s revised standards, especially as flight privileges for medium drones and beyond visual line-of-sight missions become available later this year. In the United States, the latest National Defense Authorization Act has introduced even tighter scrutiny on drones manufactured by DJI and others due to national security concerns, potentially constraining commercial import and use. The White House’s recent Executive Order adds further requirements for geo fencing, airspace transparency and remote identification, with major implications for anyone flying in or near critical infrastructure as always check local regulations and ensure your drone supports remote ID and updated geo fencing protocols.

On the commercial front, the past day saw major contract announcements from agricultural analytics providers leveraging AI-driven swarm drones to monitor crop health, highlighting the expanding enterprise value of multi-UAV deployments. Consumer demand remains strong, as market data from Drone Industry Insights predicts global UAV sales will exceed $30 billion dollars by the end of 2025, with autonomous and AI-enabled consumer drones accounting for the fastest growing segment. For listeners evaluating their next drone, consider the WISPR SkyScout 2 series compared with the outgoing model. It’s 68 minutes of endurance, weather proofing and modular camera support firmly position it at the top of today’s flight endurance leaders under 10 kilograms takeoff weight.

Experts at Unmanned Systems Technology applaud its rapid battery swap up and built-in edge compute capabilities, recommending it for surveyors seeking exceptional range and deployment speed. Remember, when flying advanced or medium class drones, maintain visual line-of-sight unless explicitly permitted preflight, check all sensors and verify firmware as current to ensure both compliance and safety. Looking ahead, combat innovations emerging from Ukraine and Russia continue to drive global shifts in autonomous and AI-assisted UAS technologies, while leading institutional research remains centered in the United States, China and Israel, shaping both commercial and defense UAF futures. Listeners should expect AI autonomy, network swarm deployment and continuous advances in safety and regulatory frameworks to define the market over the coming year.

Thanks for tuning in to Drone Technology Daily. Come back next week for more essential UAF news and expert insights.