{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"ConstructorCast","title":"Revolutionizing Construction with Autonomous Drones","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2439,"description":"Rapid advances in drone technology are reshaping construction, from jobsite safety and progress tracking to automation and AI-powered insights. And with the FAA’s newly proposed Part 108 rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, the industry may soon see its biggest leap yet.\nIn this episode of ConstructorCast, host Max Nelson sits down with:\nSpencer Phillips, Counsel, Regulatory and Litigation Advocacy, AGC of America \nGrant Hagen, Head of Community, DroneDeploy\nTogether, they break down what contractors need to know about the proposed rule, including:How BVLOS operations differ from the current Part 107 limitationsWhat “airworthiness acceptance” means and how it could impact the drone marketHow contractors would certify their drone programs, not just individual pilotsThe shift toward autonomous and remote piloting The opportunities and risks as drones integrate into the national airspaceThe timeline for FAA rulemaking and how contractors can engage in the process Whether your firm is already using drones or just considering what’s next, this conversation helps demystify the regulatory landscape and paints a clear picture of what the future of drone usage in construction may look like. Resources: 2026 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook SurveyAGC's Comments on FAA 108Article Overview on AGC NewsThe 2025 AI Resource Guide for Construction ProfessionalsDroneDeploy's Built Different Podcast","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xJLJ8O2CYnnx0yUUmVlV7vWV7NadOwod4BtU0nxyfQw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82NTM5/ZmM0ZjcyMWI5M2Vm/Y2YxNGQyMDRkN2I3/M2VmMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}