From Ground Logistics to Drones: Alice Griffith on UTM, State Policy, & Industry Growth
Update: 2025-07-16
Description
In Episode Six of The Unmanned Podcast, host Matt Hernandez talks with Alice Griffith, Senior Director of State and Commercial Aviation at Crown Innovations (formerly Crown Consulting). Alice shares her unexpected journey into the drone industry—from a background in ground logistics to becoming a leader in unmanned systems strategy and policy.Together, they dive into how state-level aviation initiatives are shaping drone integration, the complexities of unmanned traffic management (UTM), and how regulatory frameworks vary across the country.
Topics Covered:
- The role of state governments in drone regulation
- Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) explained
- Regulatory fragmentation vs. standardization
- Collaborating with public and private stakeholders
- The future of drone integration in U.S. airspace
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