Uncrewed Views

How a Drone Pilot Marketplace Differs From a Managed Network

November 4, 2026·24 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Mike Apke, owner of droners.io. The two discuss how Apke acquired the platform in a bankruptcy auction, how a marketplace model compares with a managed network, how new pilots can win work, and how the platform approaches pricing concerns. Report Download Link: https://www.commercialuavnews.com/reports/where-the-commercial-drone-industry-stands-in-2026 Webinar Registration Link: https://www.commercialuavnews.com/webinars/the-commercial-drone-industry-in-numbers-state-of-the-industry-report-reactions

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