From Houston to Home: Airspace Link Wraps XPONENTIAL 2025 and Looks Ahead to Detroit 2026

XPONENTIAL 2025 in Houston was an exciting moment for Airspace Link. As thousands of industry leaders, innovators, and public sector changemakers gathered to shape the future of uncrewed systems, our team arrived with a clear message: the future of drone operations management is here—and it’s live.

At the center of that message was the launch of the Operations Center within our flagship AirHub® Portal, now officially recognized as the premier Drone Operations Management System (DOMS). Built for the complex needs of commercial operators, state and local governments, and public safety and federal agencies, the Operations Center delivers a real-time, interactive airspace picture, bringing together planned drone operations, live crewed and uncrewed air traffic, weather, FAA data, and more into one unified dashboard.

Standing Out on the Show Floor

Our booth quickly became a hub for discovery, dialogue, and live demos. Attendees got hands-on with the new Operations Center, watched walkthroughs on-screen, and had meaningful conversations with our team. We were proud to connect with industry peers, public officials, and operational teams across sectors, all eager to enhance how they manage and monitor airspace.

Airspace Link also showcased our growing ecosystem of technology integrations, from sensor partners to enterprise tools, all supporting our mission to provide the most trusted, FAA-approved platform for safe drone integration into communities and the national airspace.

Speaking Up for the State of Innovation

We were proud to have Michael Healander, President and CEO of Airspace Link, speak on a panel at P3 Tech Consulting’s Law-Tech-Connect, highlighting the innovation taking place in Michigan, from advanced air mobility corridors to local-first drone integration models. The panel reaffirmed that Michigan isn't just a manufacturing state—it’s a testbed for aviation and autonomy.

The Road to XPONENTIAL 2026: Detroit 

As we closed the week in Houston, our eyes were already on next year. XPONENTIAL 2026 will take place in Detroit, the city Airspace Link calls home—and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet.

As a Detroit-based company rooted in public-private partnerships and next-generation infrastructure, hosting XPONENTIAL 2026 in our own backyard is more than symbolic—it’s personal. Headquartered at Newlab at Michigan Central, we sit at the center of the city’s growing innovation ecosystem, alongside mobility pioneers, civic leaders, and technology trailblazers. This proximity enables us to actively contribute to building a safer, more connected airspace future.

We look forward to welcoming the industry to Detroit in 2026, showcasing Michigan's leadership in advanced air mobility, and sharing the impactful work our team and partners are doing to shape the future of airspace infrastructure.

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