What Do We Need for Successful Implementation of UTM Technologies
Drone Nexus
Panel
In this panel, hear from Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) experts on the future of urban air mobility. Attendees will learn about the current ecosystem, as well as the development of industry-wide standards.Read More
Unlocking Trustworthy BVLOS Using the Power of Skydio Autonomy
Drone Nexus
Thought-Leadership Session
The arrival of AI-driven autonomy has the potential to enable new modes of operation and regulatory approaches. While the drone industry has long been flying at long range and relatively high altitude, a wide range of commercial operations can be conducted at low altitudes leading to more accurate d...Read More
Safety Risk Management
Drone Nexus
Fireside Chat
In this fireside chat, Harrison Wolf of the World Economic Forum reviews best practices for developing a UAS program, as well as the process of safety to protect that program. Attendees will learn about how safety risk management in aviation can be applied to drones, and how that fits into the regul...Read More
Designing a UTM for Success: GUTMA Recommendations
Drone Nexus
Session
The Global UTM Association (GUTMA) is a non-profit consortium of worldwide Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) stakeholders. Its purpose is to foster the safe, secure and efficient integration of drones in the global airspace system. Its mission is to support and accelerate the transp...Read More
Building a Drone Safety Program: Practical Tips from UAST Experts
UAS First Responders Summit, Drone Nexus
Panel
The Unmanned Aircraft Safety Team (UAST), an industry-government partnership, believes that safe operations in the National Airspace System (NAS) are key to the success of any drone operation, as well as to the long-term success and public acceptance of the commercial drone industry at-large. Learn...Read More
UAS Program Management
Drone Nexus
In this session, Jon McBridge of RMUS will cover how establishing a strong foundation for your UAS program early on is critical for success. Creating a plan will help you to reduce costs, save time, reduce incidents, and scale sustainably. Read More
The Wind of Change: Transforming our Cities to be Weather Ready for the Drone Economy
Drone Nexus
With the ultimate goal of integrating unmanned aircraft into civil airspace while ensuring the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System, this session will cover what it would take to get UAS weather products into operation, going over the need, the challenges, and more from the individu...Read More
Q&A with Jay Merkle of the FAA
Drone Nexus
Join Jay Merkle of the FAA in an open discussion. Bring your questions about NPRM, BVLOS, and the future of drone regulation- this is an exciting opportunity to connect directly with one of the FAA's executive directors.Read More
Your Advocates - Top 10 Reasons for Drone Companies to Engage an Attorney
Drone Nexus
Session
Social media, chat rooms and websites are chock full of what appears to be legal advice. Facts matter and drive case-specific nuances and ramifications when interpreting law, regulation or policy. The key question that drone business owners and operators should be asking themselves is: do I need an ...Read More
Startups and Commercial Innovation: How to Take Your Business to the Next Level
Drone Nexus
Panel
Starting up - and succeeding - in a new business venture can be challenging. Should I contact an attorney to create my company? How do I build my brand? Where can I obtain funding? Hear answers to all of these questions and more from our expert panel of successful business owners, attorneys and VC e...Read More
UAV Developments in Texas
Drone Nexus
Roundtable
Join us for a conversation about new UAV innovations and developments in Texas. Read More
Remote ID Panel
Drone Nexus
Panel
Where are we with Remote Identification (remote ID)? With a goal of safely, effectively integrating drones into the National Airspace System (NAS), safety and security are top priorities. Remote Identification of UAS remains crucial to these efforts, and we are closer than ever to a centralized syst...Read More
Women and Drones Fireside Chat & Interviews with Women to Watch Honorees
Drone Nexus
Fireside Chat
In this fireside chat, acclaimed journalist Wendy Erikson sits down with Jennifer Andrews, of Bell Flight. Jennifer, who serves as the NASASIO project lead on Bell’s Technology and Innovation team has supported Bell’s On-Demand Mobility progress while also contributing to various contracted research...Read More
UAS Policies Around the Globe
Drone Nexus
Panel
We are globally connected. Whether or not you have international drone business connections, understanding the operational and regulatory environment in other countries will provide additional context for the U.S. drone industry. Hear from our panel of international drone pilots and experts who will...Read More
SMG Night Flight Workshop – Theory Only
Drone Nexus
Experienced field UAV (drone) instructors will offer this practical Night UAV flight training course to equip remote pilots with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pilot an UAV at night safely, efficiently and effectively. Once testing is completed, attendees will receive certification of comp...Read More
How to Build Your Brand and Pitch to Clients
Drone Nexus
Session
In this session, in conjunction with the inaugural Career Connect, a well-established drone influencer teaches participants how to build a brand, use social media effectively, and ultimately create a successful client pitch. Read More
Privacy Implications and Best Practices for Drone Operators
Drone Nexus
Panel
Privacy is a hot button topic for the drone industry. In the last Authorization Act, Congress included several privacy provisions that the FAA and drone companies must heed. In the past several years, States have also passed consumer privacy laws, facial recognition laws and other drone privacy laws...Read More
Interview Tips from an Executive Search Consultant
Drone Nexus
Hear about best practices for job searching, resume building tips, and getting the most out of your interviews.Read More
Pandemics and Privacy: Reducing the Stigma of Drone use to Support the Public
Drone Nexus
Earlier this year, the Westport, Connecticut police department announced its plan to use drone technology to monitor social distancing and detect fevers, all in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Days later, these plans were canceled, in large part because of a scathing condemnatio...Read More
UTM in Practice: An International Research Perspective
Drone Nexus
Keynote
With a PhD in Machine Learning and 35 years in aerospace, Dr Martin combines experience in boots-on-the-ground operations, commercial leadership and research. This experience spans more than 20 years as an aerospace engineer in the Australian Air Force and Army, on a variety of manned and unmanned...Read More
Drones in STEAM
Drone Nexus
Roundtable
Join two UAV educators for a conversation about fostering solid foundational UAV education. Hear about effective programs and resources for parents.Read More
Automating Multi-Drone Missions
Drone Nexus
Thought-Leadership Session
[Sponsored by SkyGrid] A drone can be a powerful tool to surveil an area and gather insights, but multiple drones are even more powerful. Multi-drone missions will enable a more efficient approach to inspect utilities, secure perimeters, conduct last-mile deliveries, and respond to emergencies. But...Read More
Screening of AZ DroneFest Film Festival Winners
Drone Nexus
Session
Join us for the screenings of the incredible AZ DroneFest film festival winners.Read More
Drone Security and Integration
Drone Nexus
Hear about challenges of sustainably maximizing airspace while reducing risk, from Leesa Papier, acting director of the federal aviation agency’s office of national security programs and incident response. Attendees will learn about risk mitigation, including education, deterrence, and more about th...Read More
Delivering What Matters
Drone Nexus
Session
Established as a UPS subsidiary in 2019, UPS Flight Forward earned the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) first Standard Part 135 certification to operate a drone airline. UPS Flight Forward initiated the first ongoing revenue-generating drone delivery service and currently has operations in N...Read More
Aerial Photography / Cinematography: Get the shots, Get Paid
Drone Nexus
In this course, attendees can take away the real world opportunities that can be achieved through the drone industry. How with a low investment and a fun but targeted work ethic you can actually make money, either extra money on the side, or by building their own business, or working for a major ...Read More
Drones in Real Estate
Drone Nexus
Workshop
Drones provide incredible aerial perspectives which can be used for the likes of surveying, search and rescue, and construction progression, but perhaps a more common use of drone imagery is through selling real estate. Photographers and videographers alike turn to drones when servicing real estate ...Read More
Enabling Safe Navigation in GPS Denied Environments
Drone Nexus
Session
The value of flying remotely indoors or in other GPS denied environments is enormous. It allows operators to reduce inspection costs by performing more thorough and frequent inspections, saves time by gathering more data faster when assessing critical situations, and it increases safety with remote ...Read More
The Creative Process Behind Next-Level Aerials
Drone Nexus
Session
Learning how to drone is just one piece of the puzzle to creating jaw-dropping aerials. This course provides an in-depth look into Emily’s creative process from start to finish. Starting with pre-visualizing shots to post-processing them in Lightroom and Photoshop. If you want to learn how to improv...Read More
Today’s and Tomorrow’s use of A.I., Machine Learning and Computer Vision for Drones
Drone Nexus
Session
In this presentation, Jerome Bouvard of Parrot explains how drones (and by extension, software) are using artificial intelligence today and how this will revolutionize the use of robots in the near future. Attendees will hear about real examples from various UAS business use cases (inspection, publi...Read More
Obtaining Waivers for Complex Operations
Drone Nexus
Session
In this session, we'll review §107.205 - List of regulations subject to waiver. Rob Knochenhauer will go into details on his initial failures in obtaining complex operational waivers at GreenSight and the practical formula for success that was crafted to secure complex waivers in his work with Green...Read More
12/15 | 11:30am – 12:15pm CST
What Do We Need for Successful Implementation of UTM Technologies
12/15 | 11:30am – 12:00pm CST
Unlocking Trustworthy BVLOS Using the Power of Skydio Autonomy
12/15 | 1:15pm – 2:00pm CST
Designing a UTM for Success: GUTMA Recommendations
12/15 | 2:15pm – 3:00pm CST
Building a Drone Safety Program: Practical Tips from UAST Experts
12/15 | 3:15pm – 4:00pm CST
The Wind of Change: Transforming our Cities to be Weather Ready for the Drone Economy
12/16 | 10:00am – 10:45am CST
Your Advocates - Top 10 Reasons for Drone Companies to Engage an Attorney
12/16 | 11:00am – 11:45am CST
Startups and Commercial Innovation: How to Take Your Business to the Next Level
12/16 | 12:15pm – 1:00pm CST
Remote ID Panel
12/16 | 1:15pm – 2:30pm CST
Women and Drones Fireside Chat & Interviews with Women to Watch Honorees
12/16 | 2:45pm – 3:30pm CST
UAS Policies Around the Globe
12/16 | 3:30pm – 6:30pm CST
SMG Night Flight Workshop – Theory Only
12/16 | 3:45pm – 4:30pm CST
Privacy Implications and Best Practices for Drone Operators
12/16 | 4:45pm – 5:30pm CST
Pandemics and Privacy: Reducing the Stigma of Drone use to Support the Public
12/17 | 10:00am – 10:30am CST
UTM in Practice: An International Research Perspective
12/17 | 3:30pm – 4:15pm CST
Aerial Photography / Cinematography: Get the shots, Get Paid
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Today’s and Tomorrow’s use of A.I., Machine Learning and Computer Vision for Drones