More than 3,500 commercial drone professionals from more than 60 countries are gathering at Commercial UAV Expo at Caesar’s Forum in Las Vegas. The show that bills itself as “the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference” ends today.
The conference program has featured over 150 industry leaders sharing information and insights on critical industry topics, including the use of AI, drone delivery, airspace development, regulatory developments, industry-specific challenges, and more.
“Commercial UAV Expo is at the forefront of commercial drone technology, bringing together industry professionals from around the world to discuss the latest developments, share the newest technology, and work cooperatively to create the airspace of the future,” said Lee Corkhill, Group Event Director at Diversified Communications, organizer of the event.
Drone experts from Amazon, DJI, Duke Energy, FAA, Elroy Air, Florida Power & Light, John Deere, Department of Homeland Security, Merlin Labs, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Percepto, Southern Company, U.S. Department of Transportation, Walmart, Wing, Zipline and more are in attendance.
Keynote panels have delved into what success with drone technology looks like when drone innovators, regulators, and end-users share their expertise and vision. Keynotes will provide insight into FAA regulation and ROI, while outlining developments in AI that will have a profound impact on the entire drone industry.
The Advanced Airspace Summit, a new programming addition, is addressing some of the main issues around bridging the gap between crewed and uncrewed aviation, including cultivating public trust and establishing regulatory and operational frameworks.
Additional education to expand drone knowledge was available, including add-on workshops, a two-day DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit, and Exhibit Hall Theater programming, featuring presentations and panel discussions about drone pilot opportunities and operations, the trailblazing women shaping the drone revolution, and the realities of implementing a drone program.
Live Outdoor Flying Demonstrations have provided the opportunity to compare systems in real-world scenarios. Drone experts were on-hand to narrate live scenarios and field questions from the audience.
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