LAS VEGAS, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When the doors open for the 5th annual Commercial UAV Expo Americas in Las Vegas on October 28th, it will break all previous exhibitor and attendance records. "More than 200 exhibitors and 2,500 attendees will unite for the event, a testament to the strength of the commercial drone market and evidence of the increasingly important role Commercial UAV Expo Americas is playing in the space," said Lisa Murray, Group Director at Diversified Communications, organizer of the event. The event runs from October 28-30 at the Westgate in Las Vegas.
Commercial UAV Expo Americas is a platform where commercial drone professionals can get up to speed on the market and discover future opportunities. It brings together the right people, the latest solutions and the practical education commercial drone professionals need to maximize their organization's efficiency, save money, improve safety and mitigate risk. Here's what to expect:
EXHIBITS
More than 200 companies will be exhibiting, making Commercial UAV Expo Americas the largest commercial drone event in the Americas, by far. Best-in-class solutions from the most influential companies will be on display, allowing attendees to make the most of their time by being able to compare and qualify solutions all in one place. See the full list here.
EDUCATION
Attendees will learn from the best in a variety of educational formats: keynotes, plenaries, vertical industry sessions, hands-on workshops, outdoor flying demonstrations and more.
A lineup of industry leaders will provide meaningful insight into the state of the market and what's to come. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and VP of the Advanced Technology Group at UPS Bala Ganesh will deliver keynote addresses followed by a UAS CEO Panel comprised of the leaders from DroneDeploy, Measure, DroneUp and Skydio moderated by Gretchen West, President & CEO of Schiebel Aircraft, Inc.
These are the topics everyone wants to learn more about, regardless of vertical industry. Expanded Operations, Remote ID, UAM and UTM will be tackled, giving attendees the information they need to adapt and plan.
These practical, one-of-a-kind sessions will cover topics from platform selection to automation, data integration, workflows, scaling and security and provide critical insight into the issues and challenges unique to specific verticals.
The DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit at Commercial UAV Expo Americas will unite drone operators and program managers across law enforcement, fire rescue, and other emergency services for strategic discussions and workshops surrounding the evolving use of unmanned aircraft systems. Topics will include program development and management, training standards and certification, mutual assistance, and more.
A variety of workshops are being offered to increase technical know-how:
> A True View of Drone Lidar hosted by GeoCue Group
> AUVSI Trusted Operator Program (TOP) Certification hosted by Embry Riddle
> Intro to UAS Ops & Mapping & Advanced UAS Mapping Concepts hosted by ASPRS
> Night sUAS (DRONE) CSI Demo hosted by Sundance Media Group
> Night Flight Training hosted by Sundance Media Group
> Part 107 Test Prep hosted by Patrick Sherman, Roswell Flight Test Crew
> Practical UAS Project Operations hosted by MAPPS
> Processing Large Datasets Workshop hosted by Pix4D
> Latin American Commercial Drone Perspectives & Opportunities hosted by APD
The most expansive live demos are only available at Commercial UAV Expo Americas. Eight leading vendors will show their drones and software in action, providing insight into their capabilities. Vendors include: AeroVironment, Autel Robotics, DroneNerds, FLIR, Geometrics, Leica Geosystems, LiDAR USA and MicaSense. Organization and support are being provided by Sundance Media Group.
More than 30 leading vendors will share their latest release and news, including AeroVironment, FLIR Systems, Wingtra, Boeing, LiDAR USA, Pix4D, Riegl USA Phoenix Lidar, Topcon Positioning Systems and Trimble/Applanix.
Free to all registrants, this programming includes University Research Developments, Enterprise Solutions for Scaling Drone Operations (sponsored by Airmap), Test Site Panel Updates, Launch Pad Presentations, and Product Previews.
CONNECTIONS
Over 2,500 drone professionals will attend Commercial UAV Expo Americas this year, drawn by the education, exhibits, and opportunity to connect with one another. Registration is trending 30% ahead of last year and includes professionals from leading companies and government agencies from throughout the United States and 50+ countries.
Exhibits are free to visit for anyone who registers by October 27th. Conference registrants can save $100 by registering by October 27th. Registration is available online here.
About Commercial UAV Expo Americas
Commercial UAV Expo Americas, presented by Commercial UAV News, is an international conference and expo exclusively focused on commercial UAS integration and operation covering industries including Construction; Energy & Utilities; Forestry & Agriculture; Infrastructure & Transportation; Mining & Aggregates; Public Safety & Emergency Services; Security; and Surveying & Mapping. It takes place 28-30 October 2019 at Westgate in Las Vegas. Its European sister event takes place 1-3 December 2020 at the RAI Amsterdam. For more information, visit http://www.expouav.com and http://www.expouav.com/europe.
Commercial UAV Expo Americas is produced by Diversified Communications' technology portfolio which also includes Commercial UAV Expo Europe, Commercial UAV News, GeoBusiness Show, International Lidar Technology Forum, SPAR 3D Expo & Conference, SPAR 3D.com, AECNext Technology Expo & Conference and AEC Next News. For information about exhibiting at Commercial UAV Expo, visit http://www.expouav.com/exhibition/ or contact Katherine Dow, Sales Manager, at [email protected] or +1.207-842-5497. For attending information, visit http://www.expouav.com or email [email protected].
SOURCE Commercial UAV Expo Americas
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