Monday, October 1, 2018
Outdoor flying demos (registration required)
Day 1
Monday, October 1, 2018
7:00 am - 11:00 am
HUVR
Beyond the Cage – Outdoor Flying Demonstration – Session I
OUTDOOR FLYING DEMONSTRATIONS Commercial UAV Expo does NOT have a drone cage on the exhibit floor. Our audience of drone professionals is well “beyond the cage.” Instead, Commercial UAV Expo,...
9:15 am - 1:00 pm
HUVR
Beyond the Cage – Outdoor Flying Demonstration – Session 2
OUTDOOR FLYING DEMONSTRATIONS Commercial UAV Expo does NOT have a drone cage on the exhibit floor. Our audience of drone professionals is well “beyond the cage.” Instead, Commercial UAV Expo,...
Product previews (conference pass required)
2:15 – 6:15 PM
Product Previews
Learn about the newest supplier advances and best practices for specifying, planning and executing projects in Product Previews presented by exhibiting companies.
Click the “+” below to see the current list of presenting companies. Full schedule with times and location to come.
Participating Companies
| AeroDimension | Parrott Professional |
| Airbus Aerial | Phase One Industrial |
| Airgon LLC | Phoenix LiDAR Systems |
| Ardenna Technologies | Pix4D |
| Delair | Pulse Aerospace |
| Drone Deploy | RIEGL USA Inc. |
| DroneNerds Inc | SCI Technology, Inc. |
| Epson America, Inc. | SenseFly |
| Ewatt Aerospace | Septentrio |
| Flyability | SKYNETWEST – sUAS Service Provider |
| Harris Corporation | TOPCON Positioning Systems, Inc. |
| HAZON Solutions | Trimble |
| Leica Geosystems Inc. | U-Drone Robotics Australia |
| LiDAR USA | VectorNav Technologies |
| Microdrones | Vertical Partners West, LLC |
| NW Rapid Mfg LLC | YellowScan |
workshops & symposia (registration required)
Day 1
Monday, October 1, 2018
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Conf. Room 7-10
Andrew Carey
Rio Tinto Kennecott Utah Copper
Christian Stallings
McKim & Creed
Technical Seminar: High Accuracy Mapping with DJI Drones
GeoCue Group and its subsidiary AirGon are pleased to repeat last year’s highly successful colloquium on high accuracy mapping with low cost drones. This seminar will walk the user through...
Andrew Carey
Christian Stallings
How to Achieve Professional Grade Surveying with Drones
Microdrones presents a helpful series of workshops to help geomatics professionals make sense out of making drones a part of their work. Lead by Dr. Mohamed Mostafa, Director of mdSolutions...
Mohamed M.R. Mostafa
Pix4D Advanced User Workshop
Unique to the Commercial UAV Expo the Pix4D Training Team will be taking a deep dive into two overarching topics. In the first four-hour module, we will be discussing best...
Angad Singh
Jeffrey Miller
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pavilion 6
David Thirtyacre
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Scott Burgess
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
sUAS Advanced Inspection Operations
This in-depth workshop will extend knowledge from beyond Part 107 qualifications to operational knowledge, skills, and abilities regarding sUAS utilization for inspections in construction, infrastructure, utilities, surveying and mapping. Detail...
David Thirtyacre
Scott Burgess
Getting Started with Indoor Drone Inspection
Take a one-day training with our training expert and learn all you need to apprehend the very own flight dynamics of Elios and perform your first indoor inspection mission.
Gregory Spirlet
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
TBA
happy hour – exhibit hall
Day 1
Monday, October 1, 2018
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Exhibit Hall
Welcome Happy Hour
The Welcome Happy Hour will be hosted on the Exhibit Floor. All registrants are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
10:00-5:00 Exhibit HAll Open
opening & Keynotes
Day 1
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Lisa Murray
Welcome Address
9:00 am - 9:10 am
Gretchen West
Keynote Chair
9:10 am - 10:30 am
Daniel K. Elwell
FAA Keynote
9:10 am - 9:30 am
Michael Perry
DJI Keynote
9:30 am - 9:50 am
10:30-11:00 Networking break – Exhibit HAll
IPP Update & Progress to date
Day 1
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Greg Agvent
CNN Worldwide
Nicholas Flom
Northern Plains UAS Test Site
James Grimsley
DII, LLC
Cindy Ng
Intel Corporation
Glady Singh
PrecisionHawk
Tiffany Vinson
City Of San Diego
Basil Yap
North Carolina Department Of Transportation
IPP Update & Progress To Date
Moderated by Greg Agvent of CNN, invited panelists will provide updates and progress plus candid discussion for the UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP), including: Issues will include assessment of progress...
Greg Agvent
Nicholas Flom
James Grimsley
Cindy Ng
Glady Singh
Tiffany Vinson
Basil Yap
12:00-1:30 Lunch (available for purchase) – Exhibit HAll
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Vertical iNDUSTRY deep dive SESSIONS
Day 1
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
1:30 pm - 2:10 pm
Drone Industry Visionaries – Autonomy
Get the inside scoop on what’s on the horizon for UAS! A panel of visionaries will debate and discuss the future of UAS as well as the opportunities and challenges...
Marcel Bergerman
Adam Bry
Chris Rittler
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Precision Agriculture – Part I
Farmers don’t want more tools; they *do* want actionable information. The experts in this deep dive will fast-track participants in the use of the newest technology, including drones, remote sensing,...
Robert Blair
Young Kim
Jeff Lorton
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Glenn Stott
New Jersey Department Of Transportation
Adam Smith
Minnesota Department Of Transportation
Bob Maguire
Georgia Department Of Transportation
Darshan Divakaran
North Carolina Department Of Transportation
DOTs and Infrastructure – Part 1
UAVs deployed for roads, bridges and tunnels are realizing increased value, from fault detection to asset management. But what does it take to successfully integrate a UAV program into a...
Glenn Stott
Adam Smith
Bob Maguire
Darshan Divakaran
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Dyan Gibbens
Trumbull Unmanned
Process & Power – Part 1
This workshop will focus on the use of UAVs for applications that involve processing of fluids or gases: oil & gas, electricity, water, pharmaceuticals, chemicals. To be addressed: best practices...
Dyan Gibbens
Dave Truch
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Matthew Klein
Bureau Of Reclamation
Sam Billingsley
Ragan-Smith Associates, Inc
Michael Singer
DroneView Technologies
Lewis Graham
AirGon LLC
Surveying & Mapping – Part 1
Clearly drones are ideal for topographic measurement, from movement monitoring, change detection, seepage detection, volumetric measurement and more. However, determining the right sensors and tools for managing the data is...
Matthew Klein
Sam Billingsley
Michael Singer
Lewis Graham
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Mike Winn
DroneDeploy
Anil Nanduri
Intel Corporation
David HansellFacebook
Michael Chasen
PrecisionHawk
Christoph Strecha
Pix4D
Drone Industry Visionaries – Data
Get the inside scoop on what’s on the horizon for UAS! A panel of visionaries will debate and discuss the future of UAS as well as the opportunities and challenges...
Mike Winn
Anil Nanduri
David Hansell
Michael Chasen
Christoph Strecha
3:00-3:30 Networking break – Exhibit HAll
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Vertical iNDUSTRY deep dive SESSIONS
Day 1
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Drone Industry Visionaries – University Lightning Round
Latest developments from top universities in brief presentations. More information coming soon.
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Precision Agriculture – Part 2
Farmers don’t want more tools; they *do* want actionable information. The experts in this deep dive will fast track participants in the use of the newest technology, including drones, remote...
Robert Blair
Young Kim
Jeff Lorton
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Connie Yew
Federal Highway Administration
Shayne Gill
AASHTO
DOTs and Infrastructure – Part 2
UAVs deployed for roads, bridges and tunnels are realizing increased value, from fault detection to asset management. But what does it take to successfully integrate a UAV program into a...
Connie Yew
Shayne Gill
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Dyan Gibbens
Trumbull Unmanned
Process & Power – Part 2
This workshop will focus on the use of UAVs for applications that involve processing of fluids or gases: oil & gas, electricity, water, pharmaceuticals, chemicals. To be addressed: best practices...
Dave Truch
Dyan Gibbens
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Matthew Klein
Bureau Of Reclamation
Sam Billingsley
Ragan-Smith Associates, Inc
Michael Singer
DroneView Technologies
Lewis Graham
AirGon LLC
Surveying & Mapping – Part 2
Clearly drones are ideal for topographic measurement, from movement monitoring, change detection, seepage detection, volumetric measurement and more. However, determining the right sensors and tools for managing the data is...
Matthew Klein
Sam Billingsley
Michael Singer
Lewis Graham
Urban Air Mobility
Day 1
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
What the Sky Will Look Like in Future
Gretchen West of Hogans Lovell will engage the thought leaders moving us toward Urban Air Mobility: what are the technology advancements being realized and what is still needed, which entities...
Matt Metcalfe
Marcel Bergerman
Gretchen West
Powering Drones
Powering Drones
Battery life is an obvious consideration for drone flight, but there are other considerations including propulsion, noise, recharging capabilities, etc. that will shape the future of power for drones. The session will first identify typical duration and pros and cons for specific applications of current technologies including lithium ion Vs. tethered, solar and into newer tech such as over-the-air charging to super-fast 30-second re-charging, and even newer still. Invited participants from technology start-ups, academia, venture capitalists and asset owners will share experiences and where they see promise and investment potential for new developments.
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Poolside connect & happy hour
Day 1
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Poolside Connect & Happy Hour
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Westgate Resort & Casino Pool
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
regulatory & utm updates
Day 1
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Courtney Albers
AiRXOS, A GE Venture
Lisa Ellman
Commercial Drone Alliance & Hogan Lovells US LLP
Travis Mason
Airbus
Regulatory & UTM Updates
Led by Lisa Ellman, this panel of government and market leaders will give you a years' worth of updates in 60 minutes. Additional speakers and presentation details coming soon.
Courtney Albers
Lisa Ellman
Travis Mason
10:00-10:30 Networking break – Exhibit HAll
Security
Day 1
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Jaz Banga
Airspace Systems, Inc.
Grant Jordan
SkySafe
Lisa Ellman
Commercial Drone Alliance & Hogan Lovells US LLP
Brendan Groves
U.S. Department Of Justice
Data, Hacking, Counter-Drone
Ensuring the security of your program, from flight to data, is the subject of this session. What steps should you be taking, what are resources you can enlist...this group of...
Jaz Banga
Grant Jordan
Lisa Ellman
Brendan Groves
in-house vs. outsourcing your drone program
Day 1
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Assel Ayapova
AES Corporation
Colin Snow
Skylogic Research, LLC
Greg Agvent
CNN Worldwide
Bradley Koeckeritz
U.S. Department Of The Interior
In-House Versus Outsourcing Your Drone Program
Learn from experiences of asset owners on both sides of this issue: opting to in-house their drone program or contracting this out. Considerations include costs, liability, training and risks.
Dave Truch
Assel Ayapova
Colin Snow
Greg Agvent
Bradley Koeckeritz
12:30-2:00 Lunch (available for purchase) – Exhibit HAll
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Vertical iNDUSTRY deep dive SESSIONS
Day 1
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
2:00 pm - 2:40 pm
Drone Industry Visionaries – Service
Get the inside scoop on what’s on the horizon for UAS! A panel of visionaries will debate and discuss the future of UAS as well as the opportunities and challenges...
George Mathew
Benjamin Benharrosh
Dyan Gibbens
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Large Asset Installations (Cell Towers, Wind Turbines, Solar) – Part 1
This deep dive focuses on the use of drones from inspection and operation to maintenance of cell towers, wind turbines, solar farms and other large installations. Key issues to be...
Art Pregler
Harold Miller
David Adjiashvili
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Daniel Marek
Nevada Highway Patrol
Tracy Wilkinson
City Of Renton Police Department
Chad Karlewicz
Renton Police Department
Tiffany Vinson
City Of San Diego
Alex Justice
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Eric Andelin
Wantman Group Inc.
Romeo Durscher
DJI, Inc
Public Safety – Part 1
Police, fire and government entities are constrained in the use of UAVs, not only by budget but also public perceptions and oversight. This workshop focuses on lessons learned and key...
Daniel Marek
Tracy Wilkinson
Chad Karlewicz
Tiffany Vinson
Alex Justice
Brian Leventhal
Eric Andelin
Romeo Durscher
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Todd Domney
Sumac Geomatics
Callum Walter
Sumac Geomatics
David Boardman
Stockpile Reports
Andrew Carey
Rio Tinto Kennecott Utah Copper
Mining & Aggregates – Part 1
This workshop addresses the unique challenges of terrestrial mapping and volumetric calculations above-and-below ground, from the appropriate sensors and platforms to compiling and analyzing the data. Part I (2:00 –...
Todd Domney
Callum Walter
David Boardman
Andrew Carey
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Douglas Spotted Eagle
Sundance Media Group
Oliver Smith
Skanska
RICHARD LOPEZ
HENSEL PHELPS
Colin Guinn
Guinn Partners
Construction – Part 1
Aerial data obtained on construction sites via UAS for digital elevation maps, point clouds and other uses for efficiency and safety is increasingly being leveraged for engineering analysis and predictive...
Douglas Spotted Eagle
Oliver Smith
RICHARD LOPEZ
Colin Guinn
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
Joshua Ziering
Kittyhawk.io
Ken Stewart
AIRXOS A GE Venture
Drone Industry Visionaries – UTM/LAANC
Get the inside scoop on what’s on the horizon for UAS! A panel of visionaries will debate and discuss the future of UAS as well as the opportunities and challenges...
Joshua Ziering
Ken Stewart
3:30-4:00 networking break – Exhibit HAll
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Vertical iNDUSTRY deep dive SESSIONS
Day 1
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Michael Blades
Frost & Sullivan
Colin Snow
Skylogic Research, LLC
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Large Asset Installations (Cell Towers, Wind Turbines, Solar) – Part 2
This deep dive focuses on the use of drones from inspection and operation to maintenance of cell towers, wind turbines, solar farms and other large installations. Key issues to be...
Art Pregler
Harold Miller
David Adjiashvili
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tom Calvert
Menlo Park Fire District
Michael Ralston
Menlo Park Fire District
Richard Fields
Los Angeles FIre Department
Scott Mlakar
Willoughby Fire Department / Lake County UAS
Public Safety – Part 2
Police, fire and government entities are constrained in the use of UAVs, not only by budget but also public perceptions and oversight. This workshop focuses on lessons learned and key...
Tom Calvert
Michael Ralston
Richard Fields
Scott Mlakar
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Andrew Carey
Rio Tinto Kennecott Utah Copper
David Boardman
Stockpile Reports
Callum Walter
Sumac Geomatics
Todd Domney
Sumac Geomatics
Mining & Aggregates – Part 2
This workshop addresses the unique challenges of terrestrial mapping and volumetric calculations above-and-below ground, from the appropriate sensors and platforms to compiling and analyzing the data. Part II (4:00 –...
Andrew Carey
David Boardman
Callum Walter
Todd Domney
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
RICHARD LOPEZ
HENSEL PHELPS
Oliver Smith
Skanska
Douglas Spotted Eagle
Sundance Media Group
Colin Guinn
Guinn Partners
Construction – Part 2
Aerial data obtained on construction sites via UAS for digital elevation maps, point clouds and other uses for efficiency and safety is increasingly being leveraged for engineering analysis and predictive...
RICHARD LOPEZ
Oliver Smith
Douglas Spotted Eagle
Colin Guinn
***Schedule and presenters subject to change.