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16 The third annual UAV Technology conference will return to Prague, Czech Republic, on September 26 and 27. UAVs now, more than ever, play a pivotal role as tactical and operational tools for the armed forces, and this is the focus of UAV Technology. The conference will focus on the increasing need to develop cost-effective, Interaerial Solutions – co-located with Intergeo – consists of an exhibition, forum and flight zone. It visits a new German city each year, and 2018 sees it head to Frankfurt from October 16 to 18. The forum will deal with current issues in politics, administration, science and industry. The outdoor flight zone will offer live demonstrations of various systems. The European Drone Summit will cutting-edge capabilities that can support operations through enhanced ISR, lethality and mobility. The symposium will also address the growing need for counter-UAV capabilities, particularly now that commercial off-the-shelf solutions are so readily available to civilians. This has implications for the military that need to be addressed, as well as the need to find take place in Frankfurt the day before Interaerial Solutions, on October 15, and will set out to bring the drone sector together with industry. The aim of the conference is to define the demands on drone technology and services, and showcase state-of-the-art solutions. Experts from manufacturers and service providers will demonstrate their solutions at the conference, which is expected to host around 250 participants. cost-effective solutions for use against small UASs. UAV Technology will therefore not only address the development of UAVs but also how to detect, disrupt and neutralise them while adapting to the increase in the proliferation of these technologies. To find out more visit www.smi- online.co.uk/defence/europe/UAV- Technology-Eastern-Europe The conference will focus on interactive discussions, presentations and the sharing of information across different specialisms. The ticket shop for #EDS2018 is now open and can be accessed online at https://europeandronesummit.eu/ en/register Further information on Interaerial Solutions is available at www.interaerial-solutions.com UAV Technology returns to Prague Interaerial Solutions, Intergeo & European Drone Summit Industry Industry The Commercial UAV Expo will be held in Las Vegas from October 1 to 3 and will feature three full days of conference programming, workshops, keynotes, plenary sessions, outdoor drone demonstrations, a 200-plus booth exhibit hall and networking events. The show is aimed at giving professionals in commercial markets actionable information to successfully integrate or operate UASs for more efficient, cost-effective and safer operations. Three thousand commercial drone professionals are expected to attend, and more than 180 leading solutions providers will exhibit. The FAA’s acting administrator Dan Elwell and DJI’s managing director of North America Michael Perry will be giving keynotes at the conference. The plenary sessions include Regulatory & UTM Updates; IPP Update & Progress; Latest Developments in Powering Drones; Data, Hacking, Counter-Drone and Privacy Security; In-House and Outsourced Drone Programs; and Urban Air Mobility – What the Sky Will Look Like in the Future. Additionally, the conference programme offers workshops focused on Construction; DOTs and Infrastructure; Large Installation Assets: Wind Turbines, Cell Towers, Large-Scale Solar; Mining and Aggregates; Precision Agriculture; Process, Power and Utilities; Public Safety; and Surveying and Mapping. In coordination with the Nevada Institute of Autonomous Systems, Commercial UAV Expo will be hosting live outdoor drone demonstrations at the Henderson Unmanned Vehicle Range on October 1. Six vendors will demonstrate a range of drone applications including live inspections, public safety scenarios and surveying and mapping. Demonstrations will showcase airframe and sensor capabilities, and a sophisticated AV set-up will allow users to view resulting data sets and processing solutions for the full end-to-end view of the technology solutions on display. For more information and to register visit www.expouav.com Industry Commercial UAV Expo 2018 August/September 2018 | Unmanned Systems Technology