IEEE DISTINGUISHED LECTURER VIRTUAL TECH TALK: UAV TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW, BIZ OPS & POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

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The Binghamton and Dayton Sections of he AES Society is pleased to host Vince Socci (IEEE DL) for a multi-topic presentation on UAV Technology Overview, Biz Ops & Policies and Regulations. 

Part 1: Commercial level drones and UAVs are readily available to everyone today. New users can benefit from and drone technology familiarization. This lecture provides a technology overview of unmanned air vehicles and systems (UAV/UAS). A system overview with component descriptions is provided. UAV flight dynamics are discussed. Subsystems and component functions of UAS interfaces are outlined. Hardware and software are demonstrated. Participants will become familiar with the methods and practices of flight operations.

Part 2: UAS technology, sensing, and software are advancing at such a rapid rate, that operators are always finding new ways to use them in commercial applications. Whereas drone used to be primarily used for photography, by adding advanced sending systems, they can be used for surveillance, inspection, security, and even VLOS/NVLOS material delivery. This lecture provides an overview of the currently popular commercial applications for UAVs as well as an exploration of future possibilities. An overview of business operations will guide entrepreneurs to start their own UAV operator business.

Part 3: UAS technology and applications are advancing at such a rapid rate, that operator regulations and public education are struggling to keep up. Before a drone hobbyist can become a commercial UAV operator, she must be knowledgeable of current UAV policies and regulations and pass a certification exam to become a licensed operator. This lecture provides an overview of the knowledge areas necessary to become an FAA licensed UAV operator. An exploration of current FAA concerns and near-term considerations is also provided.