Seminar on Aerial Drone Technology and Applications - IEEE PES Richmond Chapter

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The Richmond Chapter of the IEEE Power and Energy Society is pleased to announce its technical program for June 23, 2016 at Dominion’s 2501 Grayland Avenue Auditorium.

Aerial drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are becoming more and more present every day. The technology and capabilities of drones are growing rapidly, and as such more applications are being realized across all aspects of society. From personal photography to inspection of extra high voltage transmission lines, drones are able to accomplish quite a lot. This seminar will bring experts across the drone industry to discuss drone technology, federal requirements, the various applications in use and piloted in many industries, and future capabilities currently being investigated.

Cost of the seminar is $45 for any attendee.

Email Susan Wolfe-Powell (susan.p.wolfe.powell@dom.com) to register. We will accept payment at the meeting but reservations (due to limited space) should be made by June 20, 2016 by email or phone. Checks should be made payable to IEEE PES and should be sent to Susan Wolfe-Powell, Dominion Virginia Power, 2400 Grayland Ave, Richmond, VA 23220.


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  • 2501 Grayland Avenue
  • Richmond, Virginia
  • United States 23220
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  • Email Susan Wolfe-Powell (susan.p.wolfe.powell@dom.com) to register. We will accept payment at the meeting but reservations (due to limited space) should be made by June 20, 2016 by email or phone. Checks should be made payable to IEEE PES and should be sent to Susan Wolfe-Powell, Dominion Virginia Power, 2400 Grayland Ave, Richmond, VA 23220.


  Speakers

Andrew Moore, Ph.D. of NASA Langley Research Center

Topic:

Overview of Aerial Drone Technology and Applications to Transmission Line Inspection

Biography:

Andrew Moore leads the Computational Vision Lab at the NASA Langley Research Center. He scientific work includes several image-related studies, including object identification, color processing, and motion processing. Prior to joining NASA in 2012, Dr. Moore served in executive and technology roles in the software and semiconductor industries. He has authored 35 papers, articles, and patents, and has participated in several industry panels. Moore has a Ph.D. from Caltech.

Mark Blanks of Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership at Virginia Tech

Topic:

Federal Regulations & Policies for UAS

Biography:

Mark Blanks has held a variety of positions in the aviation industry including aircraft maintenance, flight test, and aircraft certification. He joined the faculty of Middle Tennessee State University in 2009 as an aviation maintenance instructor, eventually moving into a full-time UAS position. Mr. Blanks accepted the position of UAS Program Manager for Kansas State University in January 2013 where he oversaw the growth and development of the K-State UAS academic and research programs until August 2015 when he transitioned into his current role as Associate Director for the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership at Virginia Tech. Mr. Blanks is the chairman for the ASTM F38-02 Subcommittee on UAS Flight Operations and serves on the AUVSI Board of Directors. Mr. Blanks is also actively involved in research to support the integration of UAS into the National Airspace System. He is a licensed Airframe & Powerplant technician and holds a private pilot license with an instrument rating.





Agenda

8:30 am to 9:00 am                Registration

9:00 am to 9:10 am                Opening Remarks

9:10 am to 10:15 am              Overview of Aerial Drone Technology (Andrew Moore, NASA)

10:15 am to 10:25 am             Break

10:25 am to 11:30 am            Federal Drone Requirements and Licensing (Mark Blanks, Virginia Tech)

11:30 am to 12:15 pm            Lunch (provided)

12:15 pm to 1:15 pm              Applications of Drones for Electric Utilities (Steve Eisenrauch, DVP)

1:15 pm to 2:15 pm                Applications of Drones for Commercial Applications (David Culler, Hazon)

2:15 pm to 2:25 pm                Break

2:25 pm to 3:25 pm                Drones using Beyond Line-of-sight (David Yoel, American Aerospace)

3:25 pm to 3:30 pm                Chapter Announcements