UAS Industry Leaders Participating in UAS MAPPING 2014 RENO

Posted on September 18, 2014 by uasreno • Tagged aeryon, airware, ASPRS, asprs conference, ASPRS NorCal, ASPRS UAS Symposium, Becky Morton, change is in the air, Conference Information, Conference Program, conference registration, drone conference, dronedeploy, Drones, esri, exhibitor registration, geocue, Jeffrey Miller, October 21-22, pix4D, Reno, reno 2014, Reno STead Airport, simactive, Sponsorships, suas news, symposium, topcon, trimble, UAS, Uas conference, UAS demo, UAS Reno mapping 2014, uas symposium, uas workshop, UAV, uav conference, velodyne

Reno, NV – The first UAS technical symposium sponsored by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) announces that industry leaders in the UAS commercial industry are onboard for UAS MAPPING 2014 RENO!

The technical program has been designed to provide practical information on sensor types and platforms as well as soup-to-nuts details on planning a mission, controlling the mission, flying the mission, and processing the data. ASPRS is “The Imaging and Geospatial Information Society” and its members will be evaluating issues such as accuracy and data quality. Technical presenters include David Ward of Silent Falcon, Dr. Bernd Lutz of Multirotor Service Drone, Baptiste Tripard of senseFly, Ruedi Wagner of Leica Geosystems, Wolfgang Juchmann of Velodyne, Antoine Martin of Pix4D, Heather James of Kitware, Dr. Hank Theiss of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, David Dvorak of Field of View, Vince Ambrosia of NASA, Nazlin Kanji of AeroVironment, to name a few. Visionaries such as Chris Anderson of 3D Robotics, Peter Birch of Google, Jonathan Evans of Skyward, Colin Snow of Drone Analysis, and Gerald Kinn of ESRI round out the technical program providing a vision of our UAS future in keeping with the symposium theme of “Change is in the Air”. The speakers listed are a subset of the full list of UAS industry leaders that are part of the technical program. The full list of speaker’s biographies and presentation abstracts are available on the symposium website at http://uasreno/speakers.

UAS developers, sensor manufacturers, software developers, government agencies, survey/mapping firms, agriculture firms, and companies from UAS-related industries are signing up for exhibit space and sponsorships. Exhibitors and sponsors include Velodyne, GeoCue, ESRI, Airware, Aeryon, DroneDeploy, Pix4D, Simactive, Topcon, and Trimble, to name a few. Exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Attendees at the symposium will not be just sitting in their chairs. The program includes networking events, live demos and opportunities for hands-on experiences.

See you in Reno!

To find out more about the symposium, UAS MAPPING 2014 RENO, visit http://uasreno.org. To learn more about ASPRS, visit http://www.asprs.org.

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The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) is “The Imaging and Geospatial Information Society”, a scientific non-profit association with a mission to advance knowledge and improve understanding of mapping sciences, to promote the responsible applications of photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and supporting technologies.

ATTENTION STUDENTS – Call for Posters

Posted on September 8, 2014 by uasreno • Tagged ASPRS, asprs conference, ASPRS NorCal, asprs students, ASPRS UAS Symposium, Becky Morton, CALL FOR POSTERS, change is in the air, Conference Information, Conference Program, conference registration, drone conference, Drones, Eldorado Hotel, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, Jeffrey Miller, Northern Nevada, October 21-22, Reno, reno 2014, Reno STead Airport, suas news, symposium, UAS, Uas conference, UAS demo, UAS Reno mapping 2014, uas symposium, uas workshop, UAV, uav conference

ASPRS has released a call for posters for the fast-approaching UAS MAPPING 2014 RENO symposium which will be held at the Reno Ballroom in downtown Reno on October 21 and 22. The symposium is focused on education and collaboration on UAS technology and its application to the survey, mapping and remote sensing field. Industry experts from the private sector, academia and the government will present practical information on flight planning, mission control, acquisition and data processing for data analysis and production of mapping products.

A poster session is currently being organized which will provide another means of information exchange in addition to the general sessions, exhibitions, networking sessions and live demonstrations already organized. Poster sessions will be held concurrently with blocks of time allocated for networking and exhibition. A committee will review the applications and select poster session presenters from the pool of applicants. (Only symposium registrants will be considered!)

Click here for POSTER SESSION APPLICATION FORM

Please email poster applications to asprs.norcal@gmail.com. This is an excellent opportunity to highlight your UAS technologies, applications, research and development, and real-life project experiences! See you in Reno!

Early Registration Deadline Extended for UAS MAPPING 2014 RENO

Posted on August 26, 2014 by uasreno • Tagged ASPRS, asprs conference, ASPRS NorCal, ASPRS UAS Symposium, Becky Morton, change is in the air, Conference Information, Conference Program, conference registration, Eldorado Hotel, exhibitor registration, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, geocue, Jeffrey Miller, October 21-22, Reno, reno 2014, Reno STead Airport, Sponsorships, suas news, symposium, UAS, Uas conference, UAS demo, UAS Reno mapping 2014, uas symposium, uas workshop, UAV, uav conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Reno, NV – The first technical UAS symposium sponsored by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) is approaching (October 21-22)! The deadline for early registration has been extended to allow attendees just learning about this exciting event to take advantage of low registration and exhibition fees. The current fee for ASPRS members to attend the event is only $250. The current fee for non-ASPRS members to attend the event is only $300. Exhibitors are provided an exhibit booth and benefits which include two complimentary registrations for only $600. All rates will go up in price on September 12, 2014, so register now!

This unique event will showcase UAS in operation including flights of the first UAS Mapping Calibration Test Course designed to be a permanent facility for the validation and accuracy assessment of UAS sensor payloads. General sessions will focus on the mapping and remote sensing aspects of unmanned acquisitions with the goal to provide practical information on UAS flight planning, acquisition, data processing and map production. National and international speakers will address current-day and developing UAS applications. Academia and research institutions will inform on existing educational and training opportunities. Survey, mapping, and engineering firms will be on-hand to share their experience and further their UAS implementation strategies. Government agencies will share information on the development of national and international mapping programs. UAS firms will benefit from meeting the managers of the Nevada UAS program and obtaining first-hand information on utilization of the Nevada UAS Test Site.

To find out more about the symposium, UAS MAPPING 2014 RENO, visit http://uasreno.org. To learn more about ASPRS, visit http://www.asprs.org.

Interested in Exhibitor and Sponsorship Information?

Posted on August 11, 2014 by uasreno • Tagged ASPRS, asprs conference, ASPRS NorCal, ASPRS UAS Symposium, Becky Morton, change is in the air, Conference Information, drone conference, Drones, Eldorado Hotel, Exhibitor hall, exhibitor registration, FAA, Jeffrey Miller, October 21-22, reno 2014, Reno STead Airport, Sponsorships, suas news, UAS, Uas conference, UAS demo, UAS Reno mapping 2014, UAV, uav conference

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Information

Do you have a product or service you’d like to showcase at the UAS Symposium? Purchase an exhibitor booth and you’ll have a place to discuss your firm with symposium attendees. Also, become a Sponsor of the Symposium and provide your firm an even greater level of visibility. Become an Exhibitor or Sponsor NOW.

Reno’s Economy Boosted by Drone Entrepreneurs

Posted on July 9, 2014 by uasreno • Tagged ASPRS, asprs conference, ASPRS NorCal, ASPRS UAS Symposium, Becky Morton, change is in the air, Conference Information, Conference Program, Dionne Searcy, drone conference, Drones, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, Jeffrey Miller, Nevada test site, Northern Nevada, NY Times, October 21-22, Reno, reno 2014, Reno STead Airport, suas news, UAS, Uas conference, UAS demo, UAS Reno mapping 2014, UAV, uav conference

Startup Row, Reno’s newest strip of high-tech companies, fosters entrepreneurs whom develop software and manufacture drones. Tour one of the offices and you’ll think you’ve walked into somewhere in Cupertino rather than Northern Nevada. The FAA sanctioned UAS test site, along with location, low taxes, and sparse regulations, have transformed Reno into a hub for modern drone entrepreneurs.

Workers with a solid education background and talented skillset will be required to power Reno’s emerging drone industry. That’s why the University of Nevada, Reno partnered with an Australian drone company, and opened a research facility in downtown Reno. “The university is starting to work with Mr. Mike Kazmierski, president of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, to make sure students are trained in specific skills or even the languages needed by companies looking to settle in Reno.” – Dionne Searcey, NY Times

Eliminating the stigma of being the “second-tier Vegas” is something city officials are working on diligently. Drones are playing a major role in making that vision a reality.

Content from this post came courtesy of the NY Times article Reno Rolls the Dice on High-Tech.

Preliminary Conference Program Now Available to View and Download

Posted on July 3, 2014 by uasreno • Tagged ASPRS, asprs conference, ASPRS NorCal, ASPRS UAS Symposium, Becky Morton, change is in the air, Conference Information, Conference Program, conference registration, drone conference, Drones, Eldorado Hotel, exhibitor registration, October 21-22, reno 2014, suas news, UAS, Uas conference, UAS demo, UAS Reno mapping 2014, UAV, uav conference

The ASPRS UAS Technical Demonstration and Symposium preliminary program can now be viewed or downloaded (Full and SHORT versions) on the Conference Program page. A full event agenda including speakers, sessions, and exhibitor information is available.

Conference Registration Now Available for Attendees and Exhibitors

Posted on July 3, 2014 by uasreno • Tagged ASPRS, asprs conference, ASPRS NorCal, ASPRS UAS Symposium, Becky Morton, change is in the air, Conference Information, conference registration, drone conference, Drones, Eldorado Hotel, exhibitor registration, October 21-22, reno 2014, Reno STead Airport, suas news, UAS, Uas conference, UAS demo, UAS Reno mapping 2014, UAV, uav conference

Conference registration is now available for all attendees and exhibitors of the ASPRS UAS Technical Demonstration and Symposium. Registration has been consolidated into one easy-to-use link for all registrants.

Additionally, there is a new Exhibitor Registration page dedicated to providing exhibitors all of the necessary information about the conference.

SenseFly’s New eBee Mapping Drone has Built-in RTK

Posted on June 11, 2014 by uasreno • Tagged ASPRS, asprs conference, ASPRS NorCal, ASPRS UAS Symposium, change is in the air, Conference Information, Conference Program, drone conference, Drones, ebee rtk, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, Nevada test site, October 21-22, reno 2014, Reno STead Airport, sensefly, suas news, UAS, Uas conference, UAS demo, UAS Reno mapping 2014, UAV, uav conference

Sensefly’s eBee RTK could be a game-changer. Jean-Christophe Zufferey, C.E.O. of senseFly claims “The eBee RTK offers surveying and engineering professionals the very highest positional accuracy, without the need for ground control points.” From flight planning to post processing (including GNSS corrections), the system is designed to be a complete out-of-the-box solution.

SenseFly’s 3 reasons to choose the eBee RTK:

Survey-grade accuracy – Accuracy of 3 cm without the need for GCPs
Fully integrated workflow – eBee’s flight planning and control software eliminate the need of third-party software
Compatible with existing base stations – The eBee RTK is compatible with most leading brands of base station, working seamlessly alongside a surveyor’s existing portfolio of instruments.

Availability and pre-order information can be found at senseFLy’s website.

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First Civil Aviation Drone Test Flight this Summer in Nevada

Posted on June 11, 2014 by uasreno • Tagged ASPRS, asprs conference, ASPRS NorCal, ASPRS UAS Symposium, change is in the air, Conference Information, Conference Program, drone conference, Drones, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, Nevada test site, October 21-22, reno 2014, Reno STead Airport, suas news, UAS, Uas conference, UAS demo, UAS Reno mapping 2014, UAV, uav conference

Beginning this summer, the skies in rural Nevada will be filled with identifiable flying objects. Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles will take flight in Nevada as part of the FAA’s effort of testing the new technology.

“Nevada’s FAA test sites are officially open for business,” said Steve Hill, director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, which has spearheaded the state’s efforts to become a test site, the first step in gradually opening U.S. airspace to unmanned aerial vehicles.

The ASPRS UAS Technical Symposium and Demonstration is a UAS conference that will integrate an FAA designated test site into its program.

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Nevada Gets a Head Start on Drone Technology

Posted on June 11, 2014 by uasreno • Tagged ASPRS, asprs conference, ASPRS NorCal, ASPRS UAS Symposium, change is in the air, Conference Information, Conference Program, drone conference, Drones, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, Nevada test site, October 21-22, reno 2014, Reno STead Airport, suas news, UAS, Uas conference, UAS demo, UAS Reno mapping 2014, UAV, uav conference

The state of Nevada has a head start over most areas in the country. The expected $900 billion dollar UAS industry could create thousands of jobs.

“David Strohm is the director of operations for Sensurion. The company makes unmanned-aerial vehicles or UAV’s, commonly referred to as drones. The unmanned-aerial system is the natural evolution, and we have to embrace it,” Strohm said, “Detect and avoid is something the FAA wants.”

Dozens of companies have already lined up to participate in testing for the FAA and hundreds more are interested. “The goal is to make Nevada the cornerstone of the UAV industry, and we are well on our way to doing that,” said James Fleitz from Bowhead.

The ASPRS UAS Technical Symposium and Demonstration is a UAS conference that will integrate an FAA designated test site into its program.

Story and Photo Courtesy of sUAS News