Category Archives: Events

RPAS 2017 – Find Out Where The European UAS/RPAS/Drone Community Is Going

RPAS 2017, the European Civil RPAS Policy, Regulatory & Innovation Forum, is an international conference focusing on remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) operational matters, current & future applications, policy & regulatory matters, current bottlenecks & innovative possible solutions, technical & performance requirements, system & sub-system developments, aerial work customer requirements, novel operations, as well as experience & lessons learned. Continue reading

The Drone World Expo 2017 Interviews – Joelle Coretti

In the first of a series of interviews with key figures involved in the success of Drone World Expo, we start out with the Event Director herself, Joelle Coretti.

Joelle has been with JD Events since 2002 and has developed and managed all marketing and media relations for JD Events’ portfolio of conferences and trade shows. Currently, Joelle is focused on audience development, strategic partnerships and conference programming for Drone World Expo and the launch of Commercial Drone Week. Continue reading

Toronto Engineering Students Team Gets the Goose Egg

Left to right: U of T Engineering students Oliver Wu, Andrew Ilersich, Erik Chau, Winston Liu, Kevin Dong, Kevin Xu, Rikky Duivenvoorden and Spencer Zhao. This team took first place at the Unmanned Systems Canada UAS Student Competition. (Courtesy: UTAT)

A University of Toronto Engineering student team earned first place at the Unmanned Systems Canada Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Student Competition, held April 28 to 30 in Alma, Quebec.

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RPAS 2017 – European Civil RPAS Policy, Regulatory & Innovation Forum

RPAS 2017, the European Civil RPAS Policy, Regulatory & Innovation Forum, is an international conference focusing on remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) operational matters, current & future applications, policy & regulatory matters, current bottlenecks & innovative possible solutions, technical & performance requirements, system & sub-system developments, aerial work customer requirements, novel operations, as well as experience & lessons learned. Continue reading

Hydra Technologies Awarded by Mexican Air Force

Hydra Technologies was recognized for its technological achievements by the Mexican Air Force during the inaugural day of the 2017 edition of the “Feria Aeroespacial Mexico” (FAMEX 2017), a major aerospace tradeshow specialized in the military and civilian aviation industries. Hydra receives this award for the creation, manufacture and deployment of the highly advanced S45 Baalam Tactical Unmanned Aerial Surveillance System. Continue reading