19 Reasons to Attend InterDrone in 2017

Can you’re feeling it? InterDrone is in the air!

That’s proper—the world’s premier drone occasion is simply across the nook, and we are able to’t wait. The convention might be held in lower than two months, from September 6-Eight, in Las Vegas, NV.

If you haven’t registered but, be certain to use the code FLYIT for $100 off.

To assist everybody get warmed up for the occasion, we created this checklist of 19 causes to attend InterDrone this yr.

Here they’re!

1. It’s the World’s Biggest, Fastest Growing Drone Event

If you’ll be able to solely attend one drone occasion this yr, InterDrone is the one to select.

Back in March InterDrone was acknowledged by Trade Show Executive journal as one of many “Fastest Fifty“—an elite checklist of the quickest rising tradeshows in the U.S.

In addition, InterDrone was one among solely 14 corporations acknowledged in three totally different classes:

• Fastest Growth in Exhibit Space
• Fastest Growth in Number of Exhibitors
• Fastest Growth in Attendance

It’s essential to notice that the award was given based mostly purely on the numbers. InterDrone killed it in 2016, with attendance up 26% and exhibit house up a powerful 48% from 2015, and a complete draw of three,518 attendees from 54 totally different nations on 6 continents, in addition to 155 exhibitors and sponsors in 222 cubicles.

We can solely count on 2017 to be much more epic than final yr.

2. New Product Releases and Big Announcements

Given the massive dimension of InterDrone, it’s the venue many drone corporations select for unveiling their latest, most high secret know-how and merchandise.

By attending you’ll be the primary to know what’s arising subsequent in the trade, and get an opportunity to see these new releases in particular person.

Last yr at InterDrone the variety of merchandise launched on the convention tripled from the yr earlier than. Some highlights from the 42 releases that passed off in 2016 have been Hubsan’s launch of the Nano This autumn SE, the smallest drone ever; Skyward’s bulletins about partnering with each DroneDeploy and PrecisionHawk; and Yuneec unveiling their Breeze drone.

Back in 2015, on the first InterDrone convention ever (sure, it’s grown extremely shortly), Ehang launched their Ghost drone and Yuneec selected the venue to launch their Tornado H920 drone, amongst many different releases and bulletins.

three. The Exhibition Hall

…is significantly thoughts blowing.

There are so many unbelievable corporations exhibiting, they usually all prove large time to present the very best of what they do.

For drone lovers like us, simply strolling via the cubicles and seeing what’s on show is like being a child in a sweet retailer. The checklist of corporations scheduled to exhibit this yr is large, and represents a who’s who of the drone trade.

The exhibit corridor schedule for this yr is:

• Wednesday, September 6, from three:00 pm – 5:30 pm
• Thursday, September 7, from 10:30 am – 7:00 pm
• Friday, September Eight, from 10:30 am – four:00 pm

Here are some photographs from us strolling the exhibition corridor final yr:

four. Meet the Brains Behind the White Papers

In case you missed them, Colin Snow of Skylogic Research has been releasing white papers in partnership with InterDrone as we construct up to the occasion, the newest of which was created together with Christopher Korody of the Drone Business Center and—shock, shock—they’re each going to be at InterDrone!

The white papers have coated a spread of subjects associated to business sUAS use:

Check out this video that was made to accompany the newest white paper, 5 Valuable Lessons Learned about Drones in Asset and Infrastructure Selection.

Colin Snow can even be main an after hours occasion on Wednesday, September 6 on how to construct your drone enterprise. (Scroll down to #17 to study extra.)

5. InterDrone Is a UAV Coach Media Partner

We’re honored and excited to be an ongoing media companion for InterDrone.

We don’t enter into partnerships like this flippantly. If we determine to companion with a corporation it signifies that we imagine in their mission, and suppose that what they’re doing is, properly, out of this world.

And it’s not simply us. The checklist of media companions for InterDrone this yr is very large, and the truth that so many respected corporations in the trade have signed on to unfold the phrase about this occasion in and of itself factors to its prime quality.

6. Education: 100+ Speakers and Classes Offered

The checklist of audio system for InterDrone this yr appears to be like unbelievable. From AirMap to CNN to DJI, and a complete lot extra, the checklist accommodates a plethora of subjects from deeply educated members of the drone trade.

In addition, there are tons and plenty of courses being provided, permitting you to use the occasion as a chance to develop your information base whereas mingling with leaders in the trade.

7. Meet the UAV Coach group!

That’s proper—we’ll be there reside and in particular person, and we’re trying ahead to assembly you!

Alan Perlman, our CEO & Founder; Lana Axelrod, our Chief Strategy Officer; Zacc Dukowitz, our Director of Marketing; and the latest member of our group, Mike McGuirt, our Customer Support Representative, will all be at InterDrone this yr.

Alan, Lana, and Zacc at NYCDFF earlier this yr

Mike, our latest group member

This might be Alan’s third time attending InterDrone, which signifies that he has attended each InterDrone convention because it started in 2015.

If you’re going to be there, be certain to chime in on this thread on UAV Coach’s group discussion board to tell us you’re coming.

Can’t wait to see you in Las Vegas!

Eight. Networking Opportunities Galore

Can you consider a greater place to meet folks working in the drone trade? Us neither.

Whether you’re on the lookout for work, or simply trying to join and share your ardour for UAVs, InterDrone is the place to be when it comes to networking in the drone trade.

Make positive to carry your corporation playing cards, as a result of that is the place to meet the folks you need to know.

9. Find Work and Learn How to Build Your Business

If you’re on the lookout for work in the drone trade, be certain to carry your resume.

If you’re actively constructing a UAV enterprise, be certain to take a look at the periods forward of time and make an itinerary for the way you intend to spend your time in an effort to get what you want out of the convention.

Last yr we discovered some extremely helpful periods on constructing a profitable drones enterprise, and this yr is bound to be simply as useful when it comes to discovering concrete recommendation and techniques.

10. Find Out What’s Coming Next on the Regulatory Scene

When it comes to drone laws right here in the U.S., it’s not an exaggeration to say that we’re in the midst of a vital second for the drone trade.

With the FAA Reauthorization Act simply beginning to take form, the Feinstein Act beneath dialogue, and so many different subjects that we don’t have the time to cowl right here (like what would possibly come subsequent for hobbyists following the Taylor case, or how issues will lastly shake out relating to native jurisdiction over drone flights), the way forward for drone laws appears unsure to say the least.

Any new modifications coming down the pike are positive to be scorching subjects at InterDrone.

What higher place to discover out the place we’re headed than on the one convention the place trade and regulatory leaders are all gathered beneath one roof?

11. See FAA Administrator Michael Huerta Speak

Speaking of drone laws, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta is on the docket once more this yr at InterDrone as a keynote speaker.

Huerta has been vocal about his want to assist push the drone trade ahead in earlier keynotes, and we are able to’t wait to hear what he has to say in September throughout these unsure occasions.

His time period might be coming to an finish in January, and we’re particularly to hear him communicate as he closes out his time because the chief administrator of the FAA.

“[The story of] unmanned aircraft is a story about collaboration, it’s a story about innovation, and I think most importantly, it’s a story of a shared commitment to safety.”

– FAA Administrator Michael Huerta

Check out Huerta’s keynote from InterDrone final yr:

12. See Intel CEO Brian Krzanich Speak

Intel has been making headlines just lately for his or her work with drones, most notably for his or her lightshow drones, which made an enormous splash this yr throughout Lady Gaga’s efficiency on the tremendous bowl.

In a latest interview Krzanich stated that Intel just isn’t in making a shopper drone, and that their curiosity is moderately in knowledge assortment from business drones and in knowledge processing.

It might be fascinating to hear from him in regards to the methods Intel needs to use knowledge, and study extra about his imaginative and prescient for the corporate’s future.

13. Pre-Conference Trainings

On Tuesday, September 5 (the day earlier than InterDrone formally begins), from 11am-5:30pm you’ll be able to attend three particular intensive periods designed to quick observe your information in one among three areas—

Part 107 Training

Instructors:

Enrico Schaefer is the founding legal professional at Traverse Legal, PLC, is a UAS pilot and know-how lawyer. Mr. Schaefer represents drone corporations, UAS distributors, drone builders, and plenty of others in the know-how house throughout a variety of points.

Robert Dreer is the Assistant Chief UAS Instructor at Northwestern Michigan College, the place he offers curriculum improvement, scholar instruction and mentorship for the united statestraining program.

What you’ll study:

• Understanding Part 107 Regulations
• Understanding and figuring out the varied courses of managed, uncontrolled, and Special Use airspace
• The strategy of acquiring permission (waivers) to function in managed airspace and conduct different non-standard operations
• An understanding of how to learn and interpret aeronautical chart symbology
• Planning strategies to translate a location on avenue/satellite tv for pc maps into an aeronautical chart
• Understanding of Aeronautical Decision Making and human components affecting protected flight
• Understanding fundamental climate rules
• Interpreting climate studies and forecasts

Drone Videography Intensive

Instructor:

Douglas Spotted Eagle is the Managing Producer for Sundance Media Group, Inc. and VASST, and serves as a coach and advisor for videographers, software program producers and broadcasters.

What you’ll study:

• Creating a flight plan
• Perfect UAV and digicam place methods
• Everything you want to learn about filters (polarizers, impartial density, gradients)
• Mastering the climate and different components out of your management
• Advanced Flight Techniques
• Visual storytelling
• Post manufacturing suggestions and methods
• Codec challenges, colour correction, and stabilization

Surveying/Mapping

Instructors:

Will Tompkinson has labored in the area of 3D knowledge seize for the needs of metrology and geomatics utility for over 15 years. Will has held varied related roles, starting from Research Scientist to Technical Consultant via to Global Sales Manager for organizations that embody Ordnance Survey, Optech and Fugro,

Adam Boczek has led Sumac’s small, however extremely efficient Geomatics and GIS group as Manger since 2011. Adam works in data administration, with a powerful emphasis on using GIS and distant sensing in the forestry trade and pure useful resource administration.

What you’ll study:

• What roles are wanted in your group to ship skilled surveying and mapping companies.
• Learn in regards to the sorts of mission the place a UAV surveying or mapping service is extra doubtless to achieve success, and the sorts of sensor payloads which can be higher suited to these tasks.
• The significance of survey management, and the place there might be sources of error in the surveying and mapping procedures that you simply use.
• The principal levels in a surveying and mapping workflow which can be required to produce a profitable deliverable in your consumer.

These intensive coaching periods are priced at an inexpensive $185, and look promising for these trying to beef up their talent units in one among these three areas.

14. Three Tracks to Fit Your Needs

This yr InterDrone attendees can select from three totally different tracks, permitting them to attend the periods most related to their pursuits.

The three tracks are:

Techcon—For Drone Builders, Engineers, OEMs and Developers

Content focuses on superior flying dynamics, chips and boards, airframe and payload concerns, /software program integration, sensors, energy and software program improvement.

Enterprise—For Enterprise UAV Pilots, Operators and Drone Service Businesses

Classes deal with enterprise functions similar to precision agriculture, surveying, mapping, infrastructure inspection, regulation enforcement, package deal supply and search and rescue.

Cinema—For Pilots Engaged in Aerial Photography and Videography

Class content material consists of drone use for actual property and resort advertising, motion sports activities and film filming, newsgathering — any skilled exercise the place the standard of the picture is paramount.

15. The Enterprise Track

—will get its personal # as a result of it’s so spectacular this yr. If you needed to present somebody how far the drone trade has come, all you’d have to do is share the checklist of various enterprise tracks obtainable at InterDrone in 2017.

Here’s a full checklist of the enterprise tracks that might be obtainable at InterDrone this yr:

16. The third Annual InterDrone Film Festival

As if there weren’t sufficient superb actions on the convention, InterDrone additionally places on a killer movie competition yearly.

Here are the highlights from 2016:

Make positive to drop in to catch the entries from this yr’s classes:

• Natural Wonders
• Action/Extreme Sports
• Cityscapes and Architecture
• Real Estate & Resort Marketing
• Industrial & Commercial Use
• Humanitarian
• Reel

17. Attend the Women in Drones Panel & Luncheon

InterDrone first pioneered the Women in Drones Luncheon in September 2015, which led to many comparable gatherings at different occasions.

The first Women in Drones Luncheon drew 64 girls, and the second in 2016 practically tripled in attendance, to 180. The third one guarantees to be even greater, and filled with the chance to join with girls working to push the drone trade ahead.

The stage of dedication to collaboration and encouragement to help each other was superb!

– Sharon Rossmark, CEO and Founder of Women And Drones on the 2016 session

18. After Hours Events

In addition to the each day occasions, there are 4 particular “after hours” occasions happening the primary day of the convention on September 6, from 7:15-Eight:30pm (the one unhealthy factor is you might have to select only one!).

Here’s some information in regards to the after hours occasions—go to the after hours web page to study extra.

19. Vegas Baby

A listing like this simply wouldn’t be full if we didn’t acknowledge the locale.

Think about it—in addition to rubbing elbows with the highest drone of us in the world and being the primary to study in regards to the latest tech in the drone trade, you’re additionally going to be in Las Vegas.

‘Nuff stated. 🙂