IREX Tech Deep Dive

Patrick Egan

Please RSVP now to join the next IREX Tech Deep Dive to be held on the 22nd of Jan 2014 where we’ll examine the current and potential role of drones in development with the aim of answering questions like:

What are the current and near future capacities of UAVs?
How can we use these functionalities in development?
What are the issues and ethics involved with UAVs?

To help us navigate UAV usage, we’ll have five thought leaders sharing their knowledge and opinions:

Jessica Leber, Fast Company, Co.Exist
Matthew Schroyer, Professional Society of Drone Journalists
Tom Snitch, University of Maryland’s Institute for Advanced Computer Studies
Paola Santana, Matternet
Timothy Reuter, Drone User Group Network

Please RSVP now to join this active, practical event. We’ll have an overview of the state of UAV technology and usage, a lively brainstorming on potential projects, and small teams creating drone project designs and a framework to use with future drone deployments in development. We will even have a drones hands-on for those wanting to test out their piloting skills. You’ll go from talk to action in just one morning!

Patrick Egan

Editor in Field, sUAS News Americas Desk | Patrick Egan is the editor of the Americas Desk at sUAS News and host and Executive Producer of the sUAS News Podcast Series, Drone TV and the Small Unmanned Systems Business Exposition. Experience in the field includes assignments with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Battle Lab investigating solutions on future warfare research projects. Instructor for LTA (Lighter Than Air) ISR systems deployment teams for an OSD, U.S. Special Operations Command, Special Surveillance Project. Built and operated commercial RPA prior to 2007 FAA policy clarification. On the airspace integration side, he serves as director of special programs for the RCAPA (Remote Control Aerial Photography Association).