Unmanned Aerial Systems: Hear from the European Defence Agency and United State Air Force

LONDON - July 28, 2015 - PRLog -- SMi’s 15th Annual Unmanned Aerial Systems conference will be taking place from 19^th to 20^th November at the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London, UK. The event is a great opportunity to explore the most highly relevant and niche developments within the field of UAS’s and UAV’s in relation to the Military. In addition, it will provide a platform for the industry to discuss the legislative, physical and technological challenges in implementing UAV’s and will assess the advancements in the commercial sector and how they can be applied to optimise military operations. For more information please go to http://www.smi-online.co.uk/defence/uk/conference/unmanned-aerial-systems

In addition to Air Force Leaders from Denmark, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United States, this year’s conference will also feature Andre Clot, Centre Director of Eurousc. He will provide a unique insight in the integration of smaller PRAS (UAVs) into segregated and non-segregated airspace, discuss the safety assurance for system operations and highlight the major barriers to overcome for acceptably safe operations. For the complete conference programme please visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/defence/uk/conference/unmanned-aerial-systems

Key Benefits of Attending:

•        Examine the integration of UAVs into protected national and international air space

•        Discuss the influence of commercial tech developments and give a critical analysis of the ramifications of these on the military

•        Evaluate the importance of scale and the impact of small and nano-sized UAVs on training and operations

•        Debate the use of autonomous UAVs in ISR, combat support and law enforcement

•        Explore the measures being taken to counter UAS strikes

Attendees of the 14^th annual Unmanned Aerial Systems conference includes, but are not limited to Military and civilian personnel, Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Managing Directors, Vice Presidents, Director, Partners, Heads and Managers working in the following roles: ISR, ISTAR, NATO, Command, Control Communications and Computers, Airborne Network, Global Information Grid, Combat Air Patrol, LEMV, NAVAIR, Operation Systems Developments, Defence Common Ground System, Remotely Piloted Air Systems and Alliance Ground Surveillance.

In addition, this year’s event will include an interactive half-day pre-conference workshop entitled Counter-UAS: The Next Arms Race? Hosted by Squadron Leader (Ret'd) Keven Gambold, CEO, Unmanned Experts on 18th November 2015.

For more information on the event, please visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/defence/uk/conference/unmanned-aerial-systems

or contact Frederick Agboletey on +44 020 7827 1070 or email fagboletey@smi-online.co.uk

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