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Lighting the Path to BVLOS

  • Room: 28 A/B/C
  • Session Number:XPO24-WK603
Wednesday, April 24, 2024: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Speaker(s)

Session Speaker
Jim Williams
FAA Regulatory Affairs Director
AURA Network Systems

Description

This workshop presents a current and comprehensive exploration of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, focusing on regulatory frameworks and autonomous integration strategies. The first panel discussion features the FAA and delves into the evolving regulatory path for BVLOS UAS operations. The second panel showcases the collaborative efforts between industry leaders, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders to achieve a BVLOS exemption. Through these presentations, participants will gain valuable insights into the current state of the landscape, navigating regulatory complexities, and shaping the future of autonomous integration in the UAS industry.
 

Sessions in this Workshop include:
 

Jessica Brightman, UAS Integration Office, FAA - moderator 

Chris Richards, Aerospace Engineer, FAA - Aircraft Certification

Derek Hufty, Flight Standards Service, FAA 

Marcus Cunningham, Flight Standards Service, FAA 

Jarret Larrow, Policy and Rulemaking Lead, FAA
 

Erin Roesler, Director of Operations, Northern Plains UAS Test Site

Doug McDonald, General Manager, ISight Drone Service 

Frank Matus, Director, ATC and Digital Aviation Solutions –Americas, Thales USA 

Derek Hufty, Manager, Special Programs Section (AFS-830), FAA
 

Steve Cook, Northrup Grumman Fellow, Northrup Grumman

Jenn Player, Head of Global Aviation Affairs, Skydio

Philip Kenul, F38 Committee on UAS, ASTM International

Mark Blanks, Head Global Flight Operations, Wings


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Job Role:
C-Level Executive,Analyst,Business Development/Sales,Consultant,Management,Educator/Instructor,Engineering/Technical,Government/Policy/Regulatory,Legal,Remote Pilot/Operator,Research & Development,Student,Trainer

Pass Type Required:
VIP Pass,Full Conference Pass,Media/Press Pass

Tags:
Air,BVLOS,Government,Industry,Infrastructure,Networks,Remote ID,Safety,UAM/AAM,Education/ Training & Operations Safety,Geo-spatial,Navigation,Weather,Standards,Airspace Integration,Public Safety,Autonomy,Automated Vehicles,Business,Certification,Customer Value,Cybersecurity,Expanded UAS Operations,Implementation,Policy,Public Acceptance & Trust,R & D,Test and Evaluation,Traffic Management