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Embracing Uncrewed Systems: Building Community Understanding and Support

  • Room: 28 A/B/C
  • Session Number:XPO24-WK602
Monday, April 22, 2024: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Speaker(s)

Moderator
Rob Knochenhauer
Director of Regulatory Affairs
Censys Technologies Corporation

Description

Join us for a workshop focused on enhancing public opinion and acceptance of uncrewed systems. Presentations and discussion will highlight the importance of fostering community integration, education, and acceptance of uncrewed technology to realize its full potential. Attendees will gain valuable insights from a comprehensive survey of US public opinion on various UAS uses, examining perceptions of benefits and risks across different categories. This workshop offers a holistic view of strategies to navigate societal attitudes towards uncrewed systems and promote their responsible integration into everyday life.
 


Sessions in this Workshop include:


Michigan's Drone Revolution: Building Community Integration and Acceptance, XPO24-WK226

Michael Healander, President & CEO, Airspace Link, Inc.

Charlie Tyson, Technology Activation Director, Michigan Office of Future Mobility & Electrification

Frank Noppel, CEO, blueflite

Matthew Whitaker, Director Mobility Innovation Platform, Michigan Central

 

Results from a Comprehensive Survey of US Public Opinion around UAS uses, XPO24-WK096

Rob Knochenhauer, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Censys Technologies Corporation

Jason Jensen, Institute Director and Professor, University of North Dakota, Institute of Policy and Business Analytics

Abigail Smith, Founder and CEO, Andersmith Solutions LLC

Tim Ehrenkaufer, Professor and UAS Program Director, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University


Tracks:


Job Role:
Analyst,Management,Educator/Instructor,Government/Policy/Regulatory,Journalist,Legal,Remote Pilot/Operator,Marketing/Communications,Research & Development,Student

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

Tags:
Air,BVLOS,Government,Industry,Infrastructure,Remote ID,Safety,Security,Education/ Training & Operations Safety,Ethics,Standards,Airspace Integration,Public Safety,Autonomy,Automated Vehicles,Certification,Expanded UAS Operations,Policy,Power Grid,Public Acceptance & Trust