Commercial UAV Expo

Our unmanned aerial systems expertise will be on display at this year’s Commercial UAV Expo. Several of our experts will be present to discuss the planning and operation of drones to support engineering, construction and inspection projects. We look forward to sharing technical knowledge and networking with fellow industry professionals. 

Our Commercial UAV Expo Presentations

Opening Keynote – How Inaction, Innovation and Intelligence Define the Present and Future of Enterprise Drone Adoption

Industries today depend on broader, higher-quality spatial data to make better-informed decisions. Our portion of the keynote presentation will demonstrate this concept by detailing the first-ever commercial drone operations permitted within the rim of the Grand Canyon to support the Grand Canyon National Park Water System project. 

• September 3, 9-10 a.m.
• Presenters: Carlos Femmer, Nick Humphrey

Where and How are Drones Creating Value? 

Situated on difficult terrain and an environmentally and culturally sensitive area in the Great Smoky Mountains, the Walters Hydroelectric Dam presented a significant challenge for survey and inspection professionals. This presentation will discuss how drone data collection, terrestrial lidar and survey were used to successfully document the condition of this historic landmark. 

• September 3, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Presenter: Carlos Femmer

Defining Drone Program Success: Elevating Decision Making

Discover how the integration of drone video, photogrammetry, and lidar came together to deliver game-changing insights for engineering, environmental, geotechnical and inspection teams in the Grand Canyon, extending context to provide a significant ROI for the Grand Canyon National Park Water System project.

• September 3, 3:30-5 p.m.
• Presenters: Carlos Femmer, Chad Maxwell, Nick Humphrey