January 11, 2025
Global Renewable News

7th Unmanned and Autonomous Systems for Utilities and Energy Conference

Organization:
Marcus Evans
Location:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Start Date:
March 15, 2023
End Date:
March 16, 2023
Description
This premiere conference will provide attendees with lessons learned and best practices on collaboration with the FAA, successful waiver request processes, inspection and monitoring of critical infrastructure, data management and security, pilot and operator training, aircraft and software advancements, and safe and reliable operations during blue sky events and natural disasters. 

Key Speakers

  • Slade Bridges, Drone Pilot/GIS Analyst, Southern Company
  • Greg GarmonEastern Service Center Tactical Operations Manager, Federal Aviation Administration
  • Justin Rhodes, Eastern Service Center Tactical Operations Team UAS Strategic Lead, Federal Aviation Administration
  • Sam Taylor, Aviation Manager/Chief Pilot, Nebraska Public Power District
  • Patrick Meade, UAS Special Operations & Training Lead, Consumers Energy
  • Mike Kelly, Unmanned Systems Manager, Evergy
  • Travis Watts, Transmission Line Specialist , Georgia Power
  • Peter KalaitzidisUAS Program Manager, New York Power Authority

Key Sessions

  • Federal Aviation Administration: Navigate Airspace Access during Operations and Events in Collaboration with the FAA and Industry
  • Tri-State Generation And Transmission Association, Inc: Exhibit Real World Applications for UAS to Protect Critical Infrastructure
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Deploy UAS to Maximize Safety in Natural Disasters and Emergency Events
  • Evergy: Improve Efficiency and Safety Through UAS Operations by Maintaining a Risk-Averse Approach
  • Ozarks Electric Cooperative: Showcase how to Dramatically Expand an In-House UAS Program
  • Consumers Energy And Southern Company: Employ the Best Methods for Training Pilots, Meeting Certification Requirements, and Exceeding Regulator and Mission Standards

For More Information Contact: Ayis Panayi, Digital Media & PR Executive, ayisp@marcusevanscy.com