What an event! A big thank you to our incredible team, sponsors, speakers, and everyone involved in making the 2024 Drone Industry Summit a tremendous success! We not only welcomed attendees from across the eastern states but also hosted guests from the US, the UK, Malaysia and Singapore. Over 160 participants experienced a day filled with insightful presentations, engaging panel discussions, and cutting-edge technology showcases.

 

Sponsored by Videosoft, D1 Store, AVCRM, Taz Drone Solutions, Sensorem, and MineLiDAR, the Summit provided a vibrant platform for seasoned professionals and aspiring newcomers alike to connect, network, and explore the latest advancements in drone technology.

 

Kicking off the event was Global Drone Solutions’ founder and CEO, Mahmood Hussein, who looked into the future of the drone industry. Followed by Peter Evans of MineLiDAR, discussing the integration of LiDAR technology with drones to map challenging environments. Bennett’s Michael Nas provided a concise overview of the latest legal privacy issues surrounding drone usage. Closing out the first session of the day, Edward Morris of CASA shared updates on CASA’s systems, particularly regarding Area Approvals and EVLOS.

 

Following a fully catered morning tea, Chris Clark presented AVCRM’s latest advancements. Andrew Davies of Taz Drone Solutions provided an inspiring account of his journey to founding the company and its subsequent positive impact. Aaron Dempsey from Western Power, Matt Fletcher SQNLDR (AAFC) from the Australian Air Force Cadets, and Ashley Fairfield from Water Corp shared how their organisations are leveraging drones to transform operations. Andrew Cove from Water Corp also brought the Bushfire Mitigation Drone Van, which attendees had the chance to explore during breaks.

 

After a universally praised lunch course, Sarah Hussein, founder of Industrial Metaverse demonstrated how VR and software can be used to train pilots and enhance human performance. Richard Coston of Videosoft presented their solution to “Real-Time Video Streaming” and Sensorem’s Ed Boxall discussed beyond visual line of site operations using Drone in a Box technology, even providing a live remote operation demonstration from Sensorem’s head office.

 

Each session culminated in a Q&A, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers on their respective topics.

 

A highly complimented afternoon tea led into the final session, “Ask the Industry”. Representatives from CASA, D1 Store and AVCRM formed a panel to answer attendee-submitted questions, covering a wide range of topics including regulations, software, and hardware. This session provided guests with a unique opportunity to explore the current and future state of the industry.

 

Finally, after a day filled with ample networking opportunities, the Summit concluded with late afternoon drinks. The venue was buzzing with excitement from the engaging presentations and thrilling exhibitions.

 

The event received enthusiastic feedback and glowing reviews, with many attendees already eager for future events.

 

Luke Griffin from Sensorem shared, “Thank you Global Drone Solutions for a fantastic day at the #DroneIndustrySummit. The event was a great opportunity to dive deep into the latest advancements within the drone industry.”

 

Gary Johnson, Chair of Business Station Inc., commented, “I was amazed to hear from so many speakers on the ways drones and high-tech cameras are improving workplace safety and productivity.”

 

Rodrigo Branco Matsumoto, Director and Chief Remote Pilot at Sky Perth, described the Summit as “eye-opening” and wrote an article on the event: Insights from the 2024 Drone Industry Summit.

 

Andrew Davies, Founder of Taz Drone Solutions, reflected, “The day was run really well and flowed naturally. The exhibitors and speakers were world-class… I’ll be back next time for sure!!”

 

Our commitment to the drone industry is at the heart of why we host the Drone Industry Summit. By bringing together companies, pilots, and industry leaders, we aim to create a collaborative environment where complex challenges can be addressed, and we can foster growth and innovation. We are truly proud to support the ongoing development of the drone sector in Australia.

 

Thank you again to everyone who contributed to making the 2024 Summit an unforgettable experience!