Unmanned Aircraft Systems Action Summit

The Next Evolution of Aviation

About the Summit

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Join us in Grand Forks on May 20-21 to catch another glimpse of the future.   Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations are advancing significantly as all branches of the military are integrating unmanned aircraft at a quicker pace while also demanding ever more sophisticated capabilities. Likewise, scientific, civilian and law enforcement users of UAS are pushing the envelope on technology and human factors associated UAS operations.

The Red River Valley region is where UAS operations of Customs and Border Protection, the North Dakota Air National Guard and soon the Air Force are creating an epicenter of training, research, development, demonstration and operational deployment.

These deployments are bolstered by world-class pilot/operator training programs at the University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, exciting engineering and technology development initiatives at UND’s School of Engineering and Mines, and an emerging UAS maintenance program at Northland Community and Technical College. 

Collaborations among education, government and business are creating commercial opportunities in electronics, software, training, and advanced materials. 

Join us at the summit to hear from and interact with key decision makers and help chart a course for the future of UAS.

Spotlight on Evolution of Research, Training, Deployment and employment at UAS Summit

Change is a constant on all sides of the UAS equation – whether for military, scientific, law enforcement or civilian applications. This year’s summit will focus on current initiatives and emerging trends in  research, technology, business, education, and training,.

Confirmed speakers include General Norton A. Schwartz, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, and Michael Toscano, Executive Director of AUVSI.

Summit sessions will focus on the future of UAS in the 21s century, airspace integration and building a regional UAS industry.