By Scott Howe
Over the years, drones have proven to be incredibly powerful, versatile, and efficient tools for many different kinds of operations. But how can you best harness the power of this technology? What are the innovative approaches that project managers need to know in order to get the most out of uncrewed systems?
At Commercial UAV Expo 2024, project managers will have a wealth of sessions to choose from that will help them find new and better ways to integrate drones into their operations, create new efficiencies, and add more value to their existing programs.
Below are just a few of the project management questions that will be answered at Commercial UAV Expo 2024.
1. How can make my drone program safer?
Safety is a key component in all drone operations, and at Commercial UAV Expo, drone industry experts will show you how to make safety central to your operations. At the Safety Standards and Practices for Commercial UAS Pilots session, Douglas Spotted Eagle from Sundance Media Group will teach you how to create an effective safety culture at your organization. And he will draw on his vast industry experience to explain how to implement effective operational standards, comply with critical regulations, ensure quality data capture, prepare pre and post flight checklist, and more.
2. What’s the best way to create a drone-based public safety program?
Join the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Aaron Fritch to learn how to build and maintain a successful public safety effort that incorporates uncrewed systems. In his session, Building and Maintaining a Large-Scale Public Safety Drone Program, Fritch will draw from his extensive experience to explain how to create a Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) training program, maintenance program, safety management system, C-UAS policy, and much more.
3. Are there better ways to collect and analyze drone-derived data?
Drone program project managers are always asking questions about the data they collect from their uncrewed systems. Are we collecting the right data? What level of accuracy is the best level? Are there more efficient ways to analyze information and turn it into actionable intelligence? At the It’s Not About the Drone (or the Data), It’s the Decision session, panelist from Skanska USA Civil, Bechtel, Skender, and DroneDeploy will join moderator Katy Milner from Hogan Lovells LLP for a deep dive into data capture, decision-making, the advent of AI, and other critical concerns.
4. How can I scale my drone operations?
Getting a drone program off the ground can be challenging, but “scaling” or growing a drone program can be even more difficult. Fortunately, industry experts at Commercial UAV Expo will be available to take you through the many issues involved in creating a true uncrewed ecosystem that will enable you to scale your drone operations. Join Deloitte Senior Consultant Edgar Valdez and leaders from Northern Plains UAS Test Site, NASA’s Ames Research Center, Zipline, and the FAA for UTM Ecosystems & Operationalization. This session will explore the components of high-level architecture and business models, effective public-private partnerships, and more to help you build and expand your program.
5. How can I more effectively market my drone company and grow my brand?
In the drone world, we often think of project management in terms of technology and systems, but there are serious business concerns that managers must address in order to operate effectively and grow. At Commercial UAV Expo, Global Air U’s Eno Umoh will present tested and creative ideas to help drone businesses stay competitive and move forward. In his session, The Future of Drone Business: 5 Steps to Strategic Brand Marketing and Lead Generation for 2024, Umoh will offer strategies for critical business concerns like marketing, branding, and lead generation.
