Unmanned Aircraft Systems West Conference 2015

Emerging Opportunities, Needs and Challenges

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) have seen a golden age in the last decade growing to an annual budget of $7 billion. Most of this growth has been through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but with the drawing down of troops, what’s next? Analysts still predict growth in this industry, estimating a total increase to just over $89 billion in the next decade. Not only is the military expected to sustain its backing of UAS technology, but the civil and commercial markets are poised to open up to a host of opportunities for the industry. “In the next 20-30 years these things [RPAs] are going to explode” – General Mark A. Welsh, III, Air Force Chief of Staff

Future UAS Development Opportunities and Trends – DoD, International, and More
FAA UAS Operating Considerations & Section 333 Exemption Process
Emerging UAS Service Needs and Initiatives from the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, & USCG
UAS for Maritime Surveillance & Customers & Border Patrol Needs & Opportunities
Key COCOM UAS Needs, Challenges, and Requirements
UAS Weapon Technologies, Initiatives and Tactics
UAS Autonomy and Manned/Unmanned Teaming (MUM) Break-Throughs & Capabilities
This outstanding symposium offer the attendees invaluable information on the emerging opportunities in the military, commercial and civil markets as well as closely examine current programs and first hand experiences with UAS.