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Europe’s first specialized course on remote drone operations
We are excited to invite you to this pioneering course, the first of its kind in Europe, focusing exclusively on remote-controlled drone operations. Held in the scenic city of Kristiansand, Norway, this course offers a unique opportunity for seasoned drone operators to delve into advanced remote operation techniques, tools, and strategies.
About the course
This specialized training program is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in remote drone operations, with an emphasis on safe and effective multi-drone management. Delivered by leading industry experts, each session covers essential topics including regulatory compliance, operational optimization, multi-drone software systems, and best practices from around the globe.
Course goals and outcomes
Our primary goal is to enable participants to:
– Build robust remote drone programs aligned with European standards.
– Maximize the operational efficiency and flight time of remotely deployed drones.
– Gain hands-on experience with innovative software solutions tailored for multi-drone operations.
– Develop a clear understanding of advanced operational strategies and risk management in remote settings.
By completing this course, you will walk away with actionable insights, practical skills, and exclusive knowledge to enhance and optimize your organization’s remote drone operations.
Limited Seats Available
Due to the specialized nature of this course, spots are limited. In the event of high demand, we may prioritize applications from organizations and public agencies to ensure the course benefits those working directly in critical infrastructure and public safety.
Who Should Attend?
This course is tailored for those with an established background in drone operations. A prior understanding of core drone practices is expected, as the curriculum is designed to build upon existing operational experience.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Europe’s first course in advanced remote drone operations. We look forward to welcoming you to Kristiansand and embarking on this journey to redefine the future of drone technology together.
When: 9. – 11. December, kl. 08:00 – 16:00
Where: Kjøita 21, 4630, Kristiansand
Recommended Hotel: Scandic Bystranda
Price:
Ordinary ticket: kr. 9.500,-
UASN member: kr. 7.500,-
Payment: Registration on the website is by card. If you need an invoice for your ticket, send us an email at event@uasnorway.no, and we will assist you with that.
What is included in the ticket: Course, certificate, snacks, coffee, lunch (3-days) and dinner (2-days).
Required equipment: To get the most out of this course, we recommend that you have a experience in flying drones. Each attendee needs to bring a computer with a pre-installed software (links will be provided after registration). December can bring wind and early winter conditions, so please prepare accordingly. The course will be held regardless of the weather.
Meet the speakers
Barry Brennan
President & Founder at Flying Lion
Alexander Sandnes
Manager and Founder at Droneakademiet
Irving zhang
Solution engineer at DJI
Ole Peter Røstad
Business Development Manager at Telia
Josh Odgen
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer at AVSS
Shay Levy
CEO at FlightOps
Andrew Yu
Enterprise Business Development Manager at DJI
Stephan Van Vuren
Co-Founder & Director at AirHub
Anders Martinsen
CEO at UAS Norway
Event Schedule
Day 1: 9th December - Foundations of Remote Operations
08:00 - 09:00
Introduction to Remote Drone Operations – Key Concepts and Safety Protocols
By Alexander Sandnes - Manager and Founder at Droneakademiet
09:00 - 09:30
Leveraging 4G for Drone Stability and Safety.
By Ole Peter Røstad - Business Development Manager at Telia
09:30 - 09:45
Break
09:45 - 10:15
Best Practices for Building a Remote Drone Program Aligned with European Regulations.
By Andrew Yu - Enterprise Business Development Manager at DJI and Irving zhang - Solution engineer at DJI
10:15 - 10:45
Business Value and Operationalizing Drone Assets
By Stephan Van Vuren - Co-Founder & Director at AirHub
10:45 - 11:15
LUNCH
11:15 - 11:45
How to build a safe remote operation testsite
By Anders Martinsen - CEO at UAS Norway
11:45 - 12:15
Infrastructure for Secure and Stable Remote Drone Operations.
By Shay Levy - CEO at FlightOps
12:15 - 12:45
Exploring Business Models for Remote Operations and Insights from 40,000+ DFR Missions in the U.S.
By Barry Brennan - President & Founder at Flying Lion
12:45 - 13:45
Summary and Q&A - Overview of key insights and open Q&A for Day 1 topics.
14:00 - 16:00
Hands-on Testing of Remote Operations Software at Kristiansand Firestation
By Shay Levy - CEO at FlightOps and Stephan Van Vuren - Co-Founder & Director at AirHub and Barry Brennan - President & Founder at Flying Lion and Andrew Yu - Enterprise Business Development Manager at DJI and Alexander Sandnes - Manager and Founder at Droneakademiet and Irving zhang - Solution engineer at DJI
Participants will have the opportunity to test and compare the software solutions provided by Airhub, FlightOps, and Dronesense, with guided sessions for practical experience in multi-drone operations.
17:00 - 19:00
Italian pizza dinner at La Famiglia, Vestre Strandgate 22, Kristiansand
Day 2: 10th December - Operational Strategies and Risk Management
08:00 - 09:00
Risk Management in Remote Drone Operations.
By Alexander Sandnes - Manager and Founder at Droneakademiet
09:00 - 09:30
Using Telecom Data (Crowd Insight) to Reduce Ground Risk.
By Ole Peter Røstad - Business Development Manager at Telia
09:30 - 09:45
Break
09:45 - 10:15
Optimizing Deployed Remote Drones for Maximum Flight Time.
By Andrew Yu - Enterprise Business Development Manager at DJI and Irving zhang - Solution engineer at DJI
10:15 - 10:45
Integrating Business Development into Drone Operations.
By Stephan Van Vuren - Co-Founder & Director at AirHub
10:45 - 11:15
LUNCH
11:15 - 11:45
The pros and cons by having a parachute system on your drone fleet
By Josh Odgen - Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer at AVSS
11:45 - 12:15
Implementing Secure Multi-Drone Operations.
By Shay Levy - CEO at FlightOps
12:15 - 12:45
Best Practices and Lessons from U.S. Remote Operations and DFR Missions.
By Barry Brennan - President & Founder at Flying Lion
12:45 - 13:45
Summary and Q&A - Recap of Day 2 content with Q&A on risk management and operational strategies.
14:00 - 16:00
Hands-on Testing of Remote Operations Software at Kristiansand Harbour
By Shay Levy - CEO at FlightOps and Stephan Van Vuren - Co-Founder & Director at AirHub and Barry Brennan - President & Founder at Flying Lion and Andrew Yu - Enterprise Business Development Manager at DJI and Alexander Sandnes - Manager and Founder at Droneakademiet and Irving zhang - Solution engineer at DJI
Participants will have the opportunity to test and compare the software solutions provided by Airhub, FlightOps, and Dronesense, with guided sessions for practical experience in multi-drone operations.
17:00 - 19:00
BBQ outside at the top of Odderøya
Day 3: 11th December - Advanced Applications and Technological Developments (08:00 - 12:30)
08:00 - 08:30
Multi-Drone Coordination and Performance Optimization.
By Shay Levy - CEO at FlightOps
08:30 - 09:00
Remote Drone Applications in Public Safety and Business Models for Sustained Growth.
By Barry Brennan - President & Founder at Flying Lion
09:00 - 09:30
The Future of Remote Drone Technology and Safety, with a Focus on Maximizing Operational Efficiency.
By Andrew Yu - Enterprise Business Development Manager at DJI and Irving zhang - Solution engineer at DJI
09:30 - 09:45
Break
09:45 - 10:15
Future Innovations in Connectivity for Drones.
By Ole Peter Røstad - Business Development Manager at Telia
10:15 - 10:45
Practical Business Cases – Driving Value through Drone Operations.
By Stephan Van Vuren - Co-Founder & Director at AirHub
10:45 - 11:15
LUNCH
11:15 - 11:45
Best practice use-case for parachute for drones
By Josh Odgen - Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer at AVSS
11:45 - 12:45
Summary and Q&A - Final day summary and extended open Q&A covering all advanced topics and future trends.
13:00 - 16:00
Hands-on Testing of Remote Operations Software at Glencore Nikkelverk
By Shay Levy - CEO at FlightOps and Stephan Van Vuren - Co-Founder & Director at AirHub and Barry Brennan - President & Founder at Flying Lion and Andrew Yu - Enterprise Business Development Manager at DJI and Alexander Sandnes - Manager and Founder at Droneakademiet and Irving zhang - Solution engineer at DJI
Participants will have the opportunity to test and compare the software solutions provided by Airhub, FlightOps, and Dronesense, with guided sessions for practical experience in multi-drone operations.
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