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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.