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GRAND FORKS
Welcome to the ninth annual UAS Summit & Expo held in Grand Forks, North Dakota. During the previous nine years, this event has evolved from a regional round-up highlighting the vast potential for unmanned aircraft systems in the Red River Valley, into a showcase of the UAS industry’s current state of impact at the local and national level. This year our team at UAS Magazine, a print and online publication devoted to all things UAS, has had the opportunity to co-organize and arrange an event worthy of being located in what many are now calling the epicenter of the UAS world. By no coincidence at all, our magazine’s headquarters are in downtown Grand Forks. Building on the successful show spirit present in previous events, this year’s Summit once again offers us all a unique look at several crucial elements of the ever emerging UAS marketplace. As a true sign of the economic and political support given to UAS in North Dakota, every crucial Congressional leader from the state will provide perspective on why North Dakota has been and will continue to be a focal point capable of revealing the success and progress of the industry. What happens in North Dakota, in essence, impacts the entire UAS community and the world. We are thankful and excited to provide several North Dakota-related presentations and experts on a wide-range of topics. While it may be impossible to provide insight and updates on every UAS-related project occurring in the state or region, expect to see many of the best, including a presentation from one of the region’s most important UAS leaders, Robert Becklund, executive director of the Northern Plains UAS Test Site. Although some of the presentations may sound familiar, it is clear to our team after talking with the presenters that this year’s event will offer the freshest, most valuable content based on the latest rules, regulations and commercial developments. If that isn’t enough, a walk through the expo hall during a lunch break or evening reception is sure to lead you to the right person or topic expert. And, as a sign of the industry’s progress, this year’s expo hall has doubled. Like the content at the show, there is no doubt that in years to come everything related to the UAS Summit will be expanding. If you do plan a visit with someone on Monday over lunch, be prepared to feel the prop wash from a small UAV flying overhead at the flight demonstrations. To truly understand the massive offerings present for UAS, insight from three of the largest UAS manufacturers—Northrop Grumman Corp., General Atomics and Textron—will help us understand where and when growth will occur or continue to happen. The Tuesday morning session we’ve labeled, The Manufacturer’s Message, is a must attend. As we like to say, it will be akin to listening to the Ford, Chevy and Dodge representatives of the UAS world share their plans. For updates on UAVs used for military purposes, don’t miss the talks from the Grand Forks Air Force Base team or those explaining their understanding of UAS in the Arctic. Both content focal points will undoubtedly reveal cutting edge plans for new UAS technology implementation. To end the event, we are fortunate to have scheduled a U.S. Federal Aviation Administration public meeting to provide us with our fill of FAA information, ideas and project updates. To access presentations real-time or post-delivery, check out UAS Connect, the Summit’s new app that can be downloaded to your smart device. With story ideas, find a member of our magazine staff. And, with presentation suggestions or thoughts on UASrelated topics that could be relevant in the future, be sure to join us next year. Thank you for attending. Let us know how our team can serve you.
Luke Geiver Managing Editor, UAS Magazine Program Director, UAS Summit & Expo
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THINGS TO KNOW CONTENTS 04 | Things To Know 07 | Fly-Zone Schedule 08 | Agenda 14 | Speaker/Moderator Bios 22 | Event Sponsors 24 | Exhibitors 28 | Exhibitor List 28 | Expo Map
WELCOME Welcome to the 2015 UAS Summit & Expo at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The UAS industry is in the midst of an economic and technological evolution. The 9th annual UAS Summit & Expo—set in Grand Forks, North Dakota, near the heart of some of the most prominent U.S. UAS activity currently happening— is set to showcase and explain the evolution of UAVs while revealing the current state of the commercial UAS industry. Join UAS Magazine, industry leaders, UAV manufacturers, payload providers, designers, and commercial operators at the one UAS event of the year that can combine previous event success with the most important insight of today’s UAS world. The UAS Summit & Expo will combine the perspective of regional UAS personnel with the regulatory insight of national UAV entities all while offering attendees a glimpse into the commercial realities and major economic opportunities and possibilities present in the most exciting growth space in North America.
Alerus Center
The Alerus Center 1200 42nd Street South Grand Forks, ND 58201 701-792-1200
Accommodations The Canad Inns 1000 42nd Street Grand Forks, ND 58201 701-772-8404
Registration Hours
The conference registration desk is located in the Alerus Center Ballroom Pre-Function. The official registration hours are as follows: Sunday, September 20 Monday, September 21 Tuesday, September 22 Wednesday, September 23
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 7:00 am – 6:30 pm 7:00 am – 6:30 pm 7:00 am – 1:30 pm
Speaker Resource Center Hours
The speaker resource center is located in the Alerus Center Mourning Dove room. The official hours are as follows: Sunday, September 20 Monday, September 21 Tuesday, September 22 Wednesday, September 23
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 7:00 am – 6:30 pm 7:00 am – 6:30 pm 7:00 am – 1:30 pm
SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS
UAS Summit & Expo 2015 speaker presentations will be made available online to all officially registered attendees. Registered attendees can access the speaker presentations on UAS Connect. They will be made available during the time of the presentation. Visit: UASConnect2015.Pathable.com 4
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Exhibitor Set-Up & Move-Out Ballroom 1-4
Mobile Access
Exhibitors at UAS Summit & Expo may set up exhibit properties the following days and hours: Monday, September 21 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Access speaker presentations during the conference • Access exhibitor information and the exhibit hall floor plan • Create a personal itinerary of sessions to attend • Receive updates • Correspond with attendees through email or visit their company website
Exhibitor move-out hours are as follows: Wednesday, September 23 1:00 pm
We have a mobile site! If you have a smart phone, visit UASConnect2015.pathable.com to access great content.
FLY-ZONE Arena
Stay Connected
Stay connected with your colleagues during and after the show -- follow us on Twitter Experience the propwash of a small UAV fly- (@UASmagazine) using #UAS15, or utilize ing only feet away during this unique lunch UAS Connect, the exclusive social media and demonstration event featuring live missite for the event. sions and payload’s working in real-time.
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*Carriers must check in by 3:30 pm
Entry into the exhibit hall will require an official conference exhibitor name badge. You may obtain your badge at the registration desk located in the Ballroom Pre-Function. During non-expo hours you are encouraged to attend the educational sessions to network with colleagues and discover new information about the UAS industry. The Expo concludes at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 23. Move-out will begin at 1:00 pm. Please be courteous of all the exhibiting companies and refrain from breaking down before then. If you are contracting a shipping carrier for your exhibit properties separate from Valley Expo & Displays shipping service, your carriers must arrive at the Alerus Center by 3:30 pm.
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FLY-ZONE SCHEDULE
FLY-ZONE DEMONSTRATIONS
Monday, September 21
Taking place in the Arena, experience the propwash of a small UAV flying only feet away during this unique lunch and demonstration event featuring live missions and payload’s working in real-time.
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Demonstrator:
30-Minute Demonstrations - Located in the Arena
CYCLOPS Technologies Inc.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Demonstrator:
SkySkopes
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Demonstrator:
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Demonstrator:
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
RDO Integrated Controls Northeast Region UAS Unit Demonstrator:
Northland Aerospace
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CONFERENCE AGENDA
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Conference Registration Open Ballroom Pre-Function
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Speaker/Moderator Resource Center Open Mourning Dove
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Grand Sky’s Congressional Breakfast 8:00 am – 8:10 am
Ballroom 5
Welcoming Remarks, UAS Overview Luke Geiver, Editor, UAS Magazine
8:10 am – 8:20 am
Grand Sky Remarks Tom Swoyer, President, Grand Sky Development Company
8:20 am – 8:45 am
North Dakota’s UAS Opportunities Jack Dalrymple, Governor, North Dakota
8:45 am – 9:10 am
UAS Policymaking: North Dakota and Beyond John Hoeven, U.S. Senator, North Dakota
9:10 am – 9:20 am
Lessons Learned from the UAS State (Video Address) Heidi Heitkamp, U.S. Senator, North Dakota
9:20 am – 9:30 am
Executive UAS Commentary Delore Zimmerman, Executive Director, Red River Valley Research Corridor
9:30 am – 9:40 am
Leading the Grand Forks Air Force Base UAS Expansion Colonel Rodney Lewis, Commander, 319th Air Base Wing, Grand Forks Air Force Base
9:40 am – 10:00 am
High Altitude Fleet of Operational Global Hawk Aircraft Colonel Christopher Larson, Commander, 69th Reconnaissance Wing, Grand Forks Air Force Base
10:00 am – 10:30 am Refreshment Break Ballroom 5 8
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Arctic Mission 10:30 am – 11:05 am
Ballroom 5
Executing Science Driven UAS Arctic Research
In the remote reaches of the Canadian arctic where no vehicles can go, a UAS operations and research team has the proven field work to show why UAVs are the perfect tool to monitor and survey the challenging Arctic landscape. Mike Corcoran, Business Development Manager, Defense & Remote Sensing Programs, Energy & Environmental Research Center Susan Ellis-Felege, Assistant Professor, Biology Department, University of North Dakota
11:05 am – 11:30 am
Arctic Situational Awareness and UAS: Opportunities and Challenges for U.S./Canadian Collaboration in the North Updated Arctic perspectives from a Canadian UAS veteran formerly with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Darach McDonnell, UAS Consultant & Retired Air Navigator, Royal Canadian Air Force
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Lunch Arena
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Fly-Zone UAV Demonstrations
Arena
Experience the propwash of a small UAV flying only feet away during this unique lunch and demonstration event featuring live missions and payloads working in real-time.
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Demonstrator: CYCLOPS Technologies Inc.
Noon - 12:30 pm
Demonstrator: SkySkopes
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Demonstrator: RDO Integrated Controls
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Demonstrator: Northeast Region UAS Unit
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Demonstrator: Northland Aerospace
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Commercialized UAV Applications in Action
Ballroom 5
Forget the concepts and hypothetical ideas, these UAV entities have successfully demonstrated or figured out how a commercial UAS entity can operate economically and safely in the U.S. Moderator: Patrick Miller, Staff Writer, UAS Magazine Al Frazier, Deputy Sheriff, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unit, Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Department Law Enforcement Utilization Al Pizzica, VP of Strategic Programs, American Aerospace Technologies Pipeline Infrastructure Monitoring and Inspection Bill Piedra, CEO, Flying Robots LLC Emergency Response with Project Ryptide Mike Tully, President & CEO, Aerial Services Inc. Aerial Surveying with Value
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CONFERENCE AGENDA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Commercialized UAV Applications in Action
Ballroom 5
Moderator: Luke Geiver, Editor, UAS Magazine Matt Dunlevy, CEO, President & Founder, Sky Skopes Aerial Videography: From Startup to Proven Entity John Nowatzki, Researcher, North Dakota State University Precision Ag in Practice Wayne Woldt, Associate Professor, Committee Chair, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Committee for Unmanned Aerial Systems, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Expo Grand Opening & Welcome Reception Ballrooms 1-4
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Breakfast Ballroom Pre-Function
Manufacturers’ Message 8:00 am – 8:15 am
Ballroom 5
Welcome & Opening Remarks Luke Geiver, Editor, UAS Magazine
8:15 am – 8:45 am
The State of the UAS Industry
AUVSI, the leading UAS voice, provides its take on state laws, federal regulations and impending changes that will impact the UAS industry. Mario Mairena, Senior Government Relations Manager, Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International
8:45 am – 9:10 am
The Global UAS Perspective
Globally recognized UAS manufacturer Northrop Grumman shares insight on exciting trends and current plans. Doug Davis, Director of Airworthiness, Northrop Grumman
9:10 am – 9:35 am
Training for the Future: UAS Pilots
General Atomics has big plans for its UAS future, starting with a new effort to train the best UAS pilots in the industry. Dan Fritz, Director of International Programs, Aircraft Systems, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
9:35 am – 10:00 am
Making the Commercial Leap: From Military to Civilian Markets
As the UAS industry expands, Textron is working to connect its military-based success to the needs of commercial and civilian clients. David Phillips, Vice President, Textron Systems, Small- and Medium-Endurance UAS
10:00 am – 10:30 am Refreshment Break in the Expo Ballrooms 1-4 10:30 am – 10:55 am
Building the Leading UAS Test Site
Ballroom 5
Faced with an unprecedented challenge of navigating a historic time in the UAS industry’s timeline, Robert Becklund and his Northern Plains team have accomplished several key milestone UAS moments already, with many more to come that will shape the future of the U.S. commercial market. Robert Becklund, Executive Director, Northern Plains UAS Test Site
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 10:55 am – 11:10 am
Navigating the UAS Test Site Options
Ballroom 5
To bring a unique payload to market, this new UAS firm had to choose amongst the six FAA UAS test sites. Learn why CYCLOPS appears to have made the right choice. Edgar Nebot, President & CEO, CYCLOPS Technologies
11:10 am – Noon
Understanding the Future Airspace: Efforts and Advancements of Unmanned Traffic Management Ballroom 5
These industry experts have a pulse on the strategies and technologies that will lead the UAS industry into a safe, well managed portion of the National Airspace. Moderator/Speaker: John Walker, President, JS Walker Group Aviations Solutions James Cieplak, Senior Business Development Manager, Harris Corp. Heidi Williams, UAS Lead, Transportation & Financial Solutions, Lockheed Martin Corp.
Noon – 1:30 pm
Lunch in the Expo Ballrooms 1-4
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Concurrent Breakout Panels
Major UAS Legal Issues Explained
Ballroom 5
With explosive growth already starting in the UAS world, there are also many regulatory questions left unanswered. These UAS legal all-stars have already worked with some of the industry’s most established entities and have the experience and know-how to explain the most pressing legal issues. Moderator: Shawn Bullard, President, Duetto Group LLC & ND Test Site Lead Policy Advisor Lisa Ellman, Partner, Co-Chair UAS Group, Hogan Lovells The Point on UAS Privacy Jeffrey Antonelli, Founder & Partner, Antonelli Law Navigating the 333 Exemption Process Donald Chance Mark Jr., Founder, Fafinski, Mark and Johnson Understanding UAS Insurance in 2015 Courtney Bateman, Counsel, Reed Smith LLP Aviation, FAA and the Changing UAS Landscape
The Real Issue In UAS: Dealing with the Data
Oriole
Although UAV platforms still receive the most attention, these data processing and analysis service providers know the greatest challenge and opportunity to the future wide-spread implementation of UAVs into day-to-day operations is the ability to utilize drone-captured data. All with unique ideas and offerings, these firms can detail why it’s all about the data. Moderator: Luke Geiver, Editor, UAS Magazine Jesse Kallman, Director of Business Development and Regulatory Affairs, Airware Inc. Becoming the Windows OS for Drones Doug McDonald, Director of Special Projects, Unmanned Applications Institute International Developing Data Processing Offerings Stuart Rudolph, CEO, SmartC2 Inc. The UAS Boss System Explained
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Refreshment Break in the Expo Ballrooms 1-4
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CONFERENCE AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Concurrent Breakout Panels
Cutting Edge UAS Tech
Ballroom 5
From alternative power sources, to longer flight times, to crash-proof platforms, these UAV technology providers are bringing the future of the industry into today’s commercial market and making us all aware of the incredible possibilities of new technology. Moderator: Terry Sando, UAS Sector Senior Manager, Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corp. Nanci Hardwick, CEO, Aeroprobe Probing into Better Flight Endurance, Efficient Flight Paths Ray Chan, Director of Solar Sheet Production, MicroLink Devices Inc. Implementing Solar Power into Fixed-Wing UAVs Fabrice Kunzi, Chief Technology Officer, Panoptes Flight Protection: UAV Platform Infrastructure to Minimize Downtime Peter Klein, Director, UAS Programs, Elbit Systems of America Current and Future State of Commercial Fixed Wing UAS Operations
UAS Operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight
Oriole
When a qualified researcher connects with a major industry player, good things happen. For UAS, this joint effort on beyond visual line of sight operations will yield groundbreaking dividends. Moderator: Patrick Miller, Staff Writer, UAS Magazine Doug Olsen, Project Manager, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center of Excellence, University of North Dakota Tom Vogl, Principal Systems Engineer, Advanced Technology Center, Rockwell Collins
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Networking Reception in the Expo Ballrooms 1-4
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Breakfast in the Expo Ballrooms 1-4
8:00 am – 8:05 am
Morning Remarks
Ballroom 5
Luke Geiver, Editor, UAS Magazine
8:05 am – 8:30 am
Keynote Address: Developing the Nation’s First UAS Business Park
Ballroom 5
A skyscraper view from the leader of the nation’s first-ever commercial UAS business park that will someday house the biggest names in the UAS industry. Tom Swoyer, President, Grand Sky Development Company
8:30 am – 10:00 am
The Silicon Valley of UAS: Doing Business in North Dakota Ballroom 5
To understand why North Dakota has become the noted epicenter of UAS activity, hear from the companies and entities themselves on why they chose to set-up and operate from North Dakota. Moderator: Drew Wrigley, Lieutenant Governor, North Dakota Shawn Muehler, COO, Botlink Mick Jaggers, Vice President & Program Manager of Global Hawk UAS Programs, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems James Cieplak, Senior Business Development Manager, Harris Corp. Daniel Johnson, Vice President of Business Development, Sensurion Aerospace
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 10:45 am – 11:30 am
Groundbreaking UAS Research
Ballroom 5
See how university research can extend past campus and into industry. These researchers have laid the framework for a connection between the classroom and the bottom line or the mission objective. John Bridewell, Professor of Aviation, University of North Dakota Center for UAS Research, Education, and Training and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), 711th Human Performance Wing, Warfighter Readiness Research Division Darrell Lochtefeld, Senior Software Engineer, Warfighter Readiness Research Division, Air Force Research Laboratory UND/AFRL Cooperative Agreement: Science and Technology for Warfighter Training and Aiding Brian McCornack, Associate Professor, Entomology Department, Kansas State University View from the Field: KSU’s Precision Ag Plans
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
FAA Insight Ballroom 5 The International Airspace: ICAO Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Update Delegates will receive up-to-date information concerning the ICAO Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Panel, specifically current panel participants and harmonization efforts. Randy Willis, Manager, Emerging Technologies Team, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
11:20 am – 11:35 am
UAS Perspectives from the Hill
Ballroom 5
Kevin Cramer, U.S. Representative, North Dakota
11:35 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch in the Expo Ballrooms 1-4
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
FAA Insight Ballroom 5 U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Official North Dakota FAA/UAS Test Site Public Meeting Barry Cooper, Regional Administrator, Great Lakes Region, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Elizabeth Soltys, Manager, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Sites, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
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SPEAKER/MODERATOR BIOS Jeffrey Antonelli is Founder & Partner of Antonelli Law. Jeffrey began flying radio controlled aircraft several years ago, which led to the formation of the Antonelli Law Drone/UAS Practice Group in 2014. In addition to its work petitioning the FAA for §333 Exemption Petitions for operators across the country in a wide range of fields, Antonelli Law has helped clients expand their businesses once approved to operate legally in the United States by filing for IP protection, drafting and negotiating contracts, and providing risk analysis for innovative drone services. The Drone/UAS Practice Group removes barriers at the state and local levels, protects client investments, and gives tools to grow business while identifying and minimizing risk. Before forming the firm in 2007, Jeffrey worked for a full service firm and litigation boutiques in Chicago, his experience covering business, insurance, intellectual property, employment, and consumer fraud. Jeffrey has been general counsel to technology companies and a litigator for nearly 15 years. Courtney Bateman is Counsel at Reed Smith LLP’s Washington, DC, office. Courtney represents aviation manufacturers, operators and service providers in civil litigation and regulatory matters before the FAA and the Department of Transportation. He has represented a number of UAS operators in matters before the FAA. Before joining private practice, Courtney worked in the FAA’s Office of the Chief Counsel. While there, he worked in the Appellate Branch of the Enforcement Division, and the Accident Counsel Branch of the Litigation Division. In the Enforcement Division, Courtney represented the agency in appeals from certificate and civil penalty actions. In the Litigation Division, he represented the FAA in aircraft accident litigation. Recognized in The Legal 500 United States for aerospace/aviation litigation, Courtney is a private pilot and a 1986 graduate of the University of North Dakota’s aviation program. Robert Becklund is the Executive Director of the Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site, designated by the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct critical research related to technologies, certification standards and operational procedures necessary to safely integrate UAS into the national airspace system. In addition to his extensive military flying which includes the F-4, F-16, C-26 and C-21, Bob’s civilian flying qualifications include Flight Instructor-Instrument, Airline Transport Pilot and a Lear Jet type rating. He has flown a variety of civilian single-engine aircraft as well as SA-227, Lear 35 and MD-82/83. Bob also held qualifications in the Predator MQ-1 and has over a decade of experience in the operations and program management of unmanned aircraft systems for the U.S. Air Force including the MQ-1, MQ-9, and RQ-4. Bob holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from North Dakota State University, Fargo. Dr. John Bridewell is the Principal Investigator/Program Manager for a cooperative effort between the UND Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research, Education, and Training and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), 711th Human Performance Wing, Warfighter Readiness Research Division. A state-of-the-art program is being developed to provide a training pipeline for agencies and corporations to educate pilots and sensor operators in the fundamental knowledge and skill sets required to operate medium-sized Remotely Piloted Aircraft. John joined the University of North Dakota in January 1985. He has been a Certified Flight Instructor since 1972 and holds an ATP certificate with over 5000 hours of flight experience, including flight time as a bush pilot and corporate aviation pilot. As a collegiate aviation educator he has broad academic expertise that includes flight instructing, flight program management, flight and academic curriculum development, and classroom instruction. John holds 14
an Ed.D - Education from the University of South Dakota, M.Div. – Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and B.S. – Professional Aviation from Louisiana Tech. Shawn Bullard is President of Duetto Group LLC and serves as the lead federal policy advisor in Washington, DC, for North Dakota’s Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site, as well as for other UAS organizations. He is a Capitol Hill-based government relations strategist and UAS thought leader who specializes in innovative and disruptive technologies. For 25 years Shawn has driven public policy from grassroots to the highest levels of government, beginning in Washington, DC, as a senior congressional staff member to a long-serving member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Transportation Committee. As vice president of government relations for a global public relations firm, he developed public policy initiatives for many of the most recognizable brands in America, plus many federal agencies, including NASA. Shawn has served as a trusted resource to scholars at the Woodrow Wilson International Center, as a representative on the Y2K White House Task Force, and as an advisor to delegates on the federal Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce. Shawn holds a Master’s degree from George Mason University’s School of Policy, Government and International Affairs. Raymond Chan is Director of Solar Sheet Production & Products at MicroLink Devices. Ray has been with MicroLink since 2008. His initial work focused on developing methods for packaging ELO solar cells for lightweight solar sheet applications. MicroLink’s solar sheet technologies were then applied to power-hungry yet area and weight constrained applications that included mobile power generation for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Specifically, he managed the project demonstrating extended flight endurance of the Raven and Puma UAV platforms with the integration of MicroLink’s solar sheets. Previously, Ray worked at TriQuint Semiconductor in Hillsboro, Oregon as a process engineer for GaAs IC manufacturing, where he was responsible for the development and sustaining of various sputtered metal deposition processes and electroplate activities. He was also a project leader for the development and production ramp of pillar bump technologies on 150 mm and 200 mm wafers for flipchip assembly and packaging. Ray holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. James Cieplak is a Senior Manager for Harris Corp. and performs business development and aviation system engineering activities relating to advanced aviation technology implementation. Jim’s current work includes applying Harris’ U.S. National ADS-B System, critical networks, and other capabilities to facilitate UAV integration into the NAS. He has over 25 years developing and implementing advanced aviation systems technology including early work on the Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS), and supporting the development and initial U.S. implementation of “NextGen” technologies in Alaska. Jim has served on various aviation standards committees, including co-chair of RTCA SC-186 ADS-B Operations and Implementation Working Group, as U.S. Technical Advisor to the ICAO Operational Data Link Panel, and the ICAO Asia Pacific ADS-B Study and Implementation Task Force. He is a commercial pilot and is training to be a UAV pilot. Jim holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Aviation Safety from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Barry Cooper is Regional Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Great Lakes Region, including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Barry serves as the FAA’s primary representative and liai-
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son regarding aviation issues and activities. Previously, he served as the FAA’s program manager and principal representative for the City of Chicago’s O’Hare Modernization Program, a multi-billion dollar airport development initiative that will increase capacity and reduce delays at our nation’s second busiest airport. Barry coordinated the FAA’s internal efforts to meet all commitments and milestones associated with the O’Hare modernization initiative, while also interfacing extensively with the FAA’s external customers, including the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois, Congressional representatives, news media outlets, and civic groups. Barry’s public service career began in 1976 as an FAA civil engineer performing design work on FAA facilities that support our nation’s air traffic control system. Barry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, University of Massachusetts, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois. Michael Corcoran is the Business Development Manager/Chief Pilot for Defense and Remote Sensing Programs at the Energy & Environmental Research Center, University of North Dakota (UND), where he provides program expertise to foster the growth of industry/government-driven research for Department of Defense (DOD)/ Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiatives. Michael functions as the subject matter expert/Chief Pilot for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) used for environmental assessments, wildlife surveys, and oilfield/wind turbine monitoring, collaborating with departments across UND, and Chief Pilot/Operations Manager for the UND Biology Department for field research and Arctic research programs. Previously, he served as Assistant Director for UND’s UAS Center of Excellence. Michael holds an M.A. in Business and Organizational Security from Webster University, a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from ESI International, a B.A. in Criminal Justice Studies, and is a Distinguished Military Graduate from St. Cloud State University. Kevin Cramer was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012. He serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and is assigned to three subcommittees: Communications and Technology, Environment and the Economy, and Oversight and Investigations. He also serves as Co-Chairman of the Northern Border Caucus, fostering continued growth in the U.S.-Canada relationship, and is a founding Chair of the Congressional Kids’ Safety Caucus. In 1991, Kevin was elected Chairman of the North Dakota Republican Party, making him the youngest member of the Republican National Committee. He served in Governor Ed Schafer’s cabinet as State Tourism Director and State Economic Development & Finance Director. He was Executive Director of the Harold Schafer Leadership Foundation and North Dakota Public Service Commissioner. Kevin has a B.A. degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, a master’s degree in Management from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND, and was conferred the degree of Doctor of Leadership, honoris causa, by the University of Mary. Governor Jack Dalrymple is the 32nd Governor of North Dakota. Governor Dalrymple brings to the office an outstanding record of agriculture, business, legislative and executive leadership. Since taking office, he has worked to fund the state’s priorities, provide expanded tax relief for North Dakotans, and maintain strong reserves for the future. Under his leadership, more than 70,000 new jobs have been created, more than $1 billion in comprehensive tax relief has been provided to North Dakota citizens, more than $2 billion has been invested in strengthening the state’s infrastructure. Dalrymple is a nationally recognized leader in valueadded agriculture. Jack was the founding board chairman of Carringtonbased Dakota Growers Pasta Company, the third-largest manufacturer and marketer of dry pasta products in North
America. His work in helping to found the company earned him the 2007 Ernst and Young Midwest “Master Entrepreneur of the Year” Award. Jack has served as chair of the National Governors Association Natural Resources Committee, North Dakota Trade Office and Governor’s Commission on Education Improvement. Doug Davis is Director for the Office of Independent Airworthiness at Northrop Grumman and is leading the newest of NG’s organizations in Airworthiness certification and Airspace Integration. Doug has been the CANSO UAS Workgroup Chair for three years and also represents CANSO on the ICAO UASSG which has sunset. He is serving as the CANSO Representative to the ICAO RPAS Panel, and as the Industry Co-Chair for the CANSO Collaborative Airspace Working Group (CAWG). Doug began his aviation career in 1984 as an FAA air traffic controller at the Jacksonville Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). He completed staff time in Traffic Management, Military Operations, and Airspace and Procedures and served as a first-line supervisor at the Atlanta ARTCC before moving to FAA headquarters in Washington, DC in 1997. By 2005 he had served as Special Assistant to the Associate Administrator for Air Traffic Services, Assistant Manager, Avionics Systems in Aircraft Certification, and Aircraft Certification Lead for Unmanned Aircraft and was selected as the first manager Unmanned Aircraft Program Office. Matt Dunlevy is the CEO, President, and Founder of SkySkopes. Matt has been the CEO of several successful technology startups and teaches in the School of Entrepreneurship at the University of North Dakota. He teaches New Product Development, Concept Generation, Technology Entrepreneurship, Venture Initiation, and Digital Entrepreneurship. Matt also has a fundamental understanding of Aerospace Mechanical Engineering, has logged hundreds of flight hours in glider and powered aircraft since his mid-teens, and was in the Air Force Reserve for four years. He is currently wrapping-up graduate studies in the History Department at the University of North Dakota. Matt’s considerable experience in the technology industry as well as his critical thinking abilities allow him to make precise, strategic decisions with confidence. Dr. Susan Ellis-Felege is Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at University of North Dakota. Susan’s research interests focus on understanding wildlife populations and animal behavior relative to management actions, land use, and environmental changes. She uses new and emerging technologies, such as nest cameras and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), in order to survey wildlife populations using methods that minimize impacts on the animals. Susan also collaborates with computer scientists to evaluate methods of storing, filtering, and analyzing large ecological image and video datasets. She taught courses in wildlife courses at the University of Georgia for a year before starting as faculty in the Biology Department at the University of North Dakota in 2011. Susan earned her B.S. in Biology at Penn State University – The Behrend College (2005) and a Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology and Management from the University of Georgia (2010). Lisa Ellman is a Partner in the Washington, D.C.-based law firm Hogan Lovells. Lisa co-chairs the firm’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Group and is a leading public policy lawyer in their Government Regulatory practice group, with a focus on domestic drones and other emerging technologies. Throughout her career, she has worked to bridge the sizable knowledge gap between government policymaking and business innovation. Lisa has held a variety of positions at top levels of the Executive branch at the White House and the U.S. Department of Justice
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SPEAKER/MODERATOR BIOS (DOJ). In a series of presidential appointments, Lisa led work on high-priority policy initiatives for the Obama administration on issues spanning from open and transparent government to domestic use of UAS. Most recently, she led DOJ’s effort to develop policy that would govern the use of UAS in the U.S. She also represented DOJ in the federal interagency process considering UAS-related policy issues that are shared across departments and agencies. Lisa’s J.D./M.P.P. are from the University of Chicago Law School and Harris School of Public Policy. Alan Frazier is currently employed as an Associate Professor of Aviation at the University of North Dakota where he teaches helicopter and public safety related courses and conducts UAS related research. He is also employed as a Grand Forks County Deputy Sheriff supervising the department’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unit. Alan has 34 years of experience in local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The majority of his career was spent with the Glendale, California, Police Department where he served in a wide variety of assignments including officer-in-charge of the Air Support Unit. Alan possesses an FAA Airline Transport Certificate with airplane, helicopter, glider, and flight instructor ratings. Dan Fritz is Director of International Programs for U.S. Air Forceconfigured systems for the Aircraft Systems business unit of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). Dan is responsible for leadership and direction of the development, production, and support for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems for international customers. Prior to joining GA-ASI, Dan was a USAF Officer assigned as Director of Air Force Armaments at the U.S. Mission to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). As a credentialed attaché and advisor to the U.S. Ambassador to NATO, he led allied cooperation in airborne systems, airworthiness policy, and Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (JISR). Dan graduated from Webb Institute in N.Y. with a bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. He earned his master’s in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Fresno. Luke Geiver is the Editor of UAS Magazine, a highly acclaimed quarterly print publication that covers the unmanned aircraft systems industry from the smallest of the small unmanned aircraft vehicles to the largest UAVs operating today. Geiver is also the Program Director for The UAS Summit & Expo, an industry focused event that unites the crucial segments of the UAS world for an annual three-day event in the heart of the emerging UAS industry. Prior to covering Unmanned Aerial Systems, Geiver participated in other publications at BBI International, a media production and large-scale events company. In addition to his leadership roles at BBI, Geiver received a bachelor’s degree in English from South Dakota State University and a master’s degree in English and creative writing from the University of North Dakota. Nanci Hardwick is CEO of Aeroprobe Corporation, her second successful start-up. Supporting regional technology and business development, Nanci currently serves as vice president on the board of the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council and serves as secretary on the board of the New River Valley Economic Development Alliance (NRVEDA). Nanci has been recognized by Virginia Governor McDonnell for leadership in community and business and was named one of the “Top 20 under 40” business leaders in the region by the Blue Ridge Business Journal. Aeroprobe provides air data measurement systems to aerospace, automotive, turbomachinery, wind turbine, and wind tunnel testing industries around the world. Aeroprobe’s air data systems for unmanned air16
craft provide real time air speed, angle of attack and angle of sideslip for improved flight performance. Aeroprobe’s research division is developing an additive friction stir process. This flexible, additive process can be used to join, coat and additively manufacture similar and dissimilar metals. U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp is the first female Senator elected from North Dakota. She took the oath of office on January 3, 2013. Already in her short time in the Senate, Senator Heitkamp has quickly become a proven Senator who works across the aisle to fight for North Dakotans. Senator Heitkamp has personally shown that if Senators work together, it can lead to real solutions. As a former director of the one-of-a-kind Dakota Gasification synfuels plant, Senator Heitkamp has a long record of serving as a champion for North Dakota’s energy jobs and industry. She is continuing those efforts in the Senate, working to responsibly harness North Dakota’s energy resources, promoting the state’s all-of-the-above energy plan which she believes should serve as a model for the entire country, and fighting to lift the 40-year old ban on exporting U.S. crude oil. U.S. Senator John Hoeven was sworn in as North Dakota’s 22nd U.S. Senator on January 5th, 2011, following 10 years of service as the state’s governor. Senator Hoeven’s priorities in the Senate include working to implement national policies similar to the ones driving North Dakota’s economic success. He is committed to creating a business climate that fosters job growth and robust economic activity. Equally important to the senator are measures to reduce the nation’s budget deficits and debt. He believes a commonsense approach that fosters free enterprise and empowers people to innovate and invest will strengthen our national economy and create jobs for our country in a sustainable, ongoing way. As a senator, Hoeven has been leading efforts to develop a comprehensive national energy plan similar to North Dakota’s EmPower North Dakota, a comprehensive plan that encourages an all-of-the-above approach to development and includes both traditional and renewable resources. Hoeven believes such an approach will lead to jobs, economic growth and true energy security for America. Michael (Mick) Jaggers is the Vice President and Program Manager of Global Hawk UAS Programs for Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems. Prior to his current assignment, Mick held positions of increasing responsibility within Aerospace Systems including Program Director, Advanced Technology Demonstration Center; Director, UAS Airspace Integration, Sector Lead Executive for Nellis and Creech AFBs; Manager, Business Development X-47B Joint Unmanned Combat Air Systems Program (J-UCAS) and USAF Customer Requirements, J-UCAS. Mick spent 20 years in the United States Air Force; he enlisted in 1984 as an Air Traffic Control Specialist. As a controller, Mick was deployed in support of OPERATION JUST CAUSE and OPERATIONS DESERT SHIELD/STORM/CALM. In 1992, he received his commission and flew the F-15E Strike Eagle, in various CONUS and overseas locations. Mick was deployed in support of OPERATIONS NORTHERN and SOUTHERN WATCH, PROVIDE COMFORT II and IRAQI FREEDOM. He has 2,000 hours in the F-15E of which 300 are combat hours. His last military assignment was as the F-15E Division Commander for Operational Test and Evaluation at Nellis AFB, NV. Daniel Johnson is Vice President Business Development at Sensurion Aerospace. Daniel has 25 years of experience in the aviation, sensor systems and communications industry. He served as Business Development Manager for Goodrich Corporation’s Sensor Systems Division, in charge of critical sensor applications for both civilian and military fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, and as Director of Sales and
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Marketing for Wipaire, Inc. and FireBoss, both general aviation and special mission aircraft manufacturers. Daniel has also worked in the start-up and growth of two successful aviation technology companies, in business development, system engineering, program management and flight test. Daniel is a licensed commercial pilot with experience in flight-test, certification, special-mission and irregular operations. Jesse Kallman is Director of Business Development and Regulatory Affairs for Airware Inc. Jesse leads Airware’s global business development efforts and regulatory work. Airware is a San Francisco-based company developing flight control systems for commercial unmanned aircraft. Jesse works with global UAV manufacturers, service providers and major corporations looking to use UAV technology. He also serves as the company’s interface with the FAA and other regulatory agencies domestically and abroad as well as serving as a member on the various committees writing standards for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Jesse is a member of RTCA Special Committee (SC) 228, ASTM F38, and EUROCAE Working Group (WG) 93. He is also the President of the Silicon Valley Chapter of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the leading trade organization for unmanned systems, and is a board member of the Small UAV Coalition. Jesse received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Peter Klein is the Director, UAS Programs, for Elbit Systems of America. Peter is responsible for the development and execution of product development programs for Unmanned Systems for the U.S. military and commercial markets. Peter has nearly 34 years of aerospace-related experience in program management, technical leadership, and engineering. He holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State. Dr. Fabrice Kunzi guides the formation and execution of the technological vision for Panoptes’ research, solutions, and products. Fabrice’s primary interests are in the design and operation of air transportation systems, aircraft operations, and the interactions between such systems and their human operators. Funded by the FAA, his Master’s and Ph.D. projects developed the international standard for the Traffic Situation Awareness ADS-B application (TAS-A). TAS-A provides reliable conflict alerting for manned operations in the airport pattern and is intended to replace today’s legacy airborne conflict alerting systems such as TAS or TCAS I. Prior to Panoptes, Fabrice led airspace integration activities at Aurora Flight Sciences. Fabrice earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Dakota, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering from MIT. He also holds a Commercial Pilots License with an IFR and Multi-Engine Rating. Colonel Christopher Larson is the Commander, 69th Reconnaissance Group, 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The 69 RG is an Air Combat Command (ACC) tenant unit at Grand Forks AFB supporting worldwide Global Hawk intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Col. Larson is responsible for the Air Force’s entire high-altitude fleet of operational Global Hawk aircraft and the approximately 750 personnel that operate and maintain them. The group consists of two operational squadrons, two detachments, and one maintenance squadron to train, maintain, and employ EQ-4 (Block 20) Battlefield Airborne Communication Node (BACN) platforms, RQ-4 (Block 30) Multi-Intelligence payload aircraft, and RQ-4 (Block 40) Radar Technology Insertion Program (RTIP) aircraft in support of President, Secretary of Defense, and worldwide Combatant Commander national security requirements.
Colonel Rodney Lewis is the Commander, 319th Air Base Wing, Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. As commander, Col. Lewis serves as the senior officer responsible for providing base operating and direct operations support to wing personnel, two tenant units and eleven GSUs. The wing trains, deploys and redeploys over 1,400 Airmen in support of Air Expeditionary Force and combatant commander requirements. It also provides facilities and equipment support for the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, the 69th Reconnaissance Group and North Dakota Air National Guard’s 119th Wing. The wing is also only one of two locations worldwide operating the High Frequency Global Communications System, providing operational support of senior leader communications for all Department of Defense agencies, including the President of the United States. In addition, the wing provides logistics, civil engineer, contracting, communications, medical, security and force support functions as well as facilities and equipment valued at $2.2B and executes a budget of $48M. Dr. Darrell Lochtefeld is a Senior Computer Scientist with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Human Performance Wing, Warfighter Readiness Division (711HPW/RHA). Darrell has a varied history including degrees in computer science, business, and engineering. He has performed research in Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems, computer vision, constructive computer modeling of airbase operations, machine intelligence for large scale optimization, and most recently Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training. As a government employee of the US Air Force, Darrell provides expertise, technical support, and management on projects and programs for the development of: LVC technologies, UAS training systems, command and control systems, ISR systems, Close Air Support (CAS) systems, autonomous sensing technologies, and manned-platform training systems. Mario Mairena is the Senior Government Relations Manager at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, the world’s largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems community. At AUVSI, Mario is the legislative lead for ground and maritime systems and robotics and is the lead for air issues at the state level. His responsibilities at the federal level include lobbying members of Congress in the House and Senate Armed Services, Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology and Transportation committees. Mario works closely with the staff in the House Unmanned Systems and Robotics Caucuses and the Senate Unmanned Aerial Systems Caucus. At the state level he works with AUVSI members, its chapters and stakeholders to prevent the passage of anti-unmanned aircraft systems legislation. Additionally, he coordinates AUVSI’s Hill Day, which is an annual event when AUVSI members fly to Washington, DC to educate Congress about the unmanned systems and robotics industry. Mario holds a degree in Political Science with a minor in Accounting from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, VA. Donald Chance Mark, Jr. is a founding member of the Minnesota-based law firm of Fafinski Mark & Johnson. Don has more than 35 years of experience handling general litigation, aviation litigation, products liability and other commercial litigation and medical malpractice defense matters. He is the head of FMJ’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems practice group, working with businesses and individuals looking to operate, manufacture, buy, lease, sell, or insure UAS. His law firm was the first in the state of Minnesota to start a dedicated UAS practice. In 2014, Don was asked to testify before the Minnesota Senate and House Judiciary and Civil Law Committee in a joint hearing on the topic of UAS. The hearing covered
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SPEAKER/MODERATOR BIOS public, private and commercial usage of UAS and the data they collect. Don addressed UAS regulations at state and federal levels, uses of UAS and data gathered by them, as well as current and future legal issues. Dr. Brian McCornack is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at Kansas State University with research, extension and teaching responsibilities. Brian has an integrated research program that facilitates the discovery and application of tangible solutions to emerging pest issues, including endemic and invasive species. An active component of his research program investigates the use of unmanned aerial system (UAS) technologies to support claims of pest freedom and low pest prevalence compared to commonly deployed surveillance practices. The future of effective and efficient plant biosecurity surveillance programs, and pest management decision-making in general, will require a higher level of automation and technical sophistication and an increased dependence on affordable technologies. Doug McDonald is Director of Special Projects at the Unmanned Applications Institute, and was appointed to serve on the North Dakota Airspace Integration Team, whose goal was to provide leadership in the integration of unmanned aerial systems into the national airspace and the impact this will have on civilian manned flight in the state of North Dakota. Doug currently serves as the President of the Great Plains Chapter of the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). He has more than 25 years of applied research, planning and development experience focusing on strategic development, unmanned systems, socio-economics and demography. Doug’s professional experience includes assignments in unmanned systems, aerospace, valueadded agriculture, information technology, and manufacturing. Doug is a sociologist with undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of North Dakota. Darach McDonnell is a retired Air Navigator with 30 years’ service in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). His military experience includes Long Range Patrol (CP-140 Aurora TacNav), unmanned systems (CU-170 Heron Mission Commander), and far too many years in various staff positions in the Canadian NORAD Region Headquarters in Winnipeg, Manitoba. For the past few years, Darach has been actively involved in volunteer work, most recently with Unmanned Systems Canada (USC), where he has been a technical paper judge and a member of the organizing committee for the annual student UAV competition. Darach is currently conducting research for a collaborative academic paper that explores the challenges associated with Arctic domain awareness. This will be formally presented in October 2015, with journal publication to follow. Darach has a political science degree from St. Francis Xavier University, is an accredited Project Management Professional (PMP), and a graduate of Boston University, where he earned his Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM). Patrick Miller is a Staff Writer for UAS Magazine. Pat’s communications career includes five years of news reporting, editing and photography; nine years of public relations work in the energy industry; and 20 years of public relations and media relations experience with the University of North Dakota, primarily covering research in the energy, environmental and biomedical fields. He was also a top performer in customer service at Amazon.com where he was employed for one and a half years. Pat is an award-winning photojournalist with a journalism degree from South Dakota State University. 18
Shawn Muehler is COO of Botlink. Shawn, an officer in the U.S. Air Force, has been serving our country and flying both manned and unmanned aircraft for over a decade. His love of flying model aircraft and Cessnas in his youth transpired into flying Learjets and military drones as a profession, and Shawn’s extensive aviation and technology background is the inspiration for Botlink. Edgar Nebot is President & CEO of CYCLOPS Technologies. CYCLOPS is a Maryland-based company, with offices in North Dakota, focused on providing Commercial and Intelligence Unmanned Aerial solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), federal, state, and local governments, and commercial enterprise. CYCLOPS’ business was formed to identify gaps and build efficient bridges to couple advances in the Unmanned Aerial Systems technologies sector with our operational backgrounds. Edgar is a seasoned Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Operator with over 15 years of Operational experience to include SIGINT Tactical Support while deployed in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Participating Nations Support (PNS). He has strong experience in telecommunications network analysis, traffic analysis, CDR’s, collection, analysis, and trends. Edgar provided Pre-strike/Post-strike battle damage assessment of targets during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and as an operator was selected to a High-Priority Joint Service Team. Edgar holds a professional membership with UAVUS and has been a guest speaker on UAS repeatedly. John Nowatzki is Agricultural Machine Systems Specialist, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department, at North Dakota State University. John coordinates NDSU’s Extension agricultural machinery systems educational program, including agricultural machinery selection and operation, precision agriculture, conservation tillage technologies, agricultural chemical application technology, and remote monitoring applications to farming. John is the principal investigator on UAS applications to agriculture. NDSU research scientists used UAS-mounted sensors to monitor research fields at the Carrington Research Extension Center. This project was expanded in 2015 to fly UAS over five NDSU Research Extension Centers across North Dakota. The primary goal of this project is a proof-of-concept of the usefulness and effectiveness of UAS in crop and livestock management in North Dakota. Project personnel are developing data processing methods and tools to convert image data to information that farmers, ranchers and consultants can use in their businesses. John holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Agricultural Education from North Dakota State University, Fargo. Doug Olsen currently serves as a Project Manager for various UAS Center of Excellence projects and programs. Since 2011 he has been Principal Investigator for a North Dakota Center of Research Excellence grant developing a Global Hawk Sensor Operator Part Task Trainer, working in collaboration with Northrop Grumman Corporation and other industry partners. He is also Co-Investigator for a UAS simulation project with Rockwell Collins, Inc.; he contributes to collaborative efforts with a number of UAS COE research partners from industry, academia, and state and federal agencies. Doug assists with development of research, and operational funding opportunities, and he serves as occasional guest lecturer in the undergraduate UAS program. Doug represents UND on the FAA-chartered RTCA SC-228 Committee, working to establish Minimum Operational Performance Standards for integrating UAS into the National Airspace System (NAS). Prior to joining UND, he spent 15 years working for various aerospace companies including Boeing, Northrop
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Grumman, and Hughes. Doug holds an M.S. in Space Studies, UND, and B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, NDSU. David Phillips is Vice President of Small and Medium Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for Textron Systems Unmanned Systems where he is responsible for all Small and Medium UAS activities. David joined the company in 2003 as Director of Armament programs and has held various positions in Advanced Systems, Business Development and Strategy. He is a member of the Navy League of the United States, the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, the Army Aviation Association of America, the Association of the United States Army, the National Defense Industrial Association and the United States Army Field Artillery Association. David earned a master of science from The George Washington University, and a bachelor of science from the University of Alabama. David also graduated from the Defense Systems Management College program management curriculum. Bill Piedra is CEO of Flying Robots LLC. Bill is an entrepreneur with more than 25 years’ experience in the aerospace industry, including more than 15 years consulting for United Technologies Corporation, Pratt & Whitney, Hamilton Sunstrand and Sikorsky. His newest venture designs and builds drones and drone accessories for First Responder and SAR applications. Bill has also has more than 30 years’ experience designing and building radio controlled aircraft. Al Pizzica is the Vice President of Strategic Programs for American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. AATI is the leader in commercial grade, long endurance, beyond line of sight unmanned aircraft systems for energy and emergency management applications. Al is responsible for all strategic interactions with oil and gas, emergency management, telecommunications, and investor partners. He has over 18 years of experience in operations, management and strategy in highly technical fields to include nuclear reactor and submarine operations in the U.S Navy, aseptic lyophilized vaccine manufacturing operations, and electric space propulsion. Al also has experience consulting, working for, or owning numerous startup companies. Al holds a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University and a Master’s of Business Administration from Villanova University. Al also teaches Executive MBA strategy classes part time at the Villanova School of Business. Stuart Rudolph is CEO of SmartC2 Inc. Stuart is a serial entrepreneur and prolific inventor who founded SmartC2 Inc. to streamline aviation operations management. For the past 20 years Stuart has focused on providing strategic direction and technology solutions for data-intensive industries operating in highly regulated environments. Stuart has developed multiple patented technology solutions. His vision is to help businesses save time and effort and make more money by tightly managing aviation operations from end to end, from customer call through flights and payload management, to customer invoicing. Stuart developed VirtualAirBossSM while working with the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Asymmetric Warfare. Efficiency, safety, security, and compliance are key performance indicators in the VirtualAirBoss. Over the years, he has provided solutions to U.S. and international organizations for mission-critical planning and operations, public safety, crisis management, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief. Stuart is collaborating with NASA on the Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) System, which is already integrated into the VirtualAirBoss.
Terry Sando is UAS Sector Senior Manager for the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corp. For the University of North Dakota, Terry was Director of Emergency Management leading the emergency planning, University Police, Safety and Risk. A native North Dakotan, Terry enlisted in the Air Force in 1979; he retired from 1st Air Force in 2009 as the Director of Plans and Requirements. In between those years, he served in the Air National Guard as Intelligence Officer at Lowry AFB, intelligence, security, supply, and logistics plans at the 119th Fighter Wing. On statutory tour he became the first ANG Advisor to the 21st Space Wing. He was assigned to help stand-up United States Northern Command at Peterson AFB, CO; he was the first trained and qualified Domestic Event Officer to stand watch in the Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center. Terry also served as the National Guard Bureau (NGB) J8 Director of Requirements, NGB J7 Chief of Operational Plans and Joint Force Development working total force issues at Joint Staff and Headquarters level. Elizabeth Soltys is Manager of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site for the FAA. Elizabeth is a 25-year FAA veteran who began her federal career designing air-traffic control facilities to house research and full-scale development systems. She has represented FAA in managing inter-agency agreements with NASA and the Department of Defense in order to coordinate cross-agency research portfolios. Elizabeth managed a portfolio of contracts supporting research and system engineering for the Next Generation Air Transportation System with an estimated value of $6.4 billion over 10 years. This program is the largest set of awards in FAA history. Elizabeth also has private-sector experience in engineering and finance. She worked as a structural engineer designing skyscrapers in Manhattan and was employed by the former Kidder, Peabody & Co., in the mergers and acquisitions department. She has a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, a five-year engineering degree with emphasis in structural engineering, and a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting. Tom Swoyer is President of Grand Sky Development Company, with offices in Grand Forks, ND and New Braunfels, TX. For the past year, Tom has taken the role of leading the development of the nation’s first commercial UAS business park and airport, Grand Sky, located in Grand Forks County. Additionally, he is part of a venture capital group that has funded and established a UAS Flying-as-a-Service company poised to launch operations in late 2015. The Grand Sky leadership experience has given Tom significant insight into UAS manufacturing, operations, testing and training requirements. He has worked closely with many of the UAS industry’s leading companies to help them establish or plan to establish operations at Grand Sky. Tom is an investor, manager and developer focusing on businesses that directly work with or support defense related industries. He has extensive experience in the management of technical professionals across complex projects for multiple stakeholders, including a pioneering UAS leasing and operations company and numerous real estate development projects. Mike Tully is the President & CEO of Aerial Services Inc. located in the heartland of Iowa. Mike is a certified photogrammetrist, GIS-P, techno-geek, and the head of “Getting Things Done Well” at Aerial Services. Mike is an innovator and thinker. He sees the potential of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) as amazing, revolutionary and disruptive.
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SPEAKER/MODERATOR BIOS Tom Vogl is a Principal Systems Engineer in the Rockwell Collins Advanced Technology Center. Tom has been engineering flight, aviation and communications automation for 18 years. As a research and development project engineer for unmanned and autonomous systems, he focuses on integration within controlled airspace and support of RTCA standards including current installations of CNPC at the NPUASTS. Applications include distributed flight management systems (FMS) and validated and verified automation. Tom has developed situation awareness applications for Synthetic Vision with NASA and the Air Force, as well as the inclusion and integration of sensor systems for DARPA Multifunction RF project’s Synthetic Vision Avionics Backbone program for automated rotorcraft operations in degraded visual environments. This work is backed up by product development and certification experience from next-generation Pro Line Fusion(R) avionics and military communications systems. John Walker is President of JS Walker Group Aviation Solutions. John is also Co-Chairman RTCA Special Committee 203, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, developing industry recommended performance standards for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).. John has more than 45 years of aviation experience in a career rich in air traffic control, airspace management, flight navigation and airport development skills. John’s aviation career includes 34 years with FAA as well as four years in the U.S. Air Force. His last assignment with FAA was the Program Director of Airspace Management. In this position John was responsible for the management of all civil airspace within the United States. He also provided leadership for initiating the FAA’s National Airspace Redesign program, intended to transform both access and design of America’s airspace for space based operations. Prior to his assignment in Washington, D.C., John was FAA’s Air Traffic Division Manager in New York City, responsible for all air traffic operations in the northeast corridor. Heidi Williams Walker joined Lockheed Martin IS&GS in 2014 serving as the UAS lead within the Transportation and Financial Solutions and working within the Flight Service program. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, Heidi worked at AOPA for 15 years and most recently as the VP of Air Traffic and Modernization where she handled all airspace, weather, modernization and UAS policy. Heidi has supported the FAA and the DoD on many initiatives including the UAS Aviation Rulemaking Committee, ADS-B In ARC and co-chaired the RTCA Tactical Operations Committee. Heidi has 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University holding a Bachelor of Science degree and is a commercial, multi-engine instrument certificated pilot and flight instructor. Randy Willis is the Manager, Emerging Technologies Team, working in the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization. Randy has primary responsibility for the coordination within the Organization to ensure the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the National Airspace System. He is the United States of America Representative and also Chairman of the International Civil Aviation Organization Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Panel. Randy participates on several other domestic and international UAS working groups to advance the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems. Prior to coming to work for the FAA in 2009, Randy served as a Federal Contractor supporting the FAA UAS Office and also served in the U.S. Navy as an Air Traffic Controller. During his Naval career, Randy held many positions with varying levels of responsibility before retiring from the Navy in June 2007 after 23 years of service. Randy has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland University College and Project Management Certificate from St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
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Lieutenant Governor Drew Wrigley serves as President of the North Dakota Senate, leads the state’s highly successful trade office, and chairs the North Dakota State Investment Board, the Capitol Grounds Planning Commission, the Higher Education Challenge Fund Commission and the Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft Systems Authority. Drew was elected to his first full term as Lieutenant Governor in 2012. His active public service started in 2000, when he served as Deputy Chief of Staff for then Governor John Hoeven. In 2001, he was nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as North Dakota’s 17th United States Attorney. Drew was asked to serve in a variety of national leadership roles for the Department of Justice during his tenure, including terms on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee for three successive U.S. Attorney Generals, John Ashcroft, Alberto Gonzales, and Michael Mukasey. In 2009, he stepped down as U.S. Attorney to become Vice President of a North Dakotabased Medicare/Medicaid contractor doing business across the United States. Dr. Wayne Woldt, P.E. is Associate Professor, Committee Chair, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Committee for Unmanned Aerial Systems, at the University of NebraskaLincoln. Wayne has developed a research and extension program on the application of unmanned aircraft systems in agriculture and natural resources. Specific areas of research and education include: deployment and flight operations of unmanned aircraft systems; performance characterization of autonomous navigation systems; sensor system development and integration; and information management. He is the Chair of the recently established American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Committee on Unmanned Aerial Systems. Wayne has a private pilot certificate, and has been conducting UAS flight operations for three years within the context of FAA issued COAs. His presentation will provide insights into the new ASABE committee. Dr. Delore Zimmerman is a Founder and President of Praxis Strategy Group a research, policy, strategy and development company that works with leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs in business, government, education and non-profit sectors to create more opportunistic and competitive ventures and communities. Since 2004 Delore has served as the Executive Director of the Red River Valley Research Corridor, a regional effort to build a more science and technologybased economy. He has served as the Honorary Vice Commander at the Grand Forks Air Force Base for six years. Delore is also a Co-founder of Praxis Africa, an agriculture and rural development enterprise in Ghana, where he also serves as the Development Chief (nksuohene) for the AwutuMankessim traditional area. Delore is a native of Wishek, North Dakota and holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of North Dakota and a doctorate from the Pennsylvania State University.
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EVENT SPONSORS Aisle City of Grand Forks / Grand Forks Region EDC: Access the Bakken
120 North 4th Street Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203 Phone: 701-746-2720 | www.grandforks.org/uas Grand Forks is MissionREADY. The hub of North Dakota’s thriving UAS industry is right here. With unencumbered air space, leading research enterprises, dedicated training programs, and the nation’s only UAS business park, the Grand Forks area is the premier location for you expansion. You’ll be MissionREADY in Grand Forks.
Expo Grand Opening & Welcome Reception CYCLOPS Technologies Inc.
9520 Berger RD, Suite 212 Columbia, Maryland 21046 Phone: 443-739-7394 | Fax: 410-381-8001 www.cyclopstechnologies.co
UAS Connect North Dakota Department of Commerce
1600 East Century Avenue, Suite 2 Bismarck, North Dakota 58503 Phone: 701-328-5300 | Fax: 701-328-5320 | www.nduas.com North Dakota offers legendary business opportunities with world-class expertise from our UAS test site and research universities, easy access to government officials and a growing network of high-tech businesses. North Dakota stakeholders have expertise in UAS operations, research and development, testing, evaluation, education, training and manufacturing.
reCharge Lounge Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site (NP UAS TS)
Clifford Hall, Suite 270 4149 University Avenue, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202-9007 Phone: 701-777-6100 | Fax: 701-777-4086 | www.npuasts.com
CYCLOPS Technologies Inc. is a Maryland-based company focused on providing Commercial and Intelligence Unmanned Aerial systems solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal, State and local Governments, and commercial enterprise. Our company has combat-proven expertise in Intelligence and Operations (I&O) as well as Cyber training and certification.
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site is a proven leader with the experience, resources and leadership to help drive the industry’s growth and support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) research related to the safe integration of UAS into the National Airspace System.
Congressional Breakfast Grand Sky
Pocket Agenda Northrop Grumman Corporation
4200 James Ray Drive Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203 www.grandskynd.com
The first commercial UAS business park and airport, Grand Sky will provide state-of-the-art facilities for UAS development, testing and training, sensor technology development and data analysis and management. It capitalizes on the state’s UAS test site and the expertise of regional academic institutions such as the University of North Dakota’s UAS Center of Excellence.
Lunch Greater Grand Forks Convention & Visitors Bureau
4251 Gateway Drive visitgrandforks.com Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203 Phone: 701-746-0444 | Fax: 701-746-0775 | www.visitgrandforks.com The Convention & Visitors Bureau is a destination marketing organization charged with representing Greater Grand Forks and helping the long-term development of our communities through a travel and tourism strategy. We serve as a an official point of contact for convention, tournament, business and leisure travelers and assist planners with preparations. We also encourage visitors to visit local historic, cultural and recreational sites.
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560 Eielson Street Building 542, Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota 58205 Phone: 858-618-2214 | www.northropgrumman.com Northrop Grumman Corporation is a proud partner in the Grand Forks community. In the sea, land, air and space, Northrop Grumman is a recognized leader in unmanned systems. The depth and breadth of our platforms and technologies portfolio provide customers with a wide range of capabilities.
Breakfast SkySkopes
4200 James Ray Drive Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202 Phone: 701 738 4825 | www.skyskopes.com SkySkopes is the leading FAA approved UAS company in the State of North Dakota. Employing some of the most educated UAS pilots in the world from the University of North Dakota, SkySkopes delivers aerial data to a myriad of end users. SkySkopes is rapidly expanding its fleet of aerial platforms and networks of strategic partnerships on an international level.
UAS Summit & Expo | September 21-23, 2015 | Alerus Center | Grand Forks, ND | www.theUASsummit.com
Aisle UND Division of Research & Economic Development
264 Centennial Drive Stop 8367 Grand Forks, ND 58202 Phone: 701-777-6736 | Fax: 701-777-2193 | www.UND.edu/research The Division of Research & Economic Development serves the broad research community of the University of North Dakota to enhance the University’s research, scholarship, and creative activity as a means of sustaining and extending the knowledge base, enriching the teaching and learning environment, and strengthening economic development.
Producer UAS Magazine
308 2nd Ave. N, Suite 304, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203 Phone: 866-746-8385 | Fax: 701-746-5367 | www.uasmagazine.com UAS Magazine is the only quarterly print publication, exclusively highlighting the most critical developments and cutting-edge technologies for unmanned aerial systems in the civil, agriculture, defense and commercial markets worldwide. UAS Magazine’s readership includes executives, directors, managers and operators from companies and organizations focused on expanding their knowledge of unmanned aerial systems. UAS Magazine is an industry hub connecting decision-makers, who are looking for new technologies, with the most innovative companies.
Supporting Organization American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
2950 Niles Road St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 Phone: 269-429-0300 | Fax: 269-429-3852 | www.asabe.org The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Its members, from more than 100 countries, are consultants, managers, researchers, and others who have the training and experience to understand the interrelationships between technology and living systems.
Supporting Organization UAVSA Los Angeles, California Phone: 866-691-7776 | www.uavsa.org
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EXHIBITORS Aeroprobe Corporation Exhibit #202
ComDel Innovation Exhibit #204
200 Technology Drive 2100 15th Street North Christiansburg, VA 24073 USA Wahpeton, ND 58075 USA Phone: 540-443-9215 Phone: 701-671-6113 www.aeroprobe.com Fax: 701-671-7582 www.comdelinc.com •Engineers & Designers •Software Developer •Component Manufacturer
Altavian, Inc. Exhibit #17
1724 Northeast Second Street Gainesville, FL 32609 USA Phone: 352-256-6842 www.altavian.com
Antonelli Law, Ltd. Drone/UAS Practice Group Exhibit #110
35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 1875 Chicago, IL 60601 USA Phone: 312-201-8310 Fax: 888-211-8624 antonelli-law.com/Drone_UAS_ Practice_Group.php •Legal Representative •Policy Maker
City of Grand Forks/Grand Forks Region EDC Exhibit #210
•UAV Manufaturer •Engineers & Designers •Component Manufacturer •Product Development
CYCLOPS Technologies Inc. Exhibit #211
9520 Berger RD Suite 212 Columbia, Maryland 21046 USA Phone: 443-739-7394 Fax: 410-381-8001 www.cyclopstechnologies.co •UAV Manufacturer •Commercial Pilot & Operator •Payload Provider
Field of View Exhibit #12
1168 12th Street Northeast Grand Forks, ND 58201 Phone: 701-203-3757 www.fieldofviewllc.com
General Atomics Aeronautical Exhibit #309
14200 Kirkham Way Poway, CA 92064 USA Phone: 858-312-2810 www.ga-asi.com
120 North 4th Street Grand Forks, ND 58203 USA •UAV Manufacturer Phone: 701-746-2720 grandforksgov.com/grandforks.org •Economic Developer •Policy Maker
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Grand Sky
IRET Properties
4200 James Ray Drive Grand Forks, ND 58203 USA Phone: 701-740-0525 Fax: 701-746-8067 www.grandskynd.com
3401 28th Avenue South Grand Forks, ND 58201 USA Phone: 701-213-4704 Fax: 701-746-6221 www.iretapartments.com
Exhibit #11
•Commercial UAS Airport & Development Park
iconUAF
Exhibit #101
400 Garden View Dr., Suite 101 Grand Forks, ND 58201 USA Phone: 844-426-6823 Fax: 701-772-4266 iconuaf.com •UAS Facility Provider
Exhibit #303
•Real Estate Official •Property Management •Investment
ISight RPV Services
Exhibit #103
4200 James Ray Drive Grand Forks, ND 58203 USA Phone: 763-706-7945 www.isightrpv.com
ICS, Inc.
•Commercial Pilot & Operator
Exhibit #305
LLC
(Industrial Contract MEC Services, Inc.) Development, 2500 State Mill Road Grand Forks, ND 58203 USA Phone: 701-775-8480 Fax: 701-775-8479 www.icsgf.com •Construction Manager •General Contractor
Exhibit #112
3949 Hwy 8 New Town, ND 58763 USA Phone: 701-627-3042 Fax: 701-627-4997 www.mecdevelopment.com •Logistics
Ideal Aerosmith, Inc.
NDSU
3001 South Washington Street Grand Forks, ND 58201 USA Phone: 701-757-3400 www.ideal-aerosmith.com
Dept. of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering NDSU Dept. 7620 PO Box 6050 Fargo, ND 58108 USA Phone: 701-231-7274
Exhibit #312
Exhibit #213
iLevel Digital Exhibit #20
308 Second Ave. N., Suite 304 Grand Forks, ND 58203 USA Phone: 866-746-8385 www.ileveldigital.com
UAS Summit & Expo | September 21-23, 2015 | Alerus Center | Grand Forks, ND | www.theUASsummit.com
North Dakota Department of Commerce Exhibit #200
1600 E. Century Ave., Suite 2 Bismarck, ND 58503 USA Phone: 701-328-5300 Fax: 701-328-5320 www.nduas.com •Economic Developer •Policy Maker
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Exhibit #310
4149 University Avenue Mail Stop 9007 Grand Forks, ND 58202 USA Phone: 701-777-6100 Fax: 701-777-4086 www.npuasts.com •Research Institution •Commercial Pilot & Operator •Economic Developer •Engineers & Designers •Precision Agriculture Specialist •Policy Maker
Northland Community & Technical College Exhibit #108
1101 Highway One East Thief River Falls, MN 56701 USA Phone: 218-683-8800 www.northlandcollege.edu
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
TestEquity, LLC
One Space Park Redondo Beach, CA 90278 USA Phone: 310-813-7223 www.ngc.com
•Electronic Test & Measurement •Lab Tools & Supplies
•UAV Manufacturer •Payload Provider •Military •Software Developer
Exhibit #21
Exhibit #201
RDO Integrated Controls Exhibit #16
9201 E.Bloomington Freeway Bloomington, MN 55420 USA Phone: 952-948-1604 Fax: 952-948-1606 www.rdoic.com •Sense Fly UAV Distributor •Topcon GPS Distributor
Red River Corridor Fund Exhibit #311
33 South Third Street Grand Forks, ND 58201 USA Phone: 701-499-6994 Fax: 701-280-1226 www.theresearchcorridor.com •Economic Developer •Investment Fund
SkySkopes Exhibit #14
4200 James Ray Drive •Precision Agriculture Specialist Grand Forks, ND 58201 USA •Research Institution Phone: 701-738-4825 •Higher Education www.skyskopes.com
Exhibit #106
6100 Condor Drive Moorpark, CA 93021 USA Phone: 800-732-3457 www.testequity.com
UAS Magazine 308 Second Ave. N., Suite 304 Grand Forks, ND 58203 USA Phone: 866-746-8385 www.uasmagazine.com
Unmanned Applications Institute International Exhibit #10
4200 James Ray Drive Grand Forks, ND 58203 USA Phone: 701-738-4871 www.uaiinternational.com •Precision Agriculture Specialist •Research Institution
UND College of Engineering & Mines Exhibit #212
243 Centennial Drive, Stop 8155 Grand Forks, ND 58202 USA Phone: 701-777-3309 Fax: 701-777-4838 und.edu •Payload Provider •Engineers & Designers •Software Developer •Research Institution
UND Division of Research & Economic Development Exhibit #301
264 Centennial Dr., Stop 8367 Grand Forks, ND 58202 USA Phone: 701-777-6736 Fax: 701-777-2193 und.edu/research •Economic Developer •Research Institution
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5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Expo Grand Opening & Welcome Reception
Monday, September 21
10:00 am - 6:30 pm 10:00 am - 10:30 am Noon - 1:30 pm 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Expo Open Refreshment Break Lunch Refreshment Break Networking Reception
Tuesday, September 22
EXPO HOURS The official Expo hours for the UAS Sumit & Expo are as follows:
EXPO MAP
7:00 am - 1:00 pm 7:00 am - 8:00 am 10:00 am - 10:30 am 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Expo Open Breakfast Refreshment Break Lunch
Wednesday, September 23
10 Unmanned Applications Institute, International
301 UND Division of Research & Economic Development
212 UND College of Engineering & Mines
21 UAS Magazine
106 TESTEQUITY
14 SkySkopes
311 Red River Valley Research Corridor
16 RDO Integrated Controls
201 Northrop Grumman Corporation
108 Northland Community & Technical College
310 Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site (NP UAS TS)
200 North Dakota Department of Commerce
213 NDSU
112 MEC Development, LLC
103 ISIGHT RPV SERVICES
303 Investors Real Estate Trust
305 Industrial Contract Services, Inc.
20 iLevel Digital
312 Ideal Aerosmith, Inc.
101 ICON Architectural Group
11 Grand Sky
309 General Atomics Aeronautical
12 Field of View
211 CYCLOPS Technologies, Inc.
204 ComDel Innovation
210 City of Grand Forks/Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation
110 Antonelli Law, Ltd.
17 Altavian, Inc.
202 Aeroprobe Corp.
Booth # Company