Keynote Theatre
The Keynote Theatre is one of the outstanding features at Helitech World and Dronex 2021. At a large open plan theatre, you will be able to hear seminars and panel debates from industry leaders discussing what the future looks like for the UAV and Helicopter Industries.
With the world changing at an incredible pace, we are already seeing last mile deliveries being done by Drone with the technology for the delivery of people and cargo also advancing at a rapid rate. This is your opportunity to meet those leading the change in person, ask questions and educate yourself on the changing landscape of the industry.
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Wednesday
11.00 - 11.30
Adrien Bécue, Chris Bigwood & Ali Baghchehsara
AIRBUS, Honeywell & LISA GroupKeynote Panel: What’s Next in the Future of Drone Operations
4.8 Millions Hobby drones and 2.7 Mil Commercial Drones in 2021. What’s Next? The Future of this massive number of objects in the air has key Challenges in term of Safety and Security and Benefits that we will review with number of panelists.
11.45 - 12.15
Paul Watts & Pete Botchett
National Police Air ServiceHelicopters, Planes and Drones – Future Police Air Support Delivery
The National Police Air Service is a collaboration established to deliver air support to 43 police forces in England and Wales. Having been given a new user requirement in December 2020 NPAS is actively seeking to replace its aging helicopter fleet with new machines whilst also exploring the potential of BVLOS drones to deliver a blended service over the next 10 years. This seminar will explore how this may change the delivery of air support in the future.
12.30 - 13.00
Peter Littau
Volocopter GmbHThe VoloDrone – How Electric Heavy-Lift Drones Enhance Services in Logistics and Agriculture
This session is an introduction to Volocopter’s business model, solutions, and the latest insights about developing the VoloDrone, the first-to-market, heavy-lift drone with various applications for multiple industries. Peter Littau, Commercial Lead VoloDrone, will give an overview about how this 100% electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft will be a game changer for remotely piloted and autonomous aerial transportation.
14.00 - 14.30
Robert Garbett
Drone Major GroupThe Phoenix Programme – The logical next step to drone commercialisation
A family of interconnected projects working with key industry stakeholders and Government to deliver commercially viable, scalable and environmentally sound services using drone technology across all environments (land, maritime, air & space). Delivering drone services built by industry, funded by industry and delivered by the best suppliers from around the world...
14.45 - 15.15
Julia Jiggins
ThalesAccelerating the adoption of drone services at scale in the UK
Drones have the power to transform every aspect of our lives. Whether getting medical supplies where they’re needed most or groceries onto doorsteps, UAVs will help individuals and organisations everywhere work faster, safer and better than ever before. Imagine a future where manned and unmanned aircraft are trusted to co-exist safely in our skies. Through a combination of cutting-edge technology, proven expertise and game-changing collaboration, together we can make it a reality and realise the commercial potential of drones.
15.30 - 16.00
Hans -Georg Kinsky
CycloTech GmbHCyclogyro rotor technology for high precision manoeuvrability
The Cyclogyro rotor technology is based on the Voith-Schneider-Propeller (VSP), the most agile maritime propulsion system. CycloTech has successfully transformed this technology into a high precision thrust-vector control for use in the aviation industry. CycloTechs first use case for the technology is to enhance existing inspection drones for operations in rough and stormy conditions. The Cyclogyro rotor is used as auxiliary system for superior positioning accuracy and compensation of gust
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Thursday
11.00 - 11.30
Dr Henry Odbert & Chris Tyson.
Met OfficeWeather information as an enabler for safe and efficient drone operations
The weather has a wide-ranging influence on all aspects of aviation, often mitigated via technology and procedures. UA and UAS share many traditional vulnerabilities as well as present novel challenges. Understanding such challenges is key to developing weather resilience across the UAS sector. We discuss weather and climate impact and share insight into opportunities for the industry to leverage meteorological science advances to enable safety and efficiency in UAS.
11.45 - 12.15
Paul Westaway
Babcock OnshoreDelivering Aerial Emergency Services when Everything Changes but Nothing Changes.
Delivering helicopters in an Aerial Emergency Service environment brings inevitable challenges for constant development of the service both in capability for the assets with the crew to delivering more. The demand for cost effectiveness is balanced with safety and transparency but underpinning all of those sharpening factors, every customer in every arena, demands excellent service. Given the constant desire for change, desire for availability at the highest level never changes
12.30 - 13.00
Barbara Pareglio
GSMAThe Connected Skies – How mobile networks can help low altitude drones
Mobile connectivity in the skies has opened up beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) capabilities, creating new opportunities that were never possible before or not commercially viable. For example, streamlined search & rescue operations, efficient asset inspection and fast agricultural automation. The benefits generated have positive impacts on the climate, society and economy, as well as creating new business opportunities. Join Barbara Paregelio, Executive Director for Connectivity for Aviation at GSMA to discover more
13.15 - 13.45
Anthony Spouncer
InmarsatBringing the Commercial UAV Ecosystem Together
If there’s one unifying factor linking the world’s most successful businesses, it’s a reliance upon collaboration. Partnerships are a key driver of performance, innovation and, ultimately, progress. Inmarsat is an integral part of the UAV ecosystem, acting as a facilitator between operators, suppliers and regulators. Come and see what we’ve achieved so far and how we can further support your operations
14.00 - 14.30
Dr Henry Odbert & Chris Tyson
Met OfficeWeather information as an enabler for safe and efficient drone operations
The weather has a wide-ranging influence on all aspects of aviation, often mitigated via technology and procedures. UA and UAS share many traditional vulnerabilities as well as present novel challenges. Understanding such challenges is key to developing weather resilience across the UAS sector. We discuss weather and climate impact and share insight into opportunities for the industry to leverage meteorological science advances to enable safety and efficiency in UAS
14.45 - 15.15
Rick Newson & Luke Farajallah
Specialist Aviation Services and Civil Aviation AuthorityOnshore Safety Leadership Group update
Luke and Rick will update on safety activity post the publication of CAP 1864 and future initiatives.
15.30 - 16.00
Mark Abbey & Rick Newson
CHC and CAAJoint CAA / Operator Overview – Co Chair Brief Offshore Helicopter Safety Leadership Group (OHSLG)
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