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@Skytechevent #Skytech #UAV #Drones TECH & LEGISLATION 9.30-9.40 Welcome Address ARPAS-UK 9.40-11.00 Regulating the UAV Industry Panel Discussion Gerry Corbett, UAS Programme Lead, Safety and Airspace Regulation Group, Civil Aviation Authority André Clot, Centre Director, EuroUSC Joseph Dalby, Barrister, 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square and Director, Flightpath Consulting Tony Henley, Aerospace Consultant This panel discussion will consider the latest changes and updates to UAV regulation. Panellists will navigate key debates such as hobbyist users of UAVs, the impact of recent regulatory changes upon existing UAV users and future trends within regulation. Substantial time will also be afforded to Q&A with the audience. 11.00-11.30 Fly Safe Fly Legal: Living and working with your Permissions for Aerial Work (PFAW) Craig Palmer, Resource Group, a UK CAA National Qualified Entity Resource Group’s Unmanned Aviation Services division will host a panel discussion looking at the challenges facing Commercial operators once they have gained their Permissions for Aerial Work (PFAW). Qualification is just the first step in a long journey for pilots. Our discussion will focus on the day to day activities from planning and paper work, to the real life headaches and troubles that face anyone looking to operate commercially within the UK. With a panel comprised of qualified pilots from a range of business backgrounds and experiences ranging from traditional photography to speciality mapping and inspections applications, the discussion offers the ability to gain a valuable insight into living with your PFAW and the growing UAV Industry. 18