11.30-12.00 Networking Break
12.00-12.30 Unmanned Air Systems:
Training for Safety & Tackling the
Future Challenges
Sion Roberts, Head of Academy, RUSTA
Rheinmetall Technical Publications UK
launched the RTP-UK Unmanned Systems
Training Academy (RUSTA) in February
2015. RUSTA provides theoretical and practical training to achieve PFAW from the CAA.
This session will focus upon the launch of
RUSTA and the importance of training to
the longevity of the UAV sector. Discussion
will include the evolution of the training
system, the RTP academy, challenges facing the industry and possible future uses of
UAVs.
12.30-13.00 The Drone Skills Gap
Andrew Griffiths,
Droneflight Ltd
Managing
Director,
Since our inception Droneflight has worked
with a broad range of people and organisations looking to enter this new and exciting market. A concern we have is the focus
market on getting a Civil Aviation Authority
Permission for Aerial Work has led to a situation where many end users think that the
Ground School is all the training they need.
In fact attaining a permission for aerial work
is like passing your driving test, you need
experience and further tuition to become a
proficient driver. This presentation explores
the self-teach phenomenon, some of the
stuff they don’t teach you on a ground
school, and good flying doesn