Presented by: Consumer Technology Association
Policies Impacting Drones and the Future of Flight
Drones have the power to revolutionize a multitude of consumer and commercial sectors -- in fact, they are well on their way. According to CTA projections, the U.S. drone market will approach $105 million in revenue in 2015 with unit sales expected to reach 700,000, an increase of 63%. However, a number of policy battles could stand in the way of this remarkable technology. This panel will discuss the key issues impacting drones, from innovation and economic impact to safety and privacy.
Presenters
Greg McNeal
Founder
AirMap
Gregory S. McNeal, JD/PhD
Co-founder, AirMap
Gregory S. McNeal, JD/PhD, is a nationally recognized expert on drones and topics related to technology, law and policy. As co-founder of airspace i...
Show the restGretchen West
Sr Advisor
Hogan Lovells US LLP
Gretchen West is a senior advisor at Hogan Lovells focusing on innovation and technology and is a member of the firm’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Group in Silicon Valley. Gretchen is also a le...
Show the restJon Resnick
Policy Lead
DJI
Jon works on DJI’s policy efforts in Washington DC with a focus on promoting best practices and effective regulations. His work focuses on issues related to operator and aircraft standards, airspac...
Show the restMarke Gibson
Sr Advisor UAS Integration
Federal Aviation Administration