Presented by U.S. Department of Transportation
Drones: Changing Lives, Shaping Society
In this session, Jay Merkle, the Executive Director of the FAA’s UAS Integration Office will lead a panel of drone industry innovators to discuss how drones are positively impacting and transforming the lives of Americans. From tackling the jobs that are dull, dirty, or dangerous to delivering everything from food to medical supplies and one day, humans, drones are being used in new and creative ways every day. Panel members will discuss their respective challenges and successes and discuss their vision for the future.
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Anne Bechdolt
FedEx
Travis Mason
Airbus
Jay Merkle
Federal Aviation Administration
Michael Thacker
Bell