Drones are one of the hottest new technologies to emerge in the last couple of years. Drone technology offers exciting new opportunities in our modern society but there are also enormous challenges and potential issues on many fronts that need to be addressed.
The Drone Pilots Federation is a non-profit organization and neutral party to serve as a drone racing sanctioning body and as an educational and advocacy entity to assure the safe and responsible use of drones and it just so happens that they are based right here in the Sacramento area.
Want to learn more about drones and participate in the discussion about use of drones and their applications? The Drone Pilots Federation is hosting an event next Wednesday evening and is inviting all to attend.
When: October 12, 2016, from 5-9PM PST
Where: McClellan Park Officer’s Club, 3410 Westover Street McClellan Park, CA, 95652
Drone Swarm descends on the California Capital Region
A swarm of information, insight, and innovation is the motive behind the Capital Region Drone Swarm hosted by the Drone Pilots Federation at the McClellan Park Officer’s Club on October 12, 2016, from 5-9PM PST. A representative from the local FAA office will speak about the new rules and the importance of safety for airborne drones.
The Drone Swarm will feature a variety of short presentations on a range of subjects. These presentations will foster discussion as well as a provide an overview of existing and exciting uses of drones. For many who attend, the highlight will be a race of micro-sized drones (small enough to fit on the palm of your hand) around an LED-lighted race course.
“It is important that the Sacramento region begins to focus on drone technology, understand the scope of its multiple applications, and begin the conversation as to how we integrate the technology in the region. It is the intent of the Drone Pilots Federation to facilitate that conversation,” said Bruce Parks, President of the Federation.
The Drone Swarm will bring together major segments of the community including but not limited to startups, manufacturers, retailers, hobbyists, drone racers, technology companies, drone flight schools, students, public and private schools, universities, government officials, and anyone who has an interest in a tech segment that has many signs of exponential growth.
