MAPPS will host a special roundtable discussion of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) issues featuring key Congressional staff on Wednesday, August 14.
In just the last week, two certificates of authorization (COAs) were awarded for commercial use and panelists at the MAPPS 2013 Summer Conference were optimistic that a small class of UAVs could receive special approval by the end of 2013. MAPPS is working to continue to keep members and the community up to date with legislative and regulatory information to advance the use of the technology in the commercial market.
This luncheon will take place at Noon at Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center, 901 K Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20001 and coincides with the annual conference and exhibition of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) to be held at the Washington, DC Convention Center. MAPPS has developed a relationship with AUVSI to educate lawmakers at the Federal and state level on the benefits of UAV implementation.
This luncheon will provide attendees an opportunity to hear and learn about policies, legislation and other governmental actions affecting commercial certificates of authorization for UAVs, which can become a popular platform for acquisition of imagery and other geospatial source data. Engage in a discussion of timely topics on the timing, policies and issues affecting UAVs.
MAPPS has confirmed Holly Woodruff Lyons, Staff Director, House Subcommittee on Aviation as a featured speaker. Ms. Woodruff Lyons was appointed staff director in January 2013 by Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA), Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Prior to working on Capitol Hill, Ms. Woodruff Lyons was an attorney at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Additional speakers will be confirmed soon.
This event is open to MAPPS members, government partners, and guests. MAPPS members are encouraged to invite principals of private sector geospatial firms to attend the lunch. Registration for the AUVSI conference is not required to attend the lunch.
The Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center is located one-half block west of the Washington, DC convention center.
Click here, to register for the lunch.
