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Commercial UAV Expo 2025
2025-09-01 - 2025-09-04 | Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Commercial UAV Expo 2025
This event defines and showcases the global commercial UAV industry, with a special focus on solutions in the Americas region and a glimpse into the world of urban air mobility. Strictly commercial by choice, it draws the power buyers and global influencers and sets the pace for the industry, with innovative formats, cutting-edge content, and unmatched excitement on the expo floor. It is a must-attend event and will convene delegates and exhibitors from 6 continents. www.expouav.com

Commercial UAV Expo 2025 is North America’s leading trade show and conference for the commercial drone market, focusing on:

Surveying & Mapping
Civil Infrastructure
Process, Power & Utilities
Aggregates & Mining
Construction
Law Enforcement, Emergency Response & Search and Rescue (SAR)
Precision Agriculture

In the Conference Program, UAV industry experts share key insights into the issues asset owners face when implementing unmanned aerial systems (UAS), including systems selection and integration; developing enterprise workflows, guidelines and policies; data management and integration; and legal, safety and regulatory considerations. Plenary sessions and panels cover topics of interest to all end-users regardless of industry, while breakout sessions focus on UAV technology, applications and opportunities in the vertical markets listed above.
The international Exhibition includes drone airframe manufacturers, component and sensor manufacturers, software developers and service companies. Commercial UAV Expo has more exhibitors than any other commercial drone show.
We hope to see you on the show floor!

The Sundance Media Group team will be at Booth #438. We hope to see you there! Find us in our training sessions or in the booth!
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Getting the Best Image from UAS Cameras
2025-10-21 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online Event
Unlock the full potential of your drone camera and take your aerial imagery to the next level.

Optimize your UAS image capture workflow with advanced techniques tailored for professionals in inspection, mapping, public safety, media production, and enterprise operations. This session, led by Sundance Media Group (SMG), is designed to help operators achieve the highest-quality imagery in challenging environments.
Whether you’re flying for creative image capture, inspections, real estate, mapping, or creative projects, this session will provide the knowledge you need to deliver sharper, cleaner, and more dynamic images.
Your drone is more than just a tool — it’s a flying camera with the power to tell stories, reveal hidden details, and capture perspectives impossible from the ground.
Key Topics:

Applying LOG profiles with LUTs for accurate color and consistent grading
Benefits of 10-bit vs 8-bit recording in professional workflows
DNG (RAW) vs JPEG: When to use each format for operational efficiency
Best practices in image composition for documentation and deliverables
Night flight considerations and effective noise reduction techniques

This training ensures participants walk away with actionable strategies to improve image accuracy, consistency, and quality — essential for reliable data capture and polished deliverables.
📌 Who Should Attend:UAS pilots, field technicians, inspectors, surveyors, mapping specialists, public safety professionals, and media specialists who require high-quality imagery for operational success.

From dramatic landscapes to high-impact marketing visuals, from inspection documentation to creative film work — this session delivers the insight you need to craft images that stand out and resonate.
🌟 See more. Capture more. Create more.Join SMG and take your aerial imagery beyond documentation into true visual storytelling.

Two-Day LIVE WEBINAR Intensive 107 Training Workshop (October 2025)
2025-10-23 08:00 - 2025-10-24 16:00 | Online Event
This two-day training course covers all major areas of the FAA Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Test with a LIVE instructor for LIVE answers.

This two-day ONLINE training course will cover the major areas of the FAA Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Test. Course will cover Regulations, National Airspace System (NAS), Weather, Loading and Performance, and Operations.
Each participant will be introduced to the ASA prep-test manual (details below on where to find this training tool) and will have an opportunity to work with aeronautical charts and learn to identify location, airspaces, restricted areas, military operation areas and other special use airspaces. Each participant will understand the regulations with UAV operations including distance from clouds, registering aircraft, weight limits and more. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be well prepared with required knowledge and resources to complete the Part 107 Initial Aeronautical Knowledge Test.
Included in this course we will discuss real-world situations for commercial UAV pilots and mitigation of challenging situations. Examples are drones in the agricultural workflow, public safety applications, property owners, other UAV pilots, and state/federal government representatives.
Additional Learning Objectives:

Establishing your Pre-Flight/Post-Flight procedures
Follow-on testing material (online)
Best UAS Practices
FAA changes and directions
Low Altitude Authorization Network Coordination (LAANC)
Radio procedures

Daily Schedule is from 8AM PST start to 4PM PST with breaks.
Links for each day will be emailed to you once registration has been finalized.

This manual is ALSO available as a FREE DOWNLOAD from the FAA: Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement for Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Remote Pilot, and Private Pilot handbook. (This is the actual booklet that you will use when you write the remote test. If you purchased the ASA Remote Pilot Test Prep workbook, you will have a hard copy of this handbook already.)
Download FREE handbook: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/supplements/media/sport_rec_private_akts.pdf

Mastering UAS Flight in Urban Turbulence
2025-10-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Online Event
An in-depth session exploring how to navigate urban drone flight challenges with confidence and precision.

Flying UAS in urban environments isn’t just about piloting skill—it’s about understanding the science of the skies between skyscrapers. High winds, shifting temperatures, humidity, and heat islands all conspire to create unpredictable turbulence that can put missions—and equipment—at risk.
Turning Urban Challenges into Safer Missions.
Urban landscapes create some of the most demanding conditions for UAS operations. Strong ground winds, unpredictable vortices, thermal shifts, and urban heat islands can all impact mission success. For professionals relying on drones for precision data capture, safety and accuracy depend on understanding these forces.
📌 Who Should Attend:

Construction & Engineering Professionals
Architects & Inspectors
Cinema & Creative Production Teams
UAS Pilots working in dense environments

Join us for an in-depth session exploring how to navigate these challenges with confidence and precision. Our experts will break down real-world examples, environmental factors, and best practices to ensure safer, more effective urban operations.
Key Takeaways:

How wind patterns and urban canyons impact UAS flight
The role of temperature, humidity, and heat islands in turbulence
Strategies for safer flight planning in unpredictable conditions
Case studies from real-world urban missions

🌟 Don’t leave your next urban flight to chance—equip yourself with the knowledge to fly smarter, safer, and with greater precision.
