SMG

sUAS Roadshow - Quad City Metro Area - Iowa
2019-03-15 06:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Black Hawk College, 6600 34th Ave, Moline, IL, 61265, United States
REGISTER HEREs
WestWind Unmanned and Sundance Media Group have partnered together to showcase sUAS (small Unmanned Aerial Systems) in Public Safety. This unique roadshow is designed to educate agencies (law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other first responders) on the value of a turnkey drone program and how implementing drones into the workflow can decrease costs and personnel risks and increase efficiencies. This free introduction to “sUAS as a Tool” will showcase the Yuneec H520 hexacopter and the DataPilot mapping program, the new Autel EVO as well as other accessories and technologies that create a turnkey sUAS solution for a variety of public safety applications.

Search and Rescue
Accident Reconstruction
Crime Scene Mapping
Crowd Control
Active Shooter Scenarios
Intelligence-gathering
Photographing Remote Crash Sites
Airborne communication Repeater Platforms
Terrain Mapping
Crash/Disaster Site Monitoring
Enhance Safety at a Contaminated Scene
Fire Scene Management Tools with Thermal Imaging & Resource Management
Value of a birdseye view of operations on a large scene

Our presenters will also showcase Brother AirScouter System, FoxFury Lighting Solutions, Venom Power, and Hoodman USA accessories.
Join us for a two hour presentation and a flight demonstration.
Seating is limited, so please register early.
If you have any questions about the roadshow or its location, please email rsvp@sundancemediagroup.com.
Be sure to bring all your drone / UAV / sUAS questions with you!

sUAS Roadshow - Chicago, Il
2019-03-14 06:30 - 10:00 | BE Office 444 North Michigan Avenue Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60611, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
REGISTER HERE
WestWind Unmanned and Sundance Media Group have partnered together to showcase sUAS (small Unmanned Aerial Systems) in Public Safety. This unique roadshow is designed to educate agencies (law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other first responders) on the value of a turnkey drone program and how implementing drones into the workflow can decrease costs and personnel risks and increase efficiencies. This free introduction to “sUAS as a Tool” will showcase the Yuneec H520 hexacopter and the DataPilot mapping program, the new Autel EVO as well as other accessories and technologies that create a turnkey sUAS solution for a variety of public safety applications.

Search and Rescue
Accident Reconstruction
Crime Scene Mapping
Crowd Control
Active Shooter Scenarios
Intelligence-gathering
Photographing Remote Crash Sites
Airborne communication Repeater Platforms
Terrain Mapping
Crash/Disaster Site Monitoring
Enhance Safety at a Contaminated Scene
Fire Scene Management Tools with Thermal Imaging & Resource Management
Value of a birdseye view of operations on a large scene

Our presenters will also showcase Brother AirScouter System, FoxFury Lighting Solutions, Venom Power, and Hoodman USA accessories.
Join us for a two hour presentation and a flight demonstration.
Seating is limited, so please register early.
If you have any questions about the roadshow or its location, please email rsvp@sundancemediagroup.com.
Be sure to bring all your drone / UAV / sUAS questions with you!

Night (Drone) CSI Demonstration/training with FoxFury & Pix4D (FREE)
2019-03-05 15:00 - 17:30 | King Family Vineyards, 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet, VA, 22932, United States
Brought to you by:

FoxFury, Sundance Media Group, Westwind Unmanned, and public safety personnel will demonstrate how to achieve scene capture in the dark, with a drone, capable of 2D and 3D mapping and modelling.
These same techniques may be applied to virtually any type of night scene capture.
A known crime scene has been recreated and will be flown with both night-vision and standard RGB cameras to demonstrate the viability of wide-variety of non-specialized cameras in dark crime scene capture environments.

Pix4Dfields (a new product) will be demonstrated live on-site, for rapid verification of image capture and area integrity.

Cameras are permitted. Please; no photography during drone flights.
Sunset is at 6:12pm EST; We will be in the field from 6:15pm and ready to fly the CSI scene by 6:45pm. We will have setup, and mapping flights complete by 7:30pm and will process the data inside.

PVCC - 3rd Annual Public Safety UAS Conference - Crozet, VA
2019-03-03 - 2019-03-06 | Crozet, VA
We look forward to being a part of this conference where the SMG crew will demonstrate tools, techniques, and equipment for public safety and EMS use.
More information can be found at
3rd Annual Public Safety UAS Conference
Be sure to check out their very active Facebook page as well!

PVCC Night UAV Flight Workshop 2019
2019-03-03 14:30 - 21:00 | King Family Vineyards, 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet, VA, 22932, United States
Many thanks to PVCC for bringing the Sundance Media Group (SMG) Night UAV Flight workshop to their conference offerings. At the 3rd Annual Public Safety UAS Conference hosted in Crozet, VA.

SMG will offer practical Night UAV flight training course to equip public safety UAV pilots with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pilot your UAV at night safely, efficiently and effectively.

Schedule:

Theoretical Training (2 hours)
Night UAV Flight Test (30 min)
DINNER (45 min)
Sunset: 6:10pm
Night Flight begins: 6:45pm
In-field flight time (~2 hours)

Every attendee will receive:

– A Night UAV Flight Handbook

– Light Dinner & drinks before heading out to the field for practical training

– A red flashlight

– Post-Class, a certificate of completion*

Cost $199 (subsidized by PVCC)

Seats are VERY limited – please register early.

If you have any questions, please email workshops@sundancemediagroup.com

CompTIA Communities & Councils Forum (CCF)
2019-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 | NV
March 11, 2019 – March 13, 2019
CHICAGO, IL
Join us for our second annual CompTIA Communities & Councils Forum (CompTIA CCF). New this year, CCF has been expanded to include members of CompTIA’s five Industry Advisory Councils, in addition to our seven U.S. Communities. The objective of CompTIA CCF is to further the discussion and exploration of some of the most pressing issues and opportunities in the tech industry today and for members of the industry to formulate and collaborate on 2019 member initiatives that will have a positive impact on their market spaces. Book your stay with us today and,
• Participate in impactful, productive peer-to-peer meetings.
• Network with top industry leaders.
• Learn about the newest disruptive technologies.
• Gain insightful thought-leadership.
• Contribute to impactful industry initiatives.
• Experience high level networking across multiple tech sectors.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with members of CompTIA’s communities including Emerging Technology, Advancing Women in Technology, Advancing Diversity in Technology, Technology Lifecycle Services, Future Leaders, IT Security, Managed Services, and members of our Industry Advisory Councils including Blockchain, Business Applications, Drones, Smart Cities and the Channel Advisory Board.
Event Dates: Monday, March 11 – Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Location: Chicago Marriott Downtown
540 North Michigan Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(312) 836-0100
Room Rate: $170 plus tax
Reservation Cutoff Date: Monday, March 4th. Please be aware the room block may fill before that date.
AGENDA and PRICING
Who Should Attend?
This event is suitable for both the highly engaged member, and those new to CompTIA, and is a great way to connect with and leverage your industry trade association.
Contact:
Please contact Jaime Little at JLittle@comptia.org with any questions.
REGISTER NOW

NSSF Shot Show 2019 - Booth 20458
2019-01-22 - 2019-01-25 | Sands Expo and Convention Center, 201 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States
Sundance Media Group will be supporting our partner FoxFury at ShotShow 2019 – be sure to drop by the booth and say hello!
PLEASE NOTE: Admission at the SHOT Show is RESTRICTED to the shooting, hunting and outdoor trade and commercial buyers and sellers of military, law enforcement and tactical products and services ONLY. The show is not open to the public, and NO one under age 16 shall be admitted (including infants).

SMG's sUAS Instructor Certification Workshop - Jan 14 - 18, 2019
2019-01-14 09:00 - 2019-01-18 13:00 | Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Join us for the first sUAS Instructor course of 2019
During this week-long workshop, attendees will be exposed to and absorb Purpose/Assessment, Planning/Preparation, Presentation/Facilitation, and Performance/Evaluation.
The SMG Instructor Course uses best-practices and current techniques in delivery of training methods. New instructors will be exposed to critical training skills and seasoned trainers will be introduced to new approaches for delivering powerful training. Grounded in the real world, trainers are trained for, evaluated, and scored in mock scenarios using specific learning objective exercises.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
sUAS instructor candidates must have the following qualifications:

Must have a valid 107/RPIC certification
A minimum of 200 logged sUAS flight hours
Some teaching or public speaking experience is highly recommended
Current resume showcasing sUAS projects and a list of aircraft flown
Candidates must also schedule an advance interview with the Instructor Examiner to ensure alignment within the Sundance Media Group expectation of professional, world-class instruction.

Download our PDF summary of the Instructor 2019 course overview.
TO REGISTER:
Send an email to workshops@sundancemediagroup.com with your (1) resume and (2) summary of unmanned hours flown. All qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

CES Technology Show 2019
2019-01-06 - 2019-01-11 | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
If you are in Las Vegas for CES 2019, be sure to connect and say hello. Sundance Media Group will be walking the show floor; we can set up an appointment to meet with you.
Show registration has various price points. Please check their website for current pricing.

Government Expo - The National Drone Show 2018
2018-11-28 07:00 - 15:00 | Walter E Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Join Douglas Spotted Eagle at the for a full day sUAS Workshop
DC Post|Production Conference
A three-day training event, the DC Post | Production Conference is designed for professionals in TV, video, film, motion graphics and new media who wish to maximize their creativity and efficiency and improve their technical skills. Sessions are geared toward intermediate to advanced professionals and are presented theater-style with ample time for Q&A. The conference runs three full days in four parallel tracks.Gi

DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY INTENSIVE
2018-10-28 07:15 - 13:00 | Javits Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Session Number:DRONE
Room:1E17
Saturday, October 28, 2017: 10:15 AM – 4:00 PM

Speaker(s)

Speaker/Presenter Douglas Spotted Eagle

Description
Who Should Attend
Editors, photographers, filmmakers, drone pilots and anyone wanting to know more about the burgeoning world of UAVs/drones should attend. Add UAVs to your toolset. Understand which drone is best for various purposes, capture the best footage and photos you can, and understand filters and codecs to quickly incorporate drone footage into your production process while having fun and flying safely.
Schedule:
10:15am – 10:30am: Welcome & Introduction
10:30 am – 1:00pm: Part I: Introduction to Drone (UAV) Photography & Videography (2.5 hours)
1:00 pm – 1:45pm: Lunch Break (45 min)

Tracks: Drone

Sponsored by:

Dronalism/Drones for Journalists
2018-10-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Javits Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Dronalism/Drones for Journalists

Session Number:DRONE3
Room:1E10
Friday, October 27, 2017: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Speaker(s)

Speaker/Presenter Douglas Spotted Eagle

Description
Douglas Spotted Eagle will discuss rules that apply to drones and journalists, safety practices, concerns related to drone-journalism, and provide resources for journalists seeking to add aerial cameras to their tool kit. They’ll show several different drones, camera setups, and will discuss how to achieve the images necessary for print and web photography and video. They’ll look at examples of proper and improper use of drones, and how better images might have been achieved.

Tracks: Drone

Sponsored by:

10 Drone Tips for Successful Videos
2018-10-27 07:15 - 09:15 | Javits Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY, 10001, United States
10 Drone Tips for Successful Videos

Session Number:DRONE2
Room:1E10
Friday, October 27, 2017: 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Speaker(s)

Speaker/Presenter Douglas Spotted Eagle

Description
While flying your drone is a skill, knowing how to capture the best video from your UAV flights is equally, if not more important. In this overview session, we will examine the top 10 expert tips to inspire successful video output from your drone flights. Topics covered will be an overview of safety procedures, setup and planning for your flight, post-flight requirements and, ultimately, how to create great video.

Tracks: Drone

Sponsored by:

PhotoPlus Expo 2018
2018-10-24 - 2018-10-27 | Javits Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY, 10001, United States
The Biggest Photography Event in North America
PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo was founded in 1983, and is the largest photography and imaging event in North America. The show features over 100 educational seminars, Photo Walks and Master Classes, special Filmmaking and Drone sessions, the Palm Springs Photo Festival Portfolio Reviews, the Lucie Technical Awards, and over 200 exhibitors and brands displaying thousands of the latest equipment, products, and services for you to touch, try, and compare.
EXPO HOURS:
Thursday, Oct. 25 – 10am-5pm
Friday, Oct. 26 – 10am-5pm
Saturday, Oct. 27 – 10am-4pm

Audio for Interviews and Corporate Production
2018-10-18 12:45 - 14:00 | Javits Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Audio for Interviews and Corporate Production
Thu. October 18| 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM | 1A08/1A09

Audio is 70% of what the audience SEES and, in this session, we’ll go into the various tools and techniques for the best-possible audio. We’ll look at shotgun vs lavalier mics, hypercardiods on a boom vs omni directionals in a studio environment, how to minimize and eliminate background noise for post, capturing everything you’ll need for great post-ready audio for best production sound possible without asking your client to spend an arm and a leg. Taught by a Grammy recipient and Oscar nominee Douglas Spotted Eagle, this is a very popular session in the production world.

Who Should Attend:
Anyone with any relationship to audio in any form will benefit from this session. Whether you know one end of the microphone from the other, this session provides useful information for newcomers and veterans alike.
Program: Post|Production Conference NYC
Session Topics and Tracks: Production Techniques
Registration Package: NY Post|Production Conference

Video To Go Backpack Productions Kits
2018-10-18 07:00 - 08:15 | Javits Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Video To Go Backpack Productions Kits
Thu. October 18| 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM | 1A08/1A09

Production kits are shrinking in size while growing more powerful. Whether it’s shrinking overhead space, or the desire to be a power-house, one-person production company, lightweight tools are the new focus for documentary, narrative, corporate, and education. We’re going to dive into the tools available while also demonstrating techniques along with the tools for maximum production efficiency. Cameras, lighting, audio, and support systems.
Who Should Attend:
This session is for the guerilla producer/editor (preditor) who requires lightweight and portable production systems. Ideal for the corporate videographer, or for those hired-gun interviews, this session will not only discuss the latest/greatest tools for field production, but also learn time-saving techniques that produce great video.
Program: Post|Production Conference NYC
Session Topics and Tracks: Production Techniques
Registration Package: NY Post|Production Conference

NAB NY 2018 - Post|Production World
2018-10-15 - 2018-10-18 | Javits Center, 655 W 34th St, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Shoot to Post Training
Join us at Post|Production Conference NYC, a multi-day event featuring a variety of training. Produced in partnership with Future Media Concepts, you’ll take in training designed for intermediate-to-advanced level users including film, TV and video editors, motion graphics designers, colorists and producers.
Workshops and Classes for Content Creators and Editors
Dive deep into topics such as UAV, cinematic lighting, and corporate in-house production with one-day workshops taught by veteran experts and build expertise that you can apply immediately to your current and future projects.
NOTE: Each workshop and class is separately ticketed.
Post Production Campus

Advanced Training for Content Creators and Editors
Be a part of this show floor immersive learning and networking area covering everything from shoot to post. Watch 30-minute presentations at the theater, that impart solid information and product knowledge direct from exhibitors and vendors.
Post|Production Campus Session Information

Night UAV Flight Workshop (Post Commercial UAV Expo)
2018-10-04 15:00 - 21:30 | Henderson Executive Airport, 3500 Executive Terminal Drive, Henderson, NV, 89052, United States
About the Workshop
Sundance Media Group (SMG) will offer practical Night UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, otherwise known as drone) flight training course to equip UAV pilots with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pilot your UAV at night safely, efficiently and effectively.
Greater than 70 percent of our flying information comes through the eye and the eye is easily fooled at night. This is compounded by the inexperienced pilot alternating views between a tabled/lighted display and the position of the UAV in the sky. Night flying has a higher accident rate than identical day flying, both in UAV and manned aviation. Why? Depth perception is severely distorted, as is reaction time. There are also visual illusions that need to be recognized and mitigated. This session will provide information that will allow pilots to sidestep these challenges, while properly assessing and managing the risks associated with night flight (as waived per Part 107.29). You’ll also learn the foundation of applying for a COW/COA for night flight from an experienced night-flight pilot
Theoretical Training (2 hours) (Henderson Executive Airport)
The workshop will begin with a comprehensive theory session classroom style, then we head out to the night flight location for some practical experience. Topics to be covered during the classroom portion:

FAA rules of night UAV flight (What is a 107.29 waiver?)
Different types of visual illusions that commonly occur at night
Autokinesis and night landing Illusions and how to avoid them
Equipment setup
Risk Mitigation
Importance of acclimating your eye for night flight & avoid light contamination
Foundation of applying for a COW/COA for night flight from an experienced night-flight pilot

This workshop is designed to provide all the necessary information needed to empower pilots to sidestep these challenges, while properly assessing and managing the risks associated with night flight (as waived per Part 107.29). *This workshop includes a certificate of night flight training, which can be used to expedite your FAA waiver.
After a comprehensive theory session, we will travel to the nearby night flight location for some practical experience. We’ll present different types of visual illusions that commonly occur at night. In this practical hands-on class, we will discuss visual illusions as well as best practices for night flying. We will cover Autokinesis and Night Landing Illusions and how to avoid them. We will also discuss acclimating your eye for night flight. We will also cover the use of lights to illuminate our subjects and how to avoid “light contamination” in our eyes.

Practical Flight Training (2 hours) (In the field!)

Overview of pre-planning checklist

Outline for the day
Wind Speed/weather check
Location overview: On-site walkthrough of potential obstacles/issues
Safety & Emergency procedures (requirement of aircraft lighting)
Equipment check, site setup, and basic flight controls

Overview of Night Flight UAV flight requirements

Airspace & notification requirements
Communication with ground crew and Visual Observer

UAV Night Flight with craft of choice

Registration with this workshop includes:

A Night UAV Flight Handbook
Boxed Dinner before heading out to the field for practical training
A red flashlight
Post-Class, a certificate of completion*

*The certificate of night flight training, which can be used to expedite your FAA waiver.
Please note: UAVs outfitted with required FAA lighting systems will be provided for the attendees to fly for this workshop. Please do not bring your personal UAV as we will not be able to fly it during this workshop.
Participants should have some drone flight experience prior to taking this workshop. A 107 certification is recommended.
Schedule

Theoretical Class (including test & marking): 3:00 – 5:45pm
Dinner 5:00pm
FIELD 6:00 pm
SUNSET 6:20 PM
FLYING 7:00pm – 9:30pm

FAQS
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to the event (both classroom and field). We can assist with carpooling if necessary.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please do: Contact us at workshops@sundancemediagroup.com
What’s the refund policy?
Full refunds for any cancellation with 24 hours notice. For same day cancellations, SMG will retain a 25% non-refundable deposit.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, just ID.
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Tickets are non-transferrable. Please cancel and re-register.

MANY THANKS to our supporting vendors:

PUBLIC SAFETY Panel – PART I & II
2018-10-03 14:00 - 17:00 | The Westgate, 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
PUBLIC SAFETY – PART I & II
Police, fire and government entities are constrained in the use of UAVs, not only by budget but also public perceptions and oversight. This workshop focuses on lessons learned and key factors for a successful UAV program, including mapping, reconstruction, mission overwatch, patrol uses, search and rescue, emergency management, interior tactical searching, health sciences, cyber-security, data science operations and other related topics.
Wednesday, October 3
Part I (2:00 – 3:30pm)

Developing Successful UAS Programs
Identifying your goals; justifications & benefits analysis
Obtaining buy-in and approvals from elected officials & public
Sources for knowledge & funding; Public-Private Partnerships
Policies and SOPs for safe operations
Operating under 107 versus COA
Part II (4:00 – 5:00pm)
Ensuring Ongoing Success & Scaling
Selecting the right sensors, platforms, systems
UAS interoperability, imaging, and automation
Practical guide for ongoing training
Pros and cons: lessons & best practices from the field
Confirmed Speakers Include:
Harrison Andrew Pierce, San Diego Homeland Security
Richard Fields, Los Angeles Fire Department
Scott Mlakar, Willoughby Fire Department / Lake County UAS
Tracy Wilkinson and Chad Karlewicz, Renton Police Department
Daniel Marek, Nevada Highway Patrol
Michael Ralston and Tom Calvert, Battalion Chief, Menlo Park Fire District
Track Name: Industry Workshop Sessions

UAS in Construction - PANEL Part I & II
2018-10-03 14:00 - 17:00 | The Westgate, 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
CONSTRUCTION – PART I & II
Aerial data obtained on construction sites via UAS for digital elevation maps, point clouds and other uses for efficiency and safety is increasingly being leveraged for engineering analysis and predictive analytics. This workshop will examine the best approaches from capturing information and new tools to best practices for integrating, processing and disseminating the information, including deliverables and visualization. Scaling a UAV program and anticipating future developments will also be addressed.

Wednesday, October 3
Part I (2:00 – 3:30pm)
The Right Tools for Capture & Analysis
Beyond Photography and Video Applications
Mapping the site: Orthomosaics and 3D Modeling
Programming the Flight Grid & Capturing the Data
Processing & Analyzing UAV Data
Integrating with Disparate Systems
Part II (4:00 – 5:00pm)
Best Practices & Lessons Learned
Implications on Financials & Business Operations
Looking Ahead: Drones, AI, Detection, Automation, and AR
Expanding Operations: Experiences & Lessons Learned
Examples of Companies Living the Future State “No Touch Inventory” Today
Confirmed Speakers Include:
Oliver Smith, Skanska
Richard Lopez, Hensel Phelps
David Boardman, Stockpile Reports
Douglas Spotted Eagle, Sundance Media Group
Track Name: Industry Workshop Sessions

Commercial UAV Expo 2018
2018-10-01 - 2018-10-03 | The Westgate, 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Commercial UAV Expo 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.

Global Security Exchange (GSX - formerly ASIS) 2018
2018-09-23 - 2018-09-27 | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Global Security Exchange (GSX), formerly the Annual Seminar and Exhibits, presents a growing focus on an international audience coming together to share ideas, explore options, and invest in solutions. If you are looking to implement a drone program within your organization, need to hire a drone-as-a-service company to augment security, or are concerned about how to counter the threat of rogue operators—GSX 2018 is the place for you!
VIEW THE FLOOR PLAN
Why Global Security Exchange?
GSX continues to be the most respected and comprehensive event in the industry. In fact, the show has grown 12% in the number of exhibiting companies over the past three years—and 2018 will be no different. We’re tracking 4% ahead of last year, with prime exhibit space going fast!
GSX offers expanded opportunities for exhibitors to engage buyers on the show floor with exclusive show-only hours, lunches and happy hour, enhanced learning theaters, Innovative Product Awards, Career Center programming and a new Career Fair, plus a new, immersive learning format on the X Stage!
It’s a global community. More than 21% of buyers are from outside the U.S. and that number is projected to grow, thanks to the International Buyer Program, which recognizes the importance of GSX to the security industry worldwide.
GSX hosts the most highly anticipated, industry-supported networking events around! There’s no better place to build relationships with the global security community and advance your brand than at the Opening Night Celebration and President’s Reception—and exhibitors receive a free allotment of tickets, providing unparalleled access.
It’s powered by ASIS International. Tens of thousands of security professionals worldwide rely on ASIS for trusted, vetted information, insights, and peer support. GSX is their go-to destination for networking, education, and marketplace solutions.
There’s nothing else like it in the world. Join these leading solution providers and be a part of the most influential and innovative marketplace in the security industry.

300+ classroom education sessions with an All-Access Pass, including:

Using Drones for College Football Stadium Surveillance
How to Adapt Your Security Posture to the Infusion of Drones
Flying Past Security and Privacy: Drones and Facility Protection
Increase Airspace Security with Drone Detection and Countermeasures
Intelligent Systems and Solutions: Marrying Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
and much more…

Be sure to visit the Sundance Media Group booth: 5413 and have a walk through of the AVOC.

UAVs in Public Safety - H520 Roadshow - Williamsport, PA
2018-09-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Old Lycoming TWP PD & Fire Department, 1600 Dewey Ave |, Williamsport, PA, 17701-1514, United States
WestWind and Sundance Media Group have partnered together to showcase UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in Public Safety. This unique roadshow is designed to educate agencies (law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other first responders) on the value of a turnkey drone program and how implementing drones into the workflow can decrease costs and personnel risks and increase efficiencies. This free introduction to “UAV as a Tool” will showcase the new Yuneec H520 hexacopter and the DataPilot mapping program, as well as other accessories and technologies that create a turnkey UAV solution for a variety of public safety applications.

Search and Rescue
Accident Reconstruction
Crime Scene Mapping
Crowd Control
Active Shooter Scenarios
Intelligence-gathering
Photographing Remote Crash Sites
Airborne communication Repeater Platforms
Terrain Mapping
Crash/Disaster Site Monitoring
Enhance Safety at a Contaminated Scene
Fire Scene Management Tools with Thermal Imaging & Resource Management
Value of a birdseye view of operations on a large scene

Our presenters will also showcase FoxFury Lighting Solutions, HoverFly, Venom Power, and Hoodman USA accessories.
Join us for a two hour presentation, light snacks and beverages.
If you have any questions about the roadshow or its location, please email rsvp@sundancemediagroup.com.
REGISTER HERE
Be sure to bring all your drone / UAV / sUAS questions with you!

Practical Night UAV Flight Training (Post-Interdrone 2018)
2018-09-08 15:30 - 22:00 | Henderson Executive Airport, 3500 Executive Terminal Drive, Henderson, NV, 89052, United States
About the Workshop
Sundance Media Group (SMG) will offer practical Night UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, otherwise known as drone) flight training course to equip UAV pilots with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pilot your UAV at night safely, efficiently and effectively.
Greater than 70 percent of our flying information comes through the eye and the eye is easily fooled at night. This is compounded by the inexperienced pilot alternating views between a tabled/lighted display and the position of the UAV in the sky. Night flying has a higher accident rate than identical day flying, both in UAV and manned aviation. Why? Depth perception is severely distorted, as is reaction time. There are also visual illusions that need to be recognized and mitigated. This session will provide information that will allow pilots to sidestep these challenges, while properly assessing and managing the risks associated with night flight (as waived per Part 107.29). You’ll also learn the foundation of applying for a COW/COA for night flight from an experienced night-flight pilot
Theoretical Training (2 hours) (Henderson Executive Airport)
The workshop will begin with a comprehensive theory session classroom style, then we head out to the night flight location for some practical experience. Topics to be covered during the classroom portion:

FAA rules of night UAV flight (What is a 107.29 waiver?)
Different types of visual illusions that commonly occur at night
Autokinesis and night landing Illusions and how to avoid them
Equipment setup
Risk Mitigation
Importance of acclimating your eye for night flight & avoid light contamination
Foundation of applying for a COW/COA for night flight from an experienced night-flight pilot

This workshop is designed to provide all the necessary information needed to empower pilots to sidestep these challenges, while properly assessing and managing the risks associated with night flight (as waived per Part 107.29). *This workshop includes a certificate of night flight training, which can be used to expedite your FAA waiver.
After a comprehensive theory session, we will travel to the nearby night flight location for some practical experience. We’ll present different types of visual illusions that commonly occur at night. In this practical hands-on class, we will discuss visual illusions as well as best practices for night flying. We will cover Autokinesis and Night Landing Illusions and how to avoid them. We will also discuss acclimating your eye for night flight. We will also cover the use of lights to illuminate our subjects and how to avoid “light contamination” in our eyes.

Practical Flight Training (2 hours) (In the field!)

Overview of pre-planning checklist

Outline for the day
Wind Speed/weather check
Location overview: On-site walkthrough of potential obstacles/issues
Safety & Emergency procedures (requirement of aircraft lighting)
Equipment check, site setup, and basic flight controls

Overview of Night Flight UAV flight requirements

Airspace & notification requirements
Communication with ground crew and Visual Observer

UAV Night Flight with craft of choice

Registration with this workshop includes:

A Night UAV Flight Handbook
Boxed Dinner before heading out to the field for practical training
A red flashlight
Post-Class, a certificate of completion*

*The certificate of night flight training, which can be used to expedite your FAA waiver.
Please note: UAVs outfitted with required FAA lighting systems will be provided for the attendees to fly for this workshop. Please do not bring your personal UAV as we will not be able to fly it during this workshop.
Participants should have some drone flight experience prior to taking this workshop. A 107 certification is recommended.
Schedule

Theoretical Class (including test & marking): 3:30 – 6:00pm
Dinner 6:00pm
FIELD 7:00 pm
SUNSET 7:31 PM
FLYING 8:00pm – 10:30pm

FAQS
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to the event (both classroom and field). We can assist with carpooling if necessary.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please do: Contact us at workshops@sundancemediagroup.com
What’s the refund policy?
Full refunds offered with 24 hours notice.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, just ID.
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Tickets are non-transferrable. Please cancel and re-register.

NIGHT FLIGHT WORKSHOP – THEORY PORTION, PART I & PART II
2018-09-07 13:45 - 16:00 | Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino, 3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89103, United States
CLASS: 1:45 PM – 4:00 PM
TRACK: CINEMA AND PHOTO
SPEAKER: DOUGLAS SPOTTED EAGLE
This unique Night UAV flight training course will equip UAV pilots with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pilot your UAV at night safely, efficiently and effectively.
Greater than 70 percent of our flying information comes through the eye and the eye is easily fooled at night. This is compounded by the inexperienced pilot alternating views between a tabled/lighted display and the position of the UAV in the sky. Night flying has a higher accident rate than identical day flying, both in UAV and manned aviation. Why? Depth perception is severely distorted, as is reaction time. There are also visual illusions that need to be recognized and mitigated.
This session will provide theoretical information informing pilots on how to sidestep these challenges, while properly assessing and managing the risks associated with night flight (as waived per Part 107.29). Attendees will learn the fundamentals and specifics of applying for a COW/COA for night flight from an experienced night-flight pilot who has filed numerous waivers of all sorts.
Each attendee will complete a written examination provided and a certificate of attendance will be sent every successful post-InterDrone.
Who Should Attend
UAS pilots who already have 107.29 waivers (for purposes of understanding industry best-practices/standards) and those that would like to add a 107.29 waiver to their 107 certification.
Any pilot looking to build their knowledge pool will find significant benefit in this deep dive into the physics, physiology, risks, and rewards of night-time operations.

UAV POST-PRODUCTION
2018-09-07 08:45 - 09:45 | Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino, 3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89103, United States
CLASS 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
TRACK: CINEMA AND PHOTO

SPEAKER: DOUGLAS SPOTTED EAGLE
UAV Cameras use a variety of codec/container packages that confound and confuse various editing systems. Rapid access, evaluation of footage, footage contents, and metadata contained in footage is important in any UAS use, and for commercial applications, immediate feedback is frequently required. In this session we’ll discuss how to optimize footage for various uses, how to edit files for distribution, and how to most quickly utilize footage for evaluative playback. We’ll also discuss various means of displaying/distributing footage in either live-flight or post-event scenarios.

Night (Drone) CSI Demonstration/training with FoxFury
2018-09-06 18:30 - 21:30 | Equestrian Park South, 1298 Equestrian Dr Far East Parking Lot (Trailhead), Henderson, NV, 89015, United States
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FoxFury, Sundance Media Group, and public safety personnel will demonstrate how to achieve scene capture in the dark, with a drone, capable of 2D and 3D mapping and modelling.
These same techniques may be applied to virtually any type of night scene capture.
A known crime scene has been recreated and will be flown with both night-vision and standard RGB cameras to demonstrate the viability of wide-variety of non-specialized cameras in dark crime scene capture environments.
Pix4D Fields (a new product) will be demonstrated live on-site, for rapid verification of image capture and area integrity.
Pizza will be served; please register so that everyone attending will have access.
**The event is .8 miles east of the actual address, at the trailhead parking lot (has no specific address)
GPS coordinates: 36°00’46.3″N 114°55’23.2″W
Cameras are permitted. Please; no photography during drone flights.

Maximizing Still Photography Results
2018-09-06 08:45 - 09:45 | Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino, 3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89103, United States
CLASS 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM
TRACK: CINEMA AND PHOTO | BUSINESS
SPEAKER: FIONA LAKE
How do you create drone images that stand out, in an increasingly over-saturated market? This class will help your ability to create images that are special.
The session will begin with photography fundamentals then move on to tackling the additional challenges involved in aerial photography, mistakes to avoid, and how to be successfully selective.
Followed by the pros and cons of the most popular drones used for photography, then tips such as effective social media promotion and what moving from hobby to professional-standard photography entails.
Fiona’s presentation will be illustrated by aerial photographs taken across Australia and include comments on some of the changes she has seen during three decades as an aerial photographer, plus views on what the future is likely to hold.

3D MAPPING WITH UAS IN CONSTRUCTION: AIRCRAFT, SOFTWARE, AND MANAGING DATA
2018-09-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino, 3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89103, United States
CLASS 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
TRACK: CONSTRUCTION, AGGREGATES AND MINING
SPEAKER: DOUGLAS SPOTTED EAGLE
The ability to create a timeline of aerial images on a construction site is not only affordable, it will offer insights to the jobsite that is sure to save money and efforts. Collecting aerial data on a construction site with the use of a UAS can offer digital elevation maps, point clouds and other useful data.
This class will present real-world examples of how this technology has changed the face of surveying and mapping for construction and engineering analysis. The session will encompass the practical steps necessary to acquire suitable images in the field and how those images may be processed to generate data that is extremely valuable and useful to a variety of clients.
This presentation will be of great interest to any drone pilot wishing to expand operations beyond photography and video applications.
This session will include:
• Construction jobsite integration with UAS Overview
• Overview of orthomosaics and 3D Modeling
• Advantages of utilizing orthomosaics
• Programming the Flight Grid & capturing the data
• Mapping the construction site (orthomosaic and 3D models)

Tips for Setting Up a Public Safety Program
2018-09-05 12:15 - 13:15 | Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino, 3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89103, United States
PANEL 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
TRACK: PUBLIC SAFETY
SPEAKERS: DANIEL MAREK, BRENDAN STEWART
As drones take off and assist first responders in ways never thought conceivable only a few years ago, the foundation for making that possible is having a strong public safety program in place. But when budgets are tight, how do you prove the use case is strong enough to integrate drones into your team? This panel will discuss developing a program proposal and best practices for implementation and integration once your program is approved.
