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Kuker-Ranken Lunch & Learn Series
2021-09-29 12:00 - 12:30, 2021-09-22 12:00 - 12:30, 2021-09-15 12:00 - 12:30, 2021-09-08 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | ONLINE, United States
Kuker-Ranken Lunch & Learn Series
The Kuker-Ranken (KR) Lunch & Learn sessions are short webinars designed to help the AEC, GIS, and Public Safety communities and hardware users get up to speed with what’s happening with Technology whether it’s unmanned, software, hardware, techniques, tips, best practices, or what’s new in the industry. At no cost to attendees, we’re grateful to our sponsors, partners, vendors, and customers for being a part of these 15-25 minute webinars.
Ample time at the end of the session is available for any questions that you may have.
Kuker-Ranken Lunch & Learn Series are designed with YOU in mind – if you have a subject that you’d like to hear more about – reach out to us and let us know.
Please contact David Thomas: dthomas@krinc.net
REGISTRATION INFORMATION IS HERE
We look forward to welcoming our Kuker-Ranken and Sundance Media Group friends from across the USA.

About Kuker-Ranken (KR) Incorporated
Kuker-Ranken (KR) has been a provider of Architectural, Engineering, Construction, Survey Equipment and Supplies Since 1928. We are Authorized Dealers for numerous
companies such as: Leica-Geosystems, Hewlett-Packard, Oce’, Dietzgen, DJI, Autel, Microdrones, Emlid, and other precision products. With seven stores across the western USA, we have a large inventory available for same or next day delivery as well as UPS for customers outside of our delivery area. KR is proud to be able to deliver precision products nationwide reach including robotics products, software, and training, KR is able to offer total solutions in the precision, accuracy, and measurement verticals.
For more: https://www.krinc.net/

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ONLINE - Two-Day Intensive 107 Training Workshop - September 2021
2021-09-23 08:00 - 2021-09-24 16:00 | WEBINAR
Join the Sundance Media Group team for an ONLINE – Two-Day Intensive 107 Training Workshop.
Regular Price: $295
SMG Subscriber Price: $245
Use PROMO CODE SMGVIP2021 when registering

REGISTER HERE
This ONLINE – Two-Day Intensive 107 Training Workshop 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

PLEASE NOTE: It is highly recommended that attendees purchase the ASA Test Prep Remote Pilot 2021 book as this will be used as an aid for the course. Your $230 registration will include a shipped manual to you; you can forgo this option and pay only $195 for the course alone.

Pplease DOWNLOAD the FAA’s 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

REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE – Two-Day Intensive 107 Training Workshop

MicroCast #6: Tactical Training with Autel EVO II Series
2021-09-16 08:00 - 08:30 | ONLINE, United States
Connection UAS MicroCast Series: Sundance Media Group has partnered with Connection to produce a six-part UAS MicroCast Series for Public Safety drone applications. FREE!
These 15 min podcasts (MicroCasts) showcasing the first steps for any public safety agency interested in implementing unmanned aviation (drones). Join us for the Connection UAS MicroCast series for Public Safety. Each session will be a 15 minute information share with 5-10 min of question and answer time at the end.
Bring all of your UAS questions to the meeting!
Connection UAS MicroCast Series #6: Tactical Training with Autel EVO II Series

In this sixth MicroCast, we will share tactical use case scenarios with the Autel EVO II series.

Thank you for joining us for our six-part series. If you enjoyed these be sure to let us know and we’ll plan the next round of sessions!
EMAIL US!

ABOUT Connection Public Sector Solutions
Connection Public Sector Solutions is a Fortune 1000 National IT Solutions Provider, who has been a leader in the IT Industry for the past 33+ years, specializing in a diverse variety of hardware, software, and services solutions. Over these 33 years we have built out our solutions portfolio to include partnerships with over 1,600+ mfg.’s and through them provide over 300,000 SKU’s and consulting services for the turnkey implementation of new technologies.
Drones have become a household necessity for First Responders all across the nation, whether it is concerning Police, Fire, EMS, EMA, Utilities, GIS, etc. – The use cases are constantly evolving and growing as this technology advances and Connection has taken a thorough approach in understanding their customer’s practical needs to incorporate this into their environment.
Through their recent partnerships with both Sundance Media Group and Autel Robotics, Connection has now laid out the framework for you and your staff to get the full unmanned (drone) solution, which consists of both the UAS hardware and accessories needed to be operationally efficient, as well as robust flight courses for both new and experienced remote pilots.

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CUAV2021 & SMG Night UAV Flight Workshop
2021-09-09 15:00 - 21:30 | Mirage Conference Center, Las Vegas, NV, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
CUAV2021 brings the SMG Night UAV Flight Workshop to Attendees
CUAV2021 & SMG Night UAV Flight Workshop: This hands-on training provided by Sundance Media Group at Commercial UAV Expo 2021 is an excellent opportunity to dive in to using drones as a tool…at NIGHT!
This practical Night UAV flight training course is designed to equip remote pilots with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pilot drones 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 (Classroom) Training (2.5 – 3 hours)

After a comprehensive theory session, we will travel to the nearby night flight location for some practical field 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 (2.5 – 3 hours) (In the field!)
SMG will provide aircraft equipped with required FAA lighting for night flights

Every attendee will receive:

A Night UAV Flight Handbook
A red flashlight
Post-Class, a certificate of completion*

SPECIAL SHOW Pricing of $350 for the workshop. This will be one of the last times we’ll be able to train at Seven Magic Mountains as they will be coming down at the end of the year!

Registration is with Commercial UAV Expo.
REGISTER HERE

Sundance Media Group at Commercial UAV Expo 2021
2021-09-07 18:30 - 2021-09-09 16:00 | Mirage Conference Center, Las Vegas, NV, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Join Sundance Media Group at Commercial UAV Expo 2021
Save $100 on your conference pass with this discount code: SAVE100

Following a record-breaking event in 2019, with more than 200 exhibitors and 3,100 drone professionals from 54 countries, Commercial UAV Expo Americas took place exclusively online in 2020, opening up the event to anyone, anywhere. The event filled the gap for much-needed connection and education during a tumultuous year.
Commercial drone professionals are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to reconnect in person again at Commercial UAV Expo Americas 2021! They can look forward to critical, timely education delivered by industry leaders, opportunities to network and engage with peers, and the chance to see and learn about the newest technology in the space. The content will address how the industry has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as associated opportunities and challenges.

Watch this short video from the 2019 event for an overview:

Join us in the field on Tuesday, September 7 for the LIVE DRONE DEMONSTRATIONS. Only $50 with transportation from/return to Mirage. We’ll have an opportunity to see demonstrations from Adorama, AEE, Autel, Commaris, Doosan, Skyfront and Skydio.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.expouav.com/live-outdoor-drone-demonstrations

Join Sundance Media Group at Commercial UAV Expo 2021
Sundance Media Group will be in booth 214 – Drop by and say HELLO and walk through our UPDATED AVOC.
We will be hosting our booth with our partners from Kuker-Ranken and Microdrones. We will be be showcasing products from Autel Drones, DT Research, FoxFury, Pix4D, UASideKick, and NEW technology from Soliton Systems and SkyeBrowse. Please do stop in and get a tour!

The newly wrapped Sundance Media Group AVOC 2021
Be sure to check out all the workshops and trainings happening at Commercial UAV Expo this year! Including a Night UAV CSI (Wednesday, September 8) demonstration by Sundance Media Group and our well-known Night UAV Flight Workshop (on Thursday, September 9)

Commercial UAV Expo 2021
2021-09-06 - 2021-09-09 | Mirage Conference Center, Las Vegas, NV, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Save $100 on your conference pass with this discount code: SAVE100
Commercial UAV Expo 2021
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. It showed consistent growth for 5 straight years, with 3,100+ live attendees in 2019 – up 32% – and a record 200 exhibiting companies. It moves to much larger space right on the Las Vegas Strip for 2021 and adds a collocated Urban Air Mobility Summit produced by RAI Amsterdam. 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 2021 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 or at the LIVE drone demonstrations (September 7).

The Sundance Media Group team will be at Booth #214 with our friends from Kuker-Ranken and Microdrones. We hope to see you there! Find us in our training sessions or in the booth!
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MicroCast #5: Creating Supplementary Reports with Autel Aircraft and Pix4Dreact Software
2021-08-12 08:00 - 08:30 | ONLINE, United States
Connection UAS MicroCast Series: Sundance Media Group has partnered with Connection to produce a six-part UAS MicroCast Series for Public Safety drone applications. FREE!
These 15 min podcasts (MicroCasts) showcasing the first steps for any public safety agency interested in implementing unmanned aviation (drones). Join us for the Connection UAS MicroCast series for Public Safety. Each session will be a 15 minute information share with 5-10 min of question and answer time at the end.
Bring all of your UAS questions to the meeting!
Connection UAS MicroCast Series #5: Creating Supplementary Reports with Autel Aircraft and Pix4Dreact Software

In this fifth MicroCast, we will dig deeper into the mapping process utilizing the Autel EVO II series and showcase output with Pix4D.

Next sessions in the Connection UAS MicroCast Series for Public Safety:

Tactical training with Autel Aircraft – Thursday, September 16: 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT

ABOUT Connection Public Sector Solutions
Connection Public Sector Solutions is a Fortune 1000 National IT Solutions Provider, who has been a leader in the IT Industry for the past 33+ years, specializing in a diverse variety of hardware, software, and services solutions. Over these 33 years we have built out our solutions portfolio to include partnerships with over 1,600+ mfg.’s and through them provide over 300,000 SKU’s and consulting services for the turnkey implementation of new technologies.
Drones have become a household necessity for First Responders all across the nation, whether it is concerning Police, Fire, EMS, EMA, Utilities, GIS, etc. – The use cases are constantly evolving and growing as this technology advances and Connection has taken a thorough approach in understanding their customer’s practical needs to incorporate this into their environment.
Through their recent partnerships with both Sundance Media Group and Autel Robotics, Connection has now laid out the framework for you and your staff to get the full unmanned (drone) solution, which consists of both the UAS hardware and accessories needed to be operationally efficient, as well as robust flight courses for both new and experienced remote pilots.

Keep in touch with the Sundance Media Group team – sign up for our newsletter today!
Or bookmark our BLOG page!

InterDrone 2021
2021-08-09 - 2021-08-12 | Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas, 2334 N International Pkwy, Dallas, TX, 75261, United States
August 10-12, 2021
Dallas, TX

The Next Destination For Commercial Drones: InterDrone 2021

InterDrone, The International Drone Conference and Exposition, is a conference and educational platform convening the commercial UAV community globally.
Interact with Drone Thought Leaders and Executives at the leading Commercial Drone Conference & Exposition which Gathers the Entire UAS Industry.
Whether you are a commercial drone flyer, UAV engineer or developer, or service provider, InterDrone offers a packed training program for anyone in the commercial drone industry with practical, immediately actionable content, and unique hands-on training.

What’s New This Year?

InterDrone’s conference series features the most robust commercial drone training program with more than 100 panels, sessions, drone workshops, courses, and keynote presentations spread across five conference tracks:

With more than 100 pre-conference workshops, sessions, and panels, you can prepare for your Part 107 test, get hands-on training, or learn practical information for starting your drone service business, whether you’re flying a UAV for agriculture, real estate, insurance, aerial photography or construction.GeoDrone – Surveying and Mapping
AECDrone – Construction
UAS First Responder Summit
Inspection Drone – Energy & Infrastructure
Drone Nexus – Business, Policy, and Imaging

More About InterDrone 2021
The InterDrone conference program is packed with drone courses and special events, including the Women in Drones Luncheon – which InterDrone spearheaded into an industry-acclaimed event, as well as after-hour networking events and meetups, designed to connect and educate attendees on the latest developments in the industry.
Connect with drone pilots, service providers, UAS engineers and developers, UAV manufacturers, videographers, and enterprise UAV end-users at the only conference dedicated to the expansion of civilian UAS use internationally.
Register to attend, and be the first to see cutting-edge technology at the largest exclusively-commercial drone expo.
Learn more about our conference program and training offerings. Be sure to register now for a 3-Day Conference Pass for access to the most comprehensive training program in the commercial drone industry.
Explore the drone expo for the latest in drone news, commercial drone technology, and products, and interact with others in the industry at our conference sessions and special events.

The Sundance Media Group team will be at InterDrone 2021. We hope to see you there! Find us in our training sessions or in the booth!
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Night UAV Flight Workshop ONLINE - July 2021
2021-07-22 08:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, United States
This 4 hour workshop showcases the necessary knowledge, skills, and practice techniques to understand and execute safe night UAV flight.

About this Event

Experienced field UAV (drone) instructors offer this theory-based Night UAV flight training course to equip remote pilots with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pilot the UAV safely, efficiently and effectively, in night-time environments. Attendees will write a test after the course is complete. Upon successful completion (70% or greater) attendees will receive a certification of completion which can be attached to 107.29 waiver applications with the FAA and /or internal PPO documentation to demonstrate currency and training in night flight operations.
About the workshop
Night flying has a higher incident or accident rate than day flying, both in UAV and manned aviation. Why? There are many causes. Depth perception is severely distorted, as is reaction time. There are also visual illusions which must be recognized and mitigated.
The virtual workshop will focus on a comprehensive theory session where instructors will review/explain FAA rules of night UAV flight (What is a 107.29 waiver?) and showcase:

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

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).
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Two price points for this session:
Register for the class only for $295 OR register with the SMG Bundle which includes SMG’s UAS Night Flight book + red light flashlight which will be shipped to you. Bundle pricing: $330

Upon passing the test (30 mins are allocated at the end of the course to write the test), every attendee will receive a certificate of completion.

Should you have any additional questions, please contact the SMG team.

MicroCast #4: Accident Reconstruction Tools and Autel EVO II Aircraft
2021-07-15 08:00 - 08:30 | ONLINE, United States
Connection UAS MicroCast Series: Sundance Media Group has partnered with Connection to produce a six-part UAS MicroCast Series for Public Safety drone applications. FREE!
These 15 min podcasts (MicroCasts) showcasing the first steps for any public safety agency interested in implementing unmanned aviation (drones). Join us for the Connection UAS MicroCast series for Public Safety. Each session will be a 15 minute information share with 5-10 min of question and answer time at the end.
Bring all of your UAS questions to the meeting!
Connection UAS MicroCast Series #4: Accident Reconstruction Tools and Autel EVO II Aircraft

In this fourth MicroCast, we will showcase how the Autel EVO II series is being utilized for accident and forensic crime scene management.

Next sessions in the Connection UAS MicroCast Series for Public Safety:

Creating Supplementary Reports with Autel Aircraft and Pix4Dreact Software – Thursday, August 12: 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT
Tactical training with Autel Aircraft – Thursday, September 16: 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT

ABOUT Connection Public Sector Solutions
Connection Public Sector Solutions is a Fortune 1000 National IT Solutions Provider, who has been a leader in the IT Industry for the past 33+ years, specializing in a diverse variety of hardware, software, and services solutions. Over these 33 years we have built out our solutions portfolio to include partnerships with over 1,600+ mfg.’s and through them provide over 300,000 SKU’s and consulting services for the turnkey implementation of new technologies.
Drones have become a household necessity for First Responders all across the nation, whether it is concerning Police, Fire, EMS, EMA, Utilities, GIS, etc. – The use cases are constantly evolving and growing as this technology advances and Connection has taken a thorough approach in understanding their customer’s practical needs to incorporate this into their environment.
Through their recent partnerships with both Sundance Media Group and Autel Robotics, Connection has now laid out the framework for you and your staff to get the full unmanned (drone) solution, which consists of both the UAS hardware and accessories needed to be operationally efficient, as well as robust flight courses for both new and experienced remote pilots.

Keep in touch with the Sundance Media Group team – sign up for our newsletter today!
Or bookmark our BLOG page!

ONLINE - Two-Day Intensive 107 Training Workshop - July 2021
2021-07-14 08:00 - 2021-07-15 16:00 | WEBINAR
Join the Sundance Media Group team for an ONLINE – Two-Day Intensive 107 Training Workshop.
Regular Price: $245
SMG Subscriber Price: $195
Use PROMO CODE SMGVIP2021 when registering

REGISTER HERE
This ONLINE – Two-Day Intensive 107 Training Workshop 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

PLEASE NOTE: It is highly recommended that attendees purchase the ASA Test Prep Remote Pilot 2021 book as this will be used as an aid for the course.

Some of our favorite vendors to purchase this tool:
Pilots HQ: $12.82
My Pilot Store: $16.50
Amazon: $19.95

Otherwise, please DOWNLOAD the FAA’s 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

REGISTER HERE FOR THE ONLINE – Two-Day Intensive 107 Training Workshop

Night UAV Flight Workshop ONLINE - June 2021
2021-06-24 08:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, United States

ONLINE - Two-Day Intensive 107 Training Workshop - June 2021
2021-06-22 08:00 - 2021-06-23 16:00 | WEBINAR

MicroCast #3: Event Management Tools and Autel EVO II Aircraft
2021-06-17 08:00 - 08:30 | ONLINE, United States
Connection UAS MicroCast Series: Sundance Media Group has partnered with Connection to produce a six-part UAS MicroCast Series for Public Safety drone applications. FREE!
These 15 min podcasts (MicroCasts) showcasing the first steps for any public safety agency interested in implementing unmanned aviation (drones). Join us for the Connection UAS MicroCast series for Public Safety. Each session will be a 15 minute information share with 5-10 min of question and answer time at the end.
Bring all of your UAS questions to the meeting!
Connection UAS MicroCast Series #3: Event Management Tools and Autel EVO II Aircraft

In this third MicroCast, we will introduce the Autel EVO II aircraft and how it is being used for event management scenarios.

Next sessions in the Connection UAS MicroCast Series for Public Safety:

Accident Reconstruction Tools and Autel Aircraft – Thursday, July 15: 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT
Creating Supplementary Reports with Autel Aircraft and Pix4Dreact Software – Thursday, August 12: 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT
Tactical training with Autel Aircraft – Thursday, September 16: 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT

ABOUT Connection Public Sector Solutions
Connection Public Sector Solutions is a Fortune 1000 National IT Solutions Provider, who has been a leader in the IT Industry for the past 33+ years, specializing in a diverse variety of hardware, software, and services solutions. Over these 33 years we have built out our solutions portfolio to include partnerships with over 1,600+ mfg.’s and through them provide over 300,000 SKU’s and consulting services for the turnkey implementation of new technologies.
Drones have become a household necessity for First Responders all across the nation, whether it is concerning Police, Fire, EMS, EMA, Utilities, GIS, etc. – The use cases are constantly evolving and growing as this technology advances and Connection has taken a thorough approach in understanding their customer’s practical needs to incorporate this into their environment.
Through their recent partnerships with both Sundance Media Group and Autel Robotics, Connection has now laid out the framework for you and your staff to get the full unmanned (drone) solution, which consists of both the UAS hardware and accessories needed to be operationally efficient, as well as robust flight courses for both new and experienced remote pilots.

Keep in touch with the Sundance Media Group team – sign up for our newsletter today!
Or bookmark our BLOG page!

Night UAV Flight Workshop ONLINE - May 2021
2021-05-27 08:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, United States

Microclimates & Urban Turbulence for Drone Flights
2021-05-25 10:00 - 11:15 | ONLINE, United States
This LIVE 75min session is created for anyone who needs to better understand Microclimates & Urban Turbulence while flying sUAS for mapping, modeling, forensic capture, or environmental data gathering purposes.
Sundance Media Group has partnered with F1RST to bring you Microclimates & Urban Turbulence for Drone Flights
About Microclimates & Urban Turbulence for Drone Flights
Have you ever had a situation in the field where your sUAS seemed to have a mind of its own? In this 90 minute webinar, we’ll discuss how wind flow patterns offer predictability if one is able to read the environment. We’ll explore how seemingly unpredictable sUAS behavior can be predicted based on understanding micro climates and urban turbulence.
Environmental concerns play a significant role in capturing data with a drone, particularly when 3D modeling is the goal, or when accurate measurements are required. In this 90 minute session, we will discuss and demonstrate the impacts of winds and environment on stable, safe, and useful sUAS flight. We’ll also diagram why common types of sUAS incidents occur, helping pilots to understand how to avoid the seemingly unavoidable crashes in urban environments. Last, we’ll have an interactive discussion on how to identify and read micro climates in the urban environment.

Pilots both manned and unmanned admit they haven’t considered some of these factors in the past, and now have a better understanding of why drones crash into buildings, seemingly without pilot input. Join us to learn more in this fresh topic in UA operation. It is particularly applicable to working in cityscapes, but does also delve into forests, communication towers, etc.
Join Douglas Spotted Eagle for this LIVE 75 min session is created for anyone flying sUAS for mapping, modeling, forensic capture, or environmental data gathering purposes.

Keep in touch with the Sundance Media Group team – sign up for our newsletter today!
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ONLINE - Two-Day Intensive 107 Training Workshop - May 2021
2021-05-19 08:00 - 2021-05-20 16:00 | WEBINAR

Visual Storytelling Conference
2021-05-14 05:15 - 2021-05-17 23:00 | ONLINE, United States
The Visual Storytelling Conference is a multi-day, multi-track, hybrid training conference featuring immersive, engaging content with experienced photographers and content creators in the field. Sessions will include training in photography, video, business, and social media.
REGISTRATION IS FREE!
The conference kicks off with a local photowalk in various cities followed by 3 full days of LIVE & INTERACTIVE online sessions targeting photographers, vloggers, and visual storytellers who would like to advance their skills.
Get Inspired & Connect with Creators Around the World

Attend online training with renowned experts
Connect and network with other storytellers and industry partners
Participate in photowalks with local creatives

UPGRADE to a VIP pass at the Visual Storytelling Conference

UPGRADE to a full pass as an SMG VIP for only $99.
It’s a great value-add bundle offering:

Access to 80 hours of session recordings post-event for 365 days ($495 value)
Full License of Luminar AI photo editor and plugin ($99 value)
Full Access to Excire Foto Image Organizer ($89 value)
Best of FMC Recordings ( $395 value)
Entry to the VIP Raffle – Grand Prize includes a Dell Workstation and many other prizes

JOIN US May 14 – 17 at the Visual Storytelling Conference!

Douglas Spotted Eagle will be presenting two sessions:

May 15: Insider Tips for Optimizing Your Video for YouTube & Facebook
May 16: Essential Gear for Remote Video Productions

REGIST

MicroCast #2: Benefits of UA (Drones) to Public Safety
2021-05-13 08:00 - 08:30 | ONLINE, United States
Connection UAS MicroCast Series: Sundance Media Group has partnered with Connection to produce a six-part UAS MicroCast Series for Public Safety drone applications. FREE!
These 15 min podcasts (MicroCasts) showcasing the first steps for any public safety agency interested in implementing unmanned aviation (drones). Join us for the Connection UAS MicroCast series for Public Safety. Each session will be a 15 minute information share with 5-10 min of question and answer time at the end.
Bring all of your UAS questions to the meeting!
Connection UAS MicroCast Series #2: Benefits of UA (Drones) to Public Safety

In this second workshop, we will share how UA (drone) technology has been implemented in the field as a force multiplier for public safety agencies.

Crime Scene Information Capture
Overwatch
Accident Scene Reconstruction
MCI Management
Hazmat Disaster Reconnaissance
Create Pre-Incident Plans
Fire Training
SaR

Next sessions in the Connection UAS MicroCast Series for Public Safety:

Benefits of UA to Public Safety – Thursday, May 13: 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT
Event Management tools and Autel Aircraft – Thursday, June 17: 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT
Accident Reconstruction Tools and Autel Aircraft – Thursday, July 15: 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT
Creating Supplementary Reports with Autel Aircraft and Pix4Dreact Software – Thursday, August 12: 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT
Tactical training with Autel Aircraft – Thursday, September 16: 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT

ABOUT Connection Public Sector Solutions
Connection Public Sector Solutions is a Fortune 1000 National IT Solutions Provider, who has been a leader in the IT Industry for the past 33+ years, specializing in a diverse variety of hardware, software, and services solutions. Over these 33 years we have built out our solutions portfolio to include partnerships with over 1,600+ mfg.’s and through them provide over 300,000 SKU’s and consulting services for the turnkey implementation of new technologies.
Drones have become a household necessity for First Responders all across the nation, whether it is concerning Police, Fire, EMS, EMA, Utilities, GIS, etc. – The use cases are constantly evolving and growing as this technology advances and Connection has taken a thorough approach in understanding their customer’s practical needs to incorporate this into their environment.
Through their recent partnerships with both Sundance Media Group and Autel Robotics, Connection has now laid out the framework for you and your staff to get the full unmanned (drone) solution, which consists of both the UAS hardware and accessories needed to be operationally efficient, as well as robust flight courses for both new and experienced remote pilots.

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Commercial Drone Insurance in 2021 with Skywatch.AI
2021-05-11 09:00 - 10:00 | ONLINE, United States
Join the SMG team as they showcase Skywatch Commercial Drone Insurance 2021 on May 11 at 9AM PDT / 12PM EDT.
FREE Webinar Presented by: SkyWatch.AI

Commercial Drone Insurance 2021 with Skywatch.AI
Ilan Yusim of Skywatch will walk through 2021 drone trends and then share a deep-dive into the relevance and importance of drone insurance.
Protect your drone business, easily! Join our upcoming webinar to learn about recent drone industry trends and advanced drone insurance solutions for commercial drone pilots.
SkyWatch.AI drone insurance policies cover:

3rd party aviation liability coverage for all uses
Liability coverage for all drones under one policy
Bodily injury and property damage (from $0.5 to $5M liability limit)
Add your client as an additional insured with no extra payment
Personal injury and privacy claims coverage
We will have ample time at the end of the presentation for questions, so please be sure to bring all your Commercial Drone Insurance insurance questions with you!

ABOUT Skywatch.AI
SkyWatch.AI was founded in 2016 by Tomer Kashi, Ori Blumenthal and Ronny Ahituv. It initially started as a project designed to assess drone flight risks in real time and create a “safety score” for drone operators. As the project evolved, the team kept hearing the same pain point rising from many operators – drone insurance! It was only natural to harness their combined experience and unique risk detection algorithms to disrupt the way drone insurance is handled today.
Mission statement
SkyWatch is creating innovative, easy-to-use tools that empower drone operators to fly safely, manage their flights seamlessly, and make sure they are insured at a reasonable price. Stay tuned for many more drone features & insurance products to come!

Skywatch.AI is Committed to Providing The Best Drone Insurance
Liability Insurance Liability Insurance

Protects you against 3rd party bodily injury or property damage imposed while operating your drone.
Modify as You GoModify as You Go

Modify your coverage when needed. Control your drone insurance features and costs.
Smartly Priced Smartly Priced

Safe pilots are rewarded.Your experience and skills can get you of up to 30% discount.

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KR FREE Webinar: Autel 640T
2021-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE, United States
KR Presents a FREE webinar on the Autel 640T and IR PC Software
KR FREE Webinar Autel640T

Join KR and Sundance Media Group for this informative session on the new Autel EVO II 640T aircraft and its thermal capabilities, including the Autel IR PC Software.

About this Event

In this 45 minute webinar, attendees will see and experience the Autel EVO II 640T aircraft and its accompanying software (IR PC) for data analytics. Attendees will have opportunity to ask questions during and after the webinar.
We’ll also show live flight, data acquisition, automation of the aircraft for mapping, and output of image types for analytic purposes and automated reporting of data found in images. Radiometric vs non-radiometric uses will be discussed in this webinar.
Attendees will also learn how the aircraft functions with the Autel LiveDeck system for remote viewing and streaming of video to locations other than where the pilot may be flying.
We look forward to welcoming our Kuker-Ranken and Sundance Media Group friends from across the USA.
This webinar is focused on AEC, Inspections, and Public Safety uses of the Autel EVO II 640T aircraft.

REGISTER HERE: KR FREE Webinar Autel 640T
Check out our quick overview of the IR PC Software on our Vimeo channel.

ABOUT Kuker-Ranken (KR)
Vision Statement:
To be the leader in supplying the highest quality in customer service and technology.
OVERVIEW
Kuker-Ranken Incorporated (KR) has been a provider of Architectural, Engineering, Construction, Survey Equipment and Supplies Since 1928. We are Authorized Dealers for numerous companies such as: Leica-Geosystems, Hewlett-Packard, Oce’, Dietzgen and more…We have a large inventory available for same or next day delivery as well as UPS for customers outside of our delivery area.
Known as a manufacturer of the Kuker-Ranken hand levels for contractors and surveyors, KR expanded into architectural and engineering supplies which included blueprinting. In 1978 KR added Wild survey instruments to our product line, currently known as Leica Geosystems. This year, KR expands their technology offering into drone technology. They look forward to sharing this new exciting resource saving technology with their client and have partnered with Sundance Media Group for drone training.

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Night UAV Flight Workshop ONLINE - April 2021
2021-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, United States

MicroCast #1: Requirements and opportunities for an Unmanned Program in Public Safety
2021-04-21 08:00 - 08:30 | ONLINE, United States
Connection UAS MicroCast Series: Sundance Media Group has partnered with Connection to produce a six-part UAS MicroCast Series for Public Safety drone applications. FREE!
These 15 min podcasts (MicroCasts) showcasing the first steps for any public safety agency interested in implementing unmanned aviation (drones). Join us for the Connection UAS MicroCast series for Public Safety. Each session will be a 15 minute information share with 5-10 min of question and answer time at the end.
Bring all of your UAS questions to the meeting!
Connection UAS MicroCast Series #1: Requirements and opportunities for an Unmanned Program in Public Safety
In this first MicroCast, we will zero in on specific requirements that every public safety agency interested in implementing UAS (drones) into their workflow must consider.
This session we will cover how to effectively accomplish this goal and will be focused primarily on current FAA regulations and requirements.

Next sessions in the Connection UAS MicroCast Series for Public Safety:

Benefits of UA to Public Safety – Thursday, May 13: 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT
Event Management tools and Autel Aircraft – Thursday, June 17: 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT
Accident Reconstruction Tools and Autel Aircraft – Thursday, July 15: 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT
Creating Supplementary Reports with Autel Aircraft and Pix4Dreact Software – Thursday, August 12: 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT
Tactical training with Autel Aircraft – Thursday, September 16: 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT

ABOUT Connection Public Sector Solutions
Connection Public Sector Solutions is a Fortune 1000 National IT Solutions Provider, who has been a leader in the IT Industry for the past 33+ years, specializing in a diverse variety of hardware, software, and services solutions. Over these 33 years we have built out our solutions portfolio to include partnerships with over 1,600+ mfg.’s and through them provide over 300,000 SKU’s and consulting services for the turnkey implementation of new technologies.
Drones have become a household necessity for First Responders all across the nation, whether it is concerning Police, Fire, EMS, EMA, Utilities, GIS, etc. – The use cases are constantly evolving and growing as this technology advances and Connection has taken a thorough approach in understanding their customer’s practical needs to incorporate this into their environment.
Through their recent partnerships with both Sundance Media Group and Autel Robotics, Connection has now laid out the framework for you and your staff to get the full unmanned (drone) solution, which consists of both the UAS hardware and accessories needed to be operationally efficient, as well as robust flight courses for both new and experienced remote pilots.

Keep in touch with the Sundance Media Group team – sign up for our newsletter today!
Or bookmark our BLOG page!

ONLINE - Two-Day Intensive 107 Training Workshop - April 2021
2021-04-20 08:00 - 2021-04-21 16:00 | WEBINAR

Post Production World ONLINE
2021-04-10 06:00 - 2021-04-14 14:00 | ONLINE, United States
Attend the 4th Virtual Post|Production World (P|PW) Online Produced in Association with NAB Show!
Year after year, P|PW provides world-class training programs during the Spring and Fall. While we are eager to meet in-person this Spring, NAB Show and Future Media Conferences are once again producing Post|Production World virtually on April 10-14, 2021.
P|PW Online offers 5 full days of new training and networking opportunities including interactive bootcamps, panel discussions, certification prep courses, and a live Sponsor Lounge. Stay updated on the latest trends, advance your skills, and expand your network at P|PW Online this year. With FMC’s Event Platform, all P|PW Online attendees will be able to easily connect with instructors and fellow attendees.
Join Douglas Spotted Eagle for one of his sessions:

BOOTCAMP: Corporate Video Essentials (3 hour)
Choosing the Right Equipment for Remote Productions
MICRO-LIGHTING SYSTEMS; Small, Packable, Powerful
How to Edit and Optimize Your Video for YouTube & Facebook

Registration starts at the Basic price of $199, which includes live access to all training sessions, but the Standard & Deluxe passes includes access to recording sessions and additional perks.
Visit the event website for more details and register for your pass.
USE SMG50 for 50% off your registration!
ALSO available:
Adobe Certified Professional Prep Course and Exam
and
Become a Certified DaVinci Resolve Professional!
For any questions about the event, email Event Manager, Jennifer Howard, at JenniferH@fmctraining.com.

Night UAV Flight Workshop ONLINE - March 2021
2021-03-25 08:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE, United States

ONLINE - Two-Day Intensive 107 Training Workshop - March 2021
2021-03-09 07:30 - 2021-03-10 15:30 | WEBINAR
