UAVNZ

With the Aerospace New Zealand Summit 2024 only one week away, this is a reminder that UAVNZ members receive a discount off ticket price. Simply visit the Members Area of our website here to obtain your code: https://lnkd.in/gagdm5-s

#FoxInTheField On the West Coast with our UAV, ensuring every detail is mapped with accuracy.

Aviation Industry Association Newsletter, Friday 13 September, 2024 In this edition: 🔹Redesign of the vocational education & training system 🔹Review of CAA Fees, Levies and Charges and aviation security services 🔹AIANZ Conference 2024 - Feedback Survey 🔹UAVNZ Conference 2024 - Registrations Now Open! 🔹UAVNZ - New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2024 🔹Royal Aeronautical Society Symposium 2024 🔹New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association Update 🔹VAI Operator Safety Award for Over The Top - The Helicopter Company 🔹Role appointment: Independent Reviewer, Civil Aviation Read here: https://zcu.nz/Beui?m=0

Come along to the third annual gathering hosted by Aerospace New Zealand, focusing on “Aerospace for Good.” Our Chair, Isaac Henderson, will be moderating a focus session on Certification of Emerging Aviation Technologies, and Executive Committee Member, Scott Spooner, will be presenting in the Aerospace Projects session. They'd love to connect with you and hope to see other UAVNZ members there. You can use the discount code UAVNZ24 to get $100 off! Details below 👇 📅 23-24 September 2024 📍 Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre / Ōtautahi Christchurch Connect with government agencies, industry giants, and innovative SMEs. Delve into the latest trends, discuss sustainability challenges, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Discover new business prospects and groundbreaking technologies driving our industry ahead. 🔗 Book your In-Person tickets at https://lnkd.in/grGh4DCS. Special rates are available for students. Be a part of shaping our sustainable aerospace journey! @aerospace new zealand #NZAS2024 #AerospaceForGood

Our conference site is now live for registrations and sponsorships! Our annual online conference will be taking place on 18 November 2024 via Whova. No need to travel, and get access to great sessions and networking opportunities. We're also taking suggestions for speakers and session topics - let us know in the comments below.

🏆 Aviation Industry Association Award Winners 2024 🏆 We are thrilled to announce the exceptional individuals who have been recognised in this year’s Aviation Industry Awards, with our gala dinner sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, celebrating their outstanding contributions to the aviation industry. Each winner has demonstrated remarkable dedication, innovation, and leadership in their respective fields, inspiring others and shaping the future of aviation in New Zealand. From pioneering engineers to passionate educators, these award recipients have made significant impacts through their work, mentorship, and community involvement. We invite you to read about each of our winners and learn more about their incredible journeys and achievements. Join us in celebrating their success and commitment to excellence in aviation! Congratulations to: 🌟 Pip Foster- 2024 SiS Training & Consulting ltd Aviation Safety Award Winner 🌟 Callum Ruddenklau - 2024 AeroFusion Young Aviator of the Year Award Winner 🌟 Dave Evans - 2024 Eye in the Sky - Aircraft Flight Data Recorder Leader in Aviation Award Winner 🌟 James PG Foundation - 2024 Fieldair Engineering Ltd Aviation Mentor Award Winner 🌟 Mike Lynskey - 2024 AIANZ Individual Award Winner 🌟 Cameron Baker, Envico Technologies - 2024 AIANZ Richard Pearse Award Winner 🌟 Brad MacLachlan - 2024 Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand Director’s Award Winner 🌟 Wayne van der Laan - 2024 NZAAA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner 🌟 Jim Orchard - 2024 NZAAA Grade 2 Helicopter Pilot Award 2024 Winner 🌟 Neil Mathieson - 2024 Aircraft Engineering Association of New Zealand Award 2024 Winner Read all about our award recipients here: https://lnkd.in/gMKbCrjN #awards #celebratingsuccess #aviationindustry #leadersinaviation

Our final session of our symposium last Tuesday was a closed Incident Review Meeting. While we can't share the incidents, we can share some photos with useful messages and food for thought. Special thanks to Scott Spooner, Chris Jackson, and Ben Plummer for sharing their experiences and to all of our attendees for participating in robust discussion of how we prevent future safety occurrences.

Last Tuesday, at our symposium, we posed the slightly cheeky question of "What if drones came first?" and what that would mean for airspace. George Ridd from AirShare opened the panel discussion by focussing on AirShare's work in the uncontrolled aerodrome space (after sharing a flew clever illustrations he had made). Wing Commander Richard ‘Dicko’ Beaton provided a defence force point of view in how different aircraft are integrated into the same airspace, and Scott Griffith from the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand provided some interesting future ideas such as digital flight rules. The panel discussion showed great interest from attendees in the topic area. We are grateful to AirShare for sponsoring this session and helping make our event a success.

Last Tuesday, at our symposium, we had a session focussed on managing and assessing risk for UAV operations. Dr Andrew Shelley from Fenix UAS provided a thought-provoking critique of how we conceptualise risk management, and Phillip Grieve from Hover UAV provided an excellent overview of the latest JARUS SORA processes and shared his experiences with using their methodology.