ncur Additional UAS Knowledge At Upcoming ASD Conference...

Currently, billions of dollars are pouring into Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) development as the DoD’s need for new and inventive unmanned aircraft and payloads is nowhere close to being satisfied.

New missions are continually being developed for this growing technology as new threats and obstacles are constantly being realized in these ever-changing times, at home and abroad. Persistent ISR continues to evolve and be an indispensable advantage to combatant commanders. Smaller UAS ISR systems are being continually refined to excel at the tactical level. And while UAS national airspace integration comes closer to fruition, missions and system capabilities are being developed for homeland defense needs. These expanded roles for UASs bring forth a breadth of opportunities for UAS development as critical capability gaps will need to be filled. Hence the need for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems conference, which will be held from March 3rd through 4th at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina in San Diego, CA. Conducted by Technology Training Corporation for Aerospace & Defence Network, this timely conference examines technology gaps and covers the broad range of UAS platforms, missions and payload opportunities.

• What are the latest UAS roadmaps for the traditional U.S. Services along with other enforcement agencies such as the FBI, DHS and Canadian Forces?
• What is the status and likely future direction for cornerstone platforms such as the Global Hawk and Predator series of UASs?
• What are the latest capabilities for Tier II and force protection small tactical UASs?
• What roles are envisioned for UASs in the homeland defense mission as national airspace integration becomes more likely?
• What is the likely future direction of UAS payload development to meet these current and future mission needs?