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Cleared for Takeoff: Accelerating UAS Integration into the NAS

Date: June 27, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. EST
Cost: Free for ATCA Members, $40 for Non-Members 

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Panelists:
Wendy O’Connor – FAA, Executive Director of FAA Advanced Air Mobility Integration
Jimmy Smith – NATCA, National UAS Representative
Michael Robbins – AUVSI, President and CEO
Parimal H. Kopardekar (PK) – NASA, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Mission Integration Manager

Moderator:
Carey Fagan – ATCA, Outgoing President & CEO

Description:

This high-level thought leadership panel will bring together four of the foremost experts in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) integration to evaluate the current state of drone readiness in the U.S. and chart a path forward.The discussion will be framed around the recently released White House initiative, Unleashing American Drone Dominance, which outlines a federal policy directive to accelerate UAS integration into the National Airspace System (NAS), build out supporting infrastructure, and position the United States as a global leader in drone innovation.

This panel will serve as a cross-sector conversation between government, labor, advocacy, and research perspectives to answer:

  • Where do we stand today?
  • Who is ready to operate now?
  • Who is close?
  • What must we do to meet the expectations of the President’s initiative while ensuring airspace safety and operational efficiency?
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This Webinar is FREE to ATCA members. If you are not an active member, please Join Now or contact Member Services to renew your membership.