WASHINGTON—The 2016 Government Video Expo & National Drone Show was held Dec. 6-8, with the first day (Dec. 6) set aside exclusively for the DC Post Production Conference, a series of training in various video specialties. The exhibition floor opened up on Wednesday, Dec. 7, and the show did not disappoint.

Attendees quickly filled the exhibition hall once the show opened.

With attendee registrations up some 20 percent this year, the exhibition floor quickly filled with people from inside and outside government looking for ideas and a first-hand look at popular industry products.

One such looker was Amy Carter from the St. Mary’s County (Md.) Government Video Channel, who stopped at the Panasonic booth to examine the cameras. Although she said that St. Mary’s County is not ready to commit to an all 4K studio, she is expected to know what’s out there and be ready to move on new gear when funds become available.

“I’m here to look around and see what to dream about,” she said. “We’re a taxpayer-funded organization, so funds are always scarce, but you always have to be ready to think about the future.”

After being at the Expo for only a short time, Carter looked around with some surprise.

“I’m a little overwhelmed,” she said.

INDUSTRY TRAINING

Industry training was a draw for some in the area. One who found it worthwhile was Kelsey Brannan, a video specialist with the U.S. State Department.

“I was here for the Post Production Conference,” she said, “as well as seeing some of the vendors here at the Expo. I’m also interested in the drones because I want to get one for myself to get some nice aerial shots.”

Brannan attended the “Mastering Adobe Premiere Pro” session during the DC Post Production Conference, which was spread over all three days of the Expo. She also visited the Ikan and DeWolfe Music booths, and said she was looking at a variety of disk drive solutions on the show floor.

The National Drone Show is major part of the Expo, and it drew attentive crowds at both the drone flying cage and the Drone Show Theater. Presentations were given at both locations, and the Drone Show Theater also featured the winning films in the DC Drone Film Festival.

GV Expo partners with the Federal Government Distance Learning Association, which gives out its annual awards for excellence at the event. Among several awards handed out, the FGDLA gave its Hall of Fame Award to Kenneth Pisel, satellite program manager for the Joint Forces Staff College at National Defense University.

David Brigham (center) and Michael Polizzi (right) from Epsilon Systems, take a closer look at the Blackmagic Design Studio Camera.

A long list of vendors showed a wide variety of products on the show floor. Some of the overarching product trends include 4K video, leaps in wireless communications to support emergency video, increased storage density particularly for archiving, and the explosion of video production tools enabled by both smaller cameras and LED lighting devices.

Major camera vendors such as Panasonic, Blackmagic Design, JVC and Canon had their own busy booths, where they showed the latest in 4K cameras. Sony and Hitachi also had a presence within the large CEI booth.

David Brigham, a videographer with Epsilon Systems, researched cameras at Blackmagic Design’s booth. His company works on a variety of projects, including training videos for the U.S. Navy, and he described his specific needs for cameras—some of which buck the trend in ever-greater connectivity options.

“We need something that does not have Wi-Fi,” Brigham said, noting that signal security is a top priority on Navy jobs.

360-DEGREE CAMERA

There were other companies with interesting cameras, too. Teradek showed off its new “Sphere” 2D 360-degree live camera streaming system, which is controlled by a tablet or touchscreen, allowing the user to pan and tilt the camera completely around to give the ultimate panorama view. Jon Landman, Teradek’s sales vice president, said that three 4K versions of the system will be used at the upcoming presidential inauguration, giving viewers multiple 360-degree views of the proceedings.

Brian Slanger from Zoom It Films checks out a camera fitted with Teradek’s Cube and Beam TX wireless video system.

Amazing versatility in camera-support equipment is a recent industry trend displayed at the show. For example, Alzo Video showed its “Smoothy,” a camera slider that can be oriented in either a straight line or in a radius curve. New for the Smoothy is a motor that moves along the track and reverses automatically when it encounters a movable magnet.

Most people in the video industry will tell you that getting good audio can be harder than getting good video. Advancements in audio, such as the Sennheiser SpeechLine Ceiling Microphone Array, drew interested visitors to the Sennheiser booth. Consisting of 29 microphone elements and advanced aural processing in a 24x24-inch panel, the SL Ceiling Mic uses beamforming technology to focus the sound on a speaker in a room up to 600 square feet in size.

Another trend in technology is wireless systems to transport video from the street to command centers and studios. (One of these was discussed at length in the keynote talk delivered by Timothy Herlocker, director of the New York City Fire Departmentʼs Emergency Operations Center.) Vendors such as JVC and Teradek showed their solutions for wireless connectivity, including JVC’s system to provide temporary high-speed Wi-Fi at the scene of an emergency.

CROWD-DRAWING KEYNOTES

The GV Expo and the National Drone show both had an interesting slate of speakers that addressed sometimes overflow crowds in the Government Video Theater. Presentations kicked off with the always-popular TIVA (Television, Internet & Video Association of DC) offering, whose session this year discussed the “Rise of the Drones.” It was a perfect way to start the show.

The podium in the Government Video Theater stayed busy for the next two days with interesting presentations from Renard Jenkins, vice president of operations for PBS; Robert Kennedy, president and co-CEO of C-SPAN; Gail McCabe, war correspondent and executive director of CreativeMediaMatters; Herlocker; Rodney Grubbs, imaging expert for NASA; and Lisa Ellman, drone law expert with Hogan Lovells. Interspersed between these presentations were talks on drones from a variety of experts, notably Fred Bivetto, dean of the School of Unmanned Technology.

POSITIVE REACTION

Reaction to the show from attendees and exhibitors was overwhelmingly positive.

“We get a lot of good visitors here at the show,” said Drew Henderson, CEO of Alzo Video, a Bethel, Conn.-based manufacturer of camera support equipment.

Laurence Means (left) of Citimarketing Group gets product information from Brendan Kilroy of Erector Sets.

One attendee raved about how he looked forward to the show so that he could see and touch the equipment, something that was happening a lot on the floor.

There was plenty to see and do during the two days that the GV Expo exhibition floor was open. With a new president being inaugurated in a few weeks, there is some uncertainty in the air in Washington. However, the Government Video Expo & National Drone show was about as close to a sure thing for the attendees and exhibitors.

Note that next year, the Government Video Expo & National Drone Show will be a little earlier than usual. Although it has traditionally been held during the first week in December, in 2017 the show will be at the very end of November.

WASHINGTON—Sweeping drone footage of Alaskan glaciers, the fjords of Norway and an ancient Byzantine church are among the winning projects to be celebrated at the inaugural D.C. Drone Film Festival (DCDFF).

Projects were submitted from around the world, but only six films were selected by the judges to be showcased during the National Drone Show, courtesy of presenting sponsor Blackmagic Design.

Winners of the D.C. Drone Film Festival include:

· Architecture: "Byzantine," Joris Favraud

· Corporate/Industrial: "Drone Showreel – Big Fly," Joris Favraud

· Narrative: "The Making of Expedition Alaska," Brian Leitten

· Nature: "Norway," Mathias Haughom and Simen Haughom

· Shorts: "The Session Backpack," Kurt Rogers

· Sports: "Adventure in Sports," Michael Bishop

"This year's winners demonstrate an impressive combination of technical and creative excellence, taking audiences around the world and giving them unprecedented views and vantages," says DCDFF festival manager Michael Balderston. "We look forward to sharing their talents with National Drone Show attendees."

The D.C. Drone Festival is just one of the events that will take place during the National Drone Show, an event that includes informational sessions, training, hands-on demos, panel discussions, intensive workshops and a drone flying cage, provided by educational partner Stampede. To register, visit www.gvexpo.com/register.

Winners will be showcased online at creativeplanetnetwork.com and governmentvideo.com and in NewBay Media's Drone Industry Insider e-news.

For more information on the D.C. Drone Film Festival, contact festival manager Michael Balderston at mbalderston@nbmedia.com. 

WASHINGTON—The sky is very much the limit when it comes to the future of UAV (aka drone) use, and the 2016 National Drone Show, in conjunction with the 2016 GV Expo, will offer attendees a crash course with a UAV Workshop. Set to take place on Dec. 7, the UAV Workshop will feature six sessions taught by FMC Master Trainer Luisa Winters.

Kicking off the workshop will be “Preparing for Your FAA Part 107 Test,” a guide through the process of receiving a Part 107 UAV pilot certification, including how best to prepare and pass the Part 107 Test. There will also be looks into how UAV’s can affect your business with the “Integrating UAV Into the Corporate/Commercial Environment” and safety with the “Identifying & Mitigating Risk in UAV Operation” sessions. Filming techniques with UAVs will also be discussed in “UAV Cinematography: A Recipe for Guaranteed Success” and “Filters for UAV Cameras.” The workshop will round out with “A High Level Overview of Current UAV Vehicles, Tools, Functions and Add-Ons.”

In addition to Winters, a number of instructors and guest lecturers will be on hand for the workshop, including Ron Campbell, regional RPAS advisor, North America, SGS Hart Aviation; Tracy Lamb, global RPAS safety manager, SGS Hart Aviation; and Jennifer Pidgen, who manages vendor/sponsor relationships, UAV Logistics/Operations, and syllabus review.

The National Drone Show UAV Workshop will take place on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.nationaldroneshow.com for more information.

WASHINGTON—The National Drone Show presents Drone Training Sessions on December 7th, 2016. Register here.

OVERVIEW 

UAV/Drones offer up new opportunities and technology for security, broadcast, training, newsgathering, surveillance, and so much more. During the National Drone Show, you will hear from FAA-certified experts and pilots about how your organization can best implement and prosper using UAV technology. Risk mitigation to best practices, legal direction to getting the best images, safety to choosing the best platform for your needs—all covered in this one-day workshop. Join us for an intensive day, with access to various drones and seasoned UAV pilots who will answer your questions and offer direction. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The workshop is designed for all organizations and professionals wishing to incorporate UAV into their production workflow and for all UAV and Drone operators wishing to become pilots for commercial use. 

Below is a list of topics and details covered during the workshop.

PREPARING FOR YOUR FAA PART 107 TEST 

With the FAA's announcement of the new FAR Part 107, there is tremendous confusion about obtaining this certification. This session is a quick-start guide to receiving your very own Part 107 UAV Pilot certification from the FAA. While this session will not be long enough to cover all the materials needed to pass a Part 107 test, it will guide you through the process, detailing what you need to study and learn, and it clarify all the necessary steps to become Part 107 certified quickly and painlessly.

This session will be taught by a FAA Certified Instructor and will prepare you for studying to pass the Part 107 test.

INTEGRATING UAV INTO THE CORPORATE/COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT

Congratulations, you are ready to incorporate UAV into your business, and this is the time to do it!

• In this session we will cover how to effectively accomplish:
• Identifying the exact purpose of the UAV
• Defining your objectives and planning your UAV use
• Which UAV is better for the job required
• Preparing and training for UAV use
• Insurance considerations
• Editing your video

This session will clarify what your business needs to do to incorporate UAV and is taught by a veteran UAV operator/pilot.

UAV CINEMATOGRAPHY: A RECIPE FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS

You have the right UAV, you have all the permits and are following all the regulations. You are ready to fly!

Learn how to optimize your field production time and build a plan to assure you capture the required shots. Following this unique, guaranteed “recipe” of shot styles, you will be able to convey your story and clearly communicate your message.

• This session will include the following:
• Creating a flight plan
• Avoiding pitfalls
• So, it is windy today – what should you do?
• Get these shots and you’ll be set!

This session will detail what you need to know to be successful with your UAV and will be taught by a veteran UAV operator/pilot.

IDENTIFYING & MITIGATING RISK IN UAV OPERATION

Understanding risk is the first step in reducing accidents while operating a UAV. Mitigation of risk carries across all aspects of any UAV project, including operational hazards, safety, efficiency, and overall insurance cost reduction. Protecting your investment in equipment and personnel along with protecting your client is key to success. Using internationally recognized standards and recommended practices from International Civil Aviation Organization, International Standards Organization, Occupational Health & Safety, and global UAV best practices, this session will detail mechanisms, practices, and tools to help identify and minimize risk points in any sort of UAV operation whether corporate, enterprise, infrastructure, or agency.

This session details how to identify and mitigate risk in UAV operation and is taught by experienced instructors from SGS HART Aviation, a leading provider of aviation auditing services around the globe, providing confidence in the safe and efficient delivery of aviation operations.

Ron Campbell, Regional RPAS Advisor, North America – SGS HART Aviation

Tracy Lamb, Global RPAS Safety Manager – SGS HART Aviation

FILTERS FOR UAV CAMERAS

Virtually every sUAV/RTF drone uses the same image-processing chip and most have similar lenses. Unfortunately for production, none of them are ideal and they all operate at very high shutter speeds. At this time there is no stock UAV/Drone camera that operates out of the box, to its full potential. WHY? Because none of the UAV image processing chips allow for shutter speed control, and as a result, it is up to the user to slow the shutter speed. This can only be done through the use of filters.

This session will focus on three types of filters that benefit UAV/drone operators:

• Polarizers
• Neutral Density
• Gradients

Each of these filters serves a particular purpose. In this session, you will learn when to a specific filter to maximize the potential of your UAV and get the best possible footage.

Taught by a veteran UAV operator/pilot, this session defines the types of filters available and how to successfully incorporate these filters with your UAV use. 

A HIGH LEVEL OVERVIEW OF CURRENT UAV VEHICLES, TOOLS, FUNCTIONS, AND ADD-ONS

Need to get a UAV but unsure which one fits your needs? Several UAV/Drone tools will be shown in this session and attendees will gain perspective on how to determine the correct tool for the job requirements. Cameras, lenses, filters, battery types, launch/landing tools, software, and discussion of optimizing platforms are the focus of this session.

Taught by a veteran UAV operator/pilot, this session details UAV tools available and how to choose the right UAV for your business. 

UAV INSTRUCTORS

Douglas Spotted Eagle

Douglas has a long history in aviation; he is one of two FAI International Judges in the USA, a USPA National Judge, with ratings as a USPA Instructor/Examiner, and one of a few Safety and Training Advisors at Large in North America, in addition to sport pilot ratings. With over 350 hours of flight time, over 6,000 skydives, and having completed numerous aerial cinematography projects, Douglas has an intimate knowledge of the FAA FARs, FSIMs, and how they fit into the aerial imaging world. Douglas is an FMC instructor with 18 years of experience teaching Sony, Apple, Adobe, and production hardware and software practices. Skydiving, flying, video, and music are Douglas’ passions.

Luisa Casasnovas Winters

Luisa is a private pilot, soon to receive her Certified Flight Instructor’s rating from the FAA with over 350 hours of flight time. An Adobe Master Instructor, Luisa has been an educator for over 30 years teaching Adobe, Apple and production classes for clients in government, military and private organizations. Luisa started teaching for FMC in 2005 and has become one of FMC’s top instructors. “Flying and teaching became natural to me; if we can teach people how to fly, they will continue life believing there’s nothing they cannot do.”

Ron Campbell – SGS HART AVIATION

Ron is the Regional RPAS Advisor, North America for SGS HART Aviation. SGS HART Aviation offers comprehensive aviation consulting and assessment services to give you the support you need to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient and reliable services – wherever your operations are in the world.

Tracy Lamb – SGS HART AVIATION

Tracy is the Global RPAS Safety Manager for SGS HART Aviation and has extensive experience in UAV Operations, risk assessments and safety and technical audits globally.

This story first appeared on TVT's sister publication Creative Planet Network.

WASHINGTON—National Drone Show Training Sessions are being presented as part of the National Drone Show on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 in Washington, D.C.

To register for the National Drone Show training sessions, click here.

OVERVIEW

UAVs/drones offer up new opportunities and technology for security, broadcast, training, newsgathering, surveillance and so much more. During the National Drone Show, you will hear from FAA-certified experts and pilots about how your organization can best implement UAV technology. From risk mitigation to best practices, legal direction to getting the best images, safety to choosing the best platform for your needs—all will be covered in this one-day workshop. Join us for an intensive day, with access to various drones and seasoned UAV pilots who will answer your questions and offer direction.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The workshop is designed for all organizations and professionals wishing to incorporate UAV into their production workflow and for all UAV and drone operators wishing to become pilots on commercial projects.

Below is a list of topics and details covered during the workshop.

PREPARING FOR YOUR FAA PART 107 TEST 
With the FAA’s announcement of the new FAR Part 107, there is tremendous confusion about obtaining this certification. This session is a quick-start guide to receiving your very own Part 107 UAV Pilot certification from the FAA. While this session will not be long enough to cover all the materials needed to pass a Part 107 test, it will guide you through the process, detailing what you need to study and learn, and it will clarify all the necessary steps to become Part 107-certified quickly and painlessly.

This session will be taught by a FAA Certified Instructor and will prepare you for studying to pass the Part 107 test.

INTEGRATING UAV INTO THE CORPORATE/COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT

Congratulations, you are ready to incorporate UAV into your business, and this is the time to do it!

In this session, we will cover how to effectively:

• Identify the exact purpose of the UAV
• Define your objectives and plan your UAV use
• Determine which UAV is better for the job required
• Prepare and train for UAV use
• Weigh Insurance considerations
• Edit your video

This session will clarify what your business needs to do to incorporate UAV and is taught by a veteran UAV operator/pilot.

UAV CINEMATOGRAPHY: A RECIPE FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS

You have the right UAV, you have all the permits and are following all the regulations. You are ready to fly!

Learn how to optimize your field production time and build a plan to ensure you capture the required shots. Following this unique, guaranteed “recipe” of shot styles, you will be able to convey your story and clearly communicate your message.

This session will include the following:

• Creating a flight plan
• Avoiding pitfalls
• So, it is windy today – what should you do?
• Get these shots and you’ll be set!

This session will detail what you need to know to be successful with your UAV. It will be taught by a veteran UAV operator/pilot.

IDENTIFYING & MITIGATING RISK IN UAV OPERATION

Understanding risk is the first step in reducing accidents while operating a UAV. Risk mitigation carries across all aspects of any UAV project, including operational hazards, safety, efficiency and overall insurance cost reduction. Protecting your investment in equipment and personnel, and protecting your client, are key to success. Using internationally recognized standards and recommended practices from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Standards Organization (ISO), Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and global UAV best practices, this session will detail mechanisms, practices and tools to help identify and minimize risk points in any sort of UAV operation, whether corporate, enterprise, infrastructure or agency.

This session details how to identify and mitigate risk in UAV operation and is taught by experienced instructors from SGS HART Aviation, a leading provider of aviation auditing services around the globe, providing confidence in the safe and efficient delivery of aviation operations.

Ron Campbell, Regional RPAS Advisor, North America – SGS HART Aviation

Tracy Lamb, Global RPAS Safety Manager – SGS HART Aviation

FILTERS FOR UAV CAMERAS

Virtually every sUAV/RTF drone uses the same image-processing chip and most have similar lenses. Unfortunately for production, none of them are ideal and they all operate at very high shutter speeds. At this time there is no stock UAV/drone camera that operates to its full potential straight out of the box. Why? Because none of the UAV image processing chips allow for shutter speed control; as a result, it is up to the user to slow the shutter speed. This can only be done through the use of filters.

This session will focus on three types of filters that benefit UAV/drone operators:

• Polarizers
• Neutral density
• Gradients

Each of these filters serves a particular purpose. In this session, you will learn when to use a specific filter to maximize the potential of your UAV and get the best possible footage.

Taught by a veteran UAV operator/pilot, this session will define the types of filters available and demonstrate how to successfully incorporate these filters with your UAV use.

A HIGH-LEVEL OVERVIEW OF CURRENT UAV VEHICLES, TOOLS, FUNCTIONS AND ADD-ONS

Need to get a UAV but unsure which one fits your needs? Several UAV/drone tools will be shown in this session, and attendees will gain perspective about how to determine the correct tool for the job requirements. Cameras, lenses, filters, battery types, launch/landing tools, software, and discussion of optimizing platforms are the focus of this session.

Taught by a veteran UAV operator/pilot, this session will detail available UAV tools and discuss how to choose the right UAV for your business.

A HIGH-LEVEL OVERVIEW OF CURRENT UAV VEHICLES, TOOLS, FUNCTIONS AND ADD-ONS

Need to get a UAV but unsure which one fits your needs? Several UAV/drone tools will be shown in this session, and attendees will gain perspective about how to determine the correct tool for the job requirements. Cameras, lenses, filters, battery types, launch/landing tools, software, and discussion of optimizing platforms are the focus of this session.

Taught by a veteran UAV operator/pilot, this session will detail available UAV tools and discuss how to choose the right UAV for your business.

To register for the National Drone Show training sessions, click here.

WASHINGTON —NewBay Media has releasedthe full program for the 2015 National Drone Show, a new conference and expo featuring video capture technology for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

Scheduled for Dec. 2–3, 2015, in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center ,and co-located with NewBay Media’s Government Video Expo, the National Drone Show will bring together video professionals from a variety of sectors for two days of discussions and demos of the latest UAV and UAV-based video capture systems, management and delivery technologies and techniques. Stampede is the event’s charter Gold Sponsor.

The Drone Show will feature a Drone Flying Cage and a series of free sessions on the exhibit floor covering the latest drone technologies and regulatory topics. Educational sessions include “Command & Control for Drones,” “Drones for Large Sporting Event and Entertainment Event Coverage,” “Drones for Law Enforcement/Security/Public Safety,” “Drone-vertising—Using Drones to Deliver Marketing/Advertising Messages,” and “Rise of the Drones: A DMV’s Producer’s Panel for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.”

An after-hours event ib Dec. 2, hosted by the Television, Internet and Video Association of DC (TIVA-DC), will also focus on UAV/UAS production.

Instructors from Unmanned Vehicle University, the only university licensed to offer graduate degree programs in Unmanned Systems Engineering, will conduct drone-operating demonstrations in the show’s Flying Cage, allowing show attendees to experience firsthand the differing capabilities of various UAV manufacturers — such as DJI, AEE and XLY — and learn which is best suited for their enterprise’s needs and requirements.

The show is the only such event that will bring together video professionals from the Washington region’s government, military, law enforcement, enterprise, broadcast, cable, production, and post production communities. Invited exhibitors include drone manufacturers, drone accessory equipment companies, and drone software and service providers.

Registrants for the National Drone Show and Government Video Expo include tech leaders from DCTV, Discovery Communications, the U.S. Department of State, Department of Defense, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; the Federal Emergency Management Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security, NASA, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs & Border Patrol, the Department of Justice, Chesterfield Fire & EMS, The White House, the Transportation Security Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the Army, Navy and Air Force; and local and state officials from the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, Baltimore, Alexandria, Fairfax, Bowie, and Prince Georges Country, among others.

Program details are available at www.gvexpo.com/the-drone-show/#.

Event registration is at nationaldroneshow.com.

ARLINGTON, VA.—The 2015 National Drone Show, featuring Unmanned Aerial Vehicle video-capture technology, to be held Dec. 2–3, 2015 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Co-located with NewBay Media’s Government Video Expo, the National Drone Show will bring thousands of video professionals together for two days of discussions and demos of the latest UAV video capture, management and delivery technologies and techniques.

Drones have exploded onto the radar of virtually every industry. They raise fascinating business possibilities as well as new considerations involving regulation, security, privacy, and safety. This is also a marketplace of vast potential; by some estimates, sales of unmanned aerial systems are expected to exceed $8 billion by 2018, with the commercial sector exceeding $5 billion.

The National Drone Show will feature a Drone Flying Cage; free-to-attend sessions on the exhibit floor covering the latest drone technologies and regulatory topics; and in-depth training sessions for UAV users produced in partnership with Stampede.

Training Sessions include:

Wednesday, Dec. 2
10 a.m. Command & Control for Drones
Session Presented by Stampede
Instructor: Eric Jameson
This tutorial focuses on the Command & Control aspects using drones — what to do with the data, how to manage drones in your organization, and, most importantly, what tools to use when performing those functions.

2:30 p.m. “Rise of the Drones: A DMV’s Producer’s Panel for UAVs”
Exploring the use of drone technology for aerial cinematography and other emerging markets, TIVA’s Government Video Expo/National Drone Show session will a range of feature expert panelists, including:

• Brian J. Kelly, Director, Producer and Writer, Single Malt Media
• Guy Noffsinger, Video Director and Producer, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)
• Nils Granholm, Co-Founder, CAVUS Media LLC
• Christopher Vo, Ph.D

3:30 p.m. Drones for Large Sporting Event and Entertainment Event Coverage
Session Presented by Stampede
Instructor: Paul Dragos
This tutorial introduces the concept of using drones and drone technology to cover large sporting and entertainment events better, faster and cheaper than before thought possible.

6:30 p.m. TIVA Presents: “Aerial User Group Show and Tell”
Bring your UAV/Drone to the DC Convention Center and join TIVA as they talk about the best spots to fly in the DMV and how difficult it can be to secure permission to fly, gain access to a venue/field, insurance coverage and more! Great chance to meet your fellow aviators and network! Special guests/speakers and additional topics will be announced soon!

Thursday, Dec. 3
10 a.m. Drones for Law Enforcement/Security/Public Safety
National Drone Show Session, Presented by Stampede
Instructor: Fred Bivetto
This tutorial explores how drones and unmanned system technologies can be used safely and cost effectively to provide great tactical advantages for law enforcement, support for crowd control, special weapons and tactics (SWAT) units, and home or commercial security businesses.

Thursday, December 3
2:30 p.m. “Drone-vertising” — Using Drones to Deliver Marketing/Advertising Messages
Session Presented by Stampede
Instructor: John Minor
“Drone-vertising” is advertising using drone technology; drones are much more cost effective than using manned aircraft for carrying advertisement banners aloft. This tutorial explores the market for using drones in support of the advertising industry. 

The show is the only such event that brings together an audience of video professionals from the Washington region’s government, military, law enforcement, enterprise, broadcast, cable, production, and post production communities. Invited exhibitors include drone manufacturers, drone accessory equipment companies, and drone software and service provider.

Stampede is the charter Gold Sponsor of the National Drone Show. The National Drone Show will mark the first time that video professionals will have the opportunity to focus fully on the impact UAVs and Drone Video Systems can have on their operations.

WASHINGTON—As drones continue their upward trend in the broadcasting industry, NewBay Media has announced the 2015 National Drone Show, a new conference and expo highlighting Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) video capture technology. Set to take place Dec. 2-3 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C., and co-located with NewBay Media’s Government Video Expo, the National Drone Show will offer discussions and demos of the latest UAV and video capture, management and delivery technologies and techniques.

The National Drone Show will bring together video professionals from the Washington region’s government, military, law enforcement, enterprise, broadcast, cable, production and post production industries and feature exhibitors from drone manufacturers, drone accessory equipment companies, and drone software and service providers.

Among the conference’s highlights will be a Drone Flying Cage, with instructors from Unmanned Vehicle University conducting drone operating demonstrations. Sessions covering the latest drone technologies and regulatory topics will also be available for attendees, as well as in-depth paid training sessions for UAV users from charter Gold Sponsor Stampede.

“The National Drone Show will mark the first time that video professionals will have the opportunity to focus fully on the impact Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Drone Video Systems can have on their operations,” said Kevin Kelly, Stampede president and COO. “The show’s presentations and training sessions will provide attendees with the information, tools and resources required to evolve their business to capitalize on this multibillion dollar profit opportunity.”

For more information, or to register for the conference, visit www.nationaldroneshow.com.