On August 14-15 at the US Space & Rocket Center, The Pathfinder Chapter will hold its 30th Annual Fall Symposium. This two-day event is open to the public and is the place to be to learn about the history of unmanned systems, emerging requirements, and future funding. Presenters come from, The Commercial Sector, State Government, Defense and Federal Government. The Symposium will address The Past & Future of Unmanned Systems, First Responders, Challenges & Solutions to Packaged Delivery using UAS, Ground Robotics, Propulsion Technology, Education, Production Manager Updates, UAS History, Autonomous Aviation, Acquisition Reform, Future of FTUAS & SUAS, Future Vertical Lift, and Professional Awards. Confirmed participants include: Hon Mo Brooks, House Armed Services; BG Walter Rugen, Director - US Army Future Vertical Lift; COL Scott Anderson, Project Manager - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office; Dr. Joe Fitzgerald, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army; Dr. Robert Sadowski, Chief Roboticist, TARDEC; Mayor Tommy Battle, City of Huntsville; Optionally, there is a Public Safety Unmanned Aerial Systems Summit the day before (lunch if desired is $25) being held at the Huntsville Public Safety Training Academy 6001 NW Cecil Fain Dr., Huntsville, AL 35810. Registration required. https://www.auvsipathfinder.com

The Pathfinder Chapter of AUVSI, is the oldest Chapter in the United States, is led by Jim Charlton, and has over 145 members.