For Immediate Release: Sept. 19, 2018
Contact: Tom McMahon, tmcmahon@auvsi.org, (571) 255-7786
 

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will host a webinar to explore current strategies, emerging ideas and options for mitigating threats and preventing negative actions  by rogue and unlawful UAS operators. The webinar will take place Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 at 3 p.m. EDT.

“Mitigating Bad Actors with UAS and Securing Our Industry” will discuss the evolution of technology to mitigate malicious actions and how developers can use this to take preventative steps in scenarios where drones could be used by bad actors. The webinar will feature Tim Bean, CEO of Fortem Technologies, Luke Fox, CEO at WhiteFox and Trooper Michael Darrow of the Michigan State Police Aviation Unit, who will share their experiences and discuss the mitigation capabilities that are important to them.

The webinar is sponsored by Hitec RCD, a manufacturer of radio control devices, Rohde & Schwarz,  one of the world’s leading manufacturers of test and measurement, secure communications, monitoring and network testing, and broadcasting equipment, and WhiteFox, a defense and security company that provides comprehensive solutions to mitigate UAS and drone threats. 

Registration for the webinar is complimentary for all who wish to attend. Registration will close on Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. EDT. For more information or to register, contact AUVSI@clsstrategies.com.

About AUVSI
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) — the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics — represents corporations and professionals from more than 60 countries involved in industry, government and academia. AUVSI members work in the defense, civil and commercial markets. For more information, visit AUVSI.org.