Deseret UAS November Newsletter

TRAVEL UTAH BY FLYING CAR

Electric Power Systems newly built headquarters in North Logan, Utah.

If you're interested in flying cars in Utah, you won't want to miss this podcast! Pete Codella, managing director of business services for the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, recently sat down with Nathan Millicam, co-founder and CEO of Electric Power (EP) Systems, to discuss the company's newly announced partnerships with SkyDrive and Supernal. The companies are leaders in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry and together, they are leading the way on innovative technologies that will revolutionize how Utahns get around.

Millecam recounts what led him to found EP Systems, the company’s successes and failures, and what it’s like to work with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). He defines the term “certifiable system” and why the system is the North Star that guides everything safety-related in the aviation industry. Millecam also explains what led him to establish the company’s roots in North Logan, Utah, and the exciting clients they have worked with so far.

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DRONEUP JOINS AAM TASKFORCE

The Utah Division of Aeronautics has announced that DroneUp is joining the Utah Advanced Air Mobility Working Group to help advise on Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM). Composed of state and local policymakers, private-sector industry experts and representatives from non-profit organizations, the Utah Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Working Group has met regularly over the past several months to study the development and implementation of a future AAM system in Utah.

“DroneUp’s extensive experience in enterprise services, delivery services, and UTM airspace solutions will bring AAM-related insights about drone service provider operations that will help us meet the challenges of air traffic management. This is hugely important to us as we seek to make Utah an industry pioneer by capturing the operational, societal, and economic benefits of unmanned aircraft systems,” said Utah Aeronautics Director Jared Esselman, A.A.E.

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UAV VERTIPORT PLANNING

A vertiport prototype in Singapore was developed by U.K.-based Skyports and Germany-based Volocopter, which has said it will begin an air taxi service in the city. Credit: Volocopter

You are invited to participate in a workshop series to explore the future of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) in Utah. The purpose of the workshops is to identify and create a shared community planning process to identify feasible vertiport locations across Utah.

The workshops are being led by Dr. Brent Chamberlain, professor at the USU Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, and supported by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), the Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC), and Flight Level Engineering.

At the end of the workshop series, the research team will create a first-ever guidebook, including mapping data, to help inform key decision makers regarding vertiport-related land use planning and implementation. Don't miss your opportunity to participate in this ground-breaking research! Sign up using the link below.

TAKE THE SURVEY!

The Utah Aeronautics Division has announced the 2023 Utah Aeronautics Conference. As the only event of its kind in Utah, this premier conference brings together aviation professionals, state and local officials, mechanics, engineers, planners, and industry leaders to network, share best practices, and foster collaboration.

The 2023 conference will feature more networking opportunities and interactive learning experiences. Mark your calendars now to attend! Registration opens later this week. Take the pre-conference survey available at bit.ly/utahaerosurvey to provide your feedback on agenda topics, speakers, vendors, interacftive exhibits, and much more.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Headquartered in West Jordan, Utah, Sundance Media Group (SMG), has trained drone pilots around the world for over 20 years. SMG training focuses on audio, video and software applications for production and post-production. SMG serves as a UAV industry consultant, offering training and speaking engagements on UAV topics such as cinematography, commercial applications, risk management, night flight, aerial security systems, and 107 training.

With an intimate knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR'S) and Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS), they help to ensure pilots clearly understand federal laws. SMG's extensive experience helps to advance innovation and best practices in the industry. Learn more about them by visiting their website at sundancemediagroup.com.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

AOPA Aviator Showcase
Dallas, Texas
November 17-18, 2022
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AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2023
Denver, Colorado
May 8 - 11, 2023
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AIAA Aviation Forum & Exposition 2023
San Diego, California
June 12 - 16
Registration Opens Spring 2023

Utah Aeronautics Conference 2023
Layton, Utah
June 20 - 22, 2022
Registration Opens November 2022

ABOUT DESERET UAS

Deseret UAS is a non-profit corporation created jointly by Tooele and Box Elder Counties, in close partnership with Ogden City. As the premier organization in Utah dedicated to Advanced Air Mobililty (AAM), Deseret UAS provides unparalleled access to several large flight test ranges with miles of wide-open land and air. We offer active commercial UAS/AAM flight test ranges, foster applied research, and provide a centralized source of information on AAM in Utah.