UAS Experts From United Kingdom Meet With Industry Leaders in California
UAS experts from the United Kingdom recently completed a successful trip to the United States, where they hosted events and met with industry leaders in California.
The representatives from the UK were led by Dr. Michael Clark, Deputy Director of International Aviation and Safety and Environment for the UK Department for Transport, and Tim Johnson, Policy Director of the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
Both expressed plenty of enthusiasm for how the trip went.
“This was a fantastic visit to see where the US and UK can further collaborate and learn from one another about UAV testing and delivery,” Clark said in a press release. “I’m returning to London and already have ideas for a few policy changes to ensure we get the most of the drone economy.”
Johnson echoed these sentiments by saying, “it was also good to discuss with our American counterparts how we can jointly tackle issues such as safety, security and privacy, or using drones for public projects like inspecting power lines or helping with search-and-rescue missions.”
While in California, the team hosted several events during the Drone World Expo, including a panel discussion and a private reception. The group also met with leaders from the Tesla Foundation and Qualcomm to talk about the future of the industry and where it is headed.
