Aviation Conference Examines, Evaluates UAV Industry

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's recent annual Aviation, Aeronautics and Aerospace International Research Conference (A3IRCon) included a focus on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Held Jan. 15-18 in Phoenix, attendees witnessed two UAV demonstrations, presented by students from the university’s Prescott, Ariz., campus. Attendees also met with conference keynote speaker Robert Sumwalt, board member of the National Transportation Safety Board, to discuss topics including UAV regulations.