Navigating the Future of UAV Communications

As the UAS industry evolves, the need for secure and reliable Command and Control (C2) communications has never been more critical. The landscape of UAS operations is shifting rapidly, offering both new challenges and opportunities.

Join us for an insightful webinar Wednesday, October 9, 2024 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT where we will explore how these rulings are reshaping UAS communications, and what they mean for your operations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Importance of Reliable C2 Communications: Why stable C2 links are essential for UAS safety, particularly for BVLOS and high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) flights.
  • Understanding FAA Part 108 and FCC Part 88: The implications of these rulings for the UAS industry, and how they impact spectrum access and communication protocols.
  • Multiple Frequency Solutions for Different Flight Phases: Explore how frequency allocation solutions can optimize communications for different aircraft and flight stages.
  • Assured C-Band C2 for Large and Long-Range UAS: Learn how the assured C-band C2 communications are driving the next generation of larger aircraft and high-altitude operations.
  • Compliance and Industry Standardization: What the new certification standards mean for UAS operators and how to prepare for compliance.

Who Should Attend:

  • UAS operators and manufacturers
  • Enterprise UAS users – delivery, inspection and energy 
  • Critical Infrastructure (CI) operators
  • Aerospace engineers and technologists
  • Aviation industry professionals

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The panelists:

Christian Ramsey, Chief Commercial Officer, uAvionix CorporationChristian is the Chief Commercial Officer at uAvionix Corporation, a leading provider of innovative communications, navigation, and surveillance solutions for UAS, General Aviation, Airports and Defense markets. His experience spans over 20 years across both crewed and uncrewed aviation. Christian served as the Program Manager for Harris Corporation on the FAA’s Surveillance and Broadcast Services (i.e., ADS-B) program and Program Manager for UAS R&D programs. Most recently at uAvionix, he was a member of the FAA”s Advanced Air Mobility Advisory Committee, supporting the integration of UAS into the National Airspace. He has spent his entire career in aviation technologies ranging from aircraft and flight simulation to aircraft surveillance systems and cloud-based services. He is a private pilot and licensed UAS pilot under FAA Part 107.

Jeremie Miller, Principal Architect, uAvionix CorporationJeremie Miller is a Principal Architect at uAvionix on the Engineering team where he leads the development and integration of communication and protocol infrastructure. He is also the Chair of the RTCA DO-362B Working Group where he leads the advancement of the foundational specification for dedicated UAS CNPC spectrum in the 5030-5091 MHz band. Miller’s career has long been focused on communication protocols and standards, starting with the Jabber project that led to the widely deployed and successful XMPP standard that is still used today in global large-scale applications like WhatsApp and Zoom.

Brandon Suarez, VP of UAS Integration, Reliable Robotics Corporation At Reliable Robotics, Brandon leads the development of technical standards and global aviation policy for the company. He is focused on defining key aspects of the development roadmap, including airspace integration and international operational approval, and supports product strategy plans and future aircraft programs. Brandon is deeply involved in the aviation community. He is an advisor to the International Civil Aviation Organization, Co-Chair of RTCA Special Committee 228, and Chair of the Aerospace Industry Association’s Emerging Technology Committee. He is also active in several NASA research activities seeking to advance future aviation concepts and is an instrument-rated commercial pilot