At this months Meet Up, we'll be providing an update and overview on current and future drone/unmanned aerial vehicle technology and projects happening right here in New Zealand!

Join us for an informative and inclusive discussion about the integration of drones into the current transport system in New Zealand, and how New Zealand can be at the forefront of this emerging global sector.

Please note the below event information:

5.00pm - Networking at BNZ Partners Centre Christchurch

5.30pm - Presentations commence at BNZ Partners Centre Christchurch

Parking - There are two Wilsons's Car Park's, The Crossing on Lichfield Street or The Hereford.

Tickets: To help cover our organisation's running costs, we are now charging $10 per ticket.  It's still free if you're an Associate or are live streaming. You can become an Associate via our website.

Online Option: For people that can't make it to the event, we will be offering a live webinar, so please register for that and select the Online Ticket option under ticket type . ZOOM LINK HERE

Planned Presentations :

Taking The Pilot Out Of The Sky

Sam Vye, Co-Founder - Syos Aerospace & Envico Technologies

Syos is on a mission to disrupt the $48bn global helicopter industry for commercial operations, targeting agriculture, forestry and heavy cargo logistics. With 200kg payload, 2 hour flight endurance and over 200km range, the Syos UAV is a true work-horse of the sky for aerial missions. Sam will talk about our UAV development in Tauranga, our future pathway, and our past history of developing heavy-lift UAV for conservation.

The Airspace Integration Trial Programme

Tim Boyle, Program Manager - Airspace Integration Trials, MBIE

The Airspace Integration Trials programme was established to facilitate the safe testing, development and market validation of advanced uncrewed aircraft, and accelerate their integration into our aviation system. It builds on the potential for innovation under New Zealand’s current Civil Aviation Rules, providing a mechanism for the government to work with leading, and innovative domestic and international industry partners. Tim will provide an update on the successes of the programme so far, and the challenges that lie ahead

Scott Spooner, Chief Technology Officer, SPS Automation (Aeronavics Limited New Zealand )

Brandon Jackson, General Manager Sectors, Bank of New Zealand

*Further speakers to be announced shortly.

See you there!

Aerospace Christchurch

A special thank you to our Event Sponsor Bank of New Zealand!