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Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems The Australian Association for Unmanned Systems (AAUS) is Australia’s largest industry advocacy group for unmanned systems in land, sea, and air domains.

The Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS) is Australia’s largest industry advocacy group for drones. AAUS represents drones across all three domains: land, sea and air (also referred to as RPAS). We represent industry large and small. AAUS’s objective is to promote a professional, safe and commercially viable drone industry. AAUS focuses on facilitating awareness, integration and collaboration between industry, academia, government and defence. AAUS offers its members a range of benefits and services. These include industry advocacy, representation, advice, networking opportunities, business promotional opportunities, and discounted insurance. AAUS serves its membership through every avenue that promotes the adoption and integration of uncrewed systems into applications that serve civilian and military needs. Through collaboration with peripheral industries, supporting industries and within the resources sectors, AAUS facilitates the uptake of uncrewed systems technologies into new market sectors. AAUS plays a pivotal role in identifying R&D opportunities for its membership and providing advocacy at both the State and Federal levels of Government. From working directly with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to create the highest possible standards in regulations to directing the creation of privacy reforms in Australia for drones, AAUS is influential. AAUS works at a national level to assist the government in recognising the capacity of the drone community that includes, manufacturing, support services, operations, training and world class leaders in R&D. AAUS also hosts international events that attract presentations and delegates alike from around the world. AAUS also understands the changing needs of a burgeoning industry and takes on the challenges of its members at both the Corporate and Individual level.

The Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS) and the Australian Certified UAV Operators (ACUO) have today anno...
23/10/2024

The Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS) and the Australian Certified UAV Operators (ACUO) have today announced an exciting new chapter for the uncrewed systems industry in Australia, uniting under a single banner to better represent and advocate for the sector. Effective immediately, AAUS will serve as the peak body for the uncrewed systems industry, while ACUO, after years of valuable contributions, will formally cease operations.

This unification signifies a strengthened and single voice for the Australian uncrewed systems industry, bringing together the collective expertise, advocacy, and resources of both organisations. AAUS, as the recognised leader in the sector, will continue to drive policy, innovation, and industry development, while preserving the legacy and contributions of ACUO.

“We are proud to announce this new phase for Australia’s uncrewed systems industry,” said Reece Clothier, President of AAUS. “By uniting with ACUO, we are creating a stronger, more cohesive body that will be better positioned to champion the interests of our members and drive forward the growth of this dynamic industry.”

Founded in 2009, ACUO has been instrumental in the development of Australia’s UAV operations, setting standards and advocating for the safe and responsible use of UAVs across various sectors. ACUO’s legacy is one of pioneering professionalism and shaping the early stages of the industry’s regulation and acceptance within Australia.

“We pay tribute to ACUO and its members for their tireless work in advocating for operators and the industry as a whole,” continued Dr Clothier. “Their legacy will live on through the ongoing work of AAUS, and we are committed to continuing the tradition of excellence they have established.”

Brad Mason, one of the seven founding members of ACUO, said, “We are all quietly proud of the foundations we laid. I want to personally thank all the ACUO management committee members over the years who volunteered their time for us and the development of our industry.”

“The Australian RPAS industry is incredibly innovative and the pace of development such that our consolidation is a logical next step to industry growth. I’m pleased to see the two organisations finally unite and I’m keen to see now what we can achieve together.”

As part of the unification, two of ACUO’s current committee members Aaron McKay and Danny Elassad will join AAUS. Aaron, Managing Director and Owner of Aus Aerial Media will take a vacant seat on the AAUS Board and commented that “I’m proud to be able to continue to represent ACUO’s voice on the board of AAUS as the two associations unite. I feel that this union can only strengthen the Australian uncrewed systems industry.” Both Aaron and Danny will also be part of AAUS’ RPAS Advisory Group bringing valuable SME input to AAUS’ advocacy efforts.

Moving forward, AAUS will continue to offer a broad range of support, networking, and advocacy services to members from across the broad uncrewed systems industry. This unification reinforces AAUS’s commitment to building a robust, forward-looking industry that contributes to Australia’s technological leadership on the global stage.

Download the full media release from the AAUS website https://bit.ly/3BQQU4c

In a positive move for industry Airservices Australia and Wisk have this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding to he...
16/10/2024

In a positive move for industry Airservices Australia and Wisk have this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help both organisations gain insights into the future airspace management needs of Advanced Air Mobility operations, such as air taxis,

The arrangement will enable aerospace manufacturer, Wisk, to share expertise which will pave the way for safe advanced air travel in the coming decades.

As part of this MOU, Airservices Australia will be conducting a series of workshops and simulations aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of how Advanced Air Mobility systems will seamlessly integrate with Airservices systems into the national airspace.

You can read more about the partnership on the Airservices Australia website https://bit.ly/4eKNjU3

AAUS's October networking event will be on the Gold Coast, hosted by drone consultacy firm Hover UAV.Date: Thursday 10 O...
02/09/2024

AAUS's October networking event will be on the Gold Coast, hosted by drone consultacy firm Hover UAV.

Date: Thursday 10 October, 2024
Time: 1600 - 1800
Venue: 47 Leda Drive, Burleigh Heads, Qld

Join the team from Hover UAV and guest speakers from local UAV companies as they discuss their experiences and strategies in navigating the current approval processes, including Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) and Operations Over or Near People (OONP)

Following the presentation and discussion, there will be refreshments, and the opportunity to network.

Registration is essential for this event
https://bit.ly/3z4QtSW

Registration is free for members, non-members are able to attend at a cost of $45.

Following deployment to Canada to help fight the wildfires, Senior Remote Pilot Dean West is now back in Australia and h...
02/09/2024

Following deployment to Canada to help fight the wildfires, Senior Remote Pilot Dean West is now back in Australia and has begun his training as part of his successful AAUS and Airservices Australia UAS Industry Scholarship application.

Using drones as part of his day-to-day work with Disaster Relief Australia and Queensland Fire Department, Dean wanted to advance his skill set and saw the scholarship as an opportunity to make himself more useful in disasters or emergency situations.

The UAS Industry Scholarship, launched earlier this year, is a collaboration between the Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems and Airservices Australia to boost participation and diversity in the uncrewed sector. Valued at up to $5,000 per recipient, these scholarships were to cover training and related activities, such as obtaining a Remote Pilot License (RePL), a Remote Operator Certificate (ReOC), and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) qualifications.

Working with Aviassist, Dean is enjoying completing his VTOL certification. “The instructors have a lot of real-world knowledge and I am looking forward to finishing the course and putting into practice what I have learnt.”

Following completion of this course, Dean will be undertaking his 150kg multi rotor course later in the year.

Congratulations to Dean and we look forward to following your progress.

AAUS will be in Sydney next month with leading law firm Norton White Lawyers for our August member networking event. Dat...
30/07/2024

AAUS will be in Sydney next month with leading law firm Norton White Lawyers for our August member networking event.

Date: Thursday 15 August 2024
Time: 1700 - 1900 (AEST)
Location: Level 4, 66 Hunter Street, Sydney

Join Senior Associates Olga Kubyk and Brendan Lord from Norton White as they delve into liability principles and take attendees though a number of case studies looking at how key traditional liability principles applicable to conventional aircraft might apply to the emerging drone industry.

Following the presentation we invite you to stay for refreshments and the opportunity to network.

Registration is essential for these events. Registration is free for members, non-members are able to attend at a cost of $45

https://bit.ly/4doiy64

As our longest standing working group chair, the Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems is pleased, as part of our ...
24/06/2024

As our longest standing working group chair, the Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems is pleased, as part of our Meet Our Chairs miniseries, to introduce John Perkins. John is in his firth year of heading up the RPAS Operators Working Group.

John began his career in the construction industry as a project manager which lead to him working in the critical infrastructure industries. It was here where he was able to introduce the use of drone capability as a tool for asset inspections. After qualifying as a Chief Remote Pilot, John enabled a team of operators to inspect thousands of electrical assets, up the 40km though the use of BVLOS. Today John's consultancy business advises companies on the use of drones to build their capacity.

John believes there will always be plenty of issues and challenges for the RPAS Operators Working Group to work on to achieve better outcomes for industry. He sees one of the main focuses to be the constant pursuit of refining and staying on top of Part 101 development and sees the biggest challenge is prioritising the issues that are put to the group as the RPAS industry covers so many other industries and environments and new ways of working are being discovered.

To find out more about John and his aim for the RPAS Operators Working Group visit the AAUS website https://bit.ly/4eAIexO

If you are interested in finding out more about the various AAUS working groups, or would like to join one contact AAUS Membership Officer Jen Barnett on [email protected]. To join one of our working groups, you need to be an active member of the association.

Digital precision asset intelligence company, Trendspek will be hosting our July networking event in Sydney.Date: Thursd...
24/06/2024

Digital precision asset intelligence company, Trendspek will be hosting our July networking event in Sydney.

Date: Thursday 25 July 2024
Time: 1600 - 1800 (AEST)
Location: Stone & Chalk, Level 1 Boardroom Space, 477 Pitt Street, Sydney

Join AAUS and Trendspek for an industry networking event at Stone & Chalk, Tech Central Sydney to discuss advancements, best practices and emerging technology applications for enterprise drones.

Following the presentation and discussion, there will be refreshments, and the opportunity to network.

Registration is required for this event. Registration is free for members, non- members are able to attend at a cost of $45.
https://bit.ly/4cdlAKo

We look forward to seeing you in Sydney next month!!

AAUS' member networking events continue to take place around the country. These event are a great way to find out about ...
24/06/2024

AAUS' member networking events continue to take place around the country. These event are a great way to find out about work that is happening in the uncrewed space, as well as a fantastic opportunity to chat with others in the industry over a few drinks.

Our next event is back in WA with Perth based law firm, Bennett - Litigation and Commercial Law

Date: Thursday 18 July 2024
Time: 1600 - 1800 (AWST)
Location: Level 14, Westralia Square, 141 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA 6000

Join AAUS and Consultants Michael Nas and Dr Michael Douglas from Bennett as they discuss their perspectives on the intersection between drones and privacy issues, including an update on the latest legal developments in this quickly evolving area of law.

Each Michael will bring a different perspective to this issue, covering both technological issues and evolving laws on the digital frontier. In this “limited edition” collab, they will explore the parameters of Australian tort laws, impending reform to the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), and potential ramifications for drone operators in Western Australia.

Following the discussions and question time, there will be refreshments, and the opportunity to network.

Registration is required for this event. Registration is free for members, non- members are able to attend at a cost of $45.
https://bit.ly/4cu314e

We look forward to seeing you in Perth next month!!

This week as part of our Meet Our Chairs mini series, the Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems would like to intr...
19/06/2024

This week as part of our Meet Our Chairs mini series, the Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems would like to introduce Renee Bartolo. Renee heads up AAUS' Diversity and Inclusion Working Group.

Renee started her career as an earth observation scientist and landscape ecologist which was a natural progression into her current role leading the Office of the Chief Remote Pilot team at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

The Diversity and Inclusion Working Group works to raise awareness of the diversity of people in the uncrewed systems industry and ways the different sectors can support inclusion. Through the groups activities Renee hopes to address some of the challenges in equity of participation in the industry across the diversity groups, and particularly for First Nations People in remote Australia.

To find out more about Renee and her aim for the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group visit the AAUS website https://bit.ly/3z3r7V0

If you are interested in finding out more about the various AAUS working groups, or would like to join one of the groups contact AAUS Membership Officer Jen Barnett on [email protected]. To join one of our working groups, you need to be an active member of the association.

We would like to acknowledge and thank our Platinum conference sponsor BAE Systems for their commitment to supporting AA...
18/06/2024

We would like to acknowledge and thank our Platinum conference sponsor BAE Systems for their commitment to supporting AAUS's Autonomy in the Joint Military Battlespace conference at this years' Land Forces event.

BAE Systems is one of Australia's most versatile defence and security companies providing some of the world's most advanced technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. They have a long and proud heritage of providing advanced defence technology which protects both people and national security, keeping critical information and infrastructure secure.

Come along to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 11th and 12th to meet the team from BAE Systems and find out more about what that they are doing in the uncrewed space.

If you are interested in sponsoring AAUS' Autonomy in the Joint Military Battlespace conference in 2024, we have sponsorship packages still available. For more information on the packages, download the sponsorship prospectus from the AAUS website
https://bit.ly/3VL02Pg

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