Beyond our sight and why drone innovations are vital for frontline response

18 Sep 2025
Emergency Tech Leaders' Stage
In a packed hour you'll hear from the Civil Aviation Authority who will update you on the latest position about using drones beyond visual line of sight and lead a discussion about the operational benefits of this change. They are joined by leading academics who are looking at using swarms of drones to detect wildfires providing a level of situational awareness never seen before. It's an exciting glimpse into the future, so be sure to add this to your plan for the day.
Speakers
Mauro Innocente
Mauro Innocente, Research Engineer - SwarmMind
Sophie Sullivan
Sophie Sullivan, Head of Future Safety & Innovation  - Civil Aviation Authority
Keith Bennett
Keith Bennett, RPAS Inspector - Civil Aviation Authority
Joaquim Peiro
Joaquim Peiro - Imperial College