Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS) upcoming events

AAUS x QUT Networking event - Brisbane (9 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Australian Digital Airspace Characterisation: National Risk Maps and Industry Applications

Please join AAUS and the team from QUT for an exciting networking event in Brisbane

Date: Wednesday 9 September 2026

Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Location: QUT Gardens Point Campus, S Block, Level 12, 2 George St, Brisbane QLD 4000

This event marks the conclusion of the EATP-funded part of the Australian Digital Airspace Characterisation (ADAC) project, a national initiative characterising airspace risk to support beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations.

Presenters include:

Aaron McFadyen, Professor, QUT
Lindel Smith, Senior Aviation Specialist, Essential Energy
Kerrie Hinschen, Clinical Nurse, Drone Consultant, Queensland Health (THHS)
Luke Burton, Principal Global RPAS, Chief Remote Pilot, BHP
Damien Boyer, Head of Uncrewed Aviation, Surf Life Saving Queensland

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

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AAUS x RocketDNA Networking Event - Perth (6 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Scaling Autonomous Drone Systems

Please join AAUS, RocketDNA CEO, Chris Clark, and Head of Flight Operations, Paul Wimsett, as they explore what it takes to scale remote drone operations - commercially, safely and within an evolving regulatory landscape.

With more than 60 000 flight hours conducted to date in Australia alone, RocketDNA operates on more than 20 sites across the country in a variety of industries.

This event will unpack the practical challenges, emerging opportunities and key decisions shaping the next phase of remote aviation and will also include a tour of the Company’s Remote Operating Centre.

Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Location: RocketDNA, 366 Scarborough Beach Road, Osborne Park

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Autonomy in the Joint Military Battlespace 2026 (7 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT

AAUS' Autonomy in the Joint Military Battlespace 2026 conference will be a one-day event as part of the Land Forces 2026 exhibition. It will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Perth, Western Australia.

The conference aims to promote engagement between defence and defence industry on the evolving use of autonomy and uncrewed systems for defence applications.

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SkyTech 2027 (22 Feb 2027)

Sun, 21 Feb 2027 22:00:00 GMT

Join us for SkyTech 2027, a premier conference for Australia’s uncrewed systems industry! Taking place in conjunction with Avalon 2027, this cutting-edge event will bring together innovators, industry leaders, and policy makers to explore the latest advancements in drones, robotics, and autonomous technologies.

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