AAUS x QUT Networking event - Brisbane

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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