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 Australian Digital Airspace Characterisation (ADAC) project, a national initiative characterising airspace risk to support beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations. QUT will present the final national risk maps and project outcomes, with industry case studies illustrating how these have been applied in practice.

Presenters include:

• Aaron McFadyen, Professor, QUT
• Lindel Smith, 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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