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*Please note: Event Dates and times are subject to change.
2026 Spring Symposium
Elevating Spatial Intelligence:
GIS & UAVs in a Connected World
Register Here!
Join us for our annual Spring Symposium in May for an amazing day of UAV related presentations and flight demonstrations! This is our most popular in-person event outside of our conference, so you won't want to miss it! Lunch is provided.
Registration Fees
Current NCAUG Member - FREE!
Non-Member* - $25
*If you would like to become a member and get free access to this and other NCAUG events, visit the "Join NCAUG" link at the top of the page.
Agenda
10:00am
10:05am
10:30am
11:00am
11:30am
12:00pm
12:15pm
1:00pm
1:30pm
4:00pm
Welcome & Introductions - NCAUG Board
From the Ground Up: Building a Local Government Drone Program -
Austin Conklin and Savannah Thomson (Chatham County)
Cross-Platform LiDAR Versatility: Maximizing Operational Efficiency and High-Quality 3D Data with One Sensor for Mobile and UAV Mapping -
Brian Flaherty and Nate Kersey (KCI Technologies)
Monitoring Sensitive and Endangered Bird Species Utilizing UAVs -
Alan Pleasant and Emma Butzler (AECOM)
Regional Coordination for Safe and Efficient Drone Operations: Aligning Government and Commercial Partners - Sonny Beech (AirspaceLink)
Sponsor Parade - Diamond & Platinum Sponsors
Lunch & Door Prizes
Lightning Talk/Panel Discussion -
Morning Presenters & Diamond Sponsors
Outdoor UAV Demonstrations - Weather Permitting
Final Remarks
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Agenda
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