The use of drones around the world is expanding rapidly. Drone use in the video and TV/film industry is already well-established, but one of the fastest growing sectors is now commercial applications of land mapping, surveying, modelling and structural inspection.

While Chinese companies like DJI dominate the drone manufacturing sector, Europe and North America are leaders in adopting drones for a range of new service applications.

This event will explore this exciting new industry and the future opportunities with drone services.

Topics discussed will include:

• What are the latest unmanned aerial vehicles and technologies used for advanced aerial data-capture?
• How can drones be used to provide mapping and data for the architecture, civil engineering, urban planning, construction industries?
• What are the regulatory requirements? What permits are required? What are theoperational parameters? What doesdrone pilot certification entail?
• What are the other commercial and industrial applications?

About the Speakers

Dronesurvey HK - Nick Foxall

Nick Foxall is the Founder and CEO of drone survey.HK, Hong Kong’s first professional drone operator dedicated to providing high quality mapping images and data for the architecture, civil engineering, urban planning, construction and industrial inspection fields in both Hong Kong and across Asia.

Nick has been building and operating drones for over 5 years, primarily in the areas of video and cinematography. Nick’s professional background is as an independent director of photography and cameraman for TV, news and corporate video assignments. He has shot and produced material for the BBC, National Geographic Channel, Al Jazeera, NRK Norwegian Television, ABC Australia, TVB Hong Kong, HSBC, PwC, and Wallpaper*.

Nick currently holds a full BNUC-S drone pilot certification, a qualification recognised by the UK CAA, the Hong Kong CAD, and all European aviation authorities.

Aerial Entertainment Studios - Patrice Gaucher

Patrice Gaucher is the founder and CEO of Aerial Entertainment Studios, a Hong Kong based company that serves as a window for artists around the world to showcase and sell their work to customers. AES specialises in the production and distribution of exotic aerial content of the world’s most beautiful destinations.

With a focus on customer centricity and flexibility, AES offers a unique value proposition for customers as well as content creators.

SCP Aerials - Richard Kimber

Richard Kimber runs Hong Kong’s leading professional drone filming company, SCP Aerials, and has worked on projects ranging from Hollywood movies to BBC travel shows all over Asia. During the past five years he has forged partnerships with the world’s largest drone manufacturer DJI, and worked as a consultant to the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department to improve the communication of government regulation relating to commercial drone usage. He holds a BNUC qualification for drone operations and is a passionate filmmaker and wilderness adventurer.