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Friday, September 28 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
How a DC Startup and Global Corporation Improved Energy Operations

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A partnership between an aerial intelligence startup and a global Fortune 500 energy company resulted in drone-powered solutions that not only delivered over $4.6 Million in financial benefits, but also avoided more than 24,000 hours of hazardous work. By using drones to conduct inspections on solar and wind farms, as well as utility lines, these companies worked together to collect better data and improve alternative energy operations, in less time and with less risk than manual inspections.

Learn how this partnership got started, and how it created immeasurable benefits for the business growth of Measure UAS, while also fostering transformative innovation for AES and creating a portfolio of proven drone solutions that are now benefiting companies worldwide.
Speakers
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Assel Ayapova

Global Drone Program Manager, AES
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Brandon Declet

CEO and Co-Founder, Measure UAS, Inc.
Brandon is widely considered a leading thinker and entrepreneur in the emerging drone industry. He began his career in the private sector supporting the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. In public service, he has served in senior level positions for the NYPD, the Senate... Read More →
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Kevin Morgan

Director, Tech Sector Attraction & Retention, Washington DC Economic Partnership

Friday September 28, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
National Union Building, 4 North 918 F Street, NW
  Tech & Innovation, Panel Session