IEEE VTS Seminar and Networking Event. Seminar title:

Beyond the Hype: Why Drone Technology Has Hit a Plateau — And What Comes Next

1. Official Launch of the IEEE VTS Western Australia Chapter will be held.
2. A seminar talk will be given. Speaker is Professor Hamish Campbell, Director, North Australian Centre for Autonomous Systems (NACAS), Charles Darwin University.

This seminar offers a candid, insider’s assessment of an industry at a crossroads. It will challenge the audience of engineers and autonomous systems professionals to critically reassess assumptions about UAV value, regulatory pathways, and where genuine innovation and investment opportunities may still lie in this evolving landscape.

Professor Campbell’s research underpins a diverse range of real-world applications, spanning conservation, agriculture, emergency management, defence, and security. His work sits at the intersection of practical field experience and strategic industry insight, offering a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing autonomous systems as the sector navigates a period of significant change.