The Australian Affiliation for Uncrewed Techniques (AAUS) and the Australian Licensed UAV Operators (ACUO) have at the moment introduced an thrilling new chapter for the uncrewed techniques business in Australia, uniting below a single banner to raised signify and advocate for the sector. Efficient instantly, AAUS will function the height physique for the uncrewed techniques business, whereas ACUO, after years of beneficial contributions, will formally stop operations.
This unification signifies a strengthened and single voice for the Australian uncrewed techniques business, bringing collectively the collective experience, advocacy, and sources of each organisations. AAUS, because the recognised chief within the sector, will proceed to drive coverage, innovation, and business improvement, whereas preserving the legacy and contributions of ACUO.
“We’re proud to announce this new section for Australia’s uncrewed techniques business,” mentioned Reece Clothier, President of AAUS. “By uniting with ACUO, we’re making a stronger, extra cohesive physique that will probably be higher positioned to champion the pursuits of our members and drive ahead the expansion of this dynamic business.”
Based in 2009, ACUO has been instrumental within the improvement of Australia’s UAV operations, setting requirements and advocating for the protected and accountable use of UAVs throughout varied sectors. ACUO’s legacy is one in all pioneering professionalism and shaping the early phases of the business’s regulation and acceptance inside Australia.
“We pay tribute to ACUO and its members for his or her tireless work in advocating for operators and the business as an entire,” continued Dr Clothier. “Their legacy will dwell on by the continued work of AAUS, and we’re dedicated to persevering with the custom of excellence they’ve established.”
Brad Mason, one of many seven founding members of ACUO, mentioned, “We’re all quietly happy with the foundations we laid. I wish to personally thank all of the ACUO administration committee members over time who volunteered their time for us and the event of our business.”
“The Australian RPAS business is extremely progressive and the tempo of improvement such that our consolidation is a logical subsequent step to business progress. I’m happy to see the 2 organisations lastly unite and I’m eager to see now what we are able to obtain collectively.”
As a part of the unification, two of ACUO’s present committee members Aaron McKay and Danny Elassad will be part of AAUS. Aaron, Managing Director and Proprietor of Aus Aerial Media will take a vacant seat on the AAUS Board and commented that “I’m proud to have the ability to proceed to signify ACUO’s voice on the board of AAUS as the two associations unite. I really feel that this union can solely strengthen the Australian uncrewed techniques business.” Each Aaron and Danny will even be a part of AAUS’ RPAS Advisory Group bringing beneficial SME enter to AAUS’ advocacy efforts.
Transferring ahead, AAUS will proceed to supply a broad vary of help, networking, and advocacy providers to members from throughout the broad uncrewed techniques business. This unification reinforces AAUS’s dedication to constructing a strong, forward-looking business that contributes to Australia’s technological management on the worldwide stage.
About AAUS
Based in 2009, the Affiliation for Uncrewed Techniques is Australia’s oldest and largest business advocacy group for the Drone and Superior Air Mobility (AAM sector).
AAUS is a not-for-profit organisation which represents the drone and AAM business throughout three domains: land, sea, and air. AAUS’ goal is to advertise knowledgeable, protected and commercially viable uncrewed techniques and AAM business. AAUS achieves this by its business advocacy and promotion, training and outreach, and networking actions.
AAUS offers a single consultant voice for the complete breadth of the drone and concrete AAM business. AAUS’ 4,500 members spans small-to-large enterprise, producers, licensed and unlicensed operators, coaching suppliers, educational establishments, Authorities, and different supporting technical {and professional} providers within the Australian drone and AAM business.
About ACUO (Former)
Based in 2009, the Australian Licensed UAV Operators (ACUO) was a pioneering organisation dedicated to supporting protected, moral, {and professional} UAV operations in Australia. The seven founding members of ACUO have been Sean Pearce-Air Affairs; Matt Tubb-Airship Options; Paul Martin-APS; Stewart Topping-Equinox Air; Brad Mason-HELImetrex; Joe Urli-UAV Techniques; Peter Hill (Dec)-VTOL Aerospace.
All through its historical past, ACUO performed a key position in shaping the regulatory framework for UAVs and elevating the requirements for licensed operators throughout the nation.
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