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AZDroneFest is a film festival and Education Expo designed to educate, promote, cultivate and celebrate the art of aerial cinematography in Arizona. The film festival is dedicated to recognizing the best in aerial cinematography in multiple categories. Attached to the film festival is an Education Expo with industry panel discussions, keynote speakers and workshops for commercial drone pilots, drone enthusiasts and aerial cinematographers to attend. AZDroneFest is owned and organized by USDroneFest, Inc.
THE EVENT
SAVE THE DATE
AZDroneFest and Education Expo
October 22-24, 2020
(virtual)
2 events in one:
- An International Drone Film Festival with films from 13 different countries competing in 8 different categories
- An Education Expo with expert speakers, workshops and panels designed to provide you with top educational content
Conferences don’t have to be boring! Join us for the 2020 AZDroneFest & Education Expo on October 22-24, 2020. This all-virtual event is the place for anyone who is passionate about drones and cutting-edge technology. Commercial pilots, drone enthusiasts and aerial cinematographers, register today to learn about and celebrate drones. Three days packed with education and networking will wrap up with screenings of the best drone films of 2020.
Planned activities include:
- Licensure course
- Overview of federal rules and regulations
- Technology demonstrations
- Networking sessions
- Workshop on creating high quality shots
- Discussion on the future of drone flights
- Camera training
- Film screenings
REGISTRATION
AWARD CEREMONY
- LIVE STREAM will be available on our website
- Access to Red Carpet Meet the filmmakers
- Access to Film Screening & Award Ceremony
EARLY-BIRD PRICING
- Regular Price: $45
- 3 Day Pass
- Access to All Sessions, workshops and panels
- Access to Red Carpet Meet the filmmakers
- Access to Film Screening & Award Ceremony
AGENDA
Education Expo
Expo Pass Required
Film Festival
FREE Online Stream
DAY 1
Launching a new drone program poses many considerations and challenges.
Hear from experts who have built successful federal, state and commercial drone programs.
Speakers: Bryan McKernan, Fred Judson
Drones increasingly have earned a place as a tool for life-saving rescues and emergency response. In addition, the potential of drone delivery is huge, and it is being realized today. 
From FPV races, to taking pictures on your next trip, or using drones to teach kids about technology, drones are being used in many different fun ways. 
Day 1 Session 4
We'll discuss Part 135 package delivery, beyond visual line of sight, operations over people, FAA waiver process, COVID-19 applications and more!
Speakers: Sarah Nilsson
DAY 2
From small drones to large drones, air traffic management to unmanned traffic management, from traditional aviation to urban air mobility, we are witnessing the birth of aviation through unmanned systems.
Hear from the experts where the industry is moving and where the jobs are in the commercial and public safety space. Also hear from academia on what education is required to be better prepared for this industry.
Speakers: Adam Cohen, Grant Guillot
There is a growing use of drones around the world. Hear from the experts on how fixed wing, rotor wing and VTOL aircrafts are being used and also some of the unique applications of drones.
Speakers: Adrian Doko
Day 2 Session 4
Our panelists will share their thoughts on counter UAS, security, remote ID, privacy and public acceptance.
Speakers: Ron Leach, Ryan Alfonso
DAY 3
Becoming FAA Part 107 Licensed is a crucial step into flying drones. This workshop will get you on the right track to take your licensing test.
Special Screening and Q&A session
with director Ion Sova.
SPEAKERS DAY 1
SPEAKERS DAY 2
BECOME A SPONSOR
$100
(only 12 available)
- 5 min recorded presentation or promotional video
- Company logo on AZDroneFest & Airavat website
- Company logo on pre-session slideshow
- Company logo on conference online hub
- Company logo on all session downloadable handout
- 1x in-session promotion
- Social Media Promotion on AZDroneFest & Airavat
- 1x Free Expo Full Registration
$250
(only 9 available)
- 10 min recorded presentation or promotional video
- Company logo on AZDroneFest & Airavat website
- Company logo on pre-session slideshow
- Company logo on conference online hub
- Company logo on all session downloadable handout
- 2x in-session promotion
- Social Media Promotion on AZDroneFest & Airavat 1 full ad for 2 months
- 2x Free Expo Full Registration
$500
(only 6 available)
- 15 min recorded presentation or promotional video
- Company logo on AZDroneFest & Airavat website
- Company logo on pre-session slideshow
- Company logo on conference online hub
- Company logo on all session downloadable handout
- 3x in-session promotion
- Social Media Promotion on AZDroneFest & Airavat 2 full ad for 2 months
- 3x Free Expo Full Registration
CATEGORIES
All films must be 5 minutes in length or less and at least 50% must be shot using a drone or UAV (unless otherwise specified).
Films submitted to the "Narrative category" have no length restrictions and can have less than 50% of its shots being aerial shots. Narrative films will be selected based on aerial cinematography only and will be asked to provide a 5 min or less trailer to be used during the screening.
All entries must be through www.filmfreeway.com
Arizona
Length: 5 min or less
Entry Fee: $50
Narrative/Documentary
Length: unlimited
Entry Fee: $50
Landscape
Length: 5 min or less
Entry Fee: $50
Showreel
Length: 5 min or less
Entry Fee: $50
News
Length: 5 min or less
Entry Fee: $50
Still Photography
Length: 5 min or less
Entry Fee: $50
FPV
Length: 5 min or less
Entry Fee: $50
New Pilot
Length: 5 min or less
Entry Fee: FREE
OUR JUDGES
Tom Middleton
Lush Films / BBC
Duane Oldham
Buzz Video / 602 Films
Maxime Pontoire
Emxpi
Matthew Price
11 Loud Productions
Yasmin Tajik
Yasmin Tajik Photography
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AZDroneFest is governed by our Board of Directors, a group of volunteers dedicated to our mission
Eric Legnon
Board Member - Treasurer
Brandon LeTarte
Board Member
Theresa Maher
Board Member - Vice President
Yasmin Tajik
Board Member
Chris Tinard
Board Member - President