FAQS

What is the FAA Drone and AAM Symposium and why should I attend?

The FAA Drone and AAM Symposium is an in-person, three-day event allowing attendees to engage directly with FAA officials and advanced aviation industry stakeholders. The program includes keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops, and technical sprints as well as networking breaks that will allow attendees to connect with their peers and FAA leadership to discuss policy and technology issues that are needed to enable expanded drone operations.

When does this event take place?

The 2024 FAA Drone and AAM Symposium will take place from Tuesday, July 30, through Thursday, August 1.

Where does this event take place?

The FAA Drone and AAM Symposium will be held in the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Get Directions.

Who attends the FAA Drone and AAM Symposium?

The FAA Drone and AAM Symposium brings enterprise drone operators and platform developers, service providers, and end-users face-to-face with the regulators who are enabling drone integration into the National Airspace System. The Symposium is an unrivaled opportunity to learn, train, and troubleshoot with the entire advanced aviation community to ensure your operations remain safe and grow along with regulations.

How much does it cost to attend the FAA Drone and AAM Symposium?

Registration fees for the FAA Drone and AAM Symposium are listed below.

*Early Bird pricing is valid through, June 17, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET. Standard pricing goes into effect starting June 18, 2024, at 12:00 AM ET.

Why is there a registration fee to participate?

Registration fees are necessary to produce a high-quality and productive event and reflect the resources required to support the planning and management of the Symposium. The Symposium is three days of programming to educate and inform stakeholders throughout the drone industry about the rules, regulations, and best practices for operating safely and securely in the airspace. Refreshments will be provided for registered attendees.

Do FAA employees attend the Symposium and pay the same fees?

Federal laws and Presidential directives in place since Fiscal Year 2012 require agencies to control and report on the costs associated with conferences and meetings. The conference event package for the FAA Drone and AAM Symposium authorizes 209 FAA employees to attend the event. This number includes speakers and staff assigned to work specific elements of the event. The FAA will pay a government rate for each of these employees using funding allocated to the employee’s line of business or staff offices. Employees were selected by their line of business or staff office. Employees not selected can pay the registration fee using personal funds and be in leave status.

Does anyone attend the Symposium at no charge?

Everyone attending the Symposium must pay the registration fee. Discounted rates have been established for the following categories: Government, Military, Public Safety, and Students. Contractors do not qualify as government employees and must pay the Industry rate.
For more information, please see show policies.

Is there a deadline to register to attend?

There is no deadline to register, though the best pricing to attend is available at the Early Bird rate until June 17, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET.

How can I make a change to my registration?

All registration policies are listed here. If you have reviewed the policies and would like to request a change, please contact meetings@auvsi.org.

What if I have other questions not answered here?

Please contact us at meetings@auvsi.org.