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Embry-Riddle Asia Aerial Festival: Drone Rush with SUTD and NUS

  • 11 Aug 2023
  • Text by Student Government Association 8, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Asia

On August 11 2023, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Asia (Embry-Riddle Asia) hosted an aerial drone festival at Dover Fields. This exhilarating event was held in collaboration with Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and National University of Singapore (NUS) aviation clubs. Hosting an aerial drone festival with other universities is a dynamic and enriching experience that promotes innovation, collaboration, and public engagement in the exciting sector in drone technology in aviation.

Group photo of students at the Embry-Riddle Asia Aerial Festival

This groundbreaking event brought together students, aviation enthusiasts, and industry experts to celebrate the limitless potential of the latest drone technology. Under the blue skies of Singapore, the festival provided various experiences for participants, encompassing learning, skill development, demonstrations, and a celebration of the drone landscape. The event not only showcased the capabilities of drones but also underscored the importance of cooperation and regulations in realizing the dream of safe and responsible drone flying.

The drone event at Dover Fields was split into 3 zones and the first zone is where attendees were able to get hands-on experience flying a drone. The second zone is about identifying objects within buckets that could only be seen from certain angles, testing the situational awareness and hand-eye coordination of participants, reflecting the characteristics of a drone pilot. The final zone consists of a demonstration of controlling a remote-control (RC) helicopter by a member of faculty from Embry-Riddle Asia, Mr. David Cirulli, participants were also given the opportunity to control and handle a RC Helicopter in this zone.

Zone 2 Activity that requires participants to identify objects within buckets at different angles

To conclude this eye-opening event, GoFlyKite was invited to perform their live night show using aerial technology. GoFlyKite is a company that specializes in aerial performances through the utilization of innovative technology and art. Everyone had the privilege to witness the live performances of these radio-controlled kites which captivated everyone with their mesmerizing aerial maneuvers and animated patterns in the night sky.

The successful hosting of this drone event in Singapore stands as a significant milestone that not only showcases the feasibility of drone flying within the nation’s airspace but also underscores the transformative power of collaboration and robust regulatory frameworks and takes a step towards an enriched aviation landscape.

Embry-Riddle Asia Aerial Festival at Dover Fields

Photo Credits: Embry-Riddle Asia

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