The Australian Affiliation for Uncrewed Techniques (AAUS) and the Australian Licensed UAV Operators (ACUO) have right now introduced an thrilling new chapter for the uncrewed techniques trade in Australia, uniting below a single banner to higher signify and advocate for the sector. Efficient instantly, AAUS will function the height physique for the uncrewed techniques trade, whereas ACUO, after years of priceless contributions, will formally stop operations.
This unification signifies a strengthened and single voice for the Australian uncrewed techniques trade, bringing collectively the collective experience, advocacy, and assets of each organisations. AAUS, because the recognised chief within the sector, will proceed to drive coverage, innovation, and trade improvement, whereas preserving the legacy and contributions of ACUO.
“We’re proud to announce this new part for Australia’s uncrewed techniques trade,” stated Reece Clothier, President of AAUS. “By uniting with ACUO, we’re making a stronger, extra cohesive physique that will likely be higher positioned to champion the pursuits of our members and drive ahead the expansion of this dynamic trade.”
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 levels of the trade’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 trade as an entire,” continued Dr Clothier. “Their legacy will reside on by way of the continuing 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, stated, “We’re all quietly happy with the foundations we laid. I wish to personally thank all of the ACUO administration committee members through the years who volunteered their time for us and the event of our trade.”
“The Australian RPAS trade is extremely revolutionary and the tempo of improvement such that our consolidation is a logical subsequent step to trade progress. I’m happy to see the 2 organisations lastly unite and I’m eager to see now what we will obtain collectively.”
As a part of the unification, two of ACUO’s present committee members Aaron McKay and Danny Elassad will be a 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 trade.” Each Aaron and Danny will even be a part of AAUS’ RPAS Advisory Group bringing priceless SME enter to AAUS’ advocacy efforts.
Shifting ahead, AAUS will proceed to supply a broad vary of assist, networking, and advocacy providers to members from throughout the broad uncrewed techniques trade. This unification reinforces AAUS’s dedication to constructing a strong, forward-looking trade 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 trade advocacy group for the Drone and Superior Air Mobility (AAM sector).
AAUS is a not-for-profit organisation which represents the drone and AAM trade throughout three domains: land, sea, and air. AAUS’ goal is to advertise knowledgeable, protected and commercially viable uncrewed techniques and AAM trade. AAUS achieves this by way of its trade advocacy and promotion, schooling and outreach, and networking actions.
AAUS offers a single consultant voice for the complete breadth of the drone and concrete AAM trade. AAUS’ 4,500 members spans small-to-large enterprise, producers, licensed and unlicensed operators, coaching suppliers, tutorial establishments, Authorities, and different supporting technical {and professional} providers within the Australian drone and AAM trade.
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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