The first annual drone special interest group summit was held on the 14th of February 2024 at the new Muckleshoot community center in Auburn Washington. Thanks to Grant Timentwa of the Muckleshoot Tribe for coordinating the space for this event. We had 54 members registered and 46 in attendance including a few students with roughly 10% tribal members, 70% local government and education, 15% state government, and 5% private sector. The schedule included 3 sessions of formal presentations on software and statewide drone data projects and programs, plus included two additional sessions of group oriented discussion moderated by Peter Keum and Greg Lang. There were two flight demos during the day, and ample time for members to interact and network. Thanks to WAGISA for starting off the morning with coffee and light fare which was enjoyed by all.
To get involved in the Drone Special Interest Group in WAGISA please visit: https://www.wagisa.org/Drone-Special-Interest-Group
Keisha Chinn and Jesse Alton presenting the WSDOT environmental drone program
