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<p>This might be of interest to some on the list:</p>
<p>19-FEB : Christchurch Aerospace Meet Up #5: Envisioning The Future</p>
<p>it is a free event, but it looks like you need to register.</p>
<p>https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/christchurch-aerospace-meet-up-5-envisioning-the-future-tickets-55682800756</p>
<p>Speakers are:</p>
<p><span>Exploring the Antarctic Valleys of the Dead</span><br /><a href="https://orbica.world/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Kurt Joy, Orbica</em></a><br />Uncovering the landscape evolution of the McMurdo Dry Valleys via RPAS, LiDAR, multi and hyperspectral imagery. How the increase of spectral and spatial resolution data will change the way we work now and in the future.</p>
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<p><span>The Future of Flight: Electric Planes Are Taking Off</span><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/electricairline" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Gary Freedman, Electric Air</em></a><br />We're seeing a revolution in the way we fuel our cars. The petrol pump will soon be resigned to history and instead we'll plug our electric cars in like we do our mobile phones. But what about air transport? This brief talk explores the progress of the electric sky and the ambitious plan to bring the first electric plane to New Zealand. Gary Freedman is a renewable energy specialist and private pilot with a passion for changing the way we travel.</p>
<p> Beyond Line Of Site Drones</p>
<p><a href="https://skybase.aero/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Michael Read, Skybase</em></a></p>
<p><span>After an exciting career as a pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force, Michael went on to become a test pilot and executive at Martin Jetpack. Michael now resides in Christchurch and is a founder of Skybase, who are leading developers in the drone industry for Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) flight. In his presentation, he'll pass on some stories of the past, a look to the future of unmanned and autonomous systems.</span></p>
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