Conference · San Diego, California

Unmanned Aircraft Systems West Conference

Aviation, Aerospace · Defence, Military · Education, Training

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Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 26–27 Aug 2015
Last venueWyndham San Diego BaysideSan Diego, California
RunningSince 2012Irregular · 6 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
We haven't confirmed the next dates yet. The last edition in our records was 26–27 Aug 2015 at Wyndham San Diego Bayside. Check the organiser's site: uaswest.com. Are you the organiser? Correct this listing.

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Editions on record
6first in 2012

About Unmanned Aircraft Systems West Conference

Emerging Opportunities, Needs and Challenges

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) have seen a golden age in the last decade growing to an annual budget of $7 billion. Most of this growth has been through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but with the drawing down of troops, what’s next? Analysts still predict growth in this industry, estimating a total increase to just over $89 billion in the next decade. Not only is the military expected to sustain its backing of UAS technology, but the civil and commercial markets are poised to open up to a host of opportunities for the industry. “In the next 20-30 years these things [RPAs] are going to explode” – General Mark A. Welsh, III, Air Force Chief of Staff

Future UAS Development Opportunities and Trends – DoD, International, and More
FAA UAS Operating Considerations & Section 333 Exemption Process
Emerging UAS Service Needs and Initiatives from the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, & USCG
UAS for Maritime Surveillance & Customers & Border Patrol Needs & Opportunities
Key COCOM UAS Needs, Challenges, and Requirements
UAS Weapon Technologies, Initiatives and Tactics
UAS Autonomy and Manned/Unmanned Teaming (MUM) Break-Throughs & Capabilities
This outstanding symposium offer the attendees invaluable information on the emerging opportunities in the military, commercial and civil markets as well as closely examine current programs and first hand experiences with UAS.

From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201526–27 Aug 2015Wyndham San Diego Bayside
San Diego, California
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201511–12 Mar 2015Wyndham San Diego Bayside
San Diego, California
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201410–11 Sep 2014Wyndham San Diego Bayside
San Diego, California
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201210–12 Oct 2012Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
San Diego, California
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20121–3 May 2012Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge
Arlington, Virginia
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201213–15 Mar 2012Holiday Inn On The Bay
San Diego, California
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is Unmanned Aircraft Systems West Conference?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 26–27 Aug 2015.

Where is it held?

The last edition we have was at Wyndham San Diego Bayside, San Diego, California.

How often does it take place?

Irregular, judging by the 6 editions on record since 2012.

Who organises it?

Technology Training Corporation.

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