UAS Weather Forum

About

Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations are sensitive to environmental conditions. Small UAS are particularly sensitive to weather elements, such as wind, turbulence, and temperature even under current visual line of sight (VLOS) operations of limited duration. Future beyond VLOS operations will encounter additional challenges posed by rapidly changing weather conditions and possibly encountering cloud and precipitation, etc.

NCAR teams with AUVSI to host the UAS Weather Forum as a co-located event at the XPONENTIAL show. The UAS Weather Forum provides a platform for UAS operators; federal and state agencies; weather researchers and providers; trade groups; safety and insurance groups; UAS manufacturers; and others to

Share experiences with expected and unexpected weather impacts
Engage in a dialogue about weather needs for UAS operations
Collect requirements for developing better weather guidance
Cultivate strategies on how to make progress with needed weather support
Assist regulators with safe integration of UAS into the national airspace system considering weather impacts
Explore opportunities for using UAS-sensed environmental information for enhanced situational awareness and better weather prediction
Facilitate weather education & outreach

The UAS Weather Forum is open to all XPONENTIAL attendees; however, separate pre-registration is required as space is limited.
For questions regarding the forum, please contact Matthias Steiner.

Future Forums

The next UAS Weather Forum will be scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2025 9 am till noon. It will take place as a co-located event at the AUVSI XPONENTIAL show in Houston, TX from May 19-22, 2025. Details coming soon!