The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) will host the 19th annual AMA Expo West, presented by ReadyMadeRC.com, at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California, Jan. 6-8.
The three-day event is a “whole family” experience featuring opportunities to learn about, fly and buy model aircraft and drones, according to AMA officials.
The event will include a hundred exhibitors, as well ongoing events, such as the Drone Camp, which includes Try-N-Fly, hands-on workshops for ages 7 to 19 to learn how to build, set-up, fly and even do tricks with a drone. Reserve your spot for a Saturday or Sunday session in advance.
Also offered will be Commercial UAS Training: A how-to course to help prepare commercial drone pilots for the FAA’s Part 107 required remote pilot test.
Also offered will be Public Safety Training, a learning session to provide public safety officers with the tools they need to use UAS technology effectively in their jobs.
Speakers include:
- Red Jensen, sUAS Chief Pilot at NASA: “The History of Subscale Flight Research at Armstrong”
- David and Sarah Oneal, That Drone Show: Showing and discussion of the new documentary “The Drone Invasion”
- USC AeroDesign Team: “From Concept to Flight – The AIAA Design/Build/Fly Competition design Cycle”
- Chris Wolfe AKA The RC Geek: “My Model Aviation Career and Journey to Inspire Others”
- Author Julian Guthrie and Space Ship One Structural Engineer Dan Kreigh: “How to Make a Spaceship. Start by Building Model Planes.”
The full schedule for the AMA expo is available here.