Verlyn Lee – World UAV Federation

World UAV Federation – GREECE Strengthens Collaboration with Shenzhen Futian District Government

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 by Verlyn Lee Comment Closed

World UAV Federation - GREECE, a leading organization in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies, hosted an official delegation from Shenzhen Futian District Government in Athens today. The visit marked an important milestone in promoting investment and fostering cooperation between Athens, Greece, and Futian District in Shenzhen, China. The Chairman of the Standing Committee of Shenzhen Futian District Congress Mrs.Ma Hong gave an introduction speech and described the importance of Shenzhen in the coming years. During the conference, representatives from both sides engaged in fruitful discussions regarding investment opportunities and technological advancements in the field of unmanned technologies. The Deputy Governor of Futian Shenzhen, Mr. Wen Wei, and the President of World UAV Federation - GREECE, Mr. John Dagklis, concluded the event by signing a Memorandum of Cooperation. This agreement signifies the commitment of both parties to collaborate and support innovation, further strengthening the bonds between Greece and Shenzhen. Shenzhen, known as the global metropolis of high technology and drones, offers a wealth of expertise and...

Enhancing Low Altitude Economy with collaboration between China and Greece UAV Industry

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Verlyn Lee Comment Closed

On November 18, the Chinese delegation of WUAVF HQ and Mr. Thomas Pfau, International Consultant of WUAVF, had a meeting with the team from WUAVF Greece Chapter for the Review and Report during the year of 2018-2023 as well as the Prospect and Plan in the year of 2024. During the stay in Athens from Nov.18 to Nov.20, Mr. John Dagklis, President of WUAVF Greece Chapter, arranged several visits to local drone and security companies, including a Greek Drone Manufacturing Company - 'Spirit Aeronautical Systems (S.A.S)' and Vanguard Security Company, whose CEO Mr. Manos Angelakis hosted a Night Surveillance Drone Flight Demonstration in the Operation Room, located in the Municipal of Voula, as well as the AXIA Training Center to talk with the Director Mr. Nikos Kaloskamis. Besides, Chairman Yang was invited to be the distinguished guest to deliver a remark on Drone Photography & Drone Pilot of the Year 2023 at the Royal Olympic Hotel. The ceremony is organized by...

Mr. YANG Shuxi hired as Deputy Director of the World UAV Federation in China

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 by Verlyn Lee Comment Closed

Shenyang, August 18, 2023 – The Northeast Asia Unmanned Systems Industry Application Development Conference took place at the Shenyang Faku General Aviation Industry Base with great success. Themed "Unmanned Systems: Creating the Future through Intelligence," the conference brought together esteemed participants who engaged in discussions and dialogues surrounding cutting-edge technological trends in unmanned systems, emerging developments in the unmanned systems industry, as well as regulatory frameworks. This event ushered in fresh perspectives, novel ideas, and innovative momentum for the advancement of drone technology and its industrial applications. The Northeast Asia Unmanned Systems Industry Application Development Conference not only enriched the knowledge pool but also served as a catalyst for accelerating the practical applications of unmanned systems in diverse industries, thereby solidifying the region's position at the forefront of this dynamic technological frontier. The conference witnessed a significant event as the World UAV Federation conducted an appointment ceremony. Mr. YANG Jincai, President of Shenzhen UAV Industry Association, presented Mr. YANG Shuxi, President of Liaoning Aerial...

WUAVF Exhibiting in Spain Drone Expo

April 27, 2023June 29, 2023 by Verlyn Lee Comment Closed

Chairman Yang Jincai, World UAV Federation Igno Breukers, President of World UAV Federation Netherlands Chapter Spain Drone Expo opened on April 26 at Glass Pavilion, Madrid and Chairman Yang was invited to give a speech in its conference, titled ' Innovative Drone Application in the Era of Big Data'. Mr. Igno Breukers, President of WUAVF Netherlands Chapter joined our team in the first stop of WUAVF Europe visits. After the expo, WUAVF will then go to Barcelona, Lisbon and Zurich for the following trips and get interactions with local UAV associations. ...

WUAVF Coordination for Drone World Congress 2023 with China Association of Trade in Service(CATIS)

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 by Verlyn Lee Comment Closed

On April 21, a group of WUAVF, led by Chairman Yang visited Beijing for a meeting, coordinated with Ms. Laura Li, Deputy Director of China Association of Trade in Service( CATIS). There were up to 12 representatives from different embassies in Italy, India, Netherlands, Poland, Hungary, Namibia, Cameroon, France, Philippines and Mexico attending the event. During the meeting, Chairman Yang delivered an opening speech to give a brief introduction of World UAV Federation and talk about the development of China drone industry. In the Q&A part after his speech, there came some queries from different embassies regarding drone application and regulation in China. Mr. Yang present that drone can work in all walks of life, ranging from agriculture, power line inspection to firefighting and logistics. A question by the representative from Indian Embassy, stating that in the future, will unemployment occur in that drones play an increasing role in our life and even replace human beings? Chairman Yang answered that drones as...

WUAVF HQ AND WUAVF Indonesia Collaborate with Unmanned Systems & Technology Association of Indonesia (ASTTA) To Hold Indonesia Drone Expo(IDE) 2023

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 by Verlyn Lee Comment Closed

DR. Ir. Sanny Suharli (President of WUAVF Indonesia Chapter), Mr. Jin Cai Yang (Chairman of World UAV Federation), Mr. Andi Komara (Deputy Director for Railway, Aerospace and Defence Equipment Industry, Ministry of Industry Republic of Indonesia), Indra P. Sopian (Deputy Head of External Affairs of Unmanned Systems & Technology Association of Indonesia (ASTTA)) On March 19,2023, World UAV Federation, led by Chairman Jincai Yang and President of Indonesian Chapter Sanny Suharli, met with representatives of Unmanned Systems & Technology Association of Indonesia (ASTTA), the event organizer of Indonesia Drone Expo(IDE) 2023 and the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia to discuss about co-organizing IDE ad collaborating on the advancement of drone and unmanned aerial technologies both in China and Indonesia. Both parties are striving for a collaborative mission that the UAV Industry standards will be formulated in both countries and more UAV products and technologies will be innovated. And at the meantime, we will cooperate with national government to come...

WUAVF Meets with Mr. Moin Ul Haque, Pakistan Ambassador to China

February 8, 2023February 8, 2023 by Verlyn Lee Comment Closed

On February 6 (Beijing Time), Jincai Yang, Chairman of World UAV Federation met with Moin Ul Haque, Pakistan Ambassador to China and talked about the potentials of future cooperation in the field of UAV. During the meeting, Chairman Yang firstly gave a brief introduction of Shenzhen UAV Industry Association and described the development of China drone industry. He pointed out that currently, drone industry development is forging ahead and will be striving as well as playing a role in all walks of life. Till now, consumer drones accounted for 74% of global market share while industrial drones are 55%. The output value of civil drone market in 2022 has crossed the 100 billion(RMB) mark, where Shenzhen, as the renowned 'Drone City of the World', takes up the market share of 75 billion RMB, from which it comes out a legendary saying, 'Chinese Drone Industry tells the World Drone Industry while Shenzhen Drone Industry tells the Chinese Drone Industry'. After Chairman Yang's...

WUAVF Roundtable Meeting- the first gathering of WUAVF family in 2023

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 by Verlyn Lee Comment Closed

At 3 p.m. on January 13 (Beijing Time), the 2023 World UAV Federation Online Roundtable Meeting initiated by the World UAV Federation (hereinafter referred to as WUAVF) was successfully held. Presidents and representatives from different chapters, including America, Colombia, Malaysia, Turkey, Australia, Indonesia, India, Philippine, Singapore and Hong Kong, participated in the meeting and carried out discussion on the development of drone industry in various countries around the world, and all parties will reach consensus on close contact and strengthening cooperation in 2023. During the meeting, Chairman Yang firstly delivered a welcome speech at the beginning, giving a general prospect of 2023 to consolidate partnership among different countries and enhance interaction of UAV industry all around the globe. Next, Mr. Jani Hirvinen, vice chairman of World UAV Federation gave a speech about the UAV development in north Europe and some regulations by EASA. And then president of USA, Indonesia, Colombia, Singapore and Australia Queensland Chapter respectively talked about the UAV market in their country and review of what they...

Representatives from WUAVF Attended the Welcome Dinner of the International Committee of the China Association for Trade in Services and Launched Drone World Congress 2023 in Beijing

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 by Verlyn Lee Comment Closed

Just in time when the Year of the Rabbit is around the corner, on the evening of December 29, Welcome Dinner of International Committee, China Association for Trade in Services, hosted by the International Exchange Working Committee of the China Association for Trade in Services, organized by Hainan Zhongtai Furui Technology Consulting Co., Ltd., and co-organized by the Industrial Integration Working Committee of the China Association for the Promotion of International Trade and Guangdong Shanxing Operation Management Co., Ltd., was officially kicked off at the St. Regis, Beijing. World UAV Federation was invited to attend the dinner. Mr. Jincai Yang, Academician of the European Academy of Sciences, President of the World UAV Federation, and Founding President of the Shenzhen UAV Industry Association, gave a keynote speech, themed as ‘Prospect of China-Africa UAV Industry Cooperation’. In addition, the guests attending the dinner included leaders of the China Association for Trade in Services, experts from the China and Globalization Research Center, representatives of Shenzhen Intelligent Transportation Association,...

Chairman Yang was Appointed as Guest Professor of Shenzhen Technology University, proposing to jointly found China’s first Unmanned System College

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 by Verlyn Lee Comment Closed

On November 2, the interaction event, themed as "School-Enterprise Gathering in Pingshan,Industry and Education Integration Development" and hosted by the College of Urban Transportation and Logistics, was held at the Academic Exchange Center of Shenzhen Technology University. Leaders from different drone institutions and enterprises attended the event and carried out exchanges on future cooperation and collaboration. During the meeting, Mr. Jincai Yang, academician of European Academy of Sciences, chairman of Drone World Congress, founding president of Shenzhen UAV Industry Association and Smart Transportation Industry Association and honorary dean of USYS Research Institute was appointed as Guest Professor of Shenzhen Technology University. Mr. Jincai Yang said at the appointment ceremony that he hopes to carry out extensive cooperation with the university in urban transportation and unmanned systems and he pointed out that intelligent connected unmanned systems, as a new integrated innovation field, consists of four major parts of water, land, air and space. For water, there are unmanned ships, unmanned boats, underwater submersibles, and underwater robots; for land, there...