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DroneDeploy and DJI Announced as Platinum Sponsors of Drone World Expo

Dozens of Leading Industry Companies Sign On to Exhibit at the Silicon Valley Based Event

SAN JOSE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — April 15, 2015 — Two of the nation’s leading drone technology companies have committed their support to Drone World Expo (DWE), the defining event for commercial drone applications, as platinum sponsors. DJI and DroneDeploy will showcase their newest technologies on the exhibit floor and demonstrate the capabilities live at the event scheduled for November 17-18, 2015, at the San Jose, CA Convention Center.

“Today, DJI products are redefining industries. Professionals in filmmaking, agriculture, conservation, search and rescue, energy infrastructure, and more trust DJI to bring new perspectives to their work and to help them accomplish feats safer, faster, and with greater efficiency than ever before,” said Eric Cheng, Director of Aerial Imaging, DJI. “We are thrilled to be a platinum sponsor of Drone World Expo, whose attendees will truly represent the industries we serve.”

“We look forward to showcasing our newest initiatives and our latest technology at Drone World Expo in San Jose in November,” said Gretchen West, Vice President of Business Development and Regulatory Affairs, DroneDeploy. “We recently announced that, through a partnership with leading drone manufacturer DJI, our software is now offered on the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, making it available to a wider range of end users in agriculture, real estate, mining, construction and other commercial and consumer industries – all of which will be represented at the Expo.”

In addition to DJI and DroneDeploy, following is a sneak preview of a handful of representative companies that have signed on so far to exhibit. Dozens more will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

“The response from the UAV vendor community to this event has been extraordinary and the expo hall is filling up fast with commitments from innovative industry leading companies including our two esteemed platinum sponsors,” said Joel Davis, CEO, JD Events, producer of the event. “From sensor technology to surveillance needs, insurance companies to law firms, Drone World Expo will offer the entire ecosystem of commercial drone applications and solutions for end-users. With the types of companies that are already signed up at this early stage, this will truly be an exciting, interactive and informative showcase of the latest technology in the unmanned aerial industry.”

Registration for the Expo, which will give attendees access to hundreds of products on display, Tech Talks in the exhibit hall, flying demonstrations, and unique networking opportunities is free of charge for all industry professionals and is now available at www.droneworldexpo.com. The entire conference program is free of charge for qualified end-users.* The cost for those who do not qualify as end-users is $495 before September 30, $695 until November 16, and $995 at the show. All attendees will also have the opportunity to register for the MAPPS Geospatial Track at DWE for just $95.

Drone World Expo, the defining event for the commercial applications of UAS technology, will take place November 17-18, 2015 at the San Jose Convention Center. For more information, visit www.droneworldexpo.com. The event is produced by JD Events, dedicated to the creation of targeted and innovative industry-leading events that deliver results. The company brings together highly qualified buying audiences, education-rich content and high-level networking opportunities -- all geared toward increasing business transactions in the markets it serves. Visit www.jdevents.com for more information.

*Complimentary full conference passes are available to qualified end-users. End-users are defined as those with technology purchasing authority or purchasing influence who are currently employed by a commercial company that utilizes or has the potential to implement UAS technology for business purposes, but does not sell UAS technology products, services, integration or consulting. Company website is required and will be used in the qualification process. Please contact us at 203-371-6322 or info@jdevents.com with any questions.



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