2025 UAS Roundup

Innovation & Evolution

September 7-8, 2025

Industry professionals, public safety, enthusiasts, government representatives and others are invited to this immersive experience in beautiful Buena Vista, Colorado.

  • 2 full days of exploration, learning and discovery

  • Keynote speakers & industry panels

  • Vendor drone demonstrations

  • A beautiful venue amongst the collegiate peaks of Colorado.

Program Highlights

Sunday Drone Demos at the Buena Vista Drone Training Park:

  • WingtraRAY VTOL Survey Scenarios and Cloud

  • SiFly Rotorcraft Designed to Deliver Helicopter Performance at Drone Economics

  • Black Swift Technologies VTOL for Atmospheric Observations

  • Inspired Flight Medium and Heavy Lift UAVs for Commercial Operations

  • NIST First Responder UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge

  • Plus a Welcome Meet & Greet at the Mount Princeton Hot Springs Pavilion

Monday Conference Day at the Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort:

  • Public Sector: Drones for Good – informative sessions with public agency leaders showcasing real-world drone applications that benefit communities.

  • Private Sector: Adoption in Action – industry experts share insights on how businesses are integrating UAS into operations and scaling commercial use.

  • Education: Innovators of Tomorrow – educators and technology leaders discuss preparing the next generation for a drone-enabled future.

Reserve your spot!

Discounted accommodations available.

2025 UAS Roundup - Attendee Registration
$149.00

Full event pass to the Mountain West UAS Roundup in Buena Vista, Colorado.

September 7 and 8, 2025.

Event will be held at the Buena Vista Drone Training Park and the Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

Vendor Registration
Sponsorship Opportunites

  • The 2025 UAS Roundup makes its triumphant return will explore the rapid innovation and evolution shaping the future of UAS. As AI-driven automation, safety advancements, and affordable sensor technology push the industry forward, policy and public perception present challenges that could slow adoption.

    Through expert discussions, a dynamic debate on UAS integration, and live demos at the Buena Vista Drone Training Park, attendees will gain insight into the evolving regulatory landscape, business implications, and cutting-edge technology driving the industry.

    Join us for a forward-looking conversation and hands-on demonstrations as we examine where UAS is headed next!

    Sunday, September 7

    10:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Demo Day at the Town of Buena Vista Drone Training Park

    Monday, September 8

    6:00 AM - 7:00 AM | Vendor Setup

    7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast and Registration

    8:30 AM - 8:50 AM | Opening Remarks | Dennis Heap, Roundup Chair / Treasurer of Mountain West UAS

    8:50 AM - 9:15 AM | Morning Keynote Address | David Ulane, Aeronautics Director for the Colorado Department of Transportation

    9:15 AM - 9:30 AM | Morning Vendor Presentations

    9:30 AM - 10:20 AM | Panel Discussion 1 | Progress for the Public Good: The Critical Link Connecting the Public Sector with UAS Innovation.

    10:20 AM - 10:45 AM | Break and Networking

    10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | FAA Update | Donna Yost, Federal Aviation Administration Denver FSDO

    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Panel Discussion 2 | It's Everyone's Business: UAS Evolution and the Private Sector.

    11:50 AM - 12:00 PM | Lunch Pickup

    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Lunch Keynote Address | Stephanie Layman and Don Harriss, National Institute of Science and Technology: "Advancing Public Safety through Long-Range Communications and Resilient UAS Swarm Communications."

    12:45 PM - 1:00 PM | Vendor and Sponsor Presentations

    1:00 PM - 1:10 PM | Presentation | AUVSI Rocky Mountain Chapter

    1:10 PM - 1:50 PM | Panel Discussion 3 | Teaching Tomorrow's Tech: How Research and Education Are Driving an Increasingly Unmanned Future.

    1:50 PM - 2:10 PM | Networking Break

    2:10 PM - 2:20 PM | Part 108 (BVLOS Update)

    2:20 PM - 3:10 PM | Guided Breakout Discussions | Guided Small Groups

    3:10 PM - 3:30 PM | De-brief | Breakout Session Insights and Actions

    3:30 PM - 3:45 PM | Closing Remarks and Group Photo

    3:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Brownie Happy Hour | Wrap-up, Networking, and Vendor Tables

  • Jillian Benbow - Pilot Institute Community Director

    Dave Ulane - Colorado Department of Transporation - Aviation

    Casey Phinney - Metro State University - UAS Program Lead

    Keith Williams - Wingtra - Solutions Engineer

    Travis Wright - FAA Safety Team

    National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) UAV Program Leaders

    Brian Yohn - Founder, TopoMatters

    Jeff Lezpinski - President, Colorado Pest Control

    Zach Dougherty, Attorney, 3i Law

  • Pilot Institute

    Sangre de Cristo Electric Association

    Wingtra

    Vectors, Inc.

    Black Swift Technologies

    National Institute of Standards and Technology

    TNL Aviation

    TopoMatters

    3i Law

  • Buena Vista, Colorado - Drone Training Park

    The Drone Training Park is located west of the Buena Vista Airport, off Gregg Drive, SE of the Rodeo Grounds: 38.818652, – 106.155528

    The Drone Training Park is less than 5-minutes from the Central Colorado Regional Airport and Mt Princeton is less than 15-minutes from the Park, all of which is surrounded by the Collegiate Peaks!

  • Mount Princeton Hot Springs
    Buena Vista, Colorado

  • For discounted lodging at the conference center location, please visit this link.

  • Need more info?

    Email info@mountainwestuas.org

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