Drones & AI: Innovations in Bridge Inspection Technology

Michael H. Cohen is the CEO of Qii.AI, an AI-enabled asset visualization platform that leverages drone acquired data to enable remote digital inspections. Michael holds a master’s degree in aeronautical sciences from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, is a former airline captain (Boeing 737 NG), Chair of Airline Safety (ALPA CJA) and a member of Air Canada’s Emergency Response Team.

Michael currently serves as Chair of the Board of Aerial Evolution Association of Canada, a national not-for-profit industry association. Aerial Evolution Association of Canada is committed to promoting public awareness, education and appreciation for the social, economic, and environmental benefits that RPAS systems can provide.

Michael is passionate about team building, deep tech, decarbonization and the future of aerospace.

Ted is the CEO of SkyDeploy, a drone service provider based in Canada. Ted has gained hands-on experience from difficult, drone-based inspections over the past 6 years. Through this work he has uncovered insights about what end users want and pain points data collectors face in the field. He has become an expert in the procedures required for successful analysis and 3D reconstruction of drone collected data. He is also a college professor and teaches these subjects at the post-graduate level. He is currently involved in various academic research projects on the topic and is passionate about the trajectory of this technology.

Kaden Larsson has been working with remote control technology for nearly two decades. Through hard work and real-world experience, Kaden was promoted to Lead Trainer at RMUS, and now travels across North America with the RMUS Training Team to implement Unmanned Systems Programs with our government and corporate clients. Kaden is currently married and still enjoys tinkering with RC systems in his free time (including RC planes and 3-D multirotors) as well fishing in Utah's waters with his Australian Shepherd.

Angad Singh is a Sales Manager at Skydio, responsible for Enterprise, State, Local, and Education partner sales. He is a go-to-market professional who has been working with UAS based photogrammetry, geospatial, and remote sensing for close to 10 years.

Educated at McGill University with a focus on Remote Sensing, he then went on to be a teammate and leader at BRINC Drones, and Pix4D's North American operations. Outside of the drone industry, Angad enjoys mountain biking and the outdoors.