[sudo-discuss] Fwd: CFP - Drones & Aerial Robotics Conference @ NYU Law, Oct 11-13

[Steve Berl]

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On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 3:26 PM, Eddan Katz <eddan at clear.net> wrote:

> of likely interest to Sudo folk...
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> *From:* Christopher Kin-Man Wong <christopher.k.wong at nyu.edu>
> *Date:* May 20, 2013, 3:08:57 PM PDT
> *Subject:* *[Ipprofs] CFP - Drones & Aerial Robotics Conference @ NYU
> Law, Oct 11-13*
>
> Apologies for cross-posting.
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> On October 11-13, the Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy at NYU
> School of Law will convene the Drones & Aerial Robotics Conference, a first
> of it's kind, massively interdisciplinary event to explore a 360 degree
> view of civilian drones and their impact on society.
>
> Registration will open in the next few weeks but we're putting out a call
> for proposals now that I thought would be of interest to many of you.  The
> CfP is below, and you can find more information at droneconference.org.
>  Please feel free to distribute widely.  Thanks in advance for your time
> and consideration.
>
> Kind regards,
> Chris
>
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>
> Call for Proposals
> Drones & Aerial Robotics Conference
> October 11-13, 2013
> NYU School of Law
>
> The program committee of the inaugural Drones & Aerial Robotics Conference
> (DARC) is now inviting proposals from individuals across a broad spectrum
> of expertise.  DARC will convene a wide range of stakeholders to explore
> civilian drones and their impact on society.  The conference is presented
> by the Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy at NYU School of Law and
> will be held October 11-13, 2013.  We invite contributions from all
> interested disciplines on or before May 27, 2013.
>
> *ABOUT DARC*
> What do hobbyists, journalists, university researchers, soldiers, and
> police all have in common? They're all testing or using aerial robotics,
> commonly called "drones."
>
> Imagine a near future in which networks of autonomous robots roam the
> skies, performing everything from law enforcement, to communications, to
> crop dusting, shipping and logistics.  Sound implausible? It might be. But
> that's the future that the aerospace industry, the FAA, and a new class of
> entrepreneurs are busy preparing.  And this future is closer to reality
> than many realize.  Drones force a broad reconsideration of the laws and
> regulatory frameworks that protect vital interests like civil liberties,
> due process, privacy, innovation, and security.  But they also herald new
> innovations and new public interest applications.
>
> These technologies are powered by some of the same phenomena that propel
> the mobile industry—Moore's law, economies of scale, and ever more
> sophisticated software built by large companies or open source hackers.
> Anyone can buy a toy drone at the mall for $299, assemble a relatively
> capable DIY drone for $1000, or buy a sophisticated $50,000 aircraft for
> amateur photogrammetry.
>
> As the FAA scrambles to meet its 2015 integration deadline—which will open
> domestic airspace to hobby aircraft as well as the types of aircraft that
> currently fly over Afghanistan—DARC provides a forum for entrepreneurs,
> policy makers, and civil libertarians to constructively engage.  Join us
> this Fall to explore this fascinating, emergent space.
>
> *PROPOSALS*
> There are few technologies that stimulate such deep and wide-ranging
> questions about law, technology, and international relations. We welcome
> all proposals, but please stay substantive and constructive.  This list is
> not exhaustive, but we invite proposals along the following lines:
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>    - Anecdotal talks
>    - Popular research
>    - Demos or tutorials
>    - Scholarly research
>    - Constructive discussions
>
> Proposals should address -- but are not limited to -- our five main areas
> of interest:
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>    - General Interest & Zeitgeist
>    - Makers & Entrepreneurs
>    - Law & Regulation
>    - Privacy & Surveillance
>    - Security
>
> Proposals can be submitted via the conference website at
> https://droneconference.org/proposals.  *Proposals will be accepted until
> May 27, 2013*.  Questions may be sent to contact at droneconference.org
>
> --
> Christopher Wong
> Executive Director
> Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy
> NYU School of Law
> Wilf Hall 408
> 212.998.6595
> christopher.k.wong at nyu.edu
>
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