BBEMA 33rd AGM

BBEMA would like to invite the public to help us celebrate our organizations 33rd year!!

The AGM will include: Open House, BBQ and a special guest speaker, Lee Dodson of Skygate Drones and Volatus Aerospace.

Lee will be discussing all you need to know about drones and the new AUV technologies – the new federal rules/regulations on use,  the different types of drones available on the market and how to choose the best for you, and tips on incorporating drone technology into environmental research – this will include live drone demonstrations!

Guest Speaker background:

Lee Dodson is a veteran RPAS instructor and industry leader with over 20 years of hands-on experience in advanced drone operations and flight instruction. At Volatus Aerospace Inc., Lee designs and delivers specialized training programs for experienced pilots seeking to elevate their skills in complex mission environments—including BVLOS operations, aerial inspections, and cinematic workflows.

Event Schedule

5:00 PM – Open House – BBEMA Office Emerald Train Station

• meet our staff and explore ongoing projects!

6:00 PM – Featured Presentation by Lee Dodson – Emerald Community Center

7:00 PM – Live Drone Demonstrations – Emerald Community Center

7:30 PM – BBQ & Summer Interns Presentation – Emerald Community Center

• Enjoy a BBQ, while learning about the work of BBEMA’s 2025 Summer Interns