About Global Drones is excited to announce that CRP Connect is officially back on Friday, August 28 at The Hub in Bentley! CRP Connect provides an exclusive opportunity to network with other GDS-trained Chief and Senior Remote Pilots. Along with special presentations from industry leaders, this is an event not to be missed! Event Details Date: Friday, 28 August 2026 Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm Location: The Hub, Bentley, Technology Park Speakers Mahmood Hussein, GDS Shu Emoto, Terra Drone Andrew Sim, GDS Christo Louw, Applus+ Following each presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion. Drone Industry Overview: Madhmood Hussein, GDS GDS CEO, Mahmood will give a brief overview of the drone market, where the industry is heading, the opportunities we are seeing, and how commercial drone operations are continuing to evolve. Nolvis X1 (Indoor/Confined Space Inspection Drone) Showcase: Shu Emoto, Terra Drone Shu will showcase the Nolvis X1, formerly known as the Terra Xross 1, an advanced indoor and confined-space inspection drone designed to operate in difficult industrial environments such as tanks, boilers, chimneys, ships, underground mines and other confined or hazardous areas. Shu will explain and demonstrate some of its key capabilities, including: LiDAR-based navigation allowing it to fly indoors without GPS Operation in dark, dusty and confined environments or spaces that are difficult and potentially hazardous for people to enter 4K inspection camera and powerful onboard lighting 3D LiDAR mapping and point-cloud data collection Advanced Approvals & Training: Andrew Sim, GDS Andrew, Senior Remote Pilot and Senior Trainer for GDS, will discuss the growing range of advanced operational approvals and capabilities, including EVLOS, BVLOS, flying over people and other approvals. He will also discuss how pilots can develop their skills beyond the RePL. Client Perspective: Christo Louw, Applus+ Christo, Chief Remote Pilot, will discuss some of the projects Applus+ is currently working on and the skills, experience, qualifications and certifications clients want from drone service providers. Dietary Requirements Please leave any dietary requirements as a note on your order or contact our team directly to discuss. Contact For any questions, please email events@gdronesolutions.com.