Media Availability: Testing area for drones and new technologies opens

Media are invited to join The City of Calgary and Calgary Economic Development for the official opening celebration of the Point Trotter Autonomous Systems Testing Area (Point Trotter ASTA). Point Trottier ASTA provides Calgary businesses, industry and researchers with a low cost and accessible place to test drones, autonomous vehicles or the next big innovation.

When: Friday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m.

Where: SAIT Fabrication Lab located at 10490 72 St. S.E. (please see attached map)

What: Opening of Point Trottier Autonomous Systems Testing Area

Representatives from The City of Calgary, Calgary Economic Development, and SAIT will be available to speak with media about the site. Following a brief program, there will be an opportunity to observe drone testing demonstrations.

Who:

• Patti Dunlop, Business Development Manager, Transportation & Logistics, Calgary Economic Development
• Mayor Naheed Nenshi
• Doug Cassidy, Director, Real Estate & Development Services, The City of Calgary
• Jim Szautner, Dean, School of Manufacturing & Automation and School of Transportation, SAIT

For more information about the Point Trotter Autonomous Systems Testing Area, please visit calgary.ca.

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