Excerpted from the CNBC article: Trump meeting will include these companies focused on drones and 5G wireless
Tech entrepreneurs and venture investors are heading to the White House on Thursday to discuss the potential impact of emerging technologies on U.S. industrial workers.
The meeting was organized by the Office of Science and Technology Policy, now led by Deputy CTO Michael Kratsios, formerly chief of staff for billionaire investor and PayPal founder Peter Thiel. President Donald Trump has yet to appoint a science advisor to run the office.
Executives and investors from some 25 companies are slated to attend, alongside Kratsios and Trump's chief economic adviser Gary D. Cohn. The companies are working on super-fast 5G internet and drone-related technologies.
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AirMap's Marcus said he's hoping to urge regulators to move more quickly to establish rules allowing drones to be used commercially.
Other countries, including Japan, Switzerland, New Zealand and Rwanda, are figuring out drone rules faster, Marcus suggested. "Drones are the rare industry where we actually need more government engagement to thrive," the CEO said.
The meeting was organized by the Office of Science and Technology Policy, now led by Deputy CTO Michael Kratsios, formerly chief of staff for billionaire investor and PayPal founder Peter Thiel. President Donald Trump has yet to appoint a science advisor to run the office.
Executives and investors from some 25 companies are slated to attend, alongside Kratsios and Trump's chief economic adviser Gary D. Cohn. The companies are working on super-fast 5G internet and drone-related technologies.
...
AirMap's Marcus said he's hoping to urge regulators to move more quickly to establish rules allowing drones to be used commercially.
Other countries, including Japan, Switzerland, New Zealand and Rwanda, are figuring out drone rules faster, Marcus suggested. "Drones are the rare industry where we actually need more government engagement to thrive," the CEO said.
