NL Drone Dag - Breakout ronde 1 - Drones in de praktijk: van idee naar professionele operatie - Location: E104

Jan van der Poel is an experienced geo-information professional and connector within the public safety domain. He serves as an information management advisor and previously chaired the national Geo & Business Intelligence Working Group, leveraging geospatial data to enhance safety and strengthen collaboration.

Strategic policy advisor, formerly advisory board member of the ADW and founder of the Amsterdam Drone Lab. With over two decades of experience in the public sector, actively in technology, digital innovation and public safety. As a member of the Chief Technology Office of the City of Amsterdam I am envolved in digital innovation on safety and security topics within urban environments.

I’m Kevin Woensdregt, Manager Drones at ANWB Medical Drones. We work on developing a nationwide medical drone network to help keep healthcare accessible by transporting critical medical goods quickly and efficiently through the air.
I’m convinced that drones can safely and seamlessly operate alongside manned aviation, provided we establish clear rules around visibility, priority, and operational boundaries. That belief drives my work as we collaborate with healthcare partners and aviation stakeholders to build reliable, integrated drone operations that strengthen the logistical links between healthcare providers across the Netherlands.

Joost Vreeken leads the Unmanned and Autonomous programme at NLR, driving advancements in drone technology, utilisation, and policy. His expertise lies in integrating drones into existing air and ground environments, prioritising safe and efficient operations. With a strong aviation and research background, Joost develops key building blocks to unlock the full potential of unmanned aviation. He fosters collaboration with local and international stakeholders to promote coordinated and pragmatic integration of unmanned systems, ensuring realistic and safe implementation.