Hundreds of drone enthusiasts will converge for a first-ever drone summit later this month at Spaceport America , a sign of the New Mexico facility's effort to diversify its offerings.
Spaceport officials are hoping to attract between 500 and 1,000 participants and spectators for the three-day event, which starts Nov. 11.
The facility is opening its doors for various activities to better engage the public.
The conference will include drone racing, a drone filmmaking contest and workshops with a top drone-racing pilot.
Spaceport America is currently going through a change in leadership.
Daniel Hicks, an engineer who had a senior management position at White Sands Missile Range, was named the new CEO in September.
He replaces Christine Anderson, who resigned this summer.
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