Published Resources Details
Journal Article
- Title
- Obituary: Rod Walker 1969-2011 - unmanned aviation pioneer
- In
- Engineers Australia
- Imprint
- vol. 83, no. 12, Engineers Media, Crows Nest, NSW, Dec 2011, p. 63
- ISBN/ISSN
- 1448-4951
- Url
- https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.922425260297982
- Abstract
Professor Rod Walker, was a leading figure in Australian civil unmanned aviation. Walker's passion for aviation began in Bundaberg and led to a PhD in satellite navigation and electromagnetics from Queensland University of Technology. He contributed to satellite navigation research, collaborated with NASA, and played a key role in developing Australia's first aerospace avionics engineering course, training over 300 engineers. He co-founded the UAV Challenge, inspiring global participation in unmanned aircraft missions. He was instrumental in integrating unmanned aircraft into civil airspace, advancing regulatory frameworks, and founding the Australian Research Centre for Aerospace Automation. His leadership in projects like Smart Skies set new standards for autonomous flight safety.