The 2022 UAS/AAM Industry Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey is launched
Women and Drones, P3 Tech Consulting and the Diversity Development Network of Canada (DDNC) have launched the 2022 Uncrewed Aircraft Systems/Advanced Air Mobility (UAS/AAM) Industry Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Survey.
This second annual survey follows the first one launched last year to establish the baseline DEI status within the UAS and AAM sector, when 1082 individuals responded during the six-week period when it was open. The 2022 survey opened on Monday, August 22nd and will run through Friday, September 30th.
From this data, the three organizations developed a summary report and a 100+ page DEI Report. The data validated that women and other minority identity groups remain underrepresented in the UAS and AAM industry, particularly in leadership positions.
The final report also identified resources to support UAS/AAM DEI development and implementation and to create and provide programs of value for industry. Perhaps most importantly, respondents’ subjective inputs indicated a desire for industry change — an overall eagerness to make a difference.
The 2021 Report will now be available for free to all 2022 survey participants, and the survey questions are the same as last year, to obtain direct comparative data, but this year, age has been added as another group, based on feedback from last year’s survey.
DDNC president Marlene Conway Diels has created similar surveys and programs of value in Canada.
She said: “This is just the beginning of our understanding of DEI in the UAS/AAM sector. While last year’s survey response was impressive, we hope that even more UAS/AAM stakeholders at every level will share their perspectives and provide input this year.”
Diehls, Women and Drones CEO Sharon Rossmark and P3 Tech CEO Dawn Zoldi, will all be attending the Commercial UAV Expo, hoping that attendees will stop by the Women and Drones Booth and take the survey on site.
Zoldi said: “Please set aside a few minutes to meet us in person and complete this critical survey. We keep your responses confidential because we see frank and accurate information.”
Rossmark added: “We know that the three keys to moving DEI forward are leadership, accountability and transparency within the industry. I am eager to see if this first comparison report shows any progress from the original benchmark survey taken in 2021.
