Ali Ahmed

Director of UAS, Gresco

Ali has been a member of the Gresco UAS team since 2022. As the Assistant Sales Director, he brings 11 years of experience and a deep understanding of the diverse range of drones we offer. As our Assistant Sales Director, Ali also brings a unique entrepreneurial background to our team. Having built a successful sUAS business with our Associate Director, Micah Slezak, from 2013 to 2022, their venture was seamlessly integrated with Gresco UAS in 2022. Ali is a graduate of Arizona State University with a major in Health Sciences and a minor in Business. His exceptional understanding of the market, coupled with a passion for client success, ensures tailored solutions for our customers.

Amanda Boekholt

Deputy Head, Aviation Strategy and Innovation Division, FOCA

Amanda is deputy head of the Strategy and Innovation Unit of the Federal Office of Civil Aviation. She is leading the legal implementation of the U-space regulatory package in Switzerland. She acts also as the industry stakeholder lead for the Unit. In parallel, Amanda is on the GUTMA (the Global UTM Association) board and serves as treasurer. Amanda has a legal background and holds a Master’s degree in law with a specialisation in innovation, intellectual property and SMEs.

Eszter Kovács

Co-founder of M&K Global AG

Eszter Kovács is the co-founder of M&K Global AG which consist of two business units: Murzilli Consulting and DroneTalks Group. Eszter is the CEO of the DroneTalks Group, which is a collection of services and platforms advancing the entirety of the drone industry ecosystem. Currently, members of the DroneTalks Group include DroneTalks, DroneTalks Jobs and Aerial Cities. DroneTalks is an online platform created to spread ideas and educate professionals in the drone industry ecosystem. Our educational content empowers people of every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the industry and the innovative ideas within it. DroneTalks Jobs is the first job portal tailored for the drone industry. The platform connects emerging organisations with skilled professionals seeking new opportunities in this rapidly evolving field.Aerial Cities is an exclusive, invite-only event for decision-makers in the drone and advanced air mobility (AAM) industries. The event enables governments, cities, CAAs, private drone organisations and users to collaborate and strategise the future of urban drone operations.Eszter Kovács is also a drone industry expert and regularly contributes to major magazines about the latest trends; these include publications such as Commercial UAV News and Commercial Drone Professional. In addition to this, she is an advisor for several start-ups, such as Globhe. Her role as an advisor extends as well to her role on the advisory board of drone-related initiatives like AUVSI Xponential and Commercial UAV while also fulfilling her commitment as a Swiss Drone Industry Association board member. These roles are backed by her extensive experience as a technical innovation expert where she contributed to the growth of several companies after leading and mentoring the implementation of complex projects in the drone industry. Eszter still continues to advise leaders on strategic planning and operational transformation initiatives. In 2020, she was also approached by the Global UTM Association to become the director of more than 40 UTM leaders through a 6-month restructuring initiative. Eszter Kovács is also head of one of the largest diversity initiatives in the drone industry called Women behind the Drone Revolution, which was launched in 2020.

Petr Dvorak

Head of Aerial Intelligence at DataFromSky

Petr Dvorak (male) is a Head of Aerial intelligence at DataFromSky, being responsible for aerial applications of the DFS workflow. Petr served as a Management Committee member for EU COST action CA16219 Harmonious. Acting as a CEE Technical Representative for Dynon Avionics, USA, Petr gained a detailed insight into avionics for manned aircraft as well. Petr has been responsible for development of image-correlation optical measurement systems at Sobriety, s.r.o. and is therefore in a great position for optical payload integration into UAVs. He has got 8 years of experience with CFD and aerodynamic optimization working within the Garteur Action Group 52 and delivering results to Skoda Auto, Honeywell, Volkswagen AG, Thales-Alenia Space Italy and other industrial partners. Having earned his degrees in aerospace engineering in Brno (CZ) and Bristol (UK), Petr has more than 25 years of experience with unmanned aircraft.

Rabih Bou Rached

Founder & CEO of FEDS

Rabih Bou Rached takes a vision and makes it a reality through methodical planning and execution, he is both a pioneering entrepreneur and leader who intuitively identifies opportunities and inspires action. He leads mainly by example, constantly striving for excellence and encourages others to do the same. He is recognized for his ability to balance grand design with financial information while making decisions. Rabih is a leader and an educator who inspires others to reach their full potential. For over a decade, Rabih Bou Rached has been a noteworthy leader in the Commercial Drone space. The Founder and CEO of FEDS- Drone Powered Solutions, Rabih has guided his company from its humble beginnings in the Middle East to serving over 35 countries at the global stage. Being highly knowledgeable on drone rules and regulations, Rabih is part of the community for the betterment of these regulations. Rabih is a strong believer in the power of education and uses his knowledge to train the next generation of industry professionals on platforms like gisworx, The Big 5, JUIDA(Japan UAS Industrial Development Association), YPS(Young Professionals in Space) and many more. Rabih believes that in the near future, drones will play a major role in our daily lives and will be as indispensable as the phone is today.

Josh Ogden

Co-Founder & CEO, AVSS

Josh Ogden is a co-founder and the CEO of AVSS. Josh is a graduate of the University of New Brunswick, a serial entrepreneur, and a peer-reviewed published author. Before helping start AVSS in 2017, Josh worked as a technology and regulatory management consultant with a diverse group of early and mid-stage technology companies. At AVSS, Josh is responsible for leading the long-term vision of the company and assisting the engineering team with building products that meet the current and future regulatory needs. Josh is also a member of several drone industry-related groups, including several ASTM F38 committees and the Canadian RPAS R&D task group.

Don Berchoff

CEO, TruWeather Solutions

Don has 35 years’ experience in weather, aviation, and logistics systems. He served 24 years in the U.S. Air Force, where he designed and led aviation weather operations centers, served as an Airborne Meteorologist and led all logistics and ground operations at Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan.  As a notable meteorologist, Don led the National Weather Service Directorate for Science and Technology from 2008-2012.His present company, TruWeather Solutions, focuses on accelerating micro weather sensing and prediction for better airspace management for drones and eVTOLs to increase operator mission effectiveness rates and profitability.   Don is leading the ASTM F38 working group addressing issues related to design, performance, quality acceptance tests, and safety monitoring for unmanned air vehicle systems. TruWeather was recently awarded a NASA Phase II Small Business Innovation Research grant to design an Urban Weather Sensing Infrastructure Testbed as part of NASA’s Weather Data Infrastructure initiative.

Jon Hegranes

Founder & CEO, Aloft

Jon is the Founder & CEO of Aloft, the market leader in drone airspace systems & UTM technologies. Aloft’s patented technology is used in today’s leading recreational, enterprise, and government drone applications. Jon is a certified commercial drone pilot as part of FAA Part 107, serves on the Drone Safety Team’s steering committee, and is an active member of other industry groups, including GUTMA and the FAA’s Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee (AAAC) and working groups. He’s a self-taught iOS developer, writes about drone topics for technology news outlets, including VentureBeat, TechCrunch, and Forbes, and regularly speaks at industry events such as Commercial UAV Expo, 2B Ahead Future Congress, and DJI AirWorks. Jon graduated from TCU with a major in finance and received his MBA from Thunderbird Global School of Management (ASU). Jon has served on multiple FAA Advisory and Rulemaking Committees (ARCs), including drone detection, counter UAS, and Beyond Visual Line of Site (BVLOS).

Christopher Kucera

VP of Strategy, OneSky

Chris has over twenty years of experience in the aerospace industry and 16 years of history working with Analytical Graphics, Inc., an aerospace software company. He's had various roles at the company, from systems engineer to account executive, with a focus on scheduling and communications systems. In 2014 Chris co-founded OneSky as a subsidiary of Analytical Graphics, Inc. to focus on UTM solutions. Chris manages business relationships for OneSky and is responsible for customer outreach and industry engagement. He works with various organizations, such as GUTMA, ASTM, ICAO, AUVSI, Small UAV Coalition, etc., to understand the state of the art in drone technology and keep up to date on regulatory progress. Chris has a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Virginia Tech. He is also a commercially rated multi-engine aircraft pilot.

Fearghus Foyle

CEO, GeoAerospace

Fearghus has a master’s in environmental planning and design and has 15 years’ experience in the design and planning of national infrastructure projects, specifically renewable energy. His areas of expertise relate to project management and business development. At GeoAerospace he leads all aspects of the growth of the company where his specific interests relate to the development of innovative technology solutions with an emphasis on the integration of drone technology at scale across multiple verticals.

Peter Campbell

Founder & CEO, IDIPLOYER

Peter is the CEO & Founder of IDIPLOYER. With an experience of over 5 years in the UAV industry, Peter started off as a remote drone pilot, quickly moving up the ladder to build a large client portfolio by performing aerial surveys and inspections across the construction and telecom industry. It was this experience that led Peter to his pivot toward establishing a business in drone automation.

Curt Lary

CEO & Lead Engineer, Hextronics

Curt is the Founder and CEO of Hextronics. A Mechanical Engineer from Miami, Curtis studied at the Georgia Institute of Technology. With his passion for robotics and product development, he started Hextronics in early 2020 and has been refining the design of battery exchanging drone stations ever since. Along the way, the Hextronics team has won the Engineering Capstone Design Competition at Curt’s alma mater, graduated from the GT CreateX Start-Up Accelerator, received recognition from the largest tech journal in South Florida (Refresh Miami), and listed as Miami Inno’s top 25 under 25 companies.

James Penn

Managing Director & Co-founder, Heisha

James is the managing director & co-founder at Heisha. With over 6 years of experience in UAS marketing and sales, James believes that a smart charging station driven by a comprehensive command system can enable drones to be truly uncrewed solutions, which would contribute greatly towards a better and convenient life.

Nitin Gupta

CEO, FlytBase

Nitin is the Founder and CEO of FlytBase, Inc. He is a graduate from IIT Bombay and he received his Masters in Aerospace Engineering from University of Maryland, College Park, USA. He has over 15 years of experience in the automation and aerial robotics industry, and has been an invited speaker at various drone industry forums, including, AUVSI Xponential, Interdrone and Commercial UAV Expo. Nitin founded FlytBase about 5 years ago to build intelligent software products for automated commercial drones. FlytBase is now a team of experts in automation, software engineering, design and AI. FlytBase has won a number of recognitions for its innovation and world-class products, including, the Grand Champion Award at the NTT Data’s Global Innovation Contest in 2019. FlytBase’s products are used by over 10,000 users across 180+ countries.

Daniel O’Shea

Sales Manager, MatrixSpace

Dan O’Shea is a global sales leader dedicated to helping build a safer airspace through perception technology. As the Director of Global Sales and Customer Success for Iris Automation, Dan’s goal is to ensure that no two aircraft ever collide in mid-air. He has a long history of working in technology, and has a strong background in SaaS, edge computing, IoT, and regulatory compliance. Over the course of his career–which includes time at Oracle and Verisk Analytics–Dan has had the pleasure of working with a number of Fortune 500 companies; helping them to contract custom SaaS integrations and advising them on how to navigate complex regulatory environments. Dan holds an undergraduate degree from Connecticut College where he graduated with honors, and did additional courses of study at Tufts University and New York University. In his free time, Dan happily annoys his wife and young son with his guitar playing and is deeply involved in building up the Boston water polo community as both a player and referee.

Kapil Mittal

Co-founder & CEO, Ericsson Drone Mobility

I am an entrepreneur at the forefront of innovation, currently leading Ericsson Drone Mobility, a startup recognized as a Technology Challenger in the industry. We are pioneering the convergence of Telecom and Aviation, utilizing telecom network intelligence to securely and safely fly drones beyond visual line of sight, unlocking a myriad of exciting use cases.Innovation Enthusiast: I thrive on design thinking and am passionate about finding sustainable solutions to complex business challenges. Energetic and self-driven, I am in a perpetual cycle of learning, unlearning, and relearning, fueling my drive for continuous improvement.🌐 Global Telecom Expertise:With over 25 years in the Telecom industry, I've gained extensive experience across Europe, Asia, and Africa. My expertise spans scaling businesses, strategy development & execution, procurement & commercial management, operations execution, and leadership development. I specialize in Drones, Telecom, Air to Ground networks, Managed Services, IoT, xAAS, and Cloud.🌍 Global Perspective and Impact:Having worked across continents, I bring a global perspective to my work and a genuine desire to make a difference. Authenticity and open communication are the cornerstones of my professional approach.♻️ Sustainability Advocate:I am a staunch advocate for sustainable technology and connectivity for all. I take pride in having led UNICEF and ITU's Giga initiative, using AI/ML to digitalize connectivity. Additionally, I mentor young students in STEM through Technovation and coach startups.✈️ Explorer at Heart:Outside of work, I'm an avid explorer, having traveled to 70+ countries. Experiencing diverse customs, cultures, and cuisines fuels my curiosity and broadens my perspective.🤝 Let's Connect:If you share a passion for 6G, 5G, Non-Terrestrial Networks, drones, technology innovation, and sustainability, I invite you to connect. I'm always open to engaging in conversations and exploring collaboration opportunities.

Juan Bergelund

CEO, UAV Latam

As the CEO and founder of UAV Latam, I lead a dynamic enterprise at the forefront of drone technology, currently operating across 9 Latin American countries. With a career spanning over 30 years in the information technology sector and 15 years dedicated to advancing drone services, I’ve been privileged to witness and contribute to the incredible evolution of tech-driven solutions.My journey began in the IT field, where I honed my skills in developing innovative tech solutions, eventually leading me to recognize the transformative potential of drones. In 2015, I founded UAV del Peru, driven by a vision to revolutionize industries through drone technology.Under my leadership, we have been pioneering in providing top-tier drone services, catering to diverse sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, surveying, and emergency response. My passion lies in harnessing the power of technology to create sustainable and efficient solutions, and I am constantly exploring new frontiers in drone applications.I am a strong advocate for the responsible and ethical use of drone technology, and actively participate in industry dialogues and policy development. As a seasoned speaker and thought leader, I frequently contribute to international conferences and panels, sharing insights from my extensive experience in the IT and drone sectors.

Benjamin Kelm

Techniccal Director, U-ROB

Benjamin Kelm is currently the technical director at U-ROB, where he is integrating fully automated drone dock solutions for surveying, inspection and security applications. He studied Aerospace Engineering at RWTH Aachen and has been working on Machine-Learning based Reconfiguration of Hybrid Systems as a PhD at the Bundeswehr University in Munich.

Nikolay Ryashin

CEO, Hive

Nikolay was born in 1993. Graduated from 1535 school in 2009. Afterward entered the International Institute of Economics and Law, where he studied in the Faculty of Economics and graduated from it in 2015. In 2018 founded RUDRONGROUP, LLC and became its director. From 2018 to 2020 enlarged skills and knowledge in UAV implementation, operation and maintenance. The deep integration into the topic and the UAV market growth, where drones become one of the fastest growing solutions have led to the company's evolution. In 2020 founded Droneport, LLC and became its director. Company has designed and developed a HIVE station solution which allows UAV to operate completely autonomously. On a chosen day and time, a drone leaves the station, performs a flight mission, and returns on its own. Then the station prepares the UAV for the next task with the help of a robot.

Gaurang Mehta

Product Owner, Continental

• Bachelors & Masters in Aerospace Engineering. • Having 10 year+ Experience in Commercial Aircraft manufacturing industry. • Started working with Contitech (Continental Group) since 1 ½ years. • Role in company is Product owner and develop drone network for Conveyor Inspect Project

Nahee Yu

Deputy General Manager, Sales team, iGiS.

Deputy General Manager in the Sales team of iGiS. -10 years experience in overseas sales

Pramod Kashyap

Director of Internet of Things

Pramod Kashyap has over 20 years of professional experience in the area of technology. In his current role as Director of Internet of Things in e&enterpise, which is part of e& group in Dubai, he is responsible for a portfolio of Industry solutions including Drones and Robotics. Being an avid follower of emerging technologies, Pramod keeps himself abreast by participating and following in technology exhibitions, forums and other tech avenues. He has a MBA degree in Strategic Management and a Bachelors of Engineering degree in Telecommunication

Bobby Ouyang

Co-founder & CEO, SkyeBrowse

Bobby is a public safety drone instructor, software developer, and inventor. He has done software development and research on the Air-Traffic Incident Management System (Air-TIMS) funded by U.S. Department of Transportation back in 2016. Various federal contracts, led to the invention of SkyeBrowse's autonomous drone flight, video-based 3D modeling, and 1 tap simplicity. Bobby co-authored the patent proposal for SkyeBrowse's accident site reconstruction platform. He also trains law enforcement in various training workshops on 3D modeling and drone best practices. With his work on SkyeBrowse, Bobby has introduced the 1 tap simplicity of making a 3D model throughout the world.

Scott Henderson

General Manager, The Drone Center

As the General Manager at The Drone Centre (TDC), a distinguished subsidiary of Aerodyne, the world's largest drone service company, we have positioned ourselves as the DJI Enterprise Platform for all drone enterprise sales in the MENA region, cementing our role as a key player in the drone industry. Collaborating closely with an expanding dealer network across the region, we have successfully fostered valuable partnerships that have driven growth and expanded our market presence.My track record of securing the DJI Enterprise Platform is a testament to my exceptional Business Development, Sales, and Operational Management skills. Through dynamic leadership, I have effectively guided multiple teams to unprecedented success, fostering a culture of team work, support that has driven our excellence in performance.Leveraging my advanced knowledge in managing CRM and ERP platforms, I have streamlined and optimised our operations, empowering the team to deliver seamless and dealer customer-centric services. My expertise in this area has also enabled businesses to expand into new territories, unleashing untapped potential and fostering business growth.With a profound 10-year journey in the drone industry, my knowledge extends across drones, drone software, drone ecosystems, and across borders. This deep understanding allows me to provide insightful guidance and innovative solutions to our clients, dealers and team members - addressing their unique needs and challenges.The passion and dedication I have for the drone industry are unmatched, and I remain resolute in my commitment to advancing the transformative capabilities of drone technology. My journey at TDC has been incredibly fulfilling, and I am eager to continue leveraging my expertise to drive our organisation's success and contribute to the advancement of the drone industry on a global scale.If you seek a visionary and experienced leader in the drone industry, or if you wish to explore how TDC can collaborate with your organization to achieve new heights, I welcome the opportunity to connect and explore potential partnerships. Together, we can embrace the limitless possibilities of drone technology and propel your business to unparalleled success.

Alex Pachikov

Co-Founder & CEO, Sunflower Labs

Alex is a specialist in emerging trends of autonomous robotics & security technologies. As a founder and CEO of Sunflower Labs he brings decades of experience in building unique new products, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and enabling deep integrations with a wide range of security infrastructure.

Hans Similon

General Manager, Citymesh - Safety Drone

The lifeblood of successful businesses is how internal customers (employees) and external customers (clients, investors, and partners) view a corporation. Throughout my career I have thrived at creating flexible and forward-thinking CX programmes in start-up and multi-billion Euro companies coupled with a strong passion for strategically advancing digitisation initiatives with emerging technologies. I have an entrepreneurial spirit with a broad expertise in marketing, people operations, and change management. Lastly, as a senior executive I enjoy investing into the professional development of employees at all levels through an emotional intelligent leadership style that also leverages behavioural science.

Rafael Antonio Padilla

Chapter Chair Colombia, World UAV Federation

Industrial Engineer and marketing Master from Javeriana University. Regional manager for Bosch Integration and Security Systems Division Country manager ANIXTER Colombia and Ecuador Founder ARTC Colombia UAV Association Lead of Colombia Chapter WUAVF. Drone operator per Colombia regulation, Founder IR BiS SAS - consultant and solutions design specialist for DRONE applications in critical infrastructure.

Jackie Dujmovic

Founder and CEO, Hover UAV

Jackie is the founder and CEO of Hover UAV, an internationally recognised drone consultancy and systems management company. She and her team have been involved in groundbreaking UAV projects such as conducting flight operations for Alphabet's drone delivery program, Wing, and managing several first beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight approvals. Jackie knows flight regulations and procedures like nobody’s business and can be an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to create a world-leading drone operation.

Ed Boxall

Managing Director, Sensorem

Ed brings over a quarter-century of expertise to the world of aviation, having served as an airline pilot and occupying prominent positions in training and human factors within the field. In 2013, Ed channeled his extensive knowledge and experience into the founding of Sensorem, which has since flourished under his guidance into one of the premier drone and remote sensing inspection and survey companies in Australia. His leadership was pivotal in 2020 when Sensorem joined the Aerodyne Group, further solidifying its industry position. Throughout his tenure, Ed has been at the helm of some of Australia's most ambitious and expansive drone inspection initiatives, covering essential sectors such as critical infrastructure, mining, and agriculture. The year 2023 marked a significant milestone for Ed and Sensorem. With the launch of the DJI Dock, he provided critical support to his team in securing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) and Remote Operations accreditation from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Later that year, Sensorem's prowess was once again demonstrated as they undertook a substantial project with the deployment of the DJI Dock across six regional locations in Western Australia. This project was notably managed from Sensorem's headquarters, showcasing the company's operational capabilities. Ed remains steadfast in his commitment to advancing the adoption of cutting-edge drone and remote sensing technologies across various sectors. His efforts not only introduce innovative hardware but are complemented by the integration of Aerodyne's bespoke software solutions to enhance overall industry efficiency and effectiveness.

Juan José Sola

Director of Regulatory Affairs and Commercial Space, Murzilli Consulting

Juanjo is our Director of Regulatory Affairs and Commercial Space at Murzilli Consulting. He is an aerospace engineer and a licensed pilot for both traditional aircraft and UAS with a background in air traffic control. He was the former head of the UAS Division of the Spanish CAA (AESA), and prior to that, he was their ATM/AIS Oversight Inspector and ATC Training Manager. He has been a part of the ICAO RPAS Panel, JARUS, and EASA’s UAS Focal Point.

Paul Hardy

Chief Remote Pilot and AUAVS Manager, Surf Life Saving NSW

Paul is a driven, professional, and dedicated project management and people relationship expert with a history of leading successful teams and ensuring high quality outcomes. Paul is motivated by enthusiastic and creative teams who communicate well, and have a strong emphasis on work/life balance. Paul has a passion for the environment and for scientific involvement in industry. Paul has experience in governance, strategic planning, and Board Director positions. In Paul’s career, Paul wants to ensure a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative approach is taken throughout project delivery.

Akaki Kunchulia

Airspace Regulations Lead, Matrix Space

Since 2014 Mr. Kunchulia has supported FAA and NASA on multiple programs such as UAS Traffic Management, FAA NextGen, SESAR JU harmonization, and NASA Emerging Technologies Branch, mostly in Advanced Air Mobility fields. Since 2020, Mr. Kunchulia has led the Detect And Avoid technology efforts for Electro-Optical and RADAR technologies. Leading multiple standards development efforts globally focusing on drone regulations and certification. Mr. Kunchulia holds a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Engineering from Georgian Technical University. More than 18 years of experience in the aviation field. Started an aviation career in the Republic of Georgia as an Air Traffic Controller at Georgian Air Navigation

Filippo Tomasello

Senior Partner, EuroUSC Italia

Air Force Flight Test Engineer until 1984. Subsequently, responsible in ENAV(Italian civil ATM provider) for modernisation projects. Manager Northern Europe inEUROCONTROL since 2000. From 2005 at European Commission extending EASA toATM/ANS and aerodromes. In EASA (2007 to 2015) developed rules on ATM, aerodromes,flight operations and airworthiness. Since 2008, UAS focal point. Member of ICAO bodiessince 1987 (co-chair UAS Study Group) and GASOS (2017-20). In JARUS since 2011.Supporting EU/EASA projects for UAS, UTM and AAM in Central (ACSA) and South(SRVSOP) America and Zambia since Nov 2021.In 2014, founded https://www.eurousc-italia.it/en/home-2/ where he is Senior Partner.Member of EASA Expert Group on UAS since 2019. Member of EUROCAE WG 105 (UAS)and, on behalf of Italy (UNI), of ISO TC/20 SC/16 (UAS/AAM). Advisor to the Italianmember of the ICAO RPAS Panel. Instructor on UAS Regulations, UTM and UTM/ATM interface at JAA-TO since 2015.

Andrew Hatley

U-space ConOps development, EUROCONTROL

Long Bio: Andrew Hately is a senior researcher in the Drone unit at the EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub in France. He was the technical coordinator of the CORUS and CORUS-XUAM (CORUS extension for Urban Air Mobility ) projects which produced updated editions of the concept of operation for U-space, Europe’s UTM system. The CORUS-XUAM project also demonstrated how U-space supports UAM with six Very Large Demonstrations of Urban Air Mobility across Europe. He also participates in other U-space research projects including SPATIO, U-ELCOME and EUREKA. Andrew applies the results of research in supporting EASA’s generation of acceptable means of compliance material, in standardisation groups and as a member of the ICAO Advanced Air Mobility Study Group. Andrew has worked in research at EUROCONTROL for more than a decade, on a wide range of topics including the ATM applications of Extended Projected Profile (EPP), the application of trajectory uncertainty in traffic prediction, ADS-B-In applications, Short Term ATFCM Measure (STAM) processes and tools, real time and model based simulation. Prior to research, Andrew developed flight plan processing software in EUROCONTROL’s Network Management directorate. Short Bio Andrew Hately is a researcher in the Drone unit at the EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub in France. He was the technical coordinator of the CORUS and CORUS-XUAM projects which produced the concept of operation for U-space, Europe’s UTM system.

Charles Werner

Director/ Founder, DRONESRESPONDER

Chief Charles L. Werner (Ret.), has served 47 years in public safety. Charles started his career as a firefighter/EMT with the Charlottesville VA Fire Dept. for 37 years, serving the last ten years as fire chief. Charles also served two years as a reserve deputy with the Albemarle County Sheriff's Office. Following retirement, Chief Werner served for 2 years as senior advisor and deputy state coordinator for the Virginia Dept of Emergency Management. Chief Werner has served in numerous local, state and national leadership roles on various public safety topics and is an internationally renowned speaker. He presently serves as Director/Founder of DRONERESPONDERS and is an FAA Certificated Remote Pilot. Chief Werner is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine, a contributor to Urgent Communications, Domestic Preparedness Magazine, Crisis Response Journal and other publications with over 200 nationally published articles.

Paul Fontaine

Founder & CEO, SkyVisor

Paul Fontaine is the founder and CEO of SkyVisor, a software suite that empowers wind and solar farm operators to optimize their operations and maintenance by in-housing their inspections. Our customers use our solutions as a toolbox to digitize their assets and reduce their operating costs, thanks to autonomous drones and AI.Paul's background is in electrical engineering and computer science, with a particular focus on drone design, cloud development, and big data management. Before funding SkyVisor, Paul had been designing and deploying industry-focused drones for 8 years, leading to the creation of SkyVisor, which is currently operating in a total of 17 markets worldwide.

Eric Brock

Founder & CEO, Ondas Holdings

Eric Brock is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Ondas Holdings (Nasdaq: ONDS), a leading provider of private wireless connectivity and autonomous drone technology platforms and services for critical government and industrial markets. He is an entrepreneur with over 30 years' experience spanning global banking and investing and his leadership role with Ondas. At Ondas, Eric directs the growth plans for its two principal business units: Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS), a leading provider of commercial drone solutions through wholly owned subsidiaries American Robotics, Inc. and Airobotics LTD. and Ondas Networks Inc, a leading provider of software-based, private wireless data networks which enable mission critical, wide- area field operations for critical infrastructure markets. Prior to founding Ondas, Eric served as a Partner and Portfolio Manager with Clough Capital Partners, a Boston-based investment firm he co-founded in 2000. He has also held investment banking and accounting roles at Bear, Stearns & Co. and Ernst & Young, LLP. Eric is a graduate of Boston College (Accounting) and the University of Chicago (MBA, Finance & Economics). He is also a member of the Commercial Drone Alliance Board of Directors.

Vic Moss

Director of Legislative Affairs for USA Colorado

Vic Moss has been involved in the UAS industry since 2014 and has been a Remote Pilot since September 2016. He has been owner of Moss Photography since 1988. He specializes in image capture for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industries. Vic is a FAASTeam Drone Pro and the Director of Legislative Affairs for UAS Colorado. He is also COO of DSP Alliance, an industry voice for FAA Remote Pilots., as well as Treasurer for AUVSI Rocky Mountain Chapter. Vic is a nationally known drone educator and drone advocate. He was also recently re-appointed to the FAA's Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee as Citizen UAS Operators. There he advocates on behalf of Remote Pilots, Recreational Flyers, and FPV Flyers.

Glen Lynch

CEO, Volatus Aerospace Corp.

Glen has a proven executive management track record and experience driving growth in theaerospace industry. He has over thirty years of experience in operational aviation with sevenyears of aerospace manufacturing. In 2019, Glen Lynch and team launched VolatusAerospace—a vertically integrated drone company based out of Oro-Medonte, Canada. Today,Volatus is a publicly listed company and recognized as one of the fastest-growing dronecompanies in North America that is expanding quickly into Latin America, Europe, and globally.

Jimmy Dempsey

CEO, Overlay Aerials

Our CEO, Jimmy Dempsey, is a visionary leader with over 15 years of profound experience in the drone industry. His journey in the field began with pioneering efforts that have left an indelible mark on the television and film industry. Jimmy has played a pivotal role in drone applications for renowned companies such as Disney, Netflix, National Geographic, Shell Oil and many more. His expertise and relentless pursuit of excellence have led to groundbreaking projects that have set new standards for aerial cinematography, His deep understanding of drone technology and airspace authorizations combined with his extensive network and strategic vision, are instrumental in propelling our business to unparalleled success. Jimmy’s leadership continues to drive innovation, ensuring that our company remains at the forefront of the industry, providing cutting-edge solutions to all of our clients.

Nick de Palezieux

Vice President of Research and Development at Sunflower Labs

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