The Vertical Space

Our latest episode features Jenn Player, Vice President of Global Aviation Regulatory Affairs at Skydio and a leading voice in the drone industry. We discuss autonomous drone operations, including Jenn's mission to "unlock the dock", the operationalization of docked drones, DAA, and her vision for zero-to-many operations.  Thanks Jenn for a great conversation! https://lnkd.in/g6S9PcJk

Welcome to 2025! You've been asking we speak with Amit! - so here is our conversation with Amit Ganjoo, the Founder and CEO of ANRA Technologies, a global leader in UAS Traffic Management (UTM). This conversation explores Amit’s vision for an integrated airspace and the critical steps required to make it a reality. We also take a deep dive into the Dallas-Fort Worth operational evaluation, the first commercial deployment of UTM in the U.S., where ANRA plays a key role as a UTM service provider. Thanks Amit for joining us! https://lnkd.in/g6S9PcJk

In our latest episode we talk with Bobby Sakaki, CEO of UAS Nexus, about drones: building a strong Western drone industrial base, NDAA, Blue UAS, and MOSA. Thanks Bobby for an insightful and candid conversation! https://lnkd.in/g6S9PcJk

Check out this conversation with Brian Streem, Founder and CEO of Vermeer, about his journey from film production to pioneering drone technology in Ukraine’s defense ecosystem. Brian shares why he relocated to Kyiv and how he navigates the challenges of building advanced technology in a warzone. An amazing conversation. Thanks for joining us, Brian! https://lnkd.in/g6S9PcJk

Another conversation with a great industry leader: a substantial and detailed discussion with Joerg Dittrich, a leading expert in drone regulations and one of the minds behind the SORA framework. Joerg shares insights on the evolution of drone integration, the development of the specific drone category, and how safety and risk management shape modern drone operations. Thanks for joining us, Joerg! https://lnkd.in/g6S9PcJk

Check out our talk with Bob Poole, Director of Transportation Policy and the Searle Freedom Trust Transportation Fellow at the Reason Foundation , who brings his expertise on the complex and often debated topic of airport privatization. Thanks for joining us Bob! https://lnkd.in/g6S9PcJk

A great talk with Montie Brewer, former President and CEO of Air Canada, who provides a glimpse into the airline industry from the vantage point of a major airline leader. Montie draws on his experience as a CEO to share insights into how airlines make decisions about their networks and approach technology adoption.   An excellent discussion – thanks much Montie. https://lnkd.in/g6S9PcJk

We welcome back FAA drone regulations expert Charlton Evans from End State Solutions LLC to break down the FAA's evolving approach to approving complex drone operations. Charlton dives into the important shift in type certification, explaining the transition from the lengthy Durability & Reliability (D&R) process to the streamlined 44807 type certification exemption introduced in mid-2023. We also explore the rise of drone-in-a-box solutions and wrap up with a discussion on AI applications in general aviation. Thanks Charlton for a great discussion! https://lnkd.in/g6S9PcJk

Two years ago, we sat down with retired USAF Major General James Poss to dive into the evolution of drones and their adoption in the military. Since then, drone technology has rapidly evolved, especially in the war in Ukraine, proving its critical role in modern warfare. Now, Gen. Poss is back to update us on these developments. In this episode, we dive into Counter-UAS and the growing importance of attritable mass. Thank you General for the insightful conversation! https://lnkd.in/g6S9PcJk

In the latest episode, we sit down with Kevin Noertker, Co-founder and CEO of Ampaire, to dive into the future of electric aviation. We discuss the progress of electric and hybrid propulsion, certification of electric aircraft, the business case for operating them, and why hybrid technology may lead the way in regional air mobility. Kevin also shares valuable advice for entrepreneurs in the industry. Thank you, Kevin, for a fantastic conversation! https://lnkd.in/g6S9PcJk