We're kicking off the New Year with a bang on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, featuring our January sponsor, Lacey Wean, Director of Geospatial, SpaceTech, Autonomy & Robotics, Law Enforcement Technology & Oracle at Carahsoft. Carahsoft, The Trusted Public Sector IT Solutions Provider™, supports federal, state and local government agencies, as well as the education and healthcare sectors. Lacey works with over 100 vendors to help them grow their government business, develop go-to-market strategies, and create channel programs. Tune in on January 8th to hear about upcoming 2025 legislative updates impacting autonomous systems and robotics and discover how Carahsoft plans to maximize its market impact in the year ahead:

As the year wraps up, the Dawn of Autonomy podcast presents the “Best of 2024,” sponsored by Leica Geosystems. This special episode features two of the foremost government leaders in the UAS and AAM industries: Shivanjli Sharma, Aerospace Research Engineer at NASA and Jeffrey Vincent, Executive Director at the FAA. The FAA/NASA End of Year Roundup has become a yearly tradition and is a must-watch for those seeking exclusive industry insights and an in-depth look at the developments that have shaped the UAS and AAM industries over the past year. Don't miss this comprehensive review capturing the essence of 2024! Tune in on December 18th:

The Dawn of Autonomy podcast concludes "Ecosystem" month, sponsored by GrandSKY with TruWeather Solutions’ CEO, Don “The Weather Don” Berchoff & Ken Stewart, CEO and President of NUAIR. Don has over 40 years of experience in the weather industry. His leadership in complex science and technology projects with the U.S. Air Force and National Weather Service have driven significant advancements in weather intelligence for society, government, and businesses. TruWeather Solutions is a weather risk management and analytics company that provides innovative solutions for weather-sensitive industries. Ken is a seasoned global business leader with 20 years of expertise in business development, strategic planning, and product management across industries.

This week's episode of the Dawn of Autonomy podcast features Craig Mahaney, the Chief Executive Officer at DronePort Network (DPN), as we continue "Ecosystem" month, proudly sponsored by GrandSKY. With over 25 years of experience in aerospace, Craig previously worked as a senior advisor at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is a certified private pilot and now actively collaborates with industry partners to enhance UAS capabilities and improve operational efficiency. The DPN is a consulting and facilities development firm that specializes in emerging technologies such as UAS and AAM. Its services cover industry-specific business development, financial modeling, airspace management safety plans, regulatory expertise and complete aerospace facility management.