This week on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, sponsored by Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and dedicated to "R&D to Real World Ops," the featured guest is Aaron Blue, CEO of Couloir Labs. Aaron Blue leads and manages innovative hardware and software engineering projects, boasting over a decade of professional experience in product design, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and advanced manufacturing.
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James Grimsley, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 10
March is "R&D to Real World Operations" month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, and we're thrilled to begin with our month sponsor, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO). This week’s show features James Grimsley, CNO’s Executive Director of Advanced Technology Initiatives. James is a distinguished figure in the field of advanced aviation and aerial mobility, renowned for his expertise in policy and technology, with a notable presence in national and international forums as a speaker and contributor to state and federal task groups. He has played key roles in various committees and advisory councils, contributing significantly to the drone industry through initiatives like the FAA’s Drone Integration Pilot Program (IPP) and BEYOND Programs.
Barry Brennan, Flying Lion | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 9
The Dawn of Autonomy podcast wraps up a month dedicated to "All About Data," sponsored by Carahsoft with an episode that features Barry Brennan, the Founder of Flying Lion (FLI), and Steven Katz, VP at Flying Lion.
Barry has a firm belief in thinking "business unusual" and has guided FLI to offer on-demand services, training, equipment, and consulting for public safety and law enforcement agencies. Beyond business success, Barry's commitment to philanthropy has led him to receive awards like Big Brother of the Year and Reserve Police Officer of the Year.
Tune in on Feb 28:
Manoel Coelho, Speedbird Aero | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 8
It’s “All About Data,” on the Dawn of Autonomy as we continue a month sponsored by Carahsoft, and featuring Manoel Coelho, CEO and Co-Founder of Speedbird Aero.
Cory Lyle, MVT Geo-Solutions, a Volatus Aerospace Company | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 7
Sponsor of the Month: Carahsoft
Episode Sponsor: Volatus Aerospace
Tune in on Feb 14th:
Lauren Regiec, Carahsoft | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 6
February is dedicated to "All About Data," and we are excited to kick off the month with our sponsor, Carahsoft, featuring Lauren Regiec. Lauren leads the teams for Carahsoft's Geospatial, UAS, and Space Tech business units. Her significant contributions have played a key role in the company's growth, resulting in over $16 billion in revenue in 2023. Carahsoft supports various sectors, including Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, as well as Education and Healthcare organizations, offering a diverse range of solutions addressing all aspects of data collection and protection.
AIBOT: Creating AI-Defined Enterprise Drones and Air Taxis!
Founded in California in 2022, industry newcomer AIBOT is on a mission to revolutionize mobility by crafting a wide range of accessible, software-driven, high-performance aiEVTOL aircraft. In this exclusive interview, based on the first episode of this year's Dawn of Autonomy podcast (formerly known as Dawn of Drones), AIBOT’s Chief Engineer, John Clarkson takes us behind the scenes of AIBOT's remarkable journey, from the creation of a modest small drone to a groundbreaking 500 lb.
Cody Retlich, Founder/CEO, DroneAdair, Inc. | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 5
This week on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, we continue a “New Tech''-focused month sponsored by AIBOT with special guest Cody Reitlich, CEO of DroneAdair. Cody joins Dawn to discuss the company’s new enterprise software launch. Building on the success of DroneAdair’s original pilot-focused end-to-end mission management system, this new iteration kicks it up a notch by enabling enterprise users to automate the workflow, create custom packages and simplify scheduling for their entire UAS fleets and programs This is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Tune in on January 31st:
Basil Yap, President, AeroX | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 4
The Dawn of Autonomy continues the “New Tech”- focused month sponsored by AIBOT with two special guests – Dr. Chris Zarzar, Director of Weather Strategy and Innovation at TruWeather Solutions and Basil Yap President, AeroX.
Chris Zarzar, is an experienced consultant and academic skilled in GIS, numerical weather prediction with a background in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Basil has led North Carolina’s UAS Program, co-founded a venture fund for startups and has also served on NASA’s Aeronautics Research and Technology Roundtable.
