Join us this week on the Dawn of Autonomy as we continue "Global Leaders" month, sponsored by Viasat, featuring special guests Lau Nørgaard, the Chief Technology Officer and Michael Messerschmidt, the Portfolio Director - Drones/UAVs at Phase One.
Lau drives technological advancements and strategic direction. Previously, he served as Vice President of Product Management and Vice President of Research and Development, significantly influencing product and technology development. Michael spearheads market analysis, strategy development, and cross-functional collaboration to maximize commercial impact.
Business Solutions
Business Solutions
Jake Lahmann, Valmont Industries | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 28
This week's Dawn of Autonomy podcast features Jake Lahmann, UAS Technology Solutions Manager at Valmont Industries, with the month's theme "Global Leaders," sponsored by Viasat.
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Clear Customs, Expand, Grow & Save Money w/ATA Carnets, the Merchandise Passport
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 14 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Webinar Description:
ATA Carnets are a money and time saving international trade tool for taking demo equipment, prototypes, exhibits and sales samples abroad temporarily. They are an internationally accepted unified customs document which allow for temporary importation import-duty and -tax free.
Learn from ATA Carnet Specialist, Kiel Ursin, how to make the most out of this unique customs document designed to assist with foreign market expansion and business growth.
Speakers:
BVLOS UAS Operations For Medical Organ Delivery
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 21 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Webinar Description:
UAS promise to bring huge efficiencies in the high-value world of medical delivery, and specifically human organ delivery.
In this webinar we explore the Electronic Observer multi-sensor flight testing as well as environmental organ exposure testing are being conducted by the teams at Aerial Logic, Medical University of South Carolina, Kongsberg Geospatial and Echodyne.
Speakers:
Jerry Hancock, Viasat | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 27
July is "Global Leaders" month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, and we're thrilled to begin with our month sponsor, Viasat, featuring Jerry Hancock, the Director of Aviation Safety Solutions and Cybersecurity. Before joining Viasat, Jerry dedicated 15 years to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), contributing to various programs within the National Airspace System and NextGen systems. At Viasat, he supports aviation safety operations and cybersecurity solutions, spanning ground networks and air-to-ground data connectivity across commercial aviation and uncrewed mobility markets. Viasat, a global communications company, is dedicated to connecting everyone and everything.
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Applying Commercial Connectivity Success to Modern Warfare
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 17 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
Webinar Description:
Military field operations are undergoing a transition and becoming more remote. By leveraging non-line-of-sight (NLOS) capabilities from unmanned aerial or ground systems, field personnel can receive comprehensive intelligence from the command center. From increased situational awareness to safer use of field personnel, Roee’s webinar will review a number of use cases.
Speakers:
Roee Kashi, Co-founder & CTO, Elsight
Registration:
Registration is free for all attendees
John McArthur, WISPR Systems | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 25
Dawn of Autonomy continues "Complex Ops" Month, sponsored by uAvionix, featuring special guest John McArthur, VP of Sales and Marketing at WISPR Systems. Established in 2016, WISPR Systems' mission is to not only provide dependable and affordable U.S.A. commercial UAS but also offer turnkey payload options for various market sectors. John brings years of expertise in sales and marketing from his work with start-ups and early-stage companies and has played a crucial role in driving WISPR Systems’ market presence and expansion.
Join Dawn and John on June 19th as they discuss WISPR Systems’ versatile, rugged, and reliable commercial drones and how they enable complex operations, including surveying, mapping, telecommunications, utilities, public safety and more:
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Jack Elston, Black Swift Technologies | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 24
This week's Dawn of Autonomy podcast features Dr. Jack Elston, the CEO and co-founder of Black Swift Technologies. Jack’s journey into complex ops began when he earned his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder where he created a sophisticated network, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and control algorithms for sampling tornadic supercell thunderstorms.
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Brit Wanick, uAvionix Corporation | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 23
In June, the Dawn of Autonomy podcast features "Complex Ops" Month and we're excited to kick it off with our month sponsor, uAvionix! Our guest this week is Britt Wanick, the Vice President of Marketing at uAvionix, who combines his naval academy background and two decades of industry experience to drive significant growth and innovation for the company.
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