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.

This week on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, sponsored by uAvionix, we’re featuring Steve Magirias, the CEO of Drone Delivery Canada (DDC), as we conclude an incredible month focused on "Complex Ops." Steve has over two decades of experience in both established organizations and entrepreneurial ventures in industries such as aerospace, defense, and medical devices. Founded in 2014, DDC is a technology company offering advanced drone logistics infrastructure solutions for government, commercial, and industrial applications. Their solutions optimize logistics, enhance revenue streams, and improve delivery models, all while adhering to rigorous safety and regulatory standards.

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:

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.