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#84 Jenn Player, Skydio: Autonomous drone operations
#84 Jenn Player, Skydio: Autonomous drone operations

We sit down with Jenn Player, Vice President of Global Aviation Regulatory Affairs at Skydio and a leading voice in the drone industry, for a deep dive into autonomous drone operations.

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James T. BarryJanuary 19, 2025Comment
#83 Amit Ganjoo, ANRA: Lessons from the Dallas Key Site UTM implementation
#83 Amit Ganjoo, ANRA: Lessons from the Dallas Key Site UTM implementation

Welcome to 2025! In this episode, we sit down with Amit Ganjoo, the Founder and CEO of ANRA Technologies, a global leader in UAS Traffic Management (UTM).

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James T. BarryJanuary 5, 2025Comment
#82 Bobby Sakaki, UAS Nexus: Drone industrial base, NDAA, Blue UAS
#82 Bobby Sakaki, UAS Nexus: Drone industrial base, NDAA, Blue UAS

In this episode, we sit down with Bobby Sakaki, an expert in small UAS technology and CEO of UAS Nexus

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James T. BarryDecember 19, 2024Comment
#81 Brian Streem, Vermeer: An American founder’s move to Ukraine to build drone tech
#81 Brian Streem, Vermeer: An American founder’s move to Ukraine to build drone tech

We speak with Brian Streem, Founder and CEO of Vermeer, about his journey from film production to pioneering drone technology in Ukraine’s defense ecosystem.

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James T. BarryDecember 19, 2024Comment
#80 Joerg Dittrich, JARUS & DLR: Drones, risk, and SORA 3.0
#80 Joerg Dittrich, JARUS & DLR: Drones, risk, and SORA 3.0

In this episode, we sit down with Joerg Dittrich, a leading expert in drone regulations and one of the minds behind the SORA framework.

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James T. BarryNovember 23, 2024Comment
#79 Bob Poole, Reason Foundation: The pros and cons of privatizing airports
#79 Bob Poole, Reason Foundation: The pros and cons of privatizing airports

In this episode we welcome Bob Poole, Director of Transportation Policy and the Searle Freedom Trust Transportation Fellow at the Reason Foundation

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James T. BarryNovember 23, 2024Comment
#78 Montie Brewer: Interview with former Air Canada CEO
#78 Montie Brewer: Interview with former Air Canada CEO

In this episode we’re joined by 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.

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James T. BarryOctober 25, 2024Comment
        #77 Charlton Evans, End State Solutions: Drone boxes, FAA waivers and exemptions
#77 Charlton Evans, End State Solutions: Drone boxes, FAA waivers and exemptions

In this episode, we dive into the FAA's evolving approach to approving waivers and exemptions for complex drone operations, including beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)

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James T. BarryOctober 11, 2024Comment
#76 General James Poss: Affordable Mass and Counter-UAS
#76 General James Poss: Affordable Mass and Counter-UAS

We invited Gen. Poss back to focus on counter-UAS strategies and the concept of attritable mass, including the USAF's major program, the Collaborative Combat Aircraft

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James T. BarrySeptember 27, 2024Comment
#75 Kevin Noertker, Ampaire: Scaling electric aviation with hybrid-electric flight
#75 Kevin Noertker, Ampaire: Scaling electric aviation with hybrid-electric flight

In this episode of The Vertical Space, we sit down with Kevin Noertker, Co-founder and CEO of Ampaire, to explore the evolving landscape of electric aviation.

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James T. BarrySeptember 16, 2024Comment
#74 Rob Britton: "Commercial Aviation and AAM: Prudent Optimism"
#74 Rob Britton: "Commercial Aviation and AAM: Prudent Optimism"

We sit down with Dr. Rob Britton, Principal of AirLearn, who brings five decades of experience in commercial aviation

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James T. BarryAugust 30, 2024Comment
#73 Jeff Luckett, UPS Flight Forward: An inside perspective on early adoption of UAS and AAM in cargo
#73 Jeff Luckett, UPS Flight Forward: An inside perspective on early adoption of UAS and AAM in cargo

We’re thrilled to bring you a conversation with Jeff Luckett, President and founding member of UPS Flight Forward

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James T. BarryAugust 13, 2024Comment
#72 Srdjan Kovacevic, Orqa: The evolution of drones, vertical integration, and competing with DJI
#72 Srdjan Kovacevic, Orqa: The evolution of drones, vertical integration, and competing with DJI

Welcome to our conversation with Srdjan Kovacevic, Orqa. He discusses the evolution of drones, vertical integration, and competing with DJI.

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James T. BarryJuly 30, 2024Comment
#71 Libby Bahat, Israeli Civil Aviation Authority: Lessons learned from the Israeli National Drone Initiative
#71 Libby Bahat, Israeli Civil Aviation Authority: Lessons learned from the Israeli National Drone Initiative

In this episode, we sit down with Libby Bahat, Head of the Aerial Infrastructure Department of the Israeli Civil Aviation Authority.

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James T. BarryJuly 21, 2024Comment
#70 Bobby Healy, Manna: Unveiling the unit economics behind profitable drone delivery
#70 Bobby Healy, Manna: Unveiling the unit economics behind profitable drone delivery

In this episode, we reconnect with Bobby Healy, CEO and Founder of Manna Drone Delivery. Bobby returns to discuss how Manna has not only met but exceeded initial expectations over the past two years. He dives deep into the details of Manna's unit economics, revealing how they achieve profitability with every flight, even when delivering a single cup of coffee.

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James T. BarryJuly 21, 2024Comment
#69 David Stepanek, Bristow: A philosophical guide for early AAM operations
#69 David Stepanek, Bristow: A philosophical guide for early AAM operations

David and his team have authored "A Philosophical Guide For Early Operations," offering a thoughtful roadmap for deploying advanced air mobility.

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James T. BarryJune 23, 2024Comment
#68 Don Berchoff, TruWeather: Weather imposes uncertainty and uncertainty costs money
#68 Don Berchoff, TruWeather: Weather imposes uncertainty and uncertainty costs money

In this episode, we chat with Don Berchoff, CEO of TruWeather, about the critical impact of weather on aviation.

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James T. BarryJune 4, 2024Comment
#67 Niels Kalshoven, Port of Rotterdam: Drone Port Operations
#67 Niels Kalshoven, Port of Rotterdam: Drone Port Operations

Welcome back to The Vertical Space and our discussion with Niels Kalshoven, Head of Drone Innovation Program at Port of Rotterdam and Co-founder Drone Port Rotterdam

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James T. BarryMay 21, 2024Comment
#66 Dan Magy: From Citadel to Firestorm, a journey through drone and counter-drone technology
#66 Dan Magy: From Citadel to Firestorm, a journey through drone and counter-drone technology

Today we’re joined by Dan Magy, founder and CEO of Firestorm, a California-based company developing low-cost and modular military UAS systems.

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James T. BarryMay 7, 2024Comment
#65 Andrew Coleman: Unpacking the Value of Data in Aviation
#65 Andrew Coleman: Unpacking the Value of Data in Aviation

Welcome to another episode of The Vertical Space where we sit down with Andrew Coleman, leader of GE Aerospace's software business. In this conversation, we explore the critical intersection of traditional aviation and advanced air mobility, delving into the effective use of data for meaningful insights.

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James T. BarryApril 23, 2024Comment
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