Head of Public Policy @iris_automation, building technology to help drones see the world like a pilot does. Trustee for @togethernowuk, Brit living in SF.
@BarryPierce It is utterly devastating. John was the most incredible force, and a wonderful, hilarious person. Im so glad to have worked alongside him and called him a friend. Sending all the love and condolences to you and the rest of your family at such a hard time.
Another step forward for American leadership in unmanned aviation!
@KDOTHQ made historic beyond the visual line of sight flight as part of the Trump Administration’s @FAANews UAS Integration Pilot Program! #drones
https://t.co/LOvxVbafT1
#Kansas IPP team gets the first-ever waiver from .@FAANews for a drone #BVLOS flight using only onboard detect and avoid and no radar or observers.
.@iris_automation's Casia system has automated avoidance. https://t.co/1WguyHIdym #UAS#drones#FAA
Inside the First Truly BVLOS Drone Flight Without Ground Observers – A 4 Mile Linear Inspection Along the Trans-Alaska Pipeline https://t.co/vd1mh1qQzf
This is a step toward using unmanned aircraft to monitor pipelines and other infrastructure in Alaska and the rest of the United States, where remote conditions and harsh climates can present challenges.