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The Vertical Space

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#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. Joerg shares insights on the evolution of drone integration, the development of the ...

#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, who brings his expertise on the complex and often debated topic of airp...

#78 Montie Brewer: Interview with former Air Canada CEO
October 22, 2024
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#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. Montie draws on his experience as ...

#77 Charlton Evans, End State Solutions: Drone boxes, FAA waivers and exemptions, Part 108
October 08, 2024
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#77 Charlton Evans, End State Solutions: Drone boxes, FAA waivers and exemptions, Part 108

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), 1:many operations, and broadly airspace integrati...

#76 General James Poss: Affordable Mass and Counter-UAS
September 25, 2024
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#76 General James Poss: Affordable Mass and Counter-UAS

Two years ago, we hosted Gen. James Poss to discuss the evolution of drone technologies, their adoption in the U.S. military, and their early use in the war in Ukraine. With significant advancements since then - especial...

#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. Kevin shares his perspective on the industry's progress and c...

#74 Rob Britton: "Commercial Aviation and AAM: Prudent Optimism"
August 29, 2024
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#74 Rob Britton: "Commercial Aviation and AAM: Prudent Optimism"

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rob Britton, Principal of AirLearn, who brings five decades of experience in commercial aviation. This fascinating conversation covers the history and future of the airline business,...

#73 Jeff Luckett, UPS Flight Forward: An inside perspective on early adoption of UAS and AAM in cargo
August 13, 2024
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#73 Jeff Luckett, UPS Flight Forward: An inside perspective on early adoption of UAS and AAM in cargo

Welcome back to The Vertical Space! In this episode, we’re thrilled to bring you a conversation with Jeff Luckett, President and founding member of UPS Flight Forward, a subsidiary of UPS. Since our podcast's inception i...

#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

In this episode, we’re excited to host Srdjan Kovacevic, CEO and co-founder of Orqa. Despite a low public profile, this Croatian team has made significant waves, initially through ultra-low latency FPV goggles for drone ...

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