Carmel, Indiana, United States
The drone industry needs infrastructure that can scale economically at speed. Without this infrastructure, there are gaps in safety, and with those gaps, the industry is at risk. At Pierce Aerospace, we’re building Remote ID and dual-use airspace infrastructure that enhances safety, security, and defense missions. These foundational technologies are central to the federal and commercial sectors for detecting, tracking, and identifying what’s in the sky. This is affordable airspace awareness, accessible by all. We’re looking for engineers and visionaries who want to solve some of the hardest problems in aerospace and aviation. Reach out if interested. Personal Core Expertise: Strategic Growth: Driving market expansion within the government and commercial aerospace sectors. Technical Leadership: Pioneering new technologies - scaling them from lab to market. Partnerships: Orchestrating high-impact collaborations with government and industry partners. Vision: Leveraging disruptive tech to solve complex challenges in the defense, security, and commercial markets. Navigation: Guiding business and technology through complex, regulated markets. Govt Innovation: Earning the trust of customers, including gathering the most US Govt agencies on a single SBIR in the 40+ year history of the program, spanning tens of thousands of companies. Govt Scaling: Transitioned Phase I SBIR/STTR to Phase III awards (3X).
As the CEO of Pierce Aerospace, I lead the company through continuous growth and innovation, positioning it as a key player in Remote ID and drone security. I am heavily team-oriented and driven by our end user's mission. My focus is on advancing the development and commercialization of Remote ID technologies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and doing our part to enable the future of uncrewed systems integration into national and global airspace. Key responsibilities and achievements: - Spearhead the development and deployment of industry-leading Remote ID solutions, providing critical infrastructure for airspace management and safety in collaboration with federal, defense, and commercial partners. - Establish strategic engagements and contracts across numerous federal government agencies, advancing technology for safe and secure drone operations. - Secure multiple funding rounds, expand the company's R&D capabilities, and bring cutting-edge drone identification technologies to market. - Guide the company's participation across government and commercial markets, positioning Pierce Aerospace as a thought leader. - Build a high-performance team and cultivate a culture of innovation, driving continuous improvements in product development, operational efficiency, and market expansion. - Engage in advocacy and leadership within industry organizations to guide the policy framework surrounding Remote ID and UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) technology. At Pierce Aerospace, my mission is to advance the safe integration of drones into our skies, ensuring secure and scalable solutions that meet the demands of government, defense, and commercial stakeholders for years to come.
Board member serving as the chapter representative to the board. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of uncrewed systems and robotics, represents corporations and professionals from more than 60 countries involved in industry, government and academia. AUVSI members work in the defense, civil, and commercial markets.
Looking for great teams with a Midwest connection that are ready to scale to a global level.
I am a photographer, writer, and founder of the Social Photography collective. I previously served on the Board of Directors for the Stutz Artists Association, where I oversaw sponsorship procurement, curated gallery shows, and assisted with organizational revitalization. Services offered: photo, video, creative writing (including scripting), and social media consulting. My most recent writing projects involve technical and creative writing for the UAS (drone) industry. Photographically, I have a varied eye and can adapt to a customer's needs. I hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification, and I am available for aerial photography. I have work on permanent display at Butler University and in private collections. Exhibitions & Galleries: - Landscape and People of Cuba - IUPUI Cultural Arts Gallery 2013 - Social Photography: Art in Progress - June/Oct 2014 - Raymond James Gallery at the Stutz Open House - April 2015. - "Supernatural" at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art - June/July 2015 - iMOCA vs. Hoosier Salon (Fourth Place) - August 2015 - College Mentors for Kids Photography - Raymond James Gallery at the Stutz - October 2015 - Fast Forward - 100 Years of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - May 2016 Published: Indianapolis Star, WTHR Channel 13, Genesis Literary & Art Magazine, Rally America, Ford Motorsport, Drive Magazine, Vertical Magazine, Racingjunk.com, iRally, Browse Networks, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, and Indiana University School of Liberal Arts. - Staff Photographer - Indiana University School of Liberal Arts. I taught photography to elementary students through my photography program with the College Mentors for Kids. Twitter: @amp3188