Authors

During his 25 year law firm career, Alan was a partner handling high risk litigation specializing in Aviation and

Alan Walford is the founder and CEO of Eos Systems Inc., the developers of the PhotoModeler software since 1992. Alan

Barbara Grant is the author of Getting Started with UAV Imaging Systems: A Radiometric Guide, which explains technical

Ben Waters has been the CEO of WiBotic since 2015, when he and Co-Founder Joshua Smith commercialized the wireless

Benjamin Vander Jagt is the cofounder of Umap Technologies, a Midwest startup that provides cloud-based 3D

Bill Wilson is the editorial director of ROADS & BRIDGES magazine and has been covering the industry since 1999. He

Brett Hoffstadt is a dual-degree aeronautical engineer, certified project management professional, patent holder, and

Carla Lauter is the editor of Geo Week News, creating and curating content and newsletters in support of Geo Week.

Chris began his career in aviation insurance in London in 1990 and has been with Global Aerospace since 2005.

Christopher Korody is the founder of DroneBusiness.center, a consultancy focused on providing strategy, research and

This is a contributed article. Commercial UAV News taps the expertise of thought leaders throughout the drone industry

Daniel Katz is co-founder of Aerotas, where he has helped hundreds of surveyors nationwide start surveying by drone

Danielle Gagne was the Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News. She continues to be dedicated to providing

Dawn M.K. Zoldi (Colonel, USAF, Retired) is a licensed attorney, a 25-year Air Force veteran and the founder and CEO of

Dermot O’Shea, co-founder and joint CEO of Taoglas, is a seasoned IoT entrepreneur, with more than 15

Douglas Spotted Eagle

Douglas Spotted Eagle is a giant in the video and audio industries, having received Grammy, Emmy,

Dustin Price is a licensed land surveyor and the Operations Manager at Landpoint. He leads the companies' technical

Eric Andelin CP, GISP., brings 35 years experience to the mapping profession. Eric's Geospatial background includes:

Eric van Rees is a freelance writer and editor. His specialty is GIS technology. He has more than nine years of proven