Chad McCoy, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Firestorm
Chad McCoy shares how his team is redefining defense manufacturing by shifting from traditional drone development to scalable, on-demand production at the edge, delivering faster, more adaptable solutions for modern warfighters. Drawing from real-world military experience and startup growth challenges, he offers a candid look at innovation, pivoting in crowded markets, and navigating the unpredictable landscape of GovCon.
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Ryan English, CEO and Co-Founder, FLYMOTION
Ryan English shares how his career spanning the Coast Guard, fire rescue, and nearly a decade on a Tampa SWAT team led him to co-found FlyMotion and help shape the early evolution of tactical drone technology. He offers a powerful look at how unmanned systems, payload innovation, and hands-on training are transforming public safety and defense operations through real-world, mission-driven deployment.
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Ryan Loya, Co-Founder and CEO, ClearPoint Aero
Ryan Loya outlines how “drone as a service” is reshaping government and commercial operations by reducing overhead, increasing scalability, and keeping pace with rapidly evolving UAV technology. He breaks down advanced payloads, ranging from RGB and LiDAR to multispectral, thermal, and ISR capabilities, highlighting how modern drone ecosystems are enabling real-time intelligence, digital twins, and fully autonomous BVLOS operations.
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Chris Sanders, Senior Manager, Crisis Response, Verizon Frontline
Chris Sanders shares his journey from serving as a U.S. Army air traffic controller in Iraq and Afghanistan to leading Verizon’s crisis response and UAS programs, where he supports public safety agencies during hurricanes, disasters, and major events. He highlights how integrating drone operations with rapid mapping, tactical communications, and training helps restore real-time situational awareness and improve emergency response when infrastructure is compromised.
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Chad McCoy, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer, Firestorm
Chad McCoy shares how his team is redefining defense manufacturing by shifting from traditional drone development to scalable, on-demand production at the edge, delivering faster, more adaptable solutions for modern warfighters. Drawing from real-world military experience and startup growth challenges, he offers a candid look at innovation, pivoting in crowded markets, and navigating the unpredictable landscape of GovCon.
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Ryan English, CEO and Co-Founder, FLYMOTION
Ryan English shares how his career spanning the Coast Guard, fire rescue, and nearly a decade on a Tampa SWAT team led him to co-found FlyMotion and help shape the early evolution of tactical drone technology. He offers a powerful look at how unmanned systems, payload innovation, and hands-on training are transforming public safety and defense operations through real-world, mission-driven deployment.
Watch the video or click below for audio only.
Ryan Loya, Co-Founder and CEO, ClearPoint Aero
Ryan Loya outlines how “drone as a service” is reshaping government and commercial operations by reducing overhead, increasing scalability, and keeping pace with rapidly evolving UAV technology. He breaks down advanced payloads, ranging from RGB and LiDAR to multispectral, thermal, and ISR capabilities, highlighting how modern drone ecosystems are enabling real-time intelligence, digital twins, and fully autonomous BVLOS operations.
Watch the video or click below for audio only.
Chris Sanders, Senior Manager, Crisis Response, Verizon Frontline
Chris Sanders shares his journey from serving as a U.S. Army air traffic controller in Iraq and Afghanistan to leading Verizon’s crisis response and UAS programs, where he supports public safety agencies during hurricanes, disasters, and major events. He highlights how integrating drone operations with rapid mapping, tactical communications, and training helps restore real-time situational awareness and improve emergency response when infrastructure is compromised.
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