Check out Aloft’s B4UFLY Check the Map Podcast Episode 3- Taking Uncrewed Flight Beyond Visual Line of Sight with Jon Hegranes, CEO and Founder of Aloft. In today’s episode, our host, Erica Cooley discusses with Jon why BVLOS operations are essential for the evolution of innovation for drone technology, his experience as a member of the BVLOS ARC, where the BVLOS ARC Report succeeded and fell short, and what’s next for BVLOS.
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Erica Cooley
Erica Cooley is Aloft’s Head of Community, she’s responsible for connecting with the expanding drone community to provide educational opportunities on how to leverage technology to fly with compliance and safety. Erica is an FAA-certified Part 107 Remote Pilot since 2017. Her passion for gender and diversity inclusion in the UAS industry is demonstrated as a proud member of Women and Drones & a brand ambassador for Women Who Drone. She is also an FAA Safety Team Representative in the Seattle, WA area. Erica received her BA from the University of Puget Sound in Communication Studies.