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The Vertical Space is a podcast at the intersection of technology and flight, featuring deep dives with innovators, early adopters, and industry leaders.We talk about the radical impact that technology is creating as it disrupts flight, enabling new ways to access the vertical space to improve our lives - from small drones to large aircraft. Our guests are operators and innovators across the value... more

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Welcome to episode 101 of The Vertical Space. In this conversation, we sit down with Ryan Gury, Co-founder and CEO of Performance Drone Works (PDW). Ryan argues that “commercial is eating aerospace,” and shows why the center of gravity has shifted fr... more

In this 100th episode, we sit down with Chris Hewlett, former Navy Commander and Director of Project Ultra, for a candid conversation about the realities of UAS integration. Chris challenges the industry’s rush toward community-based traffic manageme... more

In this episode, we welcome back Jia Xu, CEO of SkyGrid, to discuss the future of autonomy and shared airspace. SkyGrid is building a trusted airspace and operational integration platform to enable safe, secure, and efficient autonomous flight.

Jia ... more

Ryan Graves is a former U.S. Navy F/A-18F pilot and the first active-duty pilot to publicly report regular UAP sightings. In this episode, we explore what these encounters reveal about gaps in our airspace sensing and safety infrastructure, and where... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Hewlett
Former Navy Commander and helicopter Pilot, Director of Project Ultra
C. Scott Solutions
Episode: #100 Chris Hewlett, Project ULTRA: Why DoD will lead UAS integration
Jia Xu
CEO of SkyGrid, leader in autonomous flight integration
SkyGrid
Episode: #99 Jia Xu, SkyGrid: Opening the sky for autonomous flight
Chad Sweet
Co-founder and CEO of ModalAI, an expert in UAS technology with a background in wireless communications and computer vision.
ModalAI
Episode: #96 Chad Sweet, ModalAI: Small, smarter, safer UAS - made in USA
Richard Aboulafia
Managing Director of Aerodynamic Advisory, a boutique aerospace and defense management consultancy.
Aerodynamic Advisory
Episode: #92 Richard Aboulafia: Supply chain bottlenecks and the New Aerospace Order
George Mattson
Chief Executive Officer of Wheels Up
Wheels Up
Episode: #91 George Mattson, Wheels Up: The integrated customer experience
Christian Ramsey
Chief Commercial Officer of UAVionics and a member of the FAA Drone Advisory Committee since 2020.
UAVionics
Episode: #89 Christian Ramsey, uAvionix: Tackling aviation safety from drones to airports
Jenn Player
Vice President of Global Aviation Regulatory Affairs at Skydio and leading voice in the drone industry.
Skydio
Episode: #84 Jenn Player, Skydio: Autonomous drone operations
Bobby Sakaki
Founder and CEO of UAS Nexus, a consulting firm working with Western drone technology companies
UAS Nexus
Episode: #82 Bobby Sakaki, UAS Nexus: Drone industrial base, NDAA, Blue UAS
Bob Poole
Director of Transportation Policy and the Searle Freedom Trust Transportation Fellow at the Reason Foundation
Reason Foundation
Episode: #79 Bob Poole, Reason Foundation: The pros and cons of privatizing airports

Hosts

Jim
Host of The Vertical Space, engaging in discussions about the intersection of technology and aviation.
Peter Shannon
Co-host and expert in aviation and technology discussions.
Jim Berry
Co-host and insights contributor, focusing on innovations in aviation.
Luca Tomjanovic
Co-host providing valuable perspectives on technology in flight.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Nothing comes close

    Really great content and conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1975dl
    United States9 months ago
  • Why?

    Generally speaking, this is a good podcast, however, the latest episode featuring Brian Streem is a lesson in arrogance, poor attitude, and entitlement. The attitude and arrogance of this guy is unfathomable. He really doesn’t know anything about the Unmanned Systems space.

    I think the hosts should have listened to this edit and elected not to post this podcast because it Reflects poorly on your companies.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hshsidnfnfirurndkxh
    United States10 months ago
  • Well done!

    Three clever guys take the time to explain a cool subject and postulate where the industry is going. I’m looking forward to future episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fproe
    United States4 years ago

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#100 Chris Hewlett, Project ULTRA: Why DoD will lead UAS integration
Q: What changes would you make to proposed rule Part 108?
I would suggest data sets need to be more comprehensive and relevant to the complexities of delivering packages rather than just relying on inspection data.
#100 Chris Hewlett, Project ULTRA: Why DoD will lead UAS integration
Q: What should their operations look like today with your idea of UTM?
They should incorporate a common operating picture that merges realities with other architectures to effectively manage UAS operations.
#97 Julie Garland, Avtrain: Drone business and regulation in Europe
Q: What happens at the end of this year regarding drone regulations?
Julie discusses that a Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) will be published towards the end of the year, which aims to simplify regulatory processes and improve the integration of drones into the aviation ecosystem.
#97 Julie Garland, Avtrain: Drone business and regulation in Europe
Q: Can you give us another example of where this disagreement happens?
Julie outlines the challenge of communicating technical drone information to the public in a language they understand, emphasizing the need for simple explanations and proactive promotion of drone use cases—instead of reactive responses to societal concerns.
#96 Chad Sweet, ModalAI: Small, smarter, safer UAS - made in USA
Q: What do you see as the biggest innovation in the drone space in the next decade?
Chad Sweet emphasizes the importance of improving user experience by making UAS easier to fly and integrating high-quality video capabilities.

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Featuring insightful conversations with industry leaders and innovators, the content explores the evolving relationship between technology and aviation. Discussions often revolve around the latest advancements in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), air traffic management, and regulatory developments affecting the aviation sector. Notably, the podcast delves into topics such as safety, automation in general aviation, and the societal acceptance of drone technologies. The emphasis on real-world applications and cross-disciplinary perspectives makes it particularly unique for listeners interested in the intersection of technology and flight.

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The Vertical Space launched 4 years ago and published 101 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Chris Hewlett
2. Jia Xu
3. Chad Sweet
4. Richard Aboulafia
5. George Mattson
6. Christian Ramsey
7. Jenn Player
8. Bobby Sakaki

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