Patrick Egan

Aspiring Drone UAS RPAS SME (Subject Matter Expert) (26,000+ connections) Always considering proposals from potential clients for assignments assisting academia, business, and other end-users realize the potential of this transformative technology in a stagnant regulatory environment(s). Available for speaking engagements (Q&A), symposium moderating, and about media (on-air or written) interviews on an extensive range of topics pertaining to unmanned technology applications and integration centric concerns worldwide. Experience in the field includes assignments with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Battle Lab investigating solutions on future warfare research projects. Instructor for LTA (Lighter Than Air) ISR systems deployment teams for an OSD, U.S. Special Operations Command, Special Surveillance Project. Built and operated commercial RPA before 2007 FAA policy clarification. On the airspace integration side, I serve as director of special programs for the RCAPA (Remote Control Aerial Photography Association) on the ICC (International Coordination Council), which inputs to the EUROCAE wg-73. Past collaborations within the framework of the standards groups; ASTM F-38 and RTCA SC-203 (lightly regulated sub-group).Past President of the Silicon Valley Chapter of AUVSI (Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International). He also served as a full member of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aviation Rulemaking Committee (Order 1110.150)