We are an independent, nonprofit professional association connecting drone professionals in government, public safety, university, and commercial organizations. We provide education, mentorship, training, and community to drone operators and those interested in the business of drones. Our regional focus is Cleveland and northern Ohio.
Board of Directors
- George Armann, Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering
- Patricia Austin, Curious About Flying
- Dan Chan, Commercial Drone Group
- Jason Damman (Board Treasurer), V1 Drone Media
- Drew Ferguson, Argonaut
- Chad Hankins (Executive Director), Patriot Aerial Services
- Kent Iler (AUVSI Director), Iler Aerial Imaging
- Roger Mortimer, Ohio Drone Repair
- Bobby Oliver, Lakeland Community College
- Christopher Pugh, Tamarack Aerial Services
- Mike Schaler, (Board Secretary) Akron Drone Services
- Corey Snipes (Board President), Twomile Heavy Industries
- Tom Taconet (Board Vice President), Avon UAS
- Howard Thompson, Desapro Inc
Committees
Our activities are created and arranged by our four key committees.
- Education and Programming (Co-Chairs: Kent Iler, Corey Snipes)
- Public Safety and First Responders (Chair: Chris Pugh)
- Regulatory (Chair: Tom Taconet)
- Membership (Chair: Corey Snipes)
Supporters
None of our work would be possible without the generous support of our community members and sponsors. Thank you for your trust and commitment.