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.
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.
Committees
Our activities are created and arranged by our four key committees. For a schedule of all committee meetings, click here.
| Committee | Chair(s) |
| Programming and Events | Corey Snipes, Kent Iler |
| Regulatory | Tom Taconet |
| Membership | Bobby Oliver |
Board of Directors
NORCODA’s Board of Directors is actively involved in managing the group’s programs and events, and also sets the direction and priorities for the group’s various initiatives. For the schedule of board meetings, click here.
The current Board Officers are:
| Position | Officer |
| President | Tom Taconet, Avon UAS |
| Vice President | Roger Mortimer, Ohio Drone Repair |
| Secretary | Bobby Oliver, Lakeland Community College |
| Treasurer | Jason Damman, V1 Drone Media |
The current Board Members At Large are:
| Position | Member |
| Board Member | Gerald Aust, Aitheras Aviation Group |
| Board Member | Dan Chan, Commercial Drone Group |
| Board Member | Monique Davis, Shaw High School |
| Executive Director | Chad Hankins, Patriot Aerial Services |
| AUVSI Director | Kent Iler, Iler Aerial Imaging |
| Board Member | Herb Long, Ohio Drone Repair |
| Board Member | Mike Oldja |
| Board Member | Mike Schaler, Akron Drone Services |
| Board Member | Devon Sheehy, Argonaut |
| Board Member | Corey Snipes , Twomile Heavy Industries |
| Board Member | Howard Thompson, EHM Advisors |