About

Are you looking to tap into a community that provides cutting-edge insights into the world of autonomous technologies, including drones, air taxis, electric vehicles, space exploration and more? At Autonomy Global, we empower organizations and individuals in both military and civilian markets to stay ahead of the curve.

Insights

Our comprehensive coverage from leading professionals ensures you stay informed about the latest advancements and trends shaping the future of autonomy.

Accessibility

With access to our extensive news, resources and events available in multiple languages, you can engage with critical information in your preferred language.

Resources

Navigate the complex landscape of autonomy through our breaking news, in-depth regulatory analysis, exclusive reports, podcasts & expert commentary.

Community

Autonomy Global fosters genuine connections, empowering businesses to thrive through valuable networking opportunities and impactful global events that drive growth and collaboration.

Publisher & Executive Editor
Dawn Zoldi (Col USAF Retired)

Dawn is an internationally recognized expert on emerging tech law and policy. She is licensed attorney with 28 years of active duty military & civil service to the U.S. Air Force, CEO & Founder of P3 Tech Consulting, host of the Dawn of Autonomy and other popular podcasts.

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Developer & Digital Media Manager
Ron Morgan

Ron is the President of Horizon Marketing a full-service digital agency. We were pleased to work with Dawn to develop Autonomy Global’s website and provide hosting and ongoing support. As an agency we offer website development, hosting, SEO services, social media services and more.

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Technical Advisor
Mike Pehel

Mike is an industry renowned content producer and CEO & Founder of Upstreem, a content production company serving the technology sector. Mike produces and streams more than 100 technology-focused videos annually including the Dawn of Autonomy and Full Crew series of podcasts.

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Autonomy Global’s Ambassadors are renowned thought leaders who regularly contribute authoritative content and share their deep knowledge, analysis and insights in their respective areas of expertise.

Defense
James Poss (Maj Gen USAF Ret)

James is a leading expert on defense UAS/counter UAS, CEO, and founder of ISR Ideas, an intelligence and UAS consulting firm. A retired two-star general and former senior intelligence officer, James helped design the Air Force’s remote split operations system for drone control and founded the FAA ASSURE UAS Center of Excellence.

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Global Drone & AAM Regulations
Sarah Nilsson

Sarah is a pilot, an Arizona licensed aviation attorney, and a tenured professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Prescott, Arizona. She volunteers as an FAA Safety Team Representative and is widely published on global drone and AAM regulations, including her book Drones Across the World with ERAU.

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Business & Entrepreneurship
Eno Umoh

Eno is a renowned drone consultant with over a decade of experience. As Managing Director at Global Air U, he focuses on business education, marketing strategy and content development for drone businesses, government agencies and organizations. He’s also the Chairman of the African Drone Forum, the largest network of drone professionals on the African continent.

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Space & Maritime
Tracy Reynolds

Tracy is an 18-year active duty Commander and Judge Advocate in the U.S. Navy* whose global service includes operational assignments at sea and ashore advising decision makers in peace and in combat. Her areas of expertise include national security law, international law, law of the sea, counter-UAS and the outer space legal regime.

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Infrastructure
Rex Alexander

Rex Alexander, with 40+ years in military, general, and commercial aviation as a pilot, technician, and safety expert, is a global authority on vertical flight infrastructure. Founder and president of Five-Alpha LLC, he provides specialized education and insights on its unique challenges. Since 2019, he has been the Infrastructure Advisor to the Vertical Flight Society.

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Europe
Joanna Wieczorek

Joanna is a renowned Polish aviation attorney with 18 years of experience supporting aviation companies in Europe, specializing in general aviation, drones and innovative air mobility. She represents Polish Airports and leading air carriers in regulatory and business matters. Her expertise includes antitrust law, IP law, and integrating new technology within the aviation sector.

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Public Safety
Jason Day

Jason is the Director of Unmanned Aircraft for the Texas Department of Public Safety.  Widely recognized as a subject matter expert in the UAS community, he specializes in public safety UAS operations & administration. In his role as Director, Jason oversees the largest public safety UAS program in the nation with over 350 remote pilots & unmanned aircraft.

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Education & Training
Bronwyn Morgan

Bronwyn is a Part 107 certified drone pilot, FAA Safety Representative and Drone Pro. She founded Airversity Drone Academy, offering professional UAV pilot training and consulting, and MOUV UAM, focusing on AAM pilot training and smart cockpits. Morgan also leads Xeo Air, an AI-driven platform for drone mission management and data analytics and hosts the popular Xeo Air podcast.

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Counter-UAS
Abigail Smith

Abby Smith, Founder and CEO of Andersmith Solutions LLC, is a veteran aviation expert with 33 years at the FAA. She specializes in drone and AAM integration, C-UAS insights, airspace management and leadership development. Smith’s innovative work in UAS integration and strategic planning has shaped the future of aviation safety and commerce for years to come.

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Operations
Michelle Duquette

Michelle is a federal integrator, collaborative leader, aviation systems and operational expert, and strategist. Raised in the commercial airline industry then matured within one of the premiere R&D institutions supporting the federal government, Michelle has a combined perspective enabling her to transition concepts from research to operations that are nationally aligned and realistically sustainable.

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Standards
Phil Kenul (Rear Admiral NOAA)

Phil is a Retired Rear Admiral (NOAA), Senior VP at TriVector Services and the ASTM F38 Committee Chair. An expert in UAS standards, aviation regulations and marine aviation operations, he has played leadership roles in key drone industry groups and standards bodies, including with the JARUS, ICAO, Transport Canada and the FAA.

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Emerging Aviation Technologies
Zev Nadler

Zev Nadler, a former Senior Manager at an international consulting firm, pivoted to entrepreneurship in 1999. He founded and exited three successful businesses before discovering his passion for drones in 2015, when Nadler launched a commercial drone video company. Now, he provides business development and strategic connection solutions to UAS firms in the US and Israel, leveraging his expertise in emerging aviation technologies.

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Energy
Nate Ernst

Nate is the CEO of The Tactien Group, a leading company specializing in UAS for critical infrastructure. With over 15 years experience in manned and unmanned systems, he has specialized expertise in UAS operations, critical infrastructure and innovative technology integration. Nate has pioneered large-scale UAS flights and collaborated with numerous energy companies, the DoD and NASA.

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Government
Dr. Noor Razzaq

Noor Razzaq is an Air Force veteran, former SWAT leader and cybersecurity specialist with over 25 years in government and  education. As a former professor and a Non-Resident Fellow at the Irregular Warfare Initiative, his expertise includes operations, strategy and policy pertaining to homeland security, cognitive warfare and counter-UAS. Noor recently founded the Institute for American Policy and Standards Innovation.

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Asia
Akshata

Akshata is the founder of Drone Script, a marketing and R&D firm for drone startups, and the Production Manager for P3 Tech Consulting. Her background in mechanical engineering drives her passion for research and innovation. Akshata is a strong advocate of drone technology and has worked with companies worldwide to turn ideas into impactful results.

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Ambassadors participate in their personal capacity. The views they express here are their own and not the official position of their organizations, including the DoD, its components or the U.S. Government.