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Basil Yap
Vice President at Hovecon Consulting
Basil Yap is a prominent figure in the aviation industry, particularly in the fields of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM). He currently serves as the Vice President of Hovecon Consulting, where he provides expertise in emerging aviation technologies.13
Professional Background
Basil Yap has over 20 years of experience in aviation and is nationally recognized as a leader in UAS and AAM.1 His career is marked by several key positions and achievements:
Entrepreneurial Ventures::
- Partner at Aero X Ventures, a venture fund focused on AAM13
- Co-founder and General Partner of AeroX Ventures2
Non-Profit Leadership::
- President of AeroX, a non-profit organization focused on building an AAM ecosystem in North Carolina13
Previous Roles::
- Former UAS Program Manager for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)1
Notable Accomplishments
During his tenure at NCDOT, Yap led several groundbreaking initiatives:
- Pioneered routine medical package delivery operations across the nation
- Obtained the first Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) infrastructure waiver
- Conducted the first public electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) demonstration1
Education and Expertise
Basil Yap holds a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University.13 His expertise spans various areas of aviation technology and policy:
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
- Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
- Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) technology
- Urban Air Mobility
Advisory Roles
Yap's expertise is recognized through his appointments to several advisory positions:
- Member of NASA's Aeronautics Research and Technology Roundtable
- Member of the Smith Reynolds Airport Board13
Current Focus
At Hovecon Consulting, Basil Yap provides subject matter expertise and program development for emerging aviation technologies to industry and state/local governments.3 He is actively involved in shaping the future of UAS, eVTOL technology, and Urban Air Mobility.
Basil Yap resides in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with his family.13
