Chris Anderson

Chris Anderson is the Chief Operations Officer and Head of Product at Kitty Hawk Corporation, an innovative air taxi company backed by Google. He previously co-founded and served as CEO of 3D Robotics, a prominent unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) company that has since become part of Kitty Hawk. His extensive background includes a notable tenure as editor-in-chief of Wired magazine, where he led the publication to multiple National Magazine Award nominations and wins for general excellence.13

Professional Background

• Current Role: COO and Chief Product Officer at Kitty Hawk Corporation.
• Previous Experience:
  • Co-founder and CEO of 3D Robotics.
  • Editor-in-chief of Wired magazine for 12 years.
  • Worked at The Economist, and served as an editor for leading science journals such as Science and Nature.

Publications

Chris Anderson is also a best-selling author, known for books such as:

• The Long Tail: Discusses how the internet has transformed the economy by enabling niche markets.
• Free: Explores business models based on free products.
• Makers: Focuses on the rise of micro-manufacturing through new technologies like 3D printing.

Recognition

He has been recognized as one of TIME Magazine's top 100 thinkers and was listed among Foreign Policy’s Global Thinkers in 2013.124

Anderson's work at Kitty Hawk involves pushing the boundaries of aviation technology, contributing to the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which are pivotal in the future of urban air mobility.15