John Santry

John Santry is a seasoned professional specializing in advising companies on the effective incorporation of drones, autonomous technologies, and advanced aerospace applications into business operations.

With a rich background in naval aviation, special operations, defense contracting, and entrepreneurship, John brings a wealth of practical experience to the table for government, commercial, startup, and Fortune 500 clients.

Having served in the U.S. Navy for a decade with deployments across The Middle East, Asia, and Africa, John has held various key roles such as a drone pilot for the Navy SEALs and Army Rangers, UAS Operations Manager for Boeing's Insitu, Inc., and General Atomics' Reconnaissance Systems Group.

Beyond his military service, John has also co-founded companies like RevUS providing commercial drone services and California Drone Supply as an online retailer, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen.

John's academic pursuits include an MBA in Business Administration and Management, General, as well as studies in technical and aeronautical fields from institutions like Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Additionally, John has diversified his skill set by completing programs in Full Stack Web Development covering frontend, backend, Javascript, Nodejs, React, Angular, database management, and cloud deployment via Woz U.

Through his roles at organizations like Skydio, Kittyhawk, and GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group), John has demonstrated his expertise in sales, enterprise solutions, and serving as a Subject Matter Expert in the field of sUAS.

John's previous positions, including being a Senior Partner at Revolutionary Unmanned Systems LLC and various operational roles in renowned aerospace and defense companies, underline his comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in unmanned aerial systems and aerospace technologies.