DBT Aero is thrilled to announce the addition of Daniel Fuller to our team of advisors. Daniel brings almost 15 years of industry experience, advising and guiding Fortune 500 companies, U.S. state and federal agencies, as well as startup companies across Canada, the USA, Latin America, and Australia. As a forward-thinking business and engineering-trained leader, Daniel has been involved in several industry firsts in both the defense and commercial marketplaces. His expertise spans manufacturing, research and development, and business development in the unmanned robotic space.
A Proven Leader in Unmanned Systems and Innovation
Daniel is currently the President and Founding Principal of Clarify Consulting LLC, where he provides Uncrewed Systems Advisory and Solution Architecting guidance to companies and government agencies. Previously, he spent 10 years at Insitu (a Boeing subsidiary) in advanced development, focusing on creating new use cases through technical development and product management. Notably, he led the Detect and Avoid (DAA) research at Insitu/Boeing, working with the FAA and many in industry, which supported several first-of-its-kind FAA approvals and approvals for commercial flights in the national airspace.
In his most recent role as the Business Development Manager for the Americas at the Australian startup Emesent, Daniel focused on opening new regions, creating partnerships, building relationships, supporting customers, and identifying unique applicable markets within the region.
Comprehensive Expertise in Unmanned Systems
Daniel’s skill set encompasses:
- Go-to-Market Strategies for unmanned systems technologies and platforms
- Communications and Regulatory Compliance
- Sensor and Operational Considerations
- Procurement Down-Select and Product Management/Roadmap
- Systems Engineering/Solution Architecting
- Technical Business Development across the Americas
Additionally, he has served as a subject matter expert in UAS advisory for international showcase collaborations, focusing on UAS commercial operations in Canada, the USA, and Australia in various markets such as oil and gas, mining, railroad, and utility sectors.
Key Accomplishments and Recognitions
Daniel’s notable achievements include:
Creating concepts, partnerships, and securing Department of Defense (DoD) funding for sensor development, which has now become an unmanned systems program of record capability within the US DoD.
Providing support to Boeing as a subject matter expert in UAS advisory for international collaborations with USA and European airspace regulators.
Daniel is a forward-thinking, cross-disciplinary leader with an MBA in Technology Management and a B.S. in Electronic Engineering.
A Vision for the Future
In discussing his appointment with the CEO, Michael Duke, and Chief of Staff, Ben Neivert, Daniel said, “I am thrilled to join DBT Aero, a company based in Utah that drives sustainable regional air mobility. DBT Aero’s double box tail design provides breakthrough performance and economics at incredibly low noise levels, all critical factors for SUAS and air mobility segments. I look forward to assisting the team in commercializing this tremendous innovation.”
We are confident that Daniel Fuller’s extensive experience and leadership will significantly contribute to DBT Aero’s growth and innovation. Please join us in welcoming him to our expanding team!
