The North Dakota Unmanned Autonomous Systems Council (NDUASC) has elected Zach Peterson, Director of Business Development at Vigilant Aerospace Systems, as Vice Chair. He joins Frank Matus, Director, UAS Integration Strategy, Airspace Mobility Solutions, Americas at Thales, who has been elected Chair.
Zach Peterson, with a distinguished background in UAS operations and systems integration, has been instrumental in advancing Vigilant Aerospace Systems’ safety and autonomous capabilities. His role as Vice Chair will focus on fostering partnerships, expanding opportunities, and supporting the Council’s efforts to strengthen the UAS ecosystem.
“I am thrilled to take on the role of Vice Chair,” said Peterson. “The NDUASC is uniquely positioned to lead the future of UAS innovation, and I’m eager to contribute to its mission of shaping a robust and thriving industry.”
Their appointments mark a pivotal moment for the Council as it continues to drive the growth of North Dakota’s UAS ecosystem.
The North Dakota Unmanned Autonomous Systems Council leads the advancement of UAS technologies in North Dakota. Bringing together industry, government, and academic leaders, the Council promotes innovation, advocates for supportive policies, and drives workforce development in the UAS industry.
Vigilant Aerospace is the leading developer of multi-sensor detect-and-avoid and airspace management software for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS or drones). The company’s product, FlightHorizon, is based on two NASA patents and uses data from multiple sources to display a real-time picture of the air traffic around a UAS and to provide automatic avoidance maneuvers to prevent collisions. The software is designed to meet industry technical standards, to provide automatic safety and to allow UAS to safely fly beyond the sight of the pilot. The software has won multiple industry awards and the company has had contracts and users at NASA, the FAA, the U.S. Department of Defense and with a variety of drone development programs. Visit our website at www.VigilantAerospace.com