Darshan Divakaran

Job title: 
Senior Manager - Strategic Innovation and Partnerships
Department: 
AFWERX, US Air Force
Bio/CV: 

Darshan “Dash” Divakaran is an aerospace intrapreneur and technology evangelist with expertise in unmanned aviation, aviation development, geospatial analysis, emerging technologies, and program management. His areas of expertise in unmanned aviation also includes Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), Counter-UAS (CUAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). He has led efforts to work with federal, state, public safety, industry, and academia to develop, integrate and manage national/statewide programs and initiatives.

In his role with AFWERX, Dash leads efforts to promote innovation and integration through joint operations, interagency, state, and academic partnerships. He supports the industry engagement, outreach, and educational initiatives for AFWERX. He is also the AFWERX subject matter expert for unmanned systems and advanced air mobility.


He is also an FAA certified commercial pilot with multi engine rating and holds a FAA part 107 remote pilot certificate.

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