CDA Welcomes DoorDash to the Board of Directors
THE COMMERCIAL DRONE ALLIANCE WELCOMES DOORDASH TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jim O’Sullivan to lend expertise in CDA’s effort to restore American leadership in commercial drone technology
WASHINGTON, D.C. April 10, 2025 / The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), an independent 501(c)(6) non-profit organization led by key members of the commercial drone industry, is pleased to announce Jim O'Sullivan, Head of Drone Strategy at DoorDash, has joined its Board of Directors. DoorDash, a leading technology company revolutionizing local commerce through its delivery platform, is advancing its drone delivery capabilities to enhance customer and merchant service.
Jim O'Sullivan brings a dynamic blend of technology, logistics, and aviation leadership to the CDA. In his role at DoorDash since January of this year, he has spearheaded the company’s efforts to integrate drone delivery into its platform, optimizing last-mile solutions. Prior to joining DoorDash, Jim served as VP of Regulatory Strategy and Special Projects for Matternet and the company’s Head of Regulatory Strategy and Head of Flight Systems and Electronics. Jim is an FAA Commercial Pilot, a UAS Remote Pilot, and a Command Pilot for Angel Flight West, for which he volunteers his time by providing free, non-emergency air travel for children and adults with serious medical conditions.
"Our Board of Directors reflects the collective strength of our CDA membership and champions policies that enable the safe and innovative expansion of drone operations across the United States," said Lisa Ellman, Chief Executive Officer of the Commercial Drone Alliance. "We are excited to welcome Jim O'Sullivan to the Board and look forward to tapping into DoorDash’s expertise in logistics and its forward-thinking approach to drone technology."
"The work of the Commercial Drone Alliance is pivotal in crafting a regulatory framework that empowers businesses to unlock the full potential of commercial drones," said Jim O'Sullivan. "As a pilot and technologist, I’m thrilled to join the CDA Board and help shape the future of drone delivery, ensuring it benefits American communities and drives innovation in logistics."
Jim O'Sullivan joins CDA’s esteemed Board of Directors: Eric Brock (Ondas), Ben Berlin (Zipline International, Inc.), Jenn Player (Skydio), Ken Stewart (NUAIR), Neta Gliksman (Percepto Robotics), James Grimsley (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma), Margaret Nagle (Wing), Dean Allen Barefield (Southern Company), Jeff Cole (Hidden Level), Grant Jordan (SkySafe), Matt McCardle (Amazon Prime Air), Heath McLemore (Florida Power & Light), and David Shilliday (Honeywell).
About the Commercial Drone Alliance
The Commercial Drone Alliance is an independent non-profit organization led by key leaders in the commercial drone and advanced air mobility industries. The CDA brings together commercial drone end-users, manufacturers, service providers, advanced air mobility companies, drone security companies, and vertical markets including oil and gas, precision agriculture, construction, security, communications technology, infrastructure, newsgathering, and filmmaking. The CDA works with all levels of government to collaborate on policies for industry growth and seeks to educate the public on the safe and responsible use of commercial drones to achieve economic benefits and humanitarian gains.