CDA Welcomes uAvionix to the Board of Directors
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COMMERCIAL DRONE ALLIANCE
June 4, 2025
Commercial Drone Alliance Welcomes uAvionix CEO Jon Damush to its Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, D.C.– June 4, 2025– The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), an independent non-profit organization led by key members of the commercial drone industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Damush, uAvionix CEO, to its Board of Directors. The CDA is governed by a Board of Directors who act on behalf of the entire membership, helping to shape the organization’s strategic direction.
Damush brings decades of experience in aviation technology, autonomy, and regulatory strategy to the CDA. His appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the industry, with growing federal support and policy momentum focused on unlocking the full potential of commercial drones in the United States.
“The CDA is the leading advocacy organization for the commercial drone industry,” said Jon Damush, CEO of uAvionix. “I’m honored to take on a greater role and work alongside the CDA and the full Board of Directors as we continue to advocate for the safe integration of drones into the National Airspace System. Advanced drone technology – and the tools needed to support safe, compliant, and efficient operations – are already here and also benefit the broader aviation community.”
“uAvionix has been a committed CDA member since the early days of our organization, and we’re excited to deepen that partnership,” said Lisa Ellman, CEO of the Commercial Drone Alliance. “The commercial drone industry is at a crossroads, and with industry leaders like Jon on our team, we’re better positioned than ever to advocate for the regulatory certainty needed to strengthen America’s security and aviation leadership.”
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, logistics, newsgathering, and filmmaking. The CDA works with all levels of government to collaborate on policies for industry growth and educates the public on the safe and responsible use of commercial drones to achieve economic benefits and humanitarian gains.
Learn more at www.commercialdronealliance.org.
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