Drone Product Management & Innovation

Led product strategy and development for breakthrough consumer drones from concept to market launch. Drove product roadmaps for 3D Robotics Solo and Parrot Sequoia, managing cross-functional teams and bringing cutting-edge autonomous systems to market.

2013 - 2020 Product Strategy Go-to-Market

Professional Experience

Senior Product Manager - Consumer Drones

3D Robotics • 2014 - 2017

Led product strategy and roadmap for the groundbreaking Solo drone, the first smart drone with computer-assisted flight and integrated GoPro control. Managed cross-functional teams to bring innovative consumer drone technology from concept to market launch.

Key Achievements:
  • Defined product requirements and roadmap for Solo drone's autonomous flight features
  • Managed go-to-market strategy for computer-assisted flight modes and safety features
  • Led product partnership with GoPro for integrated camera control and gimbal stabilization
  • Coordinated with open-source ArduPilot community for flight control software integration

Product Manager - Agricultural Technology

Parrot • 2017 - 2019

Led product development and market strategy for advanced multispectral imaging systems for agricultural and commercial drone applications, including the breakthrough Sequoia sensor product line.

Responsibilities:
  • Drove product roadmap and requirements for Parrot Sequoia multispectral sensor
  • Managed agricultural market research and customer development for mapping solutions
  • Coordinated product strategy for computer vision and autonomous navigation features
  • Led go-to-market execution for machine learning-powered crop health assessment tools

DIY Drones Community Contributor

diydrones.com • 2013 - Present

Active contributor to the pioneering DIY drone community that laid the foundation for the modern drone industry. Participated in open-source development and community-driven innovation.

Contributions:
  • ArduPilot flight control software development
  • Community forum technical support and mentoring
  • Open-source hardware design contributions
  • Beta testing and feedback for emerging technologies

Major Projects

3D Robotics Solo Drone

Consumer Drone Revolution • 2014-2016

Led development of the Solo drone, featuring computer-assisted flight, integrated GoPro control, and advanced autonomous capabilities that redefined consumer drones.

Technical Innovations:
  • Computer-assisted flight control algorithms
  • Integrated GoPro camera and gimbal control
  • Smart shot modes (Cable Cam, Orbit, Follow)
  • Real-time telemetry and video streaming
Autonomous Flight Computer Vision Consumer Electronics

Parrot Sequoia Multispectral

Agricultural Technology • 2017-2019

Developed the Sequoia multispectral sensor for precision agriculture, enabling farmers to monitor crop health and optimize yields through advanced imaging technology.

Capabilities Developed:
  • 4-band multispectral imaging (RGB + NIR)
  • NDVI and vegetation index calculations
  • Crop health analysis algorithms
  • Integration with mapping and analytics platforms
Multispectral Imaging Agriculture Tech Data Analytics

DIY Drones Community

Open Source Innovation • 2013-Present

Active contributor to the pioneering DIY drone community that evolved into the foundation of the modern drone industry, fostering open-source innovation.

Community Impact:
  • ArduPilot flight control software contributions
  • Hardware design and testing feedback
  • Technical mentoring and support
  • Bridge between DIY and commercial development
Open Source Community Building ArduPilot

Technologies & Expertise

Flight Control Systems

Deep expertise in autonomous flight control algorithms, sensor fusion, and real-time embedded systems for unmanned aerial vehicles.

  • ArduPilot and PX4 flight control software
  • IMU and GPS sensor fusion algorithms
  • Real-time control system design
  • Safety and failsafe system implementation

Computer Vision & AI

Advanced computer vision algorithms for autonomous navigation, object detection, and environmental understanding in aerial platforms.

  • OpenCV and machine learning frameworks
  • Object detection and tracking algorithms
  • Optical flow and visual odometry
  • Neural network deployment on embedded systems

Multispectral Imaging

Specialized knowledge in multispectral and hyperspectral imaging systems for agricultural and environmental monitoring applications.

  • Multispectral sensor design and calibration
  • NDVI and vegetation index calculations
  • Agricultural mapping and analysis
  • Remote sensing data processing

Open Source Development

Extensive experience in open-source software development, community collaboration, and bridging DIY innovation with commercial products.

  • Git workflow and collaborative development
  • Community engagement and technical support
  • Documentation and knowledge sharing
  • Open hardware design principles

From DIY Community to Commercial Success

The journey from diydrones.com community experiments to launching the 3D Robotics Solo demonstrates the power of open-source innovation and collaborative development in creating breakthrough consumer products.

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