New CSO...Mr. Ferro has over 28 years of experience in strategic planning and business development in the field of advanced technologies. Mr. Ferro is a subject-matter expert in tactical and strategic UAVs, Remotely Piloted Aircraft and interrelated systems used for defense and commercial applications. His experience encompasses UAV classifications ranging from the very small (NANO) to very large, high-altitude/long-endurance (HALE) stratospheric platforms.
Prior to joining Drone USA, he served as an International Strategic Developer for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI), a leading developer and producer of medium-altitude/long-endurance RPAs and is best known for the Predator, a complete UAV system. In this role, Mr. Ferro lead promotional opportunities for GA-ASI’s full line of Remotely Piloted Systems to national and international customers.
Prior to joining GA-ASI in November 2013, Mr. Ferro served as Director of International Business Development for AeroVironment Inc., one of the world’s leading producers of tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, as well as for a multitude of commercial applications. He also held senior positions with Teledyne Technologies, Corning, and Northrop Grumman. Paulo was directly involved in helping secure over half a billion dollars in international UAV contracts throughout his career.
Mr. Ferro obtained his Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts in Dartmouth, and holds several certifications in International Business, Engineering Management, and Autonomous Systems.
