SIDE BY SIDE TO BRING THE BEST RETIRED MILITARY THIS COUNTRY HAS TO OFFER BY WAY OF DSUS THEY ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST AND TOGETHER BRINGING TO SHAREHOLDERS INTEGRITY THAT IS UNQUESTIONED BY SERVICE FROM ALL OF THEM TO AND FOR THEIR COUNTRY NOW TO AND FOR AND WITH DSUS. ALL TOGETHER THEY ARE DSUS mes C. O'Meara, Treasurer, Director of U.S. NW & Canadian Markets
Mr. O’Meara, a United States Marine Corp veteran and former Alaskan pilot with many years and thousands of hours of search and rescue experience, has owned and operated several flying services providing freight and passenger services to remote villages and communities throughout Alaska. Mr. O’Meara is an inventor and patent holder for a number of Electronic Visual Distress Signal products. Currently the CEO of North American Survival Systems—a purposeful business dedicated to testing, manufacturing, and distribution of quality Search and Rescue signal products—he brings not only his years of experience in the U.S. NW region but a patented technology that reduces liability for the operator and improves conspicuity of our units for longer and safer flights.
As a director for DSUSA, his experience and patented technology will enable the company to address the SAR industry with outstanding aerial platforms and unrivaled performance.
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Euan Ramsay, Research & Development
As a seasoned drone builder and designer, Mr. Ramsay specializes in drone technology and systems that work in the real world. After years as a hobbyist, three years ago, Mr. Ramsay began building and flying UAVs after recognizing the practical side of drone technology during a rescue mission of sheep for a local farmer. Since that day, he has been designing products for professional and humanitarian causes.
Mr. Ramsay is the founder of Performance UAV which is an extension of his personal ethos of making drones practical. Performance UAV specializes in payload systems that add value to customers and humanitarian organizations including but not limited to: technology such as cargo systems, stabilized camera and light platforms, specialized airframe design, workflow & process design and integration with business processes.
As Director of R&D & European Markets, Mr. Ramsay brings to DSUSA years of build & test experience (particularly in multirotor platforms), a holistic approach to drone integration into existing workflows, a genuine understanding of what customers desire and a critical eye for new technology that adds value.
Based near Zurich, Switzerland, Mr. Ramsay provides a solid European base for DSUSA’s global expansion.
Kevin Haley, Director of Sales & Marketing
Kevin Haley developed a passion for flight as a young child and that passion helped spawn years of experience and expertise in the world of remote flight operations. Kevin started building and flying RC aircrafts in 1988 which led him to flying Multi-Rotor UAVs in 2012.
Using his sales and marketing experience, his background and passion for RC Aircraft, Kevin and his wife Shari of 27 years, developed “Hovershots APV, LLC”.
Hovershots started as an aerial video production company but quickly expanded into much more; today Hovershots specializes in UAV/UAS Sales, Service, Repairs, Flight Training, Aerial Photography & Videography production studio.
Kevin is an Award Winning UAV Photographer with several award winning photos. He boasts a 2013 Guinness World Book of Records Aerial Photo, which was taken in the Grand Traverse Bay area of Michigan. Kevin and Hovershots have been featured in the major UAV/UAS publication the sUASNews.com, and have had their videos featured on the Pure Michigan website, www.michigan.org.
Subsequent to working on a Drone Search and Rescue project, Kevin and several members of that team decided to join forces to form Drone Services USA, Inc.. Kevin brings his years of knowledge and experience to Drone Services USA, Inc. as the Director of Sales and Marketing.
Hovershotsapv and Kevin Haley have been granted the elusive 333 Exemption from the FAA as of April 16th. 2015. Haley, filed back on January 9th. 2015 and it took about 97 days to receive the exemption.
Hovershotsapv is among only a 190 companies in the USA, to receive their 333 as of April 2015. The Haleys started Hovershotsapv back in 2012 and Became and Llc, in November of 2014. Hovershots is a Women owned company with Shari Haley being the President and Kevin being the Vice president and Pilot for the operation.
We are very pleased to have received our 333 and now hope to open more doors in the commercial market here in the states.
Haley said the filing process took about 3 hours to complete using information from other companies that have been granted the exemption as a guide. The hardest part was the waiting, because nothing is posted on the FAA website as far as if it went through.
Only when he received the email saying it was granted. Did they know for sure. Haley has been piloting RC aircraft for 27 years and has flown Helicopters, airplanes and started flying drones in April of 2012 their website is www.hovershotsapv.com
They also have a Youtube account and Vimeo account if you would like to see some of their work under the name Hovershots APV.
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George K. Purdy IV, Director of SAR, Fire, & FAA Affairs
Hawaii and Pacific Rim Markets
As a child Mr. Purdy was always fascinated with technology, robotics and RC’s. Even then, Mr. Purdy would build, modify, fly & crash UAV’s just to repair and modify to fly again. Each attempt was to encapsulate exactly what was needed to create the perfect machine. As a true hobbyist growing up in his homeland of Hawaii, Mr. Purdy never imagined just how far his fascination with this type of technology could take him and how it would assist him in his deep desire to serve his fellow man.
As a young adult, Mr. Purdy began his life’s work in service with the United States Navy. As a USN veteran of Desert Storm, he then served with the United States Air Force. Finally he found himself back home with the State of Hawaii Airport Crash and Fire Rescue where he has been a first responder for over 17 years.
As a trainer for the Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) for the island of Lanai, Mr. Purdy is always looking for innovative ways and to add technology to our arsenal of techniques to protect and rescue the people of our community.
One of two veterans to establish Drone Services Hawaii, Inc., Mr. Purdy has set out to be the leader in sales, service and repairs for drones and drone related products in Hawaii. Working closely with the FAA, Mr. Purdy & DSH are working to assist in the integration of drones into the national airspace for Emergency Services needs.
As Director of SAR, Fire, FAA Affairs & the Hawaii and Pacific Rim Markets, Mr. Purdy’s contributions are in the research, development, marketing, sales, training and servicing of the entire future line of SAR drone products that DSUSA will produce. He is also responsible for and responsive to Hawaii, the western Pacific and East Asia markets for the variety of drone products that will be available.
Solomon Nieves, Director of Defense & Security Applications Director of SW U.S. Markets
For over 15 years, I advanced my knowledge and career in the aviation industry. As VP of new business and contracts at aviationtech.org, I obtained multi-million dollar contracts, handled all customer relations as well as assisted in the development and design of various manufacturing needs. In this field of work, I became well versed in dealing with the FAA and maintaining federal requirements and standards. To be specific, I assisted in obtaining a SCT certification from the FAA for Cesna Caravan 208. After leaving Aviation Tech, I took my aviation experience and ventured in the UAV/UAS market. I have extensive RC platform development history, with the last three years more specifically dedicated to designing, engineering and manufacturing multi-rotors.
FromAboveRC is an innovative forward thinking business designing and building UAV/UAS systems to meet the multitude of needs of real life customers. With my extensive aviation and RC background, FromAbove specializes in offering the latest technology customized to directly meet the demands of the consumer. My additional personal experience working in fire & rescue for 10 years, greatly enhances FromAbove’s ability to build copters that are highly desired and effective in the FD/PD/SAR field. With advanced design and manufacturing experience, FromAbove is able to offer multirotors that are both unique and cost effective.
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Joshua Terry, Director of Energy/Power Sector
Mr. Terry has built his reputation around building teams; his drive and uncanny ability to put the right people in the right places have resulted in his contributing to the creation of several successful companies. From startups, bankruptcy recovery or just shifting gears to launch something new, Mr. Terry’s objectives in aiding companies from modest beginnings to substantial profitability with remarkable expedience is commonly achieved.
Mr. Terry’s background as a journeyman coupled with his education makes him instrumental in presenting major opportunities by securing inclusion on bid lists of major utilities, general contractors & developers, for both bid and storm work, as well as special projects. Mr. Terry is adept at bidding various types of projects and manages these projects to completion.
Presently, Mr. Terry’s focus is to work alongside a team of professionals experienced in infrared imaging & drone technology to assist in gaining a longstanding position in the energy and power sector marketplace. Since the combination of these technologies is still in its infancy, Mr. Terry has yet again found the right people and the right place.
In addition to his experience, as Director of Energy & Power Sector for DSUSA, Mr. Terry brings to the team a stable work ethic, a continuous welcoming and positive attitude, and a deep- seated professionalism; qualities that have proved to be a recipe for success time & time again.
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ANTHONY C. LITTMANN, CDR USN Independent Director
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Anthony Littmann is a native of Staten Island, New York and grew up in New Jersey. He received an NROTC scholarship to attend Texas A&M University where he graduated and received his commission as a Naval Officer in 1996.
Anthony has vast experience in a variety of sea going billets on several classes of warships, including AEGIS cruiser and various AEGIS destroyers. Most recently, he commanded USS CHAFEE (DDG 90). While ashore, Anthony served at U.S. Strategic Command, as director of simulation at the Surface Warfare Officers School, and currently serves on the staff of the Chief of Naval Personnel.
Anthony holds several degrees, a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology, a Master of Science in Information Systems and Operations, and a Master of Business Administration.
As an Independent Director for DSUSA, Anthony provides a wealth of knowledge and experience to assist in our global operations.
Mr. Jeffrey Kendall, Brig. Gen., USAF Retired
Consultant for Defense & Security Applications
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Jeff Kendall, Consultant for Defense & Security applications for Drone Services USA is the President and founder of JBK Integrated Solutions, LLC., and is a retired United States Air Force brigadier general. Having served in various operational, joint, and multi-national staff and command assignments around the globe. Mr. Kendall is a highly decorated combat veteran. He has commanded at multiple levels, including flight command during Operations DESERT SHIELD and STORM, an air liaison detachment with an Army brigade in Europe, a Pacific-based, operational F-15C fighter squadron in combat, the Air Force Academy flying training group, and the international Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program. He served as the NATO Commander of Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, responsible for multi-national air base defense while exercising centralized control and coordination of all airfield operations, logistics, NATO assets, real estate management, and full-spectrum air base defense and force protection for over 30,000 personnel from 42 nations.
Jeff served in staff positions at Combined Forces Command/US Forces Korea/United Nations Command, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the Air Force Air Education and Training Command. His final Air Force assignment was serving as Director of Warfighter Systems Integration, Secretary of the Air Force Office of Information Dominance and Chief Information Officer, in Washington, D.C. In this role, Jeff directed the integration of multi-domain and cyber capabilities into joint warfighting by addressing information system interoperability shortfalls, developing information dominance policy, advocating for cyber resources in support of a $13.8 billion net-centric portfolio, and directing governance for aerial communications networking and data links.
A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a Human Factors Engineering concentration, Jeff also earned a Master of Aeronautical Science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy from the National Defense University with distinguished graduate honors. He has conducted extensive defense-related research and analysis at the RAND Corporation, the Institute for Defense Analyses, and the Council on Foreign Relations.
Mr. Kendall and his company are highly recognized for providing the objective analysis enabling the success of today’s organizations.
As Director of Defense & Security Applications, Mr. Kendall brings to DSUSA over 25 years of defense and training industry experience; including executive-level leadership in net-centric portfolio management, airborne communications networks; employing UAVs to conduct route clearing, friendly force over-watch, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support to counterinsurgency operations. With his Extensive combat leadership experience in the air as a fighter pilot over Iraq and as a ground force commander in Afghanistan, employing UAVs to conduct route clearing, friendly force over-watch, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support to counterinsurgency operations, Mr. Kendall is key in ensuring we exceed requirements for global strategic planning within our UAV developments.
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