#268: Exploring Unmanned Aircraft System Frontiers with Bill Daggett, USAFA ‘01

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“Our vision for DAG is to become that trusted go-to for clear-eyed UAS insight within the industry.”-Bill Daggett, USAFA ‘01

Bill Daggett is the Founder and Managing Director of Delta Advisory Group (DAG), a commercially focused consulting company with a concentration on emerging Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) platforms and capabilities. DAG uses its vast operational experience, market knowledge, and extensive network to create UAS solutions that deliver real results. Bill’s 24 years of service in the Air Force and Air National Guard, including time as an MQ-9 Pilot and Functional Area Manager, provided him with extensive experience in the aviation sector, including interfacing with government agencies for global missions. Bill is a 2001 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How did Bill ended up in the UAS industry his experience in the Air Force and Air National Guard
• The resources that are available for a company starting out in the UAS space
• What industry trends and unique use cases Bill is most excited about
• The different types of clients Delta Advisory Group works with

At Delta Advisory Group, Bill and his team serve three main customer groups—founders of UAS start-up companies that have drone technology and need to develop a business plan, individuals and institutions looking to invest in the UAS space, and overseas UAS companies that are looking to enter the US market. With Bill’s passion, expertise, and network, he is able to help his clients reach their goals in the industry. We learned a lot from Bill about what is happening right now in the quickly evolving UAS market. Thanks for sharing with us, Bill!

Connect with Bill:

• LinkedIn
• Delta Advisory Group

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Special thanks to Bill for joining me this week. Until next time!

-Scott Mackes, USNA ’01