Owen Mc Aree
About Owen Mc Aree
Owen Mc Aree is a System Safety Engineer and Advisory Board Member at Luffy AI, with extensive experience in drone technology and aeronautical engineering. He has held various roles in research and development, safety assurance, and engineering across multiple organizations since 2006.
Work at Fly Zipline
Owen Mc Aree serves as a System Safety Engineer at Zipline since 2019. In this role, he focuses on providing safety assurance for autonomous operations within the drone industry. His expertise includes developing sensor systems and autopilot systems for autonomous drones, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Owen Mc Aree holds multiple positions in the aerospace and drone technology sectors. He is currently the Head of Research and Development at Neuron Innovations, a role he has occupied since 2022. Additionally, he serves as an Advisory Board Member at Luffy AI since 2022. He also holds the position of Director and Principal Consultant at Aerofirm Ltd since 2019.
Education and Expertise
Owen Mc Aree completed his Master of Engineering (MEng) in Aeronautical Engineering at Loughborough University from 2004 to 2009. He further pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Unmanned Aerial Systems at the same institution from 2009 to 2013. His academic background supports his expertise in computer vision systems, software systems for drone technology, and aeromechanical design for various drone systems.
Professional Background
Owen Mc Aree has extensive experience in the aerospace sector. He worked at Rolls-Royce as an Engineering Intern from 2006 to 2008. He has held various research and engineering positions, including Senior Aerospace Engineer at LiveLink Aerospace Ltd and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield. His roles have involved significant contributions to drone technology and research.
Achievements in Drone Technology
Owen Mc Aree has specialized in Extended and Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations (E/BVLOS) for drones. He has developed sensor and autopilot systems for autonomous drones and has provided safety assurance for autonomous operations. His work has contributed to advancements in aeromechanical design for fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid drone systems.