Adam Bry
About Adam Bry
Adam Bry is the Co-founder and CEO of Skydio, where he leads efforts in developing autonomous drones. He co-founded Google[x]'s Project Wing and has a strong background in engineering and aviation, holding degrees from MIT and Olin College.
Work at Skydio
Adam Bry serves as the Co-founder and CEO of Skydio, a position he has held since 2014. Under his leadership, Skydio has focused on developing autonomous drones that enhance safety and efficiency across various industries, including public safety, energy, defense, transportation, communication, and construction. Bry leads a diverse team that includes experts from AI and robotics, hardware specialists, special forces operators, and law enforcement officers. His role involves overseeing the strategic direction of the company and driving innovation in drone technology.
Education and Expertise
Adam Bry holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, as well as Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he studied from 2009 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering from 2004 to 2008. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering and technology, which he applies in his work with autonomous drones.
Background
Bry began building flying devices at the age of five, demonstrating an early passion for aviation technology. He worked as a Software Engineer at Google[x] on Project Wing from 2012 to 2014, contributing to the development of innovative drone solutions. Prior to that, he interned at the Air Force Research Laboratory in 2007. His experience spans two decades in small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), beginning as a national champion R/C airplane pilot.
Achievements
Adam Bry has been recognized for his contributions to the field of autonomous flight. He was named in MIT’s TR35 list for young innovators and was part of an award-winning research program at MIT that pioneered autonomous flight for drones. Additionally, he has authored numerous technical papers and holds several patents related to drone technology. As a member of the Federal Aviation Administration's Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee since 2021, he advises on regulatory frameworks to promote American leadership in aviation.