The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has announced that Christopher Todd, Founder and President of Airborne Response Corp has joined its Board of Directors. The CDA’s Board acts on behalf of the entire membership, helping to shape the organization’s strategic direction.
Todd has over 30 years of business technology experience advising Fortune 500 companies, major sporting leagues, and start-up businesses on emerging technologies and related marketing strategies. As Founder and President, he oversees corporate strategy, strategic partnerships, and business operations for Airborne Response. Todd also serves as the Executive Director of AIRT, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Airborne Response and official home of Drones For Good®, AAM For Good®, and the DRONERESPONDERS program. Chris brings his subject matter expertise at the intersection of unmanned aviation with public safety and disaster response to the CDA Board.
“The future of aviation is unmanned. Now is an exciting time for American drone innovation and security,” said Lisa Ellman, Chief Executive Officer of the Commercial Drone Alliance. “America must lead in drone dominance. To execute on behalf of the commercial drone marketplace, we need deep industry experience on our Board. We are thrilled that Chris has joined our leadership team.”
“The U.S. advanced aviation industry is at a critical inflection point as drone technology promises to reshape the U.S. economy,” said Christopher Todd, Founder and President of Airborne Response. “The Commercial Drone Alliance is the leading organization dedicated exclusively to advancing American leadership in commercial unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility policy. It’s an honor to join the board.”
Todd joins CDA’s esteemed Board of Directors: Eric Brock (Ondas), Ben Berlin (Zipline International, Inc.), Jenn Player (Skydio), Craig Marcinkowski (NUAIR), Neta Gliksman (Percepto Robotics), James Grimsley (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma), Margaret Nagle (Wing), Jeff Cole (Hidden Level), Jon Damush (uAvionix), Grant Jordan (SkySafe), Heath McLemore (Florida Power & Light), Jim O’Sullivan (DoorDash), and William Wheeler (Southern Company).
