Reliable Robotics has announced the appointments of David DeRose as Director of Finance and Lee Tomlinson as Director of Operations to the company?s fully owned Part 135 airline subsidiary in preparation for commercial cargo flights. DeRose and Tomlinson join Jeff Drees, Director of Cargo Strategy, to begin cargo services this year. Reliable Robotics will continue to grow its airline team and operational experience as part of a phased certification approach to bring its Remotely Operated Aircraft System and services to market.

?We are working with leading cargo carriers eager to integrate remotely piloted systems into their fleets,? explained Jeff Drees, Director of Cargo Strategy for Reliable Robotics and former Co-owner and Chief Commercial Officer of Ameriflight. ?By demonstrating crewed air cargo delivery first, we will build a solid foundation for the transition to remotely operated flights.?

?We?ve taken deliberate steps to recruit a reputable team and further develop our experience in the air cargo sector, but certifying aircraft systems for safe routine operations takes time,? said Robert Rose, Co-founder and CEO of Reliable Robotics. ?We will introduce automation into the airline operation once we have proven to ourselves and the FAA that these systems can be deployed safely for commercial use.?