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When the power of sight combines with the power of flight -- there's an exponential impact for teams out in the field. ?? ?? But what often gets overlooked is understanding where you are, where your drone is, and where your camera is pointing in relation to the grand scheme of the bigger picture. ????? This is not only critical information to the teams on the ground but also the command leaders and other support roles that are needed to help conduct the most safe and effective missions, every time they're called into service. ?? ?? ?? ??

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Honored to brief emerging military and defense leaders from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy at MassChallenge—a top program preparing senior officials to shape the future of U.S. defense strategy and innovation. ???? These leaders will drive how new technology is adopted to protect our nation. We shared how WingXpand’s U.S.-built, NDAA-compliant smart planes are designed for mass deployment, with the ability to fly longer, carry more, and adapt faster than traditional drones. Their portable, modular design allows for rapid mission customization, and as autonomy continues to advance these systems will help forces see more, respond faster, and cover greater ground with fewer resources. The future of defense depends on scalable, adaptable technology, and we’re committed to expanding what’s possible. Grateful for the opportunity to engage with those shaping what comes next. Always great to be in the company of wonderful innovators like Airgility Bavovna AI! United States Department of Defense

You’ve got to feel it— it’s electric! ?? We’re looking for an energized Senior Electrical Engineer to join our incredible team at WingXpand! Please share with those in your network that may be a good fit.

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Honored to attended Launchpad Miami this week! Huge thanks to Carie Lemack and Michael Hurley for bringing together such an inspiring group of founders, executives, and VCs driving innovation in defense tech. Also, a special thanks to Christopher Brunk, CFP?, CEPA?, CPFA?, CRPC? Jerry Castro and Pearce Klevan, C(k)P?, CPFA?, CRPC? for sponsoring the event with the Bank of America / Merrill Lynch Team. I was privileged to participate in the Team and Leadership panel alongside amazing panelists and moderator, sharing insights on building strong teams in this fast-paced industry. Launchpad Miami has been a guiding force in my transition from 28 years in the Army to the world of defense tech startups. The connections and insights gained here continue to shape my journey. Looking forward to next year’s event and continuing to push the boundaries of innovation! #LaunchpadMiami #DefenseTech #Leadership #Startups #LaunchpadMiami #DefenseTech #Leadership #Startups #WingXpand Jonathan Calhoun JJ Wilson Neal Lurie Brydon Gerus

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?? ?? ?? Pump Up the Volume!! Hear that? Or rather—barely hear it? This is the moment WingXpand’s xRAI? smart plane transitions from quadcopter mode to fixed-wing flight. Now, imagine this at night. It’s not just hard to hear—it’s nearly impossible to see. And that makes a big difference for both commercial and defense missions. ?? For defense & security, it enhances situational awareness while staying discreet. ?? For infrastructure inspection, it enables close-up assessments without disrupting workers or communities. ?? For public safety & emergency response, quieter flight means assessing situations without adding noise or disruption. ?? For land conservation and ecological monitoring, it minimizes disturbance to animals while covering vast areas. With 5x the endurance and 10x more capability than traditional drones, WingXpand is pushing to expanding what's possible with autonomous systems for those that keep our world running.

The briefings held at U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence provided an incredible opportunity to hear directly from US Army leaders on the evolving role of drones in operations. It's exciting to be a part of how the Army is 'transforming in contact' and hear about the next steps in UAS integration, pushing for more adaptable, connected, and mission-ready drone solutions. Seeing these changes unfold in real-time—and having the chance to contribute to the conversation—is exactly what drives us at WingXpand to keep pushing the boundaries to expand what’s possible. US Army U.S. Army DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command PEO Aviation U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center U.S. Army DEVCOM C5ISR Center U.S. Army DEVCOM U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory PEO Soldier PEO IEW&S Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense-JPEO-CBRND PEO C3N U.S. Army PEO Combat Support & Combat Service Support PEO Ground Combat Systems U.S. Army PEO STRI U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence