3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Galaxy Blimps LLC represents a one-source provider for unmanned technology exploitation and
market conduit by providing a host of products and services. Our praxis supersedes what many can
offer for system capabilities progression or program impact. Whatever the mission is (stand-alone or
a combined action program to gather ISR, broadcast, disseminate or deliver in a covert or overt
comportment) we can provide solutions to your program requirements anywhere on the globe.
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4. Table of Contents
1. COMPANY OVERVIEW _________________________________________________________________________ 1
2. COMPANY DESCRIPTIONS _____________________________________________________________________ 1
3. MARKETS ________________________________________________________________________________________ 1
3.1 DEFENSE__________________________________________________________________________________________ 1
3.2 CIVIL _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 1
3.3 COMMERCIAL _____________________________________________________________________________________ 2
3.3.1 IMPLEMENTATION _______________________________________________________________________________ 2
4. SPECTRUM OF SERVICES ______________________________________________________________________ 2
4.1 PRE-PROGRAM PLANNING________________________________________________________________________ 2
4.2 FLIGHT SERVICES _________________________________________________________________________________ 2
4.3 DESIGNS AND ENGINEERING ______________________________________________________________________ 2
4.4 PRODUCTION _____________________________________________________________________________________ 2
4.5 SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION _______________________________________________________________________ 2
4.6 TRAINING_________________________________________________________________________________________ 3
4.6.1 PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT _____________________________________________________________________ 3
4.6.2 TRAINING PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION __________________________________________________________ 3
4.7 PAYLOAD INTEGRATION __________________________________________________________________________ 3
4.8 BEST PRACTICES _________________________________________________________________________________ 3
4.9 STAFFING ASSISTANCE ___________________________________________________________________________ 3
5. GOALS ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3
5.1 COMMERCIAL _____________________________________________________________________________________ 3
5.2 DEFENSE__________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
6. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ______________________________________________________________________ 4
6.1 TONY WHITE _____________________________________________________________________________________ 4
6.2 JASON WHITE_____________________________________________________________________________________ 4
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5. 6.3 ANDY HOLCOMB __________________________________________________________________________________ 4
6.4 PATRICK EGAN, ___________________________________________________________________________________ 4
7. HISTORY _________________________________________________________________________________________ 5
8. TECHNICAL AND APPLICATION MILESTONE _______________________________________________ 5
9. ATTACHMENTS _________________________________________________________________________________ 7
9.1 ANTONIO WHITE ______________________________________________________________________________ 7
9.2 JASON WHITE ________________________________________________________________________________ 10
9.3 ANDY HOLCOMB _____________________________________________________________________________ 13
9.4 PATRICK EGAN_______________________________________________________________________________ 14
9.5 PGSS LETTER OF APPRECIATION _________________________________________________________ 17
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6. Galaxy Blimps LLC is made of a core group of industry professionals that have worked their way up
1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
through the commercial side of the UAS industry. This anomaly provides for a well-balanced
experience and skill matrix that includes many of the fundamentals necessary to innovate and
facilitate most unmanned systems applications. Those include; concept, design, manufacturing,
certification, testing, payload configuration, subsystem integration, documentation, training and
operations. These assertions are backed by a cumulative 40 + years of hands on industry experience
with, VTOL, fixed wing, rotary wing and RPAs, RPVs, UAV’s, sUAS/UAS and LTA systems.
Galaxy Blimps LLC has broad and extensive commercial and defense Unmanned Aircraft System
2. COMPANY DESCRIPTIONS
experience. This also includes a complete empirical understanding of unmanned LTA systems both
tethered and free.
www.galaxyairships.com
www.galaxyblimps.com
Defense, Civil and Commercial
3. MARKETS
The principles have years of experience with several defense projects involving multiple platforms,
3.1 Defense
applications and geographical locations. This operational experience has afforded Galaxy a working
knowledge of the burgeoning unmanned ISR sector and also affords us contacts and potential
demonstration opportunities within the several branches of the military.
Certified PGSS (Persistent Ground Surveillance System) instructor operators. Systems stand up
procedure development and continued training on the Aerostar TIF 17K, TIF 25K, TCOM 22m/22m+
and 28M aerostat systems. Payload systems integration and configuration utilization for real world
application and practical CONOP development across the afor mentioned platforms into multiple
type GCS and TOC interfaces. (Attachment 9.5)
Support the NIE for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Battle Lab TIF 23K/25K and
Lindstrand 28 meter aerostat test bed systems. Duties include, component engineering, system
maintenance and operational deployments.
Scan Eagle pilot certification and OEF-I deployment. Aircraft launch and recovery, systems support,
and payload operation were among the duties fulfilled.
We have many contacts at the Federal level (i.e. DHS, DoJ and FBI) that afford us knowledge and
3.2 Civil
insight for trends in both ISR requirements and service expectations these users have. There is
interest in HD surveillance in both covert and overt roles with multiple sensors and a customer base
for high profile events. Our systems have also proven themselves as data gathering platforms for
scientific applications and would lend themselves to contracted services for EPA, NASA, NOAA, USDA
etc.
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7. We have completed extensive market studies and cost analysis while conducting demonstrations
3.3 Commercial
constituting industry firsts. Many of these first-to-market demonstrations, including live HD
television feeds including “on air” time, put Galaxy way out in front in the unmanned broadcasting
arena. More documentation can be provided on these subjects as well as HD video, pictures and
testimonials upon request.
The path to market as it relates to government regulation is one that includes various procedures
3.3.1 Implementation
and steps that have been initiated and require ongoing support and development. These include
completing Transport Canada SFOC, FAA Experimental Certification and legal representation to iron
out incongruities in the FARs.
These services are available on a multitude of unmanned platform types and configurations. Whether
4. SPECTRUM OF SERVICES
they are on your OEM system, modified systems, mission customized arrangements or the Galaxy
product line anywhere on the globe.
Application audits, RFI summary writing, proposal writing, contracted mission focus, SOW service
4.1 Pre-Program Planning
requirements.
Including, but not limited to; maiden flight, pre-delivery flight-testing, existing systems airworthiness
4.2 Flight Services
reviews, FMC determinations, crew systems for demonstrations and extended global service
deployments.
Our in-house design team is responsible for a robust product line of systems for applications
4.3 Designs and Engineering
including: indoor advertising/promotion, outdoor advertising/promotion, academic and scientific
research, HD broadcast as well as ancillary equipment including GCS (Ground Control Station),
controllers and Helium recovery system.
Galaxy has an extensive portfolio of flight proven LTA and fixed wing unmanned systems. The LTA
4.4 Production
systems range in length from 20’ up to 75’ and can accommodate a myriad of different payloads and
applications. There has been development work on several proven fixed wing platforms such as the
Pathfinder and Blivot that were early predecessors to aircraft such as the Predator, Raven, and other
commonly associated UAS platforms.
Documentation for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Battle Lab is part of our tasking as
4.5 System Documentation
described in our SOW and is under development. Volumes of documentation include checklists
emergency procedures, system and subsystem manuals were developed as part of our tasking for
PGSS (Persistent Ground Surveillance System). Safety and risk management plans. Various
documentation and manuals for our in house products were also submitted to the FAA as part of the
sUAS ARC recommendations.
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8. The Galaxy principles et al developed and stood up the PGSS (Persistent Ground Surveillance System)
4.6 Training
training and deployment program.
The Galaxy principles have collectively trained over 700 PGSS contractors, NATO allies and Navy
personnel for OEF-A deployment on multiple LTA aerostat system platforms.
Developing procedures for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Battle Lab test bed aerostats is
4.6.1 Procedure Development
part of our tasking as described in our SOW and currently under development.
All flight procedures for the multiple PGSS platforms were developed by Galaxy principles. Quality
assurance, commercial/civil customer system acceptance flight and end-user sell-off procedures.
Documentation for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Battle Lab is part of our tasking as
4.6.2 Training Program Documentation
described in the SOW and are under development.
First round and ensuing iterations of documentation for PGSS was designed and compiled by our
team for use in training, as well as for deployed system operation. These included but are not limited
to; checklist, system deployment manuals, flight manuals, flight logs, CONOPS vignettes, weather
related materials, standards based curriculum and related testing materials.
The principals have had training and operational experience with, electrical, Fiber Optics, Microwave,
4.7 Payload Integration
RF and mechanical engineering. They have conducted numerous integrations of both wired and
wireless delivery systems for mission critical data such as Full Motion Video Dissemination (FMV),
command and control, telemetry, data relay, and other payload or system information gathering
subsystems. These systems range in quality/bandwidth from full wireless HD broadcast quality video
feeds to critical sensor data dissemination packets.
Galaxy Blimps commercial operating best practices were submitted to the FAA for inclusion into the
4.8 Best Practices
Set of Recommendations for sUAS Regulatory Development for the sUAS ARC.
We have a wide array of connections within the global UAS community (commercial, defense,
4.9 Staffing Assistance
regulatory), and know many experienced system operators that have deployed on various platforms
attached to multiple programs.
To exercise and employ our expertise and acumen in co-dominating the unmanned aviation
5. GOALS
commercial/civil and defense markets.
They include building another 75’ Spirit of Dallas class or 95’ unmanned airship and either returning
5.1 Commercial
to Canada to follow up on or, get new certification through the Special Flight Operations Flight
Certificate (SFOC) process. This will allow us to operate in both a commercial and civil capacity in
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9. Canadian airspace, and act as a stepping-stone for certification in other countries including the U.S.
under an Experimental Airworthiness Certificate (EAC) in a civil capacity.
The Congress has mandated that the FAA integrate commercial UAS into the NAS by mid 2015. We
plan to have our flight proven demonstrator and in stock systems ready to sell when this market
opens up.
This effort has been shelved for the time being as we have focused on gaining experience in the ISR
defense market(s). Our plan includes either self-funding the construction of another demonstrator
system or, entering into a strategic partnership to complete these plans before the mandated
deadline.
Package and market our concepts; mature prototypes and products/services as solutions for
5.2 Defense
asymmetric threats to government branches that specialize in rapid deployments and have funding
flexibility. We possess a catalog of whitepapers for systems and applications including hybrid
tethered/free blimp, the Dynamic Blimp Network, NRHRU, Dropkick (robot dropping), Mother ship
(sUAS dropping), Self Docking Capture System.
6. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Is the CEO, and also the lead system pilot. He excels in generating interest in new fields for
6.1 Tony White
applications of LTA technologies, constantly gathering a network of contacts and networking in those
new fields. Through his efforts Galaxy has grown a reputation across the US as a leader in unmanned
LTA technology. His responsibilities include piloting, design oversight and direction, logistics,
spokesperson, and financial management. Co-founded Galaxy RPV in 2000, founded Galaxy Blimps
with SCA in March of 2006.
Holds the positions of operations, marketing and production quality assurance manager. Jason is a
6.2 Jason White
primary contributor in airship design including CAD, and supports all business activities. His
primary responsibilities include marketing materials, graphic design, media presentation, blimp
design, website, cost analysis, and all other business support needs and back-up pilot. Co-founded
Galaxy RPV in 2000, joined Galaxy Blimps in December of 2007.
Lead engineer, machinist, and electronics system designer. Andy directly contributes in the design of
6.3 Andy Holcomb
Galaxy’s airships and owns and operates two onsite CNC machines. His primary responsibilities
include electronics design, mechanical design, parts machining, and all other hardware design needs.
Has provided direct engineering support and design since 2000, officially hired into Galaxy in April
2006.
Business Development, UAS Regulation and unmanned aviation airspace integration and system
6.4 Patrick Egan,
application analysis. Patrick has years of experience developing and maintaining positive
relationships among Federal government agencies, industry representatives and academia. Managing
projects involving National Airspace System (NAS), integration technology and multiple agency
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10. missions; Review, analyze and maintain government and private industry programs, budgets, and
collateral materials with international effects; Advising on global airspace integration policy and
regulations. Business best practice development; Asses and evaluate new technologies for unmanned
aircraft system integration.
In 2000 Galaxy RPV was formed and began development in both fixed wing and LTA UAS designs.
7. History
Several critical design elements for airships were developed in both indoor and outdoor applications.
Galaxy Blimps was formed in 2006, and later partnered with SCA promotions as the primary financial
backer. Over this time Galaxy has developed unmanned airships capable of lifting high quality
broadcast gimbals while generating a solid network of contacts amongst the highly competitive
network broadcast community as well as key government contacts involved with the FAA, FBI and
other government agencies in both the United States and Canada. Galaxy is playing a key role in the
certification process and legalization of large unmanned airships in the United States through its
contacts with the FAA and FBI.
A collection of industry firsts for both fixed wing and lighter than air platforms and applications.
8. TECHNICAL AND APPLICATION MILESTONE
October 2011 – Principles Tony White and Patrick Egan began aerostat operations for the U.S. Army
Space and Missile Defense Battle Lab at White Sands Missile Range as part of the Network Integration
Evaluation (NIE) 12.1.
June 2011 - Tony White is certified as a Scan Eagle UAS pilot and was deployed to Iraq.
October 2010 – Tony White left PGSS program after training over 200 contractors to operate
Aerostar TIF-25 and TCOM 22M aerostat systems for operations in Afghanistan.
March 2009 – Performed requested flight demonstration of the Galaxy 60ft blimp (on loan from the
UoD), for the FAA as part of the sUAS ARC (Aviation Rules Committee, order 1110.150). We
successfully demonstrate the safe operation of the system as well as the HD aerial surveillance
attributes to the FBI. (FBI representative stated, “We would have employed this asset at the
Presidential inauguration if we had known this system was available.”) Completed and submitted
requested materials for FAA sUAS ARC.
February 2009 – Completed construction of the 75ft blimp and started flight trials. Tested 75ft blimp
with CineFlex camera gimbal. Developed full paint controls for gimbal system. Shot aerial video for
demonstration footage. (See video at www.galaxyairships.com)
January 2009 – Principals requested to serve as unmanned LTA SME (Subject Matter Experts) for the
sUAS ARC (Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aviation Rule Making Committee, Order 1110.150)
August 2008 – Deliver 60ft blimp to the University Of Delaware Marine Biology department. The
Blimp was utilized for scientific experiments and University special events.
May 2008 – Demonstrated 60ft blimp system with CineFlex V14 at ESPN corporate headquarters in
Bristol Connecticut.
March 2008 –Flew demonstration flights with the 60ft blimp for GEICO with a CineFlex V14 at the
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11. NHRA race in Houston Texas. (See video at www.galaxyairships.com)
February 2008 – Demonstrated the 60ft blimp system with CineFlex for ESPN at the NHRA race in
Phoenix Arizona. First live HD Broadcast from an unmanned airship. (See video)
February 2008 – Integrated CineFlex V-14 HD camera gimbal to 60ft blimp.
January 2008 – Completed design and started construction of the 75ft “Spirit of Dallas” blimp.
October 2007 – Test flew blimp with FLIR and produced our first aerial video from blimp. (Wireless)
September 2007 – Converted FLIR Ultra Media II to a wireless control system.
August 2007 – Completed the construction of the 60ft blimp and started flight trials.
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12. 9. ATTACHMENTS
SECURITY CLEARANCE: U.S. DOD SECRET
9.1 ANTONIO WHITE
FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
Professional Background
From the age of ten years old to the present have flown radio controlled airplanes in air shows,
sponsored events, and contests. I have flown several UAV platforms for the US Army, LTV, and
private originations. Types of configurations include multi-engine (up to five motors), pushers, flying
wings, blimps, parasails, water aircraft, and heavy lift aircraft. I have extensive experience with UAV
composite aircraft design and manufacture.
U. S. Army
Flew RCMATS (Radio Control Miniature Aerial Targets) for three years.
Licenses
Have attained a private pilot license and I have been checked out in a Cessna 150, Cessna 152, Cessna
172,and Diamond Aircraft Katana. I currently have 585 hours in single engine land airplanes.
UAV EXPERIENCE
Fixed Wing:
LTV Blivet munitions drone (10hrs PIC)
LTV Pathfinder (6hrs PIC)
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LTV Validator (2.5hrs PIC)
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ISL UAV (Built by me/ similar to shadow UAV) (4hrs PIC)
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Galaxy Orbiter camera ship (Built by me) (10hrs PIC)
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RCMATS (Radio Control Miniature Aerial Targets) for the US ARMY (1200hrs PIC)
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Certified Insitu (Boeing) Scan Eagle pilot (total PIC hours to date -740hrs)
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Rotor Wing:
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26cc camera helicopter (50hrs PIC)
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Bell tilt rotor prototype (5hrs PIC)
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LTA (lighter than air):
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30ft Galaxy Blimps airship (250hrs PIC)
35ft Galaxy Blimps airship (580hrs PIC)
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40ft Galaxy Blimps airship (10hrs PIC)
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60ft Galaxy Blimps airship (150hrs PIC)
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75ft Galaxy Blimps airship (60hrs PIC)
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TIF-25 Aerostat
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22M TCOM Aerostat
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Total UAV flight hours 3,077.5
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13. MILITARY EXPERIENCE
U.S. Army, Ft. Carson, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Served for four years as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle
hull mechanic (job ID number 63T). I achieved the rank of corporal (E-4). I flew RCMATS (Radio
Control Miniature Aerial Targets) for three years and eventually took over entire program. Flew a
few test UAVs at Ft Huachuca in Arizona. I worked in the S3 shop. Though I was only an e-4 I was an
SOP evaluator and gave briefs to the higher brass on training and evaluation of aerial threat detection
and response. After flying mock attacks on FOB bases I spent hours debriefing the company
commanders on how their companies responded to the aerial threats and how they can do better
next time. I might of not had the higher rank, but at the time UAVs where so new that there was not a
path for rapid rank advancement as was in other MOSes. As SOP evaluator it was my job to make sure
the sensor payload operators where being utilized to their maximum potential, and that the proper
information was passed up the chain.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Galaxy RPV
Ft Worth, Texas. Owner. Co-founded company with my brother Jason White. The company was
started in September 2000, and in that time we built 6 display models, 2 fixed wing UAVs (one was
sold to ISR inc.), 3 indoor R/C blimps, and 10 outdoor R/C blimps. We have installed an autonomous
flight system in a fixed wing aircraft and one of our outdoor blimps.
Galaxy Blimps
5110 Voyager Dr, Dallas TX. CEO/Founder. In 2006, with investor backing, I founded Galaxy Blimps.
We set out to build a large enough radio control blimp that could lift a FLIR camera gimbal. I hired my
core crew and we started construction on a 60ft blimp. After testing the blimp with a FLIR gimbal it
was decided we needed a bigger blimp. We built a 75ft blimp that utilized a new camera gimbal from
CineFlex. We successfully tested the blimp with the new system. In the course of this time we also
built a 35ft electric/gas outdoor blimp that was sold to a company in Guadalajara Mexico, indoor
blimps for Missouri State and the Bakersfield Condors semi pro hockey team, and a 20ft custom
shape Chili Pepper for the Chili’s restaurant chain. We operate the Chili’s blimp for the Dallas
Mavericks and Dallas Stars home games. My role at Galaxy has been as President of the company.
Below is a list of my responsibilities:
Oversee daily operations
Oversee blimp designs
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Manage blimp construction
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Manage shop financials
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Organize ground support equipment and trailers
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Coordinate supplies and accommodations for field operations
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Chief / Test pilot
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Point man for all sales and presentations
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Schedule and execute all blimp operations
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Neany Inc
On December 1 2009 I was hired by Neany Inc to start a training program for the new PGSS project. I
oversaw and implemented all of the Aerostat handling training for the TIF-25 Aerostat from Aerostar
International, and later in the program I performed the same function with the TCOM 22M Aerostat.
While on the training team I trained over 150 personnel currently deployed in Afghanistan. I have
experience with the MX 15 and MX 20 camera systems.
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14. On October 15th 2010 Mr Chyau Shen reassigned me to the Sky bus program. This new assignment
entails the assembly and flight operation of a 132ft unmanned airship.
VT-Group
On March 14th I was hired by VT-Group to deploy as a Scan Eagle Pilot. Successfully complete Insitu
Scan Eagle pilot training program.
Completed a 4 month deployment to Iraq. I accumulated 740hrs of Scan Eagle flight time.
EDUCATION:
High School degree
Four years of military service (U.S. Army)
Two years of flight school, attaining a private pilot license
Two years of college courses
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15. SECURITY CLEARANCE: U.S. DOD SECRET
9.2 JASON WHITE
ABSTRACT
Diverse marketing, R&D, and business innovator with a proven track record in new and emerging
technologies. Focused on practical solution oriented problem solving in both personnel and process
management while providing successful product/project development and integration into new
markets/theaters of operations. Unique blend of hands-on technical experience and project
management skill used to develop strategic business opportunities and innovative product plans
directly contributing to successful contract acquisitions and business growth. Possess
entrepreneurial start-up, business transition, and program “stand-up” experience lending to a
focused project management and product development style resulting in real-world implementation
solutions that reduce both overall costs and schedule overruns. SME consultant for a range of UAS
platforms and military C5ISR technologies.
SKILLS MATRIX
Business Development; Project Management; Marketing; P&L Management/Analysis; Strategic
Planning; Civil, Military, & Government Contracting; Market Research & Analysis; Client Relations;
R&D; Product Development/Design; Government and Corporate SME Consulting - UAS Platforms
both Fixed Wing and LTA, ISR Assets such as Wescam, FLIR, and Cineflex Turrets; NATOPS
Curriculum Development and Implementation; Mechanical Design & Engineering; Graphic & Web
Design; Video Editing; Branding & Positioning
PROJECTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) Design and Project Management
Persistent Ground Surveillance Systems (PGSS) Training Development and Implementation
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Certifications in operation and instruction of numerous sensors, platforms and payloads
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Project Management, Scheduling and Cost Analysis utilizing Microsoft Project and Excel
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Component CAD engineering drafts utilizing Rhinoceros 4, and Solidworks 2009 (CAD Program)
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Component Technical Drawings for machinists with tolerance callouts for outsourcing parts
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Carbon Fiber Layups and Component Design, Integration, and Assembly
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Business Management and Cost Analysis
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Business Plan Write-ups
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General Business, Project, Operations and Personnel Management
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Created financial projections & detailed cost analysis tables providing enhanced price
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negotiating power
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GSA, Military, State/Federal Government, and Civil Contract/Project Management
Marketing, Graphic Design, and Web Design
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Logo Design and support artwork for letterheads and business documents
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Designed Brochures, Product Write Ups, and Marketing Materials directly resulting in new
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clients
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Conceptual design and product mock-ups for proposed projects which was key in landing clients
Video production editing, product packaging, and support materials graphics and design
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Website Development with programs including Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 & CMS Joomla
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Fiberglass Display Model Construction from CAD drawings to final onsite display setup
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Successfully negotiated and managed civil & government/military contracts
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Created CAD Drawings utilizing Rhinoceros 4 and Solidworks 2009 to aid in model construction
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16. Fiberglass Molds and Model Lay-up, Assembly, and Construction (shaping and sculpting skills
required)
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Final detailing and graphic design for paint templates, decals, etc
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
NEANY INC/OSD USSOCOM, Yuma, Arizona. PGSS Training Deputy/Lead. Non-Government lead for
all of training for USSOCOM SSP Navair 4.5x PGSS. Oversee and implement training in accordance
with Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) for the department of
the Navy. Personnel and Project Management responsibilities. Provide SME Consulting, Instruction,
and Training Curriculum Development for the following: Aerostar 25k Class Aerostat, TCOM 22M
Class Aerostat, Neany and STARA Ground Control Shelter, Systems Integration Lab Training
Simulators, Wescam MX15i, FLIR Star Safire HD, UTAMS, TerraSight COP, Slew-to-Que Software,
Boomerang Shot Detection Systems, Radio Relays, RF interfacing, Critical Data Paths,
Troubleshooting, and Fiber Optics to name a few. (Dec 2009 – Present)
Galaxy Blimps LLC, Dallas, Texas. Operations Manager. Oversee Design and Production of UAS
(Unmanned Aerial Systems) projects, as well as maintain financial projections and cost analysis for
internal use. Engineering responsibilities include CAD engineering, technical drawings, machinist
tolerance diagrams, stress analysis, and vender relations. Marketing responsibilities include
brochures, product write-ups and proposals, demo videos, website design and maintenance, and
graphic design. Directly contributed to the design and introduction of large unmanned blimps into
the commercial broadcast production market by providing job cost analysis, engineering expertise,
and superior marketing materials. Web http://www.galaxyairships.com (Dec 2007 – Dec 2009)
Custom Models and Displays, Arlington, Texas. Partner. Custom fiberglass display model fabrication,
financial accounts management, sales / customer service, web designer, graphic design & print media
specialist, and business management responsibilities. Managed customer accounts for clients such as
Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Bell, and United States Government [Military Contracting]. Successfully
acquired and maintained clientele through customer relations and project flexibility solutions
resulting in needs based manufacturing specific to the client, resulting in increased recurring sales.
(Aug 2003 – Dec 2007)
Galaxy RPV, Bedford, Texas. Partner. Create business plan, manage financial accounts, sales /
customer service, web designer, graphic design & print media specialist, other responsibilities
relating to remote piloted aircraft and business management responsibilities. Managed customer
accounts for clients such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, United States Government [GSA], Dallas Stars,
and Dallas Mavericks. Provided needed working capital through revenue stream generation in the
form of GSA contracts and misc government contracts during times of internally financed unmanned
aircraft research and development. Design and implement marketing materials, cost projections, and
UAS design drafts that were instrumental in securing financial backing for this entity. (Aug 2000 –
Aug 2003)
Denton County Information Services, Denton, Texas. Web designer. Design Internet and Intranet
web pages, develop graphic artwork, and work with a variety of applications pertaining to web
development. Completely redesigned the Counties internal and external websites based on
demonstrated graphic design abilities. (Dec 1998 – Jan 2001)
WCLindon inc., Dallas, Texas. Consultant (part-time). SME for various remote controlled aircraft;
attend conventions, Q.C. shipments of model rockets from oversea companies. Traveled to Taiwan to
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17. consult on the selection of a manufacturer for the purpose of manufacturing toy remote controlled
rocket aircraft. (Dec 1995 – Dec 1997)
EDUCATION:
University of North Texas. Denton, Texas.
Bachelor of Business Administration. Entrepreneurial & Strategic Management
USSOCOM SSP Navair4.5x. Certified Training Deputy, Instructor and Operator for all PGSS OEF
fielded technologies
TECHNOLOGICAL EXPOSURE:
Applications
Sarnoff TerraSight, FalconView, APL (JHU Applied Physics Lab) Gatekeeper, MS Office Products,
Adobe Creative Suite Master Collection, Microsoft Access, Rhinoceros, AutoCad, Mechanical Desktop,
Solid Works, QuickBooks Pro, and various ISR component software, scripting and graphics
applications.
Programming Language
COBOL in MICRO FOCUS environment, COBOL, JCL, HTML, DHTML, Javascript.
UAS
Airships, Aerostats, Fixed Wing, Rotary, Surface Vehicles, VTOL – all or most in operations, training
and design.
Payloads and Data Transmission
Wescam MX-15i,FLIR Star Safire HD, Cineflex V14HD & V14MSII, ARL UTAMS, APL Gondola, Fiber
Optics, IP Based Systems Integration and Instruction, Ground Control Shelter Server and Operator
Interface to UAS Integration and Instruction, and Various RF based sub systems and peripherals.
OTHER INTERESTS:
Unmanned Aerial Systems, Stunt kites, Hockey, Computer Assembly, Marching Percussion -
Instructor, Martial Arts, Member of Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps 1993, Golf.
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18. PROJECT MANAGER (UAS)
9.3 ANDY HOLCOMB
5 plus years of experience in Project Management
10 plus years of experience in Design and Development
16 plus years of fabrication experience
Proven record as an Innovator with an Arsenal of Diverse Skills.
Keen ability to find innovative solutions.
UNMANNED AIRSHIP AND OTHER ENGINEERING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Project Manager and Chief Engineer in the construction and implementation of two 60ft
plus Unmanned Airships and their ground support systems (One 60ft and one 75ft). These
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Airships were designed to be low flying camera platforms for the Cineflex V14 and FLIR
Media style HD Camera Turrets. Both of these airships were designed following airship
regulation guidelines.
Major project design contributor with organizations such as, NASA, Air Force, Army, BAE,
General Dynamics.
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Designed and implemented fully functional prototype wireless camera control systems to
convert wired analog and serial controls to serial wireless control. Allowing for the
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wireless remote control of both the FLIR Multimedia HD camera turrets and the Cineflex
V14 systems which allowed the use on Unmanned Airships.
Designed/Developed/Implemented multiple brushless alternator voltage regulation
systems utilized on Unmanned Airships. These systems resolved RF and EMF issues and
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allowed for a broader input voltage range from the alternators, resolving the inability to
acquire adequate off the shelf systems.
Designed/Implemented multiple engine starter systems for Unmanned Airships allowing
in-flight restarts.
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Designed bus communication system for Unmanned Airships, the system allows for
redundancy of command controls and sensor feedback systems while minimizing the
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vehicles weight by reducing the wires required.
WORK HISTORY
2009-Present Extreme Notions, Lewisville, TX
2006-2009 Galaxy Airships, Dallas, TX
2004-2006 Davis Technologies, Addison, TX
2002-2004 Paxco Industries, Lewisville, TX
2001-2002 QCS Technologies, Lewisville, TX
1999-2001 Davis Technologies, Lewisville, TX
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Arlington
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19. SECURITY CLEARANCE: U.S. DOD SECRET
9.4 PATRICK EGAN
BACKGROUND
Unmanned aviation airspace integration, application and exploitation professional with more than 8
years experience demonstrating organizational skills; media relations; and development and
maintenance of positive relationships among Federal government agencies, industry representatives,
and academia. Current assignment includes instructing Navy personnel and civilian contractor
Persistent Surveillance teams for OEF-A deployment. Managing projects involving National Airspace
System (NAS), integration technology and multiple agency missions. Review, analyze and maintain
government and private industry programs, budgets, and collateral materials with international
effects. Advise and consult on global airspace integration policy and regulations for business and
academia. Best practice development and implementation. Assess and evaluate new technologies for
unmanned aircraft system integration.
CAREER PROFILE
2011 – Present Consultant Supporting the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Battle Lab
2010 – 2011: Instructor, OSD/USSOCOM NAVAIR 4.5x Special Surveillance Project (C5ISR)
March 2009 – Present: AUVSI, UAS Airspace Advocacy Committee
2004 – 2010: Director of Government Programs, RCAPA
2003 – 2007: Sky-Borg Aerial Photography
1996 – 2009: CEO, Hammers Inc.
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
President Silicon Valley Chapter of AUVSI
Propose amendment for H.R.658 - FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011
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UAS white paper contributor. White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
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Speaker at UAS 2008/2009 (Paris, France). The presentation focus was on injecting science into
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the airspace integration effort to representatives of global CAA’s, aviation safety groups and
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military.
Completed sUAS ARC recommendation submitted to the FAA.
Facilitated meetings consisting primarily of NASA engineering personnel to make determinations
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on design parameters/capabilities and terminology for small-unmanned aircraft systems.
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Attended both the Airplane Owners and Pilot Association’s (AOPA) Expo and Helicopter
Association International (HAI) as a guest of the association to speak with association principals.
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Topics for discussion were airspace integration and stakeholder cooperation for a safer NAS.
Represent the U.S. as a member of the International Coordination Council (ICC). Make ongoing
requested comments on the EUROCAE wg-73 working paper and primary source document UK
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CAA CAP 722.
RCAPA delegate for participation on the FAA small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS), aviation
regulatory committee (ARC). Completed developmental assignment with other members of the
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association to strengthened our position and come into the process with recommendations and
material(s) for reference. Coordinated presentations for meetings with government, industry
and manned representatives to facilitate resolution on complex operational and regulatory
negotiations.
CERTIFICATIONS
OSD/USSOCOM SSP Navair 4.5x. Certified Training Instructor and Operator for PGSS
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20. CAREER EXPERIENCE ABSTRACT
OSD/A&C, USSOCOM NAVAIR 4.5x Program PGSS UAS Instructor
Supervisor: Training Deputy, Jason White (682) 465-5516
Develop curriculum and Instruct civilian contractor, Navy personnel, and coalition forces for OEF-A
theater UAS operations ISR gathering and dissemination. Duties include, Officer and Executive
training as well as classroom and field instruction. Create and developing course curriculum
segments, program documentation and standards development. Duties also included instructing the
following:
Operation of the L3/Wescam MX15i EO/IR sensor. Including L3 hand controller, menu set up
and maintenance.
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Operation of the Sarnoff Visualizer and Manager software suite. Set up customization and uses of
ancillary functions included in the suite as well as upgraded versions.
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MASINT (UTAMS) setup, installation and operation.
Motorola 45600 - 48600 setup and operational training.
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Ground School. System overview on two different spirals including the TCOM 22M, Aerostar TIF
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25K aerostats, common gondola and the S-280 Ground Control Station.
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System Integration Lab (SIL) Simulate connectivity between UAS and GCS, system software suite
and troubleshooting.
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Develop and instruct system specific CONOPS. Vignettes and scenarios written, developed and
simulated to resemble possible scenarios and events trainees were likely to experience while
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conducting system operations in Afghanistan.
Participate in developing systems operations and maintenance solutions from in theater reach
back.
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Remote Control Aerial Photography Association
Supervisor: President, Rick Connolly (408) 241-0102
The RCAPA is a professional association of dedicated remote control aerial photographers. RCAPA
provides operational safety guidelines, best business practices, networking and new technology
information. My duties included:
Represent RCAPA to staff from FAA Headquarters in the absence of the Public Affairs Officer.
Coordinated four-person branch providing public information about the association’s mission,
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policies, and operations to ensure timely and responsive presentation of sensitive issues of
unmanned aviation policy and technology.
Participate and represent the board and membership of RCAPA to the federal regulators and
other airspace stakeholders in the small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) on the Aviation
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Regulatory Committee (ARC).
Act as the contact point for outreach to the manned aviation community (e.g. ALPA, AOPA, HAI),
and also to current and potential sUAS operators. Developed a conceptual program of airspace
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stakeholder cooperation with the goal of mutual understanding and an end goal of facilitating a
safer NAS for all.
Participate as the RCAPA representative to the International Coordination Council (ICC). The ICC
acts as an international advisory group that inputs and comments on the work of the EUROCAE
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wg-73 sub group 4 LUAS (Light Unmanned Aircraft Systems). The purpose of the ICC is to get a
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21. global cross flow of information between those with the same goals and objectives.
Promoted and encouraged partnerships with businesses, education, and government
organizations involving unmanned aviation activities.
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Develop and implement established systematic procedures including a written testing program
to facilitate an industry based self-certification program for sUAS operators. The unique program
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was instrumental in making private liability insurance available for purchase by the RCAPA
membership.
Sky-Borg Aerial Photography
Build and deploy small unmanned aircraft systems for low altitude remote sensing.
Base system was the example used for the small unmanned aircraft systems Aviation Regulatory
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Committee (ARC).
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Performed flight demonstrations along side AeroVironment and Insitu for entities such as
MITRE, FBI, NASA and DHS.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
AOPA
ASTM F-38 (past)
AUVSI
HAI
International Coordination Council
Remote Control Aerial Photography Association
RTCA SC-203 (past)
sRPA Expert Group
Navy League of the United States
UVS International
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