Jonathan Downey is a pioneer of the Commercial Drone industry. He founded Airware in 2011 and led Airware as its first CEO for 6 years during which the company grew to 100 people, raised over $90 million in venture funding, expanded internationally with a headquarters in Paris, and served customers in 37 countries.

In his free time, Jonathan enjoys flying manned aircraft and is a commercial multi-engine rated pilot with experience flying small singles up through twin turboprops and helicopters.