Clifford Sweatte

Clifford Sweatte is a seasoned aviation expert currently serving as a Senior Policy Advisor at Crown Consulting, Inc., focusing on policies for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in alignment with FAA regulations and ICAO standards. With previous experience as a Senior Policy Advisor at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Sweatte honed expertise in UAS and RPAS compliance and advised clients on drone policy and technical issues. Notable roles include Aviation Officer at the World Food Programme, Technical Officer with ICAO, and Program Manager at the FAA, where extensive experience in developing safety frameworks and operational standards for RPAS was gained. Additionally, Sweatte holds multiple patents as a developer of biometric security systems and has served as a Captain for USA 3000 Airlines, integrating leadership within aviation operations.