Darshan Divakaran

Darshan "Dash" Divakaran is a technology evangelist and aerospace entrepreneur with extensive experience at the intersection of aerospace, defense, and emerging technology. Dash has served as the Head of Airspace Innovation and Prime Partnerships at AFWERX and has held various roles including Program Manager at Agility Prime and Executive Advisor at multiple companies such as Pyka and Lighthouse Avionics. As the founder and president of AIRAVAT, Dash has also contributed to the field as the Founding President of AUVSI North Carolina and a research associate at North Carolina State University. Dash's educational background includes a Master's in Geospatial Information Science & Technology from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor's in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.