Co-Founded Apeiron UAV LLC with Fred Darnell and Dan Franco in 2022. Based out of Mooresville, North Carolina, we have developed a fully agnostic autonomous system that can be utilized in any vehicle with relatively simple integration, starting with single rotor VTOL aircraft.Our current product offerings are internal combustion engine full-size helicopters, with payloads ranging between 400 and 1400 lbs, endurance ranging from 2 hours to 12 hours and flying at speeds over 100 miles per… Show more Co-Founded Apeiron UAV LLC with Fred Darnell and Dan Franco in 2022. Based out of Mooresville, North Carolina, we have developed a fully agnostic autonomous system that can be utilized in any vehicle with relatively simple integration, starting with single rotor VTOL aircraft.Our current product offerings are internal combustion engine full-size helicopters, with payloads ranging between 400 and 1400 lbs, endurance ranging from 2 hours to 12 hours and flying at speeds over 100 miles per hour. Extreme low initial cost, extreme low operating and maintenance costs.Stay tuned for major expansion taking place in summer of 2024. Show less

Created a prototyping and manufacturing company based out of a 12,500 square foot facility located in Statesville, North Carolina. Scope of work includes:•Research, development, validation and manufacturing of prototype vehicles and their components, including but not limited to:-Powertrain and PCM/ECU-Suspension-Exhaust-Brakes and ABS units-Steel and aluminum stampings-Fiberglass, carbon fiber and kevlar body components-BCM, FPFCM, BCM and PCM control module… Show more Created a prototyping and manufacturing company based out of a 12,500 square foot facility located in Statesville, North Carolina. Scope of work includes:•Research, development, validation and manufacturing of prototype vehicles and their components, including but not limited to:-Powertrain and PCM/ECU-Suspension-Exhaust-Brakes and ABS units-Steel and aluminum stampings-Fiberglass, carbon fiber and kevlar body components-BCM, FPFCM, BCM and PCM control module integration•Parts manufacturing•Complete automotive restorations on early and late model passenger cars and trucks•Performance and longevity based modernization of early and late model domestic vehicles•From-scratch vehicle prototypes for street, track and military applications, including electric and autonomous applications. Commercial-off-the-shelf systems integration for cost effectiveness and component availability. Ask how we can serve you today! Show less

•Assisted with refurbishing and modernizing an iteration of the original Windecker Eagle One, worlds first fully composite and radar invisible aircraft.•Responsible for/involved with hands-on design and creation of interior, multiple accessory drives, fuel system components, environmental systems, engine baffling and cooling systems, air induction and exhaust, component packaging, and more.•Assisting with creation of FAA/CAAC compliant supporting documentation and manuals.•Assisting… Show more •Assisted with refurbishing and modernizing an iteration of the original Windecker Eagle One, worlds first fully composite and radar invisible aircraft.•Responsible for/involved with hands-on design and creation of interior, multiple accessory drives, fuel system components, environmental systems, engine baffling and cooling systems, air induction and exhaust, component packaging, and more.•Assisting with creation of FAA/CAAC compliant supporting documentation and manuals.•Assisting with transitioning the Eagle One from prototype experimental to FAA/CAAC conforming aircraft to be manufactured and sold in China. Show less

•Dynamic Vehicle development and rapid prototyping, ranging from OEM style street vehicles to track cars to military applications•Research, Development and Validation for major automotive manufacturers such as GM, Chrysler, Ferrari, Mercedes AMG•Team leadership•Design, prototype and execution of suspension systems and components, power train support systems and components (such as air induction, exhaust, fuel systems, etc.), cooling systems (oil and water), intercooling systems (air… Show more •Dynamic Vehicle development and rapid prototyping, ranging from OEM style street vehicles to track cars to military applications•Research, Development and Validation for major automotive manufacturers such as GM, Chrysler, Ferrari, Mercedes AMG•Team leadership•Design, prototype and execution of suspension systems and components, power train support systems and components (such as air induction, exhaust, fuel systems, etc.), cooling systems (oil and water), intercooling systems (air and water), assembly fixtures for small and large scale production, tooling and many others.•Building and testing of prototype vehicles (all forms of fabrication and assembly)•Conceptual problem solving•Hands on execution of product creation from concept to prototype to production•Product planning, estimating, testing and evaluation•Public speaking, company representation•Technical writing and documentation Show less

•Complex part assembly and building•Complex large scale vehicle fabrication, largely based off concept drawings, prints and team meetings•Developed excellent fabrication, TIG and MIG welding skills•Further developed conceptual problem solving skills•Design and execution of vehicle components, ranging across structural, suspension, and power train support systems•Assisted in building and creating award winning vehicles and products (Goodguys,Super Chevy… Show more •Complex part assembly and building•Complex large scale vehicle fabrication, largely based off concept drawings, prints and team meetings•Developed excellent fabrication, TIG and MIG welding skills•Further developed conceptual problem solving skills•Design and execution of vehicle components, ranging across structural, suspension, and power train support systems•Assisted in building and creating award winning vehicles and products (Goodguys,Super Chevy, SEMA)•Time-management, self-delegation based off multiple ongoing projects Show less

-Moonlighted at AvWorks while working at Detroit Speed.-Hand Ported Cylinder heads for RedBull air race airplane.-Assisted in the building of the engine, fabrication of components of the aircraft.-Created strategic intercooler systems for Reno air race planes, utilizing high and low pressure areas on the cowl of the aircraft for the systems entry/exit points.-Won the 2007 RedBull air race championship, with a total of 4 team members.-Assisted in the building of high… Show more -Moonlighted at AvWorks while working at Detroit Speed.-Hand Ported Cylinder heads for RedBull air race airplane.-Assisted in the building of the engine, fabrication of components of the aircraft.-Created strategic intercooler systems for Reno air race planes, utilizing high and low pressure areas on the cowl of the aircraft for the systems entry/exit points.-Won the 2007 RedBull air race championship, with a total of 4 team members.-Assisted in the building of high performance street car engines. Show less