Decades of aerospace experience, bred from university research.
AeroFly's team brings cutting-edge expertise across aviation, drones, and space systems, delivering high-performance solutions from concept to flight.
The AeroFly team · Research Park at SDSU, Brookings SD
Founders, engineers, and builders.
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Plus a summer team of ~20 engineering interns from South Dakota State University.
Guided by experience.
AeroFly is advised by leaders across human spaceflight, engineering research, economic development, and law.
Charles "Sam" Gemar
Veteran of three Space Shuttle missions (STS-38, STS-48, STS-62) and a former U.S. Army officer. Brings deep expertise in human spaceflight, mission execution, and leadership of complex technical programs.
Dr. Rajesh Kavasseri
Associate Dean for Research and Professor in SDSU's Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering. Expert in power-system dynamics, stability, and control, with multiple NSF grants and a U.S. patent.
Dwaine Chapel
A leader at the Research Park at South Dakota State University, supporting startups and technology companies, including AeroFly, across applied research, prototyping, and commercialization.
Brian Brislen
Partner and Management Committee member at Lamson, Dugan & Murray LLP, advising on complex commercial matters, IP protection, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
Built with South Dakota's innovation ecosystem.
