Enabling Regulatory Breakthroughs for The Drone Industry

Jenn Player is Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at Skydio. Jenn collaborates with customers, regulators, and standards development organizations to advance autonomy and unlock safe and effective docked drone operations. With over 10 years of experience in uncrewed aircraft systems research, testing, and operations, Jenn’s early work to integrate drones into the National Airspace System led to the first long-range BVLOS civil flight in the continental United States. Prior to joining Skydio, Jenn founded Avineer LLC, a consulting firm helping manufacturers navigate the type certification process and helping enterprises gain approvals for BVLOS, teleoperation, and other complex operations. Jenn participates in industry working groups on BVLOS operations, detect and avoid technology, remote ID, airworthiness, and autonomy. She recently served as an industry working group lead on the FAA’s UAS BVLOS Aviation Rulemaking Committee. Jenn received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. She holds an FAA Remote Pilot certificate and a Private Pilot certificate with ratings in single-engine airplanes and gliders.