Johnny Doo

Johnny Doo is the president of International Vehicle Research, Inc., focusing on autonomous electric-powered vertical flight technologies and applications. He is also the co-chair of the Transformative Vertical Flight (TVF) Working Group – Public Services, teaming up with over 250 industry leaders and experts to develop the roadmap, use cases and potential solutions for the advanced air mobility (AAM)/eVTOL industry. Doo has 40 years of aviation industry experience managing and developing crewed and uncrewed aviation platforms and systems, with experiences covering design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management, service/maintenance, flight training and marketing/business development.

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Presentation

Autonomy for eVTOL/AAM parapublic missions – first-person flight perspective

Rapid advancement of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies presents groundbreaking opportunities for parapublic missions. This presentation explores the pivotal role of autonomy in eVTOL/AAM systems, particularly in the context of public service operations. Leveraging firsthand flight experiences, the speaker offers a unique perspective on how autonomy can transform parapublic eVTOL operations. By identifying the practical means to allow first responders, firefighters, EMS technicians and military service members to operate eVTOL aircraft safely and effectively, the presentation addresses the evolving challenges and opportunities inherent in the operation and training requirements of autonomous eVTOL aircraft.