Mayman Aerospace is a pioneering company in the field of autonomous flight, specializing in dual-use, high-speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft. Their flagship products, the SKYFIELD™ AI-controlled navigation software and the RAZOR™ VTOL aircraft, are designed to enhance military, government, and industrial capabilities by integrating advanced AI for superior situational awareness and operational efficiency. Founded in 2016 in Southern California, Mayman Aerospace has developed multiple full-scale prototypes and secured contracts with the US Department of Defense. Their aircraft are designed for a variety of applications, including military operations, disaster relief, and industrial logistics, with features like GPS-denied navigation, high payload capacity, and rapid deployment capabilities. The company aims to revolutionize aerial mobility by combining cutting-edge technology with strategic partnerships, pushing the boundaries of VTOL flight innovation.
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Bruce Tulloch
Director
Bruce Tulloch is a seasoned professional engineer and entrepreneur with nearly four decades of experience. He currently serves as the Director of Intelligent Systems at Mayman Aerospace and as a Senior Technology Advisor to JERA. Bruce is also a co-founder of MetaChip BitScope and is actively involved in mentoring and investing in startups within the infrastructure, energy, and defense sectors.Throughout his career, Bruce has founded several companies and collaborated on various projects, including developing Academy Award-winning digital audio dubbing systems for the US film and television industry, digital news radio broadcast systems for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, sonar systems for the Australian Navy, and MRI diagnostic systems for Siemens Oncology. He has also contributed to educational clusters for US universities and research clusters for the US Department of Energy.Bruce was a key member of the Jetpack Aviation team, contributing to the development of the world's only true turbine-powered JetPack. At Mayman Aerospace, he is involved in developing the Skyfield Razor, a high-performance AI/ML-controlled VTOL platform.He has served on the board and as Chair of The Studio, a startup incubator focused on media, entertainment, and gaming industries. Bruce is passionate about improving educational outcomes in STEM and AI and advocates for project-based learning and collaborative problem-solving.Bruce's career is characterized by his collaborative work at the intersection of creative expression and technological innovation. He is a founding member and Steward of the Guild of Entrepreneurs and supports the human-aligned use of AI.
