Announcement • May 08
UAV Corp Appoints William Francis “Bill” Gately as Chief Security Officer UAV Corp. announced the appointment of William Francis “Bill” Gately as Chief Security Officer (CSO). A decorated law enforcement leader and internationally recognized expert in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, Gately brings nearly five decades of operational, investigative, and strategic security experience to UMAV’s expanding mission. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with three Purple Hearts and over 28 years of service with the U.S. Customs Service, Gately is best known for developing the “Systems Targeting” approach to dismantling international criminal enterprises. His leadership in Operation Casablanca set the standard for financial crime investigations, and his methodologies continue to guide federal and international enforcement efforts to this day. As CSO, Gately will lead all security and compliance initiatives across UAV Corp’s domestic and international operations, including cyber defense, surveillance countermeasures, and high-stakes threat mitigation strategies. His experience advising U.S. law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and foreign governments uniquely positions him to safeguard UMAV’s assets, personnel, and sensitive technologies. Gately previously served as Managing Director of Telinco LLC (US affiliate of RCS S.p.A., Milan), where he worked with global law enforcement on lawful interception and surveillance solutions. He has lectured and consulted for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, U.S.Treasury, UNODC, and the governments of Australia, New Zealand, and multiple Southeast Asian nations. Announcement • Apr 24
UAV Corp. Successfully Completes Inflation Test of DART SA-70 Airship, Paving Way for Flight Readiness UAV Corp. announced the successful completion of its DART SA-70 airship inflation test at its Wewahitchka, Florida facility--marking the first of three major milestones toward full operational deployment. The closed-door event, which welcomed local government officials, investors represented in active Letters of Intent (LOIs), and UAV Corp.'s expanding technical team, serves as the official transition into the final flight readiness phase. The DART SA-70 (Detachable Airship Retractable Tether) is UAV Corp.'s lighter-than-air (LTA) unmanned system, engineered to deliver a new class of high-endurance, multi-mission capability across disaster relief, defense reconnaissance, public safety, and telecommunications. Purpose-built to support FEMA, Homeland Security, Customers & Border Protection, and Naval Warfare applications, the platform offers both tethered and autonomous flight, with altitude ranges up to 10,000 feet MSL. In addition to validating key structural and tether-control systems, the inflation test served as a critical training and onboarding exercise for UAV Corp.'s new hires--part of the company's commitment to workforce development in parallel with aerospace innovation. Announcement • Apr 19
UAV Corp Names David Dugas as President and Chief Operating Officer UAV Corp. announced the appointment of David Dugas as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Mr. Dugas has played a critical role as COO and Director at UAV Corp, bringing decades of leadership experience across aerospace-adjacent sectors, energy, and chemical manufacturing. As the founder of several successful companies—including Ultra Pure Water Manufacturing, ESP Resources, and ESP Enterprises—Mr. Dugas is known for driving operational scale, building high-performance teams, and delivering consistent shareholder value. As these initiatives move into execution, Mr. Dugas’ expanded leadership will ensure alignment across production, engineering, and compliance efforts. His operational oversight is especially timely as UAV Corp. deepens its strategic footprint through its MOU with Genetic Networks and prepares to showcase its innovations on the global stage at forums such as GEMTECH in Saudi Arabia. Dugas will also help guide the company through its OTCQB uplisting process and position it for a potential NASDAQ transition, reinforcing his role as a central driver of UAV Corp’s growth and long-term vision. 
