DBT Aero specializes in developing advanced aeronautical technology with a focus on sustainability and efficiency. Their innovations include the Double Box Tail (DBT) aerodynamic design which aims to enhance lift and reduce fuel consumption across various classes of subsonic aircraft.

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DBT Aero Inc. | 978 followers on LinkedIn. A breakthrough in sustainable regional air mobility. People, cargo, data collection, speed, stability comfort, economy. | DBT Aero, with headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT and a development center in Kalispell, MT, was formed in 2019 to commercialize the ultra-efficient aircraft designs and advanced integrated drag reduction technologies pioneered by Synergy Aircraft. DBT Aero has built and tested multiple unmanned aircraft ranging from a 5 foot wingspan 3D printed autonomous UAV testbed to an 11 foot wingspan high payload, long range UAV. Just months away from full envelope flight testing, the company is currently taxi testing the manned “Synergy Prime” proof of concept to permanently solve the problems impeding profitable, carbon free or carbon neutral, on-demand regional air transportation.

Shaping the Future™ • Improving Billions of Lives through Fast, Safe, Affordable, & Sustainable Flight thus Eliminating the Geographic, Financial &…

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🎃👻 No tricks, just groundbreaking tech! As we celebrate Halloween, DBT Aero is brewing up innovation, leading the way toward a sustainable future in aviation. Fly into the future with us – where even the skies have gone green! ✈️🌿 #SustainableFlight #HalloweenInnovation

Join Michael Duke, founder of DBT Aero, as he explains the inspiration behind the company and showcases their patented double-box tail design. Discover how this unique structure minimizes drag, enhances efficiency, reduces noise, and delivers a smoother, quieter flight experience. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how DBT Aero’s scalable aircraft, from drones to regional air transport, is reshaping aviation with sustainable innovation. https://ed.gr/ehek5 0:00:00 – 0:00:34 Introduction to Michael Duke: Serial entrepreneur shares the personal story that inspired the founding of DBT Aero, emphasizing the need to quickly commercialize fast, affordable point-to-point air transport. 0:00:34 – 0:00:40 Scalable Vision: Overview of DBT Aero’s aircraft range – from aerial inspection drones and personal air taxis to business cargo and regional aircraft. 0:00:41 – 0:01:23 Double Box Tail Innovation: Explanation of DBT’s patented double-box tail design and how it optimizes performance by eliminating control surfaces on the main wing. 0:01:23 – 0:02:06 Unique Aircraft Features: Insights into elevons, V-tails, and wing structure, which reduce drag, improve efficiency, and create a quieter flight. 0:02:06 – 0:02:43 Aft Propulsion System: How placing the engine at the tail minimizes turbulence and noise, enhancing cabin comfort and reducing environmental impact.

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In honor of Boss’s Day, we’re excited to share a video featuring Benjamin Neivert our Advisor and Chief of Staff at DBT Aero. ✈️ Hear him talk about his journey, leadership insights, and vision for the future of aerospace. Tune in for some great inspiration! 🚀 #BossesDay #DBTAero #AerospaceLeaders

For Boss’s Day, we’re featuring @ Michael Duke , Founder, Director and CEO of DBT Aero, sharing his passion for sustainable flight and innovation. ✈️ Hear his insights on leadership, overcoming challenges in aviation, and what he loves about being a boss. Stay tuned for some great inspiration! 🚀 #BossesDay #DBTAero #AviationInnovation

Dan, your article does a great job of highlighting the business case for cost-effective regional air mobility (RAM) solutions. Thousands of existing, underutilized airfields could be used to revitalize small communities with dramatically improved logistics, emergency services, and general passenger service. As RAM moves to electric propulsion, it reduces the cost of operating smaller, less busy airfields by decreasing or eliminating the need for fuel delivery and storage. As the costs fall, it creates the opportunity for more than an incremental impact but a step change improvement for the economy as a whole.

We're just a few weeks away from the Zero Gravity Summit on October 24th, 2024, and it's shaping up to be an incredible event. With a stellar lineup of speakers, including Senator Mitt Romney, Governor Spencer J. Cox, and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, this summit is a must-attend for anyone in the national security and frontier technology sectors. As a reminder, you can still register with a 50% discount using the code 47gdbtaero50. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and shape the future of technology and security. Register now and secure your spot today! #ZeroGravitySummit #TechInnovation #NationalSecurity #DBTAero #Leadership #Networking

DBT Aero is proud to welcome Troy Follak to its advisory team. Troy is a highly respected executive with nearly 40 years of experience in aerospace engineering, known for his leadership, strategic vision, and operational excellence. Throughout his career, he has held key positions at Boom Supersonic, Gulfstream, Dassault Systemès, Lockheed Martin, and Honeywell Aerospace. Troy’s recent role as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Boom Supersonic focused on building a top-tier engineering team and optimizing the Overture aircraft for speed, safety, and sustainability. He managed over 140 direct and indirect reports, led business planning, investor relations, technology roadmaps, and oversaw patents and intellectual property. Troy also played a key role in the development of Boom’s XB-1 demonstrator and implemented advanced tools like CATIA 3DX to enhance engineering and operations. He was instrumental in fostering academic partnerships for critical testing and innovation. His achievements in employee engagement are noteworthy, having designed a pay-for-performance system that boosted team motivation and significantly raised engagement scores compared to industry peers. He also streamlined recruiting efforts, resulting in cost savings. At Gulfstream, Troy's leadership was evident in his roles as Project Engineer for Special Mission projects, G650 wing development, and later as G650 Project Engineering Director. He directed cross-functional teams, integrated engineering efforts with multiple suppliers, and ensured the successful certification of the G650. He was later promoted to Flight Test Chief Engineer, supporting Gulfstream’s entire large-cabin fleet. Troy’s leadership style emphasizes accountability, long-term strategic planning, perseverance, and collaboration. He believes in empowering team members, setting high standards, and fostering an environment of collective responsibility and determination. Troy holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from The Citadel and an MBA from the University of North Carolina, with a specialization in international business. His extensive aerospace experience and leadership philosophy make him a valuable addition to DBT Aero’s advisory team. For more about Troy, please visit our website - https://ed.gr/ehegf #futureofaviation #sustainableaviation

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