- – Former Head of Vehicle Design promoted to top technology spot
- – Moro will lead the expansion of Ascent’s engineering team to accelerate product development and improvement efforts
Wilmington, MA – September 23, 2024 – Ascent AeroSystems, the world’s leading manufacturer of compact, high-performance coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drone systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Moro to Vice President of Technology. David previously served as Ascent’s Head of Vehicle Design, leading the research and development of new platforms like the NX30 and contributing to upgrades and improvements of the Blue UAS-certified Spirit.
In his new role, Moro will report to company cofounder and CEO Peter Fuchs. He will lead the engineering team and be responsible for the development of new aircraft, integration of new technologies and the technical aspects of certification and compliance. Moro will also continue to drive expansion of the engineering and technology innovation teams.
“David is a tremendously talented and well-respected leader not only within Ascent, but across the vertical aerospace industry. I am thrilled to announce his appointment to Vice President of Technology,” said Peter Fuchs, cofounder and CEO of Ascent AeroSystems. “David has played a critical role in our ability to deliver game-changing coaxial UAVs to a wide range of enterprise operators. As the market for American-made Group 1 UAVs grows, David and his team will continue to push technology and capability boundaries to ensure Ascent’s coaxial aircraft are ready and able to complete critical missions for our customers when other systems cannot.”
Prior to joining Ascent in 2021, Moro spent more than half a decade with Amazon in a number of research, science management and robotics/AI positions with Prime Air, Amazon’s drone delivery service.
“I am honored to take on this new role and am grateful to Peter and the team for their confidence in me,” said Moro. “Ascent’s patented aircraft-grade coaxial UAVs are gamechangers for frontline soldiers, first responders, and commercial operators around the world. The rugged, all-weather vehicles easily outperform comparably sized multirotor options; and we’ve only just scratched the surface of their capabilities. I look forward to expanding our team and to delivering capability and performance enhancements that empower our customers and redefine the future of our industry. This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter for all of us.”
Moro holds an Aeronautical Engineering degree from Polytechnic University in Madrid, Spain, along with a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering and a Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
To learn more about Ascent AeroSystems, visit us at https://ascentaerosystems.com/.
###
About Ascent AeroSystems
Founded in 2014, Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems designs and manufactures rugged, coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle drone systems for defense, public safety, and industrial markets. The compact, all-weather, high-performance vehicles feature a unique cylindrical configuration that’s far more portable and durable than conventional multirotors, ideally suited for mission-critical operations in the toughest environments.
Ascent was acquired in April 2024 by Torrance, CA-based Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), a premier aerospace OEM with 50 years of manufacturing experience and more than 13,000 type-certificated aircraft delivered to date. Ascent is now a wholly owned RHC subsidiary. For additional information, visit https://ascentaerosystems.com/.
Media Contact
Amy Romano
Amy.Romano@ascentaerosystems.com
M: 617.845.3185