Lisa Bee, Director of Air Traffic Services, Viasat | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 65

March 26, 2025 | Dawn Zoldi

April is “Safety & Standards” month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, and we’re kicking it off with our sponsor, Viasat. Lisa Bee, Director of Air Traffic Services at Viasat, brings over 30 years of experience in air traffic management, shaping strategies for satellite communications in aviation.

Safety has always been at the core of Viasat’s mission, and its product, Velaris, is built on the same trusted network used for aviation safety communications over vast oceans. With a fleet of six L-band satellites—and three more I-8 satellites set to launch—Velaris ensures resilient global coverage, enabling Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft to operate safely beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). As uncrewed aviation expands, with 600,000 BVLOS UAVs expected by 2030, safety and reliability remain critical.

Tune in on April 2 to learn how innovation and standards are shaping the future of autonomous flight!