Ned Tabat, Chief Technology Officer, Meadowlark Aircraft Company | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 83

August 5, 2025

August is “Bigger & Better” month on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast and we’re kicking off with our sponsor Meadowlark Aircraft Company (MAC).

This episode features Ned Tabat, Chief Technology Officer at MAC who leads the development of advanced uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for defense and civilian use. MAC designs and builds bespoke UAS, specializing in light Group 3 [100-300 LB TOW] fixed-wing drones for defense and civilian use. Focused on stealth missions, agriculture and mid-range delivery, MAC tailors each aircraft to mission needs. Their FH125 Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) platform leads a growing product line, supported by in-house design, manufacturing, certification and client-side field service expertise.

Tune in on August 6 to learn how Ned drives the company’s aim to deliver light Group 3 aircrafts.