This week, Dawn of Autonomy continues “Ecosystem” month, sponsored by Airwise Solutions, with Tom Sawyer from GrandSky joining Dawn for a wide-ranging conversation about air domain awareness, and what it takes to advance the technologies, systems, and business models behind it.
The discussion will explore sensors, command-and-control (C2), and counter-UAS (cUAS) systems, alongside new technologies, regulatory processes, and the challenges of moving innovation forward. Throughout the conversation, Dawn and Tom will examine what’s working, what isn’t, and where more progress is needed.
Drawing on the work underway at GrandSky, Tom will reflect on ULTRA, efforts beyond ULTRA, and other initiatives the team is pursuing. Rather than a promotional overview, the episode will offer a candid look at what they’ve done, what has worked, and how those experiences are shaping what comes next.
Tune in for a practical conversation about air domain awareness, lessons learned from advancing new capabilities, and the technical, business, and regulatory challenges that still need to be addressed.






