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David Merrill

Co-founder, executive chairman, and former CEO of Elroy Air. He is focused on building large drones for express delivery, humanitarian aid, and military logistics.

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Mar 6, 2025 • 24min

Big Drones, Big Dreams: Elroy Air’s Quest to Revolutionize Air Delivery (David Merrill, Co-founder)

David Merrill, co-founder and former CEO of Elroy Air, dives into the groundbreaking world of large delivery drones. He reveals how the Chaparral drone, capable of carrying 300 pounds for 300 miles, is poised to revolutionize logistics, humanitarian aid, and military operations. Merrill shares insights on the challenges of hybrid-electric propulsion and the essential role of rapid prototyping in development. Plus, he reflects on the exciting prospects of autonomous aerial delivery and the lingering dreams of flying taxis on the horizon.