Andrew Chadwick is a Chartered Engineer and is the Connected Places Catapult Aviation Technology Innovation Lead. His current work includes the UK Government Drone Pathfinder Catalyst Programme, Solution Architect on a number of Future Flight Challenge projects, plus Capture Manager and Solution Architect on the Zero Emission Flight Infrastructure project studying the introduction of hydrogen and electric aircraft and supporting infrastructure into airports. Andrew also leads on Future Air Transport, Advanced Air Mobility, and Aviation Sustainability innovation initiatives.

Andrew is a Member of the Industry Advisory Board for the Autonomous Vehicle Systems and Dynamics MSc at Cranfield University, a member of the Royal Academy of Engineering Working Group on the Safety and Ethics of Autonomous Systems, a member of the Drones Industry Action Group, and recently Chair of the Royal Aeronautical Society UAS Specialist Group Committee.