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Unmanned Systems

AirMap Parts Ways with CEO David Hose, Initiates Search for New Chief Executive

By Brian Garrett-Glaser

Tuesday, July 28th, 2020

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AirMap Parts Ways with CEO David Hose, Initiates Search for New Chief Executive

UAS service supplier AirMap has initiated a search to replace CEO David Hose, who will transition out of his leadership role once a candidate is found.

Amid the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing regulatory delays for the drone industry, UAS service supplier AirMap is parting ways with CEO David Hose and initiating a search for a new chief executive. The Santa Monica, Ca.-based startup laid off approximately 20 to 30 percent of its work force earlier this year as it has struggled to deal with the COVID-19 environment, though in March the company closed a timely $31 million Series C, according to Crunchbase.…

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