Gregory Anthony Blaize is an American entrepreneur, civic leader, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) professional based in Boston, Massachusetts. He is the founder of Boston Drone School, a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Certified UAS consulting and operations firm whose mission is centered on the safe integration of drone technology into the public domain and the education and training of the future domestic UAS workforce. Blaize holds dual certification as a Remote Pilot in Command from both the FAA and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and has participated in multiple cutting-edge small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) missions under that authority.
Boston Drone School is recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a trusted UAS drone operator and serves as a network partner of NASA’s RAM-AO (formerly the m:N Working Group), a national policy consortium focused on the integration of drone technology into regulated public airspace. Blaize’s career spans two distinct fields — government and civic affairs, and emerging aviation technology — and his work has been recognized at the national level by both law enforcement and civic institutions.
Before entering the drone industry, Mr. Blaize built a career in politics and government affairs. He worked in official national capacities on multiple Presidential campaigns, developing experience in civic organizing, public administration, and policy implementation across different levels of government.
His most prominent early role was as Executive Director of a Presidential Initiative based in the City of Boston, implemented under the leadership of Emeritus Mayor and Secretary of Labor of the United States. The initiative focused on community advancement and workforce development and positioned Mr. Blaize as a capable administrator at the intersection of federal policy and local implementation. His tenure leading the program reflected both the trust placed in him by senior government officials and the civic values that would later shape the mission of Boston Drone School.
Blaize has received recognition from prominent national institutions for his contributions to civic leadership, community development, and UAS innovation. He was awarded the National Community Leadership Award by the National Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations — an honor acknowledging his sustained efforts to connect community advancement with emerging technology and public safety considerations.
He was also selected as one of Boston’s Most Influential Men of Color by an international public relations firm. The designation reflects his standing as a pioneer in a field where diversity, equity, and representation remain active areas of national focus. Together, these recognitions underscore the dual character of Mr. Blaize’s career: deeply rooted in community service and distinguished by technical expertise in a rapidly evolving sector.
Gregory Anthony Blaize occupies a distinctive position within the American UAS landscape — operating simultaneously as a certified pilot, a curriculum developer, a policy advocate, and a community organizer based in one of the country’s most historically significant civic cities. His career arc — from Presidential initiatives and national campaign work to FAA-certified drone missions and NASA working group partnerships — reflects a coherent and intentional vision: that the responsible growth of the drone industry must be built in partnership with the communities it will ultimately affect.
Through Boston Drone School, Blaize has worked to ensure that the rapid expansion of UAS technology produces equitable workforce opportunity, informed public engagement, and carefully governed airspace integration. His ongoing contributions continue to influence how New England — and increasingly the nation — approaches drone education, operational standards, and the broader civic implications of unmanned aviation technology.