Paul Rossi is an aviation professional, entrepreneur, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) safety leader working at the intersection of advanced drone operations, aviation safety, and emerging aerospace technologies. A U.S. Army aviation veteran and instrument-rated private pilot, Rossi serves as Director of Safety & Development for Causey Aviation Unmanned, where he oversees the organization’s Safety Management System and leads the development of operational frameworks supporting commercial drone delivery and other complex unmanned aircraft operations. Rossi was one of the first FAA Qualified Part 135 UAS Check Airman in the nation and a current FAA Safety Team Drone Pro in the State of North Carolina.
Rossi is also the founder of Nine Ten Drones, a drone training, integration, and technology company based in North Carolina. Through this work he has helped public safety agencies, construction firms, and educational institutions deploy enterprise drone programs, integrate aerial data into operational workflows, and navigate the rapidly evolving regulatory environment surrounding unmanned aircraft systems.
With a career spanning aviation maintenance, avionics, ISR sensor systems, and commercial UAS operations, Rossi brings a uniquely practical perspective to emerging aviation technologies. He previously supported advanced airborne intelligence systems while working with Sierra Nevada Corporation and continues to contribute to industry discussions on drone safety, operational integration, and regulatory policy.
Rossi holds a Master of Science in Space Operations and a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. His academic research has explored topics including commercial space development, national space innovation systems, and orbital debris mitigation strategies.
In addition to his operational leadership roles, Rossi is a writer and speaker on emerging aerospace technologies, drone regulations, and advanced airspace integration. He regularly collaborates with industry partners, government agencies, and educational institutions to help shape the future of unmanned aviation and its safe integration into the National Airspace System.