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Chinmay Patel

Aerospace engineer and flight test director; CTO and co-founder of Grid Aero. Deep expertise across uncrewed systems, piloted aircraft, and rapid development programs; has led DoD-funded R&D, secured complex FAA approvals, and directed flight test campaigns for platforms ranging from advanced UAS to full-scale aircraft.

American · 2 current roles · 1 founding

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  • Grid Aeroverified→
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    Grid Aero is a San Leandro-based aerospace startup building [Lifter-Lite](/models/lifter-lite), a low-cost autonomous cargo aircraft designed to carry 2,000–10,

    Seed · $6M1 model

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  1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeremybogaisky/2025/08/18/china-taiwan-war-air-force-autonomous-plane/
  2. https://www.grid.aero/team
  3. https://www.aviationtoday.com/2026/02/05/grid-aero-raises-20-million-as-it-preps-to-begin-flying-long-range-cargo-uas/

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