DEA Specialised Airborne Operations
Chris Foulston is an accomplished technology professional with extensive experience in leadership roles. Currently serving as Head of Systems and Technology at DEA Aviation Ltd. since April 2021, Foulston also brings significant entrepreneurial experience as the Managing Director of One Bright Space, a tech startup incubator and consultancy, since June 2006. Additionally, Foulston co-founded WerYoo, where a focus on connecting people with relevant photos during various activities was established, serving as Chief Technology Officer from March 2012 until 2015. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence from Aberystwyth University and additional studies at the University of Puget Sound and Henley College.
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DEA Specialised Airborne Operations
DEA is a world leading technology-led provider of specialised aerial data acquisition services. Specialised Operations DEA delivers bespoke airborne solutions using their proprietary technology, real time connectivity and operational expertise combining senior military and commercial aviation experience to provide a class- leading innovative and agile response to the most demanding requirement. This combination forms the basis of enduring partnerships with our customers. Leading Technology DEA’s technical systems team create the soft and hard ability quickly to merge differing complex sensor technologies and technical standards, to deliver industry-leading operational flexibility and capabilities within competitive time and cost constraints. DEA's Mission Management System consolidates all required data and functionality into one easy to use platform enabling better analysis and outcomes. Engineering services DEA provides reliable and robust aircraft management, maintenance, modification & technical integration and parts services that are designed to keep their own fleet and our customers’ aircraft airborne and safe. All services and approvals are compliant with regulators including the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the United States Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). DEA's services include: • Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) • Aerial survey • Specialist commercial air transport • Flight calibration and flight path validation.