James Manni is a UAS Program Manager with TVA, having joined the company in 2018. He integrated UAS technology across TVA’s enterprise system and stood up an internal UAS department in 2019. His primary responsibilities include managing TVA’s advanced platform and sensor capabilities, as well as serving as a lead instructor for new pilot training. He has been involved with the aviation industry since 2012 and has worked with UAS specifically for the last 6 years. He also holds a private pilot license.