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Smarter Vision. Safer Flight. Better Outcomes. | Bas Gouverneur
In this insightful episode of Hangar X Studios, host and former Navy fighter pilot John Ramstead sits down with Bas Gouverneur, CEO of Daedalean, at Verticon, a hub of next-gen aerospace innovation. Together, they explore how AI is revolutionizing cockpit technology, enhancing flight safety, and transforming the way pilots interact with the skies.
Bas dives into Daedalean’s groundbreaking work in AI-enabled avionics — including bird and drone detection, GPS-denied navigation, landing guidance, and visual traffic detection. As the aviation industry inches closer to autonomous flight, Bas shares how AI is becoming a trusted co-pilot, not a replacement, and what that means for the future role of pilots.
Whether you're an aviator, aerospace professional, or technology enthusiast, this episode is a must-listen for understanding the future of intelligent aviation systems.
Episode Highlights
Key Points with Timestamps
Guest Bio: Bas Gouverneur
Bas Gouverneur is the CEO of Daedalean, a Swiss-based aerospace company developing AI-driven avionics for safer, more autonomous flight. With an aerospace engineering background, Bas previously worked on large aircraft like the Airbus A380 and military platforms such as the F18 and Super Puma. His experience spans MRO operations and advanced cockpit upgrades, culminating in his leadership role at Daedalean, where he is guiding the company through innovation and certification milestones toward a new era of aviation safety.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/basgouverneur/
About Daedalean:
Daedalean is a Zurich-based aerospace technology company pioneering the development of AI-powered avionics systems for civil and commercial aviation. Founded in 2016, Daedalean aims to enhance flight safety and enable increased automation by integrating machine learning into visual perception, navigation, and guidance systems. Their solutions act as an intelligent co-pilot, capable of detecting non-cooperative traffic such as birds and drones, navigating in GPS-denied environments, and guiding landings with high precision. With a commitment to certifiable, deterministic AI, Daedalean is redefining how pilots interact with the cockpit and setting new standards for the future of autonomous and semi-autonomous flight.
Notable Quotes
“We are just basically another pair of eyes for the pilot. The pilot looks at one point at a time. We have 240 degrees — looking all the time.” — Bas Gouverneur
“The safety levels of commercial aviation are super good — and yet there's so much to be improved on in smaller aircraft and helicopter operations.” — Bas Gouverneur
“For any given input, you get the same output. That’s when we freeze the algorithm. It doesn’t learn on the fly. It’s deterministic.” — Bas Gouverneur
“Pilots are here to stay. This technology helps reduce workload and increase safety. The airspace is only getting more complex.” — Bas Gouverneur
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By John RamsteadIn this insightful episode of Hangar X Studios, host and former Navy fighter pilot John Ramstead sits down with Bas Gouverneur, CEO of Daedalean, at Verticon, a hub of next-gen aerospace innovation. Together, they explore how AI is revolutionizing cockpit technology, enhancing flight safety, and transforming the way pilots interact with the skies.
Bas dives into Daedalean’s groundbreaking work in AI-enabled avionics — including bird and drone detection, GPS-denied navigation, landing guidance, and visual traffic detection. As the aviation industry inches closer to autonomous flight, Bas shares how AI is becoming a trusted co-pilot, not a replacement, and what that means for the future role of pilots.
Whether you're an aviator, aerospace professional, or technology enthusiast, this episode is a must-listen for understanding the future of intelligent aviation systems.
Episode Highlights
Key Points with Timestamps
Guest Bio: Bas Gouverneur
Bas Gouverneur is the CEO of Daedalean, a Swiss-based aerospace company developing AI-driven avionics for safer, more autonomous flight. With an aerospace engineering background, Bas previously worked on large aircraft like the Airbus A380 and military platforms such as the F18 and Super Puma. His experience spans MRO operations and advanced cockpit upgrades, culminating in his leadership role at Daedalean, where he is guiding the company through innovation and certification milestones toward a new era of aviation safety.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/basgouverneur/
About Daedalean:
Daedalean is a Zurich-based aerospace technology company pioneering the development of AI-powered avionics systems for civil and commercial aviation. Founded in 2016, Daedalean aims to enhance flight safety and enable increased automation by integrating machine learning into visual perception, navigation, and guidance systems. Their solutions act as an intelligent co-pilot, capable of detecting non-cooperative traffic such as birds and drones, navigating in GPS-denied environments, and guiding landings with high precision. With a commitment to certifiable, deterministic AI, Daedalean is redefining how pilots interact with the cockpit and setting new standards for the future of autonomous and semi-autonomous flight.
Notable Quotes
“We are just basically another pair of eyes for the pilot. The pilot looks at one point at a time. We have 240 degrees — looking all the time.” — Bas Gouverneur
“The safety levels of commercial aviation are super good — and yet there's so much to be improved on in smaller aircraft and helicopter operations.” — Bas Gouverneur
“For any given input, you get the same output. That’s when we freeze the algorithm. It doesn’t learn on the fly. It’s deterministic.” — Bas Gouverneur
“Pilots are here to stay. This technology helps reduce workload and increase safety. The airspace is only getting more complex.” — Bas Gouverneur