November 11, 2019 - FPV Freedom Coalition announcement

FPV Freedom Coalition, LLC
November 11, 2019
Press Release

November 11, 2019. Malden on Hudson, New York, FPV Freedom Coalition announcement.  The First Person View Freedom Coalition, LLC (FPVFC) announces today the promotion of Dan Oachs to Director of Technology and Regulations, FPVFC and David Wallace as Director of Marketing, FPVFC, a new position within the not-for-profit corporation, both effective immediately.

Dan Oachs has been with FPVFC since it’s conceptual stages, before incorporating in December 2018 and before gaining 501(c)(3) status in February 2019.  Dan has provided technical leadership as well as insight into National Airspace regulations for FPV Drones and fixed wing aircraft. Dan is an avid FPV pilot who’s videos may be found with the callsign, “5zero7”.  Dan is also a member of the IT team at Gustavus Adolphus College.

David Wallace has worked as a Marketing professional with online marketing, web design and online marketing strategies for over 20 years with prior experience at FLIR Systems and Entercom Radio.  In 2013, David and his wife founded Musimack Marketing, LLC where they provide professional marketing to customers across the US. David has had a lifelong interest in aviation and radio frequency technology, FPV has provided a joining of these two passions and David is also incorporating drone videography into his firm’s offerings.

I want to thank Dan for all of his contributions to FPVFC.  This promotion recognizes Dan’s constant effort to advocate for the FPV Community as well as create the outstanding web presence of FPVFC.  In addition, Dan has jumped in and helped all of us at FPVFC become subject matter experts in US drone (UAS) regulations.

I’m excited to bring in a Marketing professional to round out the FPVFC team!  With David Wallace’s Marketing experience and his passion for aviation we will be able to extend our reach to the US FPV community which we estimate to be 100,000 Fliers and growing!

The FPVFC mission is to foster the freedom of recreational FPV pilots, enhance the FPV culture through defined safety guidelines and effective educational resources while protecting the privilege to access abundant airspace.

David W. Messina, President, FPVFC

Please direct questions to Dave Messina at:  dmessina@fpvfc.org