International Drone Federation [Pitch Deck]
Mission and Vision – Infinite 8 Aeronautics To design solutions for the integration of drone technology into human society.
Education
App Development
Drone Racing
Drone-based education and training solutions.
Commercial drone software solutions.
Drone racing entertainment and technology solutions.
Drone Research & Development
Company Overview •
Infinite 8 Aeronautics (I8A), an Infinite 8 Institute company, is a drone research and development firm comprised of independent consultants, developers, and engineers providing drone education, software, and entertainment solutions for commercial and government clients.
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I8A is currently a participant of the IBM Global Entrepreneurship Program, as well as an Intel Diversity Supplier, Google Minority Supplier, graduate of Accelerate with Google Academy, founding member of the Omaha Startup Collaborative, sitting member of the National Small Business Associations Technology and Leadership Councils, Educational Partner of 3D Robotics, and a U.S. Federal Contractor.
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I8A also owns and operates The Drone School, an educational initiative teaching commercial and government clients how to practically fly drones, as well as preparing them for the FAA Remote Pilot Exam required for commercial flight.
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Team •
I8A’s Founder and Lead Developer, Ean Mikale (Garrett), J.D., is the original Founder of Infinite 8 Institute, an FAA Certified Commercial Drone Pilot, and Drone Racing enthusiast. He is also an inventor with patent-pending drone technology utilizing First Person Viewing (FPV) systems.
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I8A’s software development team will be led by Agape Red CEO, Dave Kerber. Their team includes twenty local developers, who have served companies in Nebraska, Colorado, Califonia, Maryland, Iowa, North Carolina, and Barbados.
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I8A’s engineer is Dr. Maurice Cavitt, Ph.D., MBA, PMP, CLSSBB, an Industrial Engineer who has worked as a Senior Operations Engineer for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company streamlining drone technology.
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I8A’s Film and Media consultant is Sharon Waters, Ph.D., MFA, who received her Masters in Fine Arts from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Cinematics Arts, as well as obtaining a Ph.D. in communication and media.
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I8A’s Spectrum specialist, Robert Blacklidge, MBA, has served in the Air National Guard using a strong understanding of wireless communications systems, coordinating radio, radar, land, and other electromagnetic radiating/receiving requirements.
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I8A’s data scientist, Nathan Watson, CEO of Contemporary Analysis, a data science company providing Predictive Analytics, Prescriptive Analytics, Big Data, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, and the Internet of Things (IOT).
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I8A’s Financial Manager, Dale Marples, is the Director of the Small Business Division of CFO Systems, which provides financial management for businesses, cash flow analysis, projections, and business plans.
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I8A’s Brand Architect is Victoria Reese, Founder of the LA-based Victor Group, a brand and creative services agency constructing a blend of beautiful, practical and effective media coverage. She has worked for LA and NY-based agencies such as, Walter Isaacson, William Morris Endeavor, and Universal McCann.
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I8A’s Project Management Consultant, Walter Battle, M.S., is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and has a master’s degree in Business management from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. He has business management experience with IBM, green energy projects, and multi-million dollar housing.
Project Proposal (New Project) Hydrogen Powered Drone Racing
International Drone Federation (IDF) World Endurance Championship Drone Racing Series.
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Historical Evaluation (New Project) •
August 2016, on New York City’s Governor Island, a group of 150 Drone Pilots competed for a $50,000 Grand Prize (U.S. Drone Racing Championships).
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During March of 2016, a UK teen won a $250k grand prize out of a total $1M purse (Dubai World Drone Prix).
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During September of 2016, DRL partnered with “Survivor” producer Mark Burnett, and closes $12m investment (The Drone Racing League).
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PriceWaterHouseCoopers consulting group predicts drone industry will be worth $127 Billion by 2020, including use for entertainment (Fortune Magazine, 2016).
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Drone Racing becomes ESPN’s newest televised sport (New York Times, 2016).
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Formula 1 racing generates roughly $1.1B annually, and has recently been valuated at $6B (The Telegraph, 2016).
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Product – International Drone Federation • The World Endurance Championship drone racing series has two racing classes: • Drone Racing Prototype 1 (DRP1) – This class for elite drone racing pilots will be designated for car and drone manufacturer purpose-built drone racing prototypes with closed cock-pit designs using hydrogen fuel cells for longer flight times (4 hours) and 360 degree spherical video using Virtual Reality (VR) filming optimized for VR headsets and live streaming. (Ex: Nissan GT-R Drone [Watch]). • Drone Racing Prototype 2 (DRP2) – This class will consist of standardized IDF customized, maintained, and manufactured purpose-built drone racing prototypes with open cockpit designs, ensuring a level playing field, consistency of performance, high streaming and VR filming capability, and total immersion, allowing for the fastest drone racing pilots to emerge and become popularized.
Nissan GT-R Drone
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Product – International Drone Federation • IDF Racing League Format: • Duration – (12) hour endurance drone races in twelve different locations on five continents. One final (24) hour endurance drone race in Abu Dhabi. • Driver Compensation – We will solve the dilemma of drone pilots being unable to pursue the sport full-time by providing (1) year $100,000 racing contracts at the DRP1 class and $50,000 at the DRP2 class to the worlds top 40 pilots, plus stipends for travel and lodging. • Viewing Innovation – The viewing standards across both series will include 360 degree spherical video using VR filming optimized for livestream and VR headsets. • Track Locations – The IDF will utilize the existing F1 Grand Prix global racing circuit, helping to diversify revenue for F1 tracks. Formula One Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
Samsung Gear 360° Video Camera
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Product – International Drone Federation • Product Innovation: • Hydrogen Fuel Cells – The use of hydrogen fuel cells will provide the leagues racing drones (4) hours of flight time, allowing for truly competitive races with fewer pit stops and more racing action. • Safety – Hydrogen fuel cells provide safety superior to gasoline powered Nascar or F1 styled vehicles due to the fact that spent hydrogen oxidizes to harmless water, and dissipates very quickly to incombustible levels, also rising extremely fast making it safer than traditional fuels. It is also not toxic to humans unless in extremely high concentrations, and produces little heat radiation. • Energy Density – Hydrogen fuel also provides superior energy density to natural gas and methane.
Micro-Multicopter Co., Ltd. (MMC) Hydro 1800
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Product – International Drone Federation • IDF Budget Summary: Track Leasing: $438,000 (Avg.)
International Drone Federation Financials FY16-17
Liability Insurance: $1M (up to $5M in coverage) Track manager, Timing System, Corner Workers, and Emergency works: $100k Prize Money/Pilot Compensation: $4M Employee Payroll/Benefits (10): $2M Security: $2M Research & Development : $1.5M Track Design: $2M Marketing: $1M Drones: $1.7M
City Hosting Fees: $12M Ticket Sales: $600k Advertising/Sponsors: $26M Broadcasting Revenue: $54M
Estimated Total Costs: $15M
Estimated Gross Profit: $92.6M
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Timeline for Investment International Drone Federation Fiscal Timeline •
December 1, 2016 - $5 Million (Phase I – Research/Development)
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March 1, 2017 - $5 Million (Phase II – Design/Implementation)
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August 1, 2017 - $5 Million (Phase III – Live Product/Scale)
Total Investment = $15 Million
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Contact Us Infinite 8 Aeronautics Mr. Ean Mikale, J.D. 1905 Harney St., Suite 706 Omaha, NE 68102 Phone (202) 492-6119 Email: info@infinite8institute.com
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