Ryan Gury
Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Performance Drone Works.
Ryan Gury co-founded Performance Drone Works in 2020 and serves as Chief Innovation Officer, having transitioned from an earlier CEO role to focus on PDW's technology roadmap. He previously co-founded the Drone Racing League in 2015 as Chief Technology Officer, designing its Racer2/Racer3/RacerX/Racer4 drones, and before that did product/industrial design work for brands including BMW, JCPenney, McDonald's, Kohler, and MLB. He holds 10 patents in drone technology and set two Guinness World Records (fastest battery-powered RC quadcopter; longest-endurance electric quadcopter).
Overview
- Role
- Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, PDW
- Based in
- Huntsville, AL
- Prior experience
- Drone Racing League (Co-Founder & CTO)
- www.linkedin.com/in/ryangury/
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Frequently asked
- Who is Ryan Gury?
- Ryan Gury co-founded Performance Drone Works in 2020 and serves as Chief Innovation Officer, having transitioned from an earlier CEO role to focus on PDW's technology roadmap. He previously co-founded the Drone Racing League in 2015 as Chief Technology Officer, designing its Racer2/Racer3/RacerX/Racer4 drones, and before that did product/industrial design work for brands including BMW, JCPenney, McDonald's, Kohler, and MLB. He holds 10 patents in drone technology and set two Guinness World Records (fastest battery-powered RC quadcopter; longest-endurance electric quadcopter).
- What is Ryan Gury's role?
- Ryan Gury is Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, PDW, based in Huntsville, AL.
- Where did Ryan Gury work before?
- Ryan Gury's prior roles include Drone Racing League (Co-Founder & CTO).
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Ryan Gury holds the title Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer at Performance Drone Works.
PDW: Company LeadershipVerified2026-08-07 - 2
Ryan Gury transitioned from CEO to Chief Innovation Officer at PDW, focusing on the company's technology roadmap and longer-term vision.
Washington Technology: A trio of CEO transitions to highlightVerified2026-02-03 - 3
Ryan Gury co-founded the Drone Racing League in 2015 as CTO, previously did industrial/product design work, holds 10 drone-technology patents, and set two Guinness World Records.
The Vertical Space: #101 Ryan Gury, PDW: Drones, Innovation, and Lady GagaVerified2025-10-09