Kerr Avionics, LLC

Patented technology assists pilots to see through fog and complete primary landings, thereby reducing green house gases from diversions and holding patterns

  • Stage Product In Development
  • Industry Aerospace
  • Location Portland, OR, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded May 2015
  • Employees 3
  • Incorporation Type LLC
  • Website kerravionics.com

Company Summary

Kerr Avionics has a patented, independently validated landing guidance assist software for fixed wing, rotary blade and UAV aircraft that will penetrate fog 25-50% beyond conventional Runway Visual Ranges, using the existing on board camera synchronized with LED landing and runway lights resulting in more scheduled landings and significant fuel savings. FAA has entered a CRADA with us to flight test the prototype starting Fall 2022

Team

  • Greg Aube

  • Lou Churchville
    Co-founder, EVP Business Development

    Lou is a senior level aerospace sales and market development professional, contributing author to Aviation Week & Space Technologies publications with airplane and helicopter commercial pilot ratings, and over 30 year of experience in avionics and aircraft special mission/VIP modification ,R&D programs market development..

  • Scott Way
    Chief Engineer

    40 years in the design development and production of complex electro-optical systems for commercial and military applications. Prior to joining Kerr Aviation, Mr. Way was the director of advanced technology for FLIR systems, responsible for new and emerging technologies for Infrared, visible and laser systems. Also served as the chief Engineer of MAXVIZ working on original concept IQVR with Dr. Kerr.

Advisors

Previous Investors

  • OREGON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
    Unconfirmed
    James Kerr
    Unconfirmed
    Oregon VertueLab
    Unconfirmed

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