Get to know Nick Winsick, Director of Technology at Inspired Flight Technologies (IFT), in an in-depth interview exploring his journey from Navy avionics to leading drone innovation. With decades of aerospace experience, Nick shares how IFT is advancing reliable, NDAA-compliant drone systems through strategic leadership, rigorous testing, and a passion for engineering excellence. Learn more > >
Nick leads IFT’s engineering direction with a focus on whole system excellence, developing NDAA-compliant drones built for reliability and real-world performance. He plays a central role in shaping IFT’s strategic vision and ensuring engineering teams execute against business goals through rigorous testing, quality manufacturing, and close cross-departmental collaboration.
In an interview, Nick shares what drew him to the drone sector, how IFT fosters innovation while maintaining reliability, and why customer feedback is a critical driver of their upcoming releases—including a new ground controller, battery charger, and fleet management software.
He also opens up about the challenges of sourcing compliant components, the value of “testing like you fly,” and how his military and aerospace background has instilled a mission-critical mindset across the organization.
