RPAS 2026 Speaker Bio

Kristian Cruickshank

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

Revolution Aerospace

Systems thinker, safety advocate, and aerospace engineer, Kristian holds a genuine belief that advanced technology is the key to solving complex societal problems. Over the last five years as Co-founder and CTO of Revolution Aerospace, Kristian has operated at the nexus of rigorous, structured engineering and agile innovation. He has successfully built and led technical teams to tackle difficult problems, applying deep expertise in systems engineering, software safety, and the assurance of autonomous systems. His career spans a multitude of industries and roles, delivering pragmatic, highly innovative solutions to the world's toughest challenges.