Consulting for Aviation, Advanced Vehicles, eVTOL, Drone Delivery, and Autonomous Vehicles
Orange LLC was founded by Navy test pilots and provides aviation safety, mission assurance, test and evaluation, and training services for innovative vehicle companies. It specializes in Safety Management Systems, flight test safety, and certification support for eVTOL, drone delivery, and autonomous vehicle programs, drawing on experience spanning Silicon Valley startups and US Navy defense operations.
Patrick ModlinFounder
Matt AnsleyFounder
Miles RichertSenior Operations Analyst
Joe TurnerSenior Consultant
Alex Allen Jr.Operations Analyst
Mike MelnickSenior Consultant
John DastoliOperations Analyst
Custom program design and management for innovative vehicle programs, encompassing safety policies, organizational culture development, and regulatory liaison with international bodies.
System engineering and operational support to ensure vehicle program success, focusing on technical decision-making milestones and comprehensive safety analysis.
Comprehensive program documentation and operational compliance support, enabling developers to obtain certifications and establish standardized operating guidelines.
Structured planning, coordination, and execution of flight and autonomous vehicle test programs, maximizing efficiency and safety.
Professional workshops and instructional programs that equip personnel with essential risk management skills and communication frameworks.
A two-day course equipping members of the military and operational communities with a common framework to write and speak clear, concise, and compelling messages that prompt effective action.
Aviation · Aerospace · Defense · Automotive · Robotics
Silicon Valley, CA · Aviation
Orange acted as the Aviation and Flight Test Safety lead for an innovative aviation organization, authoring and implementing its Safety Management System, including a full risk management system and incident investigation procedures, while fostering a safety-positive culture.
Aviation
Orange trained thousands of individuals on safe and effective flight testing, operations, and incident drills, while delivering tailored training workshops to foster clear and compelling organizational communication.
Silicon Valley, CA · Aviation
Orange authored the Safety Management System and multiple operational policy documents for a drone delivery enterprise, leading to successful FAA Part 135 certification and supporting the development of its operational risk management system.
Defense · Client: US Navy
Orange co-wrote the operational procedures regulation for the largest unmanned systems unit in the US Navy, implemented the program, trained dozens of operators, and created a Safety Department from scratch to reduce accident rates.