SANFORD, FL, November 12, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Arief G. Azis has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

A recognized authority in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), Mr. Azis most recently served as Chief Technical Pilot at Hoverfly Technologies, where he played a central role in transforming the company into a world leader in tethered drone technology. Since joining Hoverfly in 2018, Mr. Azis has been instrumental in the design, testing, and operational integration of advanced tethered UAV systems used by defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure clients worldwide.

His technical leadership and field expertise were vital in earning Hoverfly Technologies inclusion on the U.S. Department of Defense's Blue UAS Cleared List — the first tethered drone platform to achieve this designation. This milestone positioned Hoverfly at the forefront of secure, American-made unmanned flight solutions and underscored its reputation for reliability and innovation in high-security environments.

Beyond system development, Mr. Azis led the advancement of operational training and flight standards that defined Hoverfly's reputation for technical excellence and customer confidence. His deep grasp of aeronautical systems and mission realities bridged the divide between engineering and field operations, accelerating adoption across government and enterprise programs.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Azis served as an Unmanned Vehicle Systems Specialist with the Marine and Coastal Ecology Research Center and supported natural disaster relief missions with the Red Cross. He also spent nearly two decades as an Audio-Video Engineer at Walt Disney World, committed to safety, innovation, and world-class technical expertise — values that later guided his aviation career earning him the call sign "Oracle."

Mr. Azis continues to pursue new opportunities to drive innovation in unmanned systems and integrated technologies. His ongoing focus remains on advancing operational resilience, safety, and technological progress across aerospace, defense, and public safety domains.

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