Matthew Satterley˘

Matthew Satterley counsels clients on federal and international policy matters in the transportation and emerging technologies industry. He has over a decade of aviation and aerospace experience. His work includes drones and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aircraft system traffic management (UTM), and emerging transportation technologies. He advises clients navigating the regulatory and legislative landscape in the United States and abroad, drawing on years of experience in government relations, congressional advocacy, and executive branch engagement.

Matthew helps clients develop and execute federal policy strategies involving drone integration, airspace management, and advanced air mobility. He has supported the creation of the first UTM implementation in the United States across several government and industry programs, including the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC), UAS Integration Pilot Program, and UTM Pilot Program. He has also advised on emerging UTM programs in Australia, Finland, France, Ireland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Matthew holds a Remote Pilot Certificate.

Previously, Matthew led government relations for a company developing drone delivery and UTM systems, where he oversaw corporate policy initiatives, directed federal advocacy, and helped define new air traffic management frameworks for drone operations in the United States and Europe. He supported the launch of uncrewed operations in six countries and engaged with political, policy, and regulatory stakeholders across three continents. He also served as head of federal policy and government affairs for an emerging transportation technology company. Earlier in his career, Matthew served as deputy chief of staff and legislative director for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, where he interpreted and drafted legislative proposals in support of the House Committee on Transportation's Subcommittee on Aviation and House Armed Services Committee.

Matthew has served in board and leadership roles across multiple drone working groups, including the FAA’s Remote Identification and Tracking Aviation Rulemaking Committee and the Drone Advisory Committee. He served as co-president of the Global UTM Association’s board of directors and has served as vice president of Drone Alliance Europe. He is a founding member of the US UTM Implementation group and has participated in the ICAO Advanced Air Mobility Study Group. Matthew is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events worldwide on topics including drone integration, remote identification, UTM implementation, and airspace management.

˘ Not admitted to the practice of law.