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The future of flight may not come from billion-dollar aerospace companies—it might come from radical efficiency, persistence, and one physicist willing to challenge convention.

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar speaks with Damjan Zabovnik, CEO of EV Corporation, about his remarkable journey from breaking world speed records on a human-powered bicycle to designing electric VTOL aircraft and heavy-lift autonomous drones.

Damjan explains how lessons learned from extreme aerodynamics, laminar flow, and simplicity in design shaped his approach to aviation. He walks through EV Corporation’s circular wing VTOL concept, why hybrid lift matters for long-range and heavy-payload missions, and how onboard edge AI enables aircraft to operate even in disconnected or hostile environments.

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0:00 intro
0:06 The Journey of a Physicist: From Bicycles to Aviation
5:40 Innovative Design: The Circular Wing VTOL Concept
9:51 Learning From Failures: Iterations in Design
13:11 Hybrid Approach: Combining Helicopter Lift with Fixed Wing Efficiency
16:33 Targeting Emergency Response: The Right Market Entry
18:20 The Importance of Autonomy in Remote Operations
20:16 Validation and Credibility: NASA SBIR Award
21:20 Leadership in Complex Industry
23:41 Balancing Passion with Family Life
25:06 Advice for Innovators Taking Risks and Staying Persistent


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