Samuel Vye
Samuel Vye is the chief executive of SYOS Aerospace, a Mount Maunganui-based robotics company that specializes in developing unmanned vehicles and drones. Under his leadership, SYOS has rapidly gained recognition in the tech industry, recently becoming a finalist for the Company of the Year at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards. Vye's innovative approach, characterized by six-week development cycles and a commitment to relentless growth, has allowed the company to sign significant contracts, including a supply agreement with the UK Defence Force for drones to support Ukraine.
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Samuel Vye is the founder and CEO of drone maker Syos.
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