About Our Leadership

About Major General James Poss, USAF, Ret.

A foundational figure in the United States' development and operationalization of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and modern ISR capabilities

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Decades of operational, policy, tactical and technical experience for governments, defense contractors, and commercial innovators

Unmanned Systems & Drone Operations

Architect of USAF remote spilt operations, FAA research leader, advisor to drone, counter-UAS and Advanced Air Mobility companies.

Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR)

Battle-tested director of intelligence for America’s first armed drone strikes, ISR combat experience in Cold War recce, DESERT STORM, the Kosovo Air War and Enduring Freedom.

Cyber Warfare
Strategy

Contributor to the stand-up of United States Cyber Command; expert in cyber-enabled ISR as well as autonomy risk.

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Career Highlights

Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for ISR

Headquarters U.S. Air Force—lead for a $55B ISR portfolio overseeing 20,000+ personnel.

Advisor to leading drone, counter-UAS Companies

across private, commercial, and government sectors.

Commander in multiple conflicts

Desert Storm, Kosovo, Northern Watch, and post-9/11 Afghanistan operations.

Pioneer of U.S. Cyber Command doctrine

And early cyber-ops organizational structure.

Architect of Remote Split Operations

Enabling global drone missions flown from the U.S.

Founding Executive Director of ASSURE

The FAA’s first UAS Center of Excellence

Highlights

Key Points That Define The ISR Background

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4+
National Security Experience

Decades shaping drone, ISR, and cyber operations for the U.S. and allies.

40+
Clients we've helped

Supporting leading aerospace, ISR, intelligence, and counter-UAS programs with insights and guidance.

400+
global media mentions

Featured in major outlets covering drones, national security, and cyber.

FAQ

Quick Answers to Common Questions

Who does ISR Ideas work with?

We support government agencies, defense contractors, aerospace companies, and investors working in drones, ISR, and cyber.

Can you help with FAA approvals?

Yes — we fast-track approvals, waivers, and compliance using deep insider experience with FAA rulemaking.

Do you work with early-stage companies?

Yes. We frequently assist startups and emerging tech firms with strategy, validation, and market positioning.

Do you support pE or venture diligence?

Yes — we provide technical assessments, market intel, and valuation insights for defense-related investments.

How do you help clients?

We provide expert guidance to build unmanned programs, strengthen ISR strategy, navigate FAA rules, and shape winning proposals.

Do you advise on counter-UAS?

Absolutely. We help evaluate, design, and implement layered counter-drone defenses.

Where might I have seen Jim’s opinions?

His commentary appears in The Wall Street Journal, NPR, Inside Unmanned Systems, network news, and major defense forums.

How do we get started?

Just contact us. We’ll schedule a quick consultation to understand your goals and next steps.