We are Lantern Solutions. Straightforward, reliable government services.
Our
Values
Service
Lantern Solutions is a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. Our founders met in government service, and we are committed to providing the solutions that public servants need for their mission.
Innovation
Lantern Solutions has consistently invested in meaningful innovation to address national security challenges, and we have brought leading technological experts into our team to address major challenges.
Excellence
Operational excellence is the foundation of our success. We know that government stakeholders need to be absolutely confident in their private sector partners, and we are totally committed to ensuring that our services are the finest available.
Respect
Our broad range of experiences and backgrounds are one of our most important strengths. We are an inclusive, equitable workplace and are committed to a team that reflects America, not just the Beltway.
OUR PEOPLE
Our team of professionals believe government services should be innovative, reliable, and dynamic.
David Hansell
Founder, CEO
David Hansell is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lantern Solutions. David was the Public Policy Manager for the world's leading drone manufacturer - DJI and previously was the Head of Global Aviation Policy for Facebook, the world's #1 social networking company located in California. He has extensive experience building and operating small unmanned aircraft systems for commercial purposes and has a comprehensive understanding of the world's drone regulatory environment. He previously served as the Director for Transportation Security Policy on the National Security Council in the White House, where he was responsible for guiding the development and implementation of policies designed to mitigate security threats and safety concerns in transportation, with a particular focus on the rapidly evolving field of unmanned aviation systems.
Previously, he worked as the Director for Strategic Intelligence Analysis at the Transportation Security Administration, National Security Liaison for the Federal Aviation Administration, and an intelligence operations specialist with Air Force Special Operations Command. Additionally, David served as an air traffic controller with the US Air Force and a number of federal contract ATC facilities, both domestically and overseas, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the world’s aviation infrastructure and the regulatory system upon which it operates. He previously worked as a foreign language instructor at the Defense Language Institute, teaching Farsi to a diverse field of Department of Defense students. David also serves as the Chairman of the Upper Airspace Working Group; a coalition of aviation manufacturers working to harmonize the global aviation regulatory environment for high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft systems.
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