At the Dale Reed Subscale Flight Research Laboratory within NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California, a dedicated team is transforming a lifelong interest in aviation into practical aerospace solutions. Chief engineer Derek Abramson, chief pilot Justin Hall, and drone pilot Justin Link utilize remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft to test new concepts that would otherwise be too costly or hazardous to evaluate at full scale.
The laboratory serves as a hub for rapid innovation, supporting projects that range from aeronautics research to the development of navigation systems intended for future lunar and Martian missions. The team is responsible for the entire lifecycle of these experiments, including the design, fabrication, and flight testing of specialized research vehicles.
Each member of the team brings a unique background to the facility. Abramson, a former U.S. Navy avionics technician, contributes expertise in system design and technical management. Hall, recognized for his creative problem-solving and flight safety protocols, was recruited to NASA following his reputation in the radio-controlled aircraft community. Link, who comes from a family with deep roots in military aviation, specializes in composite materials and the fabrication of research drones.
The trio’s professional collaboration is rooted in a shared history of hobbyist aviation, which began long before they joined the agency over a decade ago. Outside of their official duties, the engineers continue to engage with the hobbyist community, attending trade shows and building radio-controlled models, a practice they credit with fostering the technical skills necessary for their work at NASA.
Source: NASA
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