Reliable Robotics Appoints Russ Elmer as General Counsel
Oct 10, 2026 | By Kuldeep Jangid

Reliable Robotics, a company that develops autonomous aircraft systems, has appointed Russ Elmer as its General Counsel (GC).
SUMMARY
- Reliable Robotics appointed Russ Elmer as General Counsel.
- He will support legal work and FAA certification.
- Reliable Robotics develops autonomous flight technology.
Elmer will lead the company’s legal operations as it expands into commercial and defense markets. He will also support its physical expansion, FAA certification and plans to bring its technology to market.
Elmer has more than 30 years of experience working in highly regulated industries. He will oversee Reliable Robotics’ legal operations as the company grows. Before joining Reliable Robotics, he led legal teams at companies including ServiceNow, LendingClub, PayPal, eBay and E*TRADE Financial.
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“I am inspired by Reliable’s mission of making flight safer and more accessible. I have always been drawn to technology that makes everyday life better, and Reliable’s cutting-edge flight control system is poised to do just that,” said Russ Elmer, GC, Reliable Robotics.
“Russ has a noteworthy track record with companies that have become commonplace in our daily lives,” said Robert Rose, CEO and co-founder, Reliable Robotics. “At Reliable, our goal is to make aviation more accessible to more people through autonomy.
About Reliable Robotics
Founded in 2017 by Robert Rose and Juerg Frefel, Reliable Robotics develops autonomous flight technology for commercial and defense aircraft. Its system is designed to work across different aircraft and airspace environments while addressing common causes of aviation incidents. The company aims to make air transportation safer, more affordable and more efficient for moving people and goods.
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