Anthony Velasco’s was born in raised here in Arizona. His passion for aviation, came at a young age with his father was working for American Airlines. This drove Anthony to enlist in the US Navy, out of high school, where his job would be tactical air controlling. After five years in service, Anthony found himself enrolled at the number one Aeronautical school in the country; Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University. Where he graduated with honors, and EARU's Outstanding Graduate Award, Bachelor of Science in Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics/Air Traffic Management (dual major). These degrees were supported by Minors in Aviation Safety, Applied Meteorology and flight licenses for Rotorcraft and Unmanned Aircraft Systems.