Robert Garbett

Chief Executive


Robert Garbett is one of the world’s leading Drone and Counter Drone experts, a global business consultant and a driving force in the delivery of the world’s first international drone standards. 

He is Founder and Chief Executive of Drone Major Group Limited, a world leading advisory, design, and implementation company delivering to defence, critical national infrastructure, and commercial organisations.  Leveraging a global network of suppliers to the drone industry, Drone Major is uniquely positioned to advise on the application and commercialisation of drone and related technology which is evolving at a dramatic pace, developing tailored strategies for companies and organisations around the world.

He is an experienced commentator and interviewee, advising governments and corporates on the commercial potential of drone technology, infrastructure requirements to support commercialisation and the national and international standards needed in light of the drone industry’s continued exponential growth. 

Robert Garbett works closely with the British Standards Institution (BSI), leading of the UK delegation of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Committee responsible for the development of the global drone safety standards. He is the only authority worldwide to be advising on standards in Britain, Europe and worldwide and is recognised as a leading authoritative figure and advocate for the global drone industry and its potential to transform economies.

Robert Garbett is also Chairman of the Drone Delivery Group Senior Advisory Board, the first industry body created to provide guidance on key issues facing the drone industry across all environments (land, maritime, air & space) to Government.