Editors

1. Robert McKinney
Robert is our Editor-in-Chief for the automotive and mobility vertical.
A graduate of the University of Michigan (B.S. in Mechanical Engineering), he spent a decade reporting on powertrain systems, EV innovation and global vehicle manufacturing before joining Aerospace & Mechanical Insider in 2025. He leads our coverage of cars, mobility platforms and how automotive engineering intersects with aerospace and unmanned systems.

2. Thomas Caldwell
Thomas serves as Senior Editor for our Mechanical & Mobility Engineering section. He holds an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech and has 15+ years of experience covering vehicle electronics, systems integration and electrification. At AMI, Thomas oversees articles on chassis systems, mechanical design, propulsion and automotive-drone convergence.

3. David Whitaker
David acts as Associate Editor for our Aerospace & Drone Systems vertical. He studied Aeronautical Engineering at Purdue University and has covered aerospace and automotive engineering since 2013. David’s specialty is translating complex flight systems and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developments into accessible technical stories.

4. Jonathan Barrett
Jonathan is Editor for our Future Mobility & Autonomous Systems section. He graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in Industrial Engineering, and brings 20+ years’ experience in mobility trends, e-mobility, robotics and drone-vehicle convergence. At AMI he curates long-form features on autonomous air/ground mobility and mechanical systems for transport.

5. Edward Collins
Edward is our Senior Editor for Performance Systems & Mechanical Design. With a background mechanical engineering degree from Imperial College London and years reporting in motorsport, he brings deep expertise in powertrains, drivetrain systems, high-performance vehicles and mechanical design innovations. He supervises our content on high-end mechanical engineering, history of vehicles and performance systems.

6. Stephen Wallace
Stephen takes on Editor for Aerospace Integration & Unmanned Mobility. With a B.S. in Aerospace Systems from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Stephen has spent the last decade documenting autonomous systems, drone networks and aerospace/automotive convergence. At AMI he leads coverage of drone manufacturing, VTOL systems and mechanical linkages between air and ground mobility.