Andrea Masini
Chief Executive Officer
FlySight Srl
Livorno, Italy
I transitioned from academia to industry 18 years ago, growing a SME into a multinational holding. I thrive on innovation, management, and new challenges.
About me
Dr. Andrea Masini is an accomplished expert in telecommunications engineering, remote sensing, and video processing. He obtained his MEng. in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Pisa (IT) in 2004, specializing in sensor fusion theory and collaborating with international research centers and industries on projects involving dual infrared optronic systems.
In 2008, he completed his Ph.D. in Remote Sensing, focusing on improving sight effectiveness with Infrared electro-optical imaging sensors through video fusion. Joining Flyby Srl the same year, he made significant contributions to defense and space projects, particularly in bathymetry estimation and oil-spill detection. He quickly ascended the ranks, becoming Head of the Remote Sensing Department in 2010 and CTO in 2013. In these roles, he led projects like OPENSIGHT for real-time situational awareness and drove initiatives related to Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) through artificial intelligence.
Andrea's outstanding achievements also encompassed roles in NATO initiatives and as Deputy Industrial Rapporteur of the EDA CapTech Optronics and Industrial Rapporteur of the EDA Captech Space. His influence and leadership were evident as a shareholder and board member of Flyby Group. In 2020, he co-founded FlySight Srl, exclusively dedicated to the defense, security and space sectors, where he assumed the role of CTO. In 2023, he was appointed CEO. His contributions to scientific papers underscore his prominence in remote sensing and video processing.
My organisation
FlySight Srl is a leading Defense and Security company, part of the Italian hi-tech group Flyby Srl. Renowned for its expertise in Digital Twin technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Sensing, FlySight develops innovative solutions for mission-critical applications across land, sea, air, and space domains.
Specializing in C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) systems, FlySight delivers advanced technologies that enable real-time decision-making, situational awareness, and operational efficiency. Its solutions integrate cognitive signal processing, adaptive data fusion, and big data analytics, ensuring superior performance and interoperability with international standards like STANAG and OGC.
FlySight’s flagship project, OpenSight, showcases its capabilities in Digital Twin technology, providing unparalleled support in mission planning, execution, and optimization. The company is also at the forefront of developing cutting-edge hyperspectral data processing, and Earth observation systems, enhancing defense capabilities across all operational phases.
With a strong focus on innovation, FlySight is shaping the future of defense systems, delivering solutions that reduce costs, improve mission effectiveness, and ensure operational superiority. By combining technical excellence with visionary leadership, FlySight empowers defense and security operations worldwide.
Speaker sessions (1)
Thursday, 30 November 2023
11:10 - 12:05