In this episode of Drone Wars, host Dan Magy continues his conversation with Brett Kanda, Director of DFR Sales at Flock Safety. In Part II, Brett offers his expert predictions on the future of the drone industry, the emerging threat of nefarious drone use, and what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur in deep tech.
Brett shares his candid thoughts on the drone industry's biggest surprises, from the saturation of the consumer market to the game-changing use of FPV drones in Ukraine. He explains why the next decade will be the "golden years" for the industry, driven by a changing global supply chain, new FAA regulations, and the relentless advance of automation.
Join us as Brett provides invaluable advice for the next generation of engineers and entrepreneurs, drawing on lessons from his unique career as a top-ranked amateur golfer and a drone industry pioneer.
Learn why being good at losing is a critical skill, why you should be "absolutely relentless," and how the industry is shifting from manual control to a future of seamless, automated operations.
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Flock Safety Website: www.flocksafety.com
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Timestamps:
01:24 - The Biggest Surprise in a Decade of Drones
01:50 - Why the DJI Monopoly Is Over
02:56 - Welcome to Drone War 1: Lessons from Ukraine
03:55 - The Threat of Nefarious Drones
07:43 - Why the Next 10 Years are the Golden Years for Drones
09:12 - When Drones Become Boring: The Future of Automation
12:15 - The One Thing I Share with Tiger Woods
13:50 - The #1 Piece of Advice for My Younger Self
15:05 - Why Entrepreneurs Need to Be Good at Losing
17:31 - How to Get Hired in the Drone Industry
19:50 - Where to Find and Follow Brett Kanda
20:02 - Outro
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About Drone Wars

Firestorm Studios brings you The Drone Wars Podcast, a show that explores all facets of autonomous systems - ground, air, and sea - and their transformative impact on various aspects of human life, from agriculture to warfare. We feature interviews with CEOs, founders, and C-suite executives from the world's leading autonomy and robotics companies.