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War has always been shaped by technology—from steel and gunpowder to GPS and nuclear weapons. But the decisive technologies of tomorrow aren't coming—they're already here.In this episode, recorded live at our third annual American Dynamism Summit, a16z's Senior National Security Advisor Matt Cronin sits down with Ryan Tseng (cofounder & CEO, Shield AI) and Adam Bry (cofounder & CEO, Skydio) to discuss the rise of autonomous drones, AI-driven warfare, and the escalating great power competition with China. They cover:Why drones are reshaping the battlefield in Ukraine, Israel, and beyondThe asymmetry of $1,000 drones taking out $10M tanksWhy U.S. drone production lags China—and how to catch upThe ethical and tactical implications of autonomy in combatWhat it will take to reindustrialize America and maintain deterrenceIf the future of warfare is software-defined, who writes that software—and who deploys it first—matters more than ever. Resources: Find Adam on X: https://x.com/adampbryFind Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantseng/Find Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cronin-8b88811/See more from the American Dynamism Summit: www. a16z.com/american-dynamism-summit Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
Interview with Adam Bry, comments, feedback and more on the DJI Ban. On today's episode we discuss about some of the recent feedback we received from the online community about our recent interview with Skydio's Adam Bry. We discuss certain comments received about their take on Skydio and Adam Bry and elaborate on our view in the larger fight on DJI, Chinese technology and bans in the US. We discuss blanket bans and the overall need for having comprehensive knowledge prior to making decisions that impact the industry as a whole. FY 2025 NDAA Conference Text: What Happened with the “Countering CCP Drones Act” Real Estate Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccAYtgfG_68&list=PL9QgOnFmIV8jTsMILdpQ32nQg6fcAoJpr&index=3 Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [01:54] Listen to the feedback we received after our podcast with Adam Bry from Skydio episode [04:25] The discussions on Adam Bry's take on China and being pro-Skydio [08:41] Why we need to understand the decisions behind the ban and how intelligent response is required [14:35] The ongoing division between the US departments and DJI bans [16:22] Solutions available in the community for addressing ways to work in the absence of DJI [28:05] How do we ensure a stable future without a ban while having companies like Skydio exist as well [32:43] Can ban become null and void with a new incoming government and the outcome of the TikTok case in Supreme court currently [35:57] How you as a smart business person be ready for a potential change in the drone industry
Navigating the Drone Industry's Geopolitical Crossroads: Security, Innovation, and the role of Skydio in minimizing reliance on DJI. In this episode of Ask Drone U, Skydio CEO Adam Bry discusses public perception, the challenges and geopolitics of the drone industry, from national security concerns surrounding Chinese drones to Skydio's efforts to build a strong U.S. manufacturing presence. He explores the tensions between innovation, security risks, and the future of global drone markets. Tune in to this great episode and do not miss out on some great Cyber Monday deals !! 5-Day Free Course: Thriving Drone Real Estate Business Transform your drone operations into a thriving real estate-focused business. Learn client management, pricing for profit, and creating high-value deliverables. Grow My Drone Business Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu
This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Oracle. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, or OCI, is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. Save up to 50% on your cloud bill at https://www.oracle.com/twist Notion. Notion combines your notes, docs, and projects into one beautifully designed space with AI built right in. Try it for free today at https://notion.com/twist AssemblyAI. Get maximum value from voice data with AssemblyAI. Build powerful products and features for your end users on the industry's leading speech-to-text models. Get 100 free hours to start building at https://www.assemblyai.com/twist * Timestamps: (0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show (3:55) Skydio's Adam Bry joins the show (4:22) Overview of Skydio's autonomous drones and public safety applications (9:31) Oracle - Try OCI and save up to 50% on your cloud bill at https://www.oracle.com/twist (11:07) Skydio as the largest US drone producer and Chinese sanctions impact (17:36) Risks of Chinese-made drones and Skydio's cybersecurity measures (21:28) Drones in defense and combat applications (25:15) Notion - Try it for free today at https://notion.com/twist (27:24) Drone light shows and military implications, Skydio's mission and hiring (31:44) Future applications of drone technology and hardware startup challenges (39:31) Geopolitical tensions and impact on American companies (39:43) AssemblyAI - Get 100 free hours to start building at https://www.assemblyai.com/twist (41:36) Presidential election results and implications for entrepreneurship (48:49) Tariffs, immigration policies, and economic impact (57:41) Prediction markets (1:00:07) High-skilled immigration and antitrust policies (1:04:35) Political influence on business dynamics and media (1:07:02) Mergers, acquisitions, and startup liquidity post-Lena Khan (1:11:26) Secondary markets, Lyft and DoorDash valuation trends (1:15:15) The future of search engines * Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com Check out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.com * Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp * Mentioned on the show: Check out Skydio: https://www.skydio.com/ Check out Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ Article on Amazon's purchase of MGM: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a36543339/james-bond-amazon-mgm-deal-explained/ Article on election ad spending in 2024: https://www.afaqs.com/news/advertising/harris-and-trump-spent-nearly-10-billion-on-ads-in-2024-us-elections-7452195 Trailer for 1982 Doc “Buried”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4NpOlJ_O-I * Follow Adam: X: https://x.com/adampbry Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambry/ Follow Alex: X: https://x.com/alex LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm * Follow Jason: X: https://twitter.com/Jason LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis * Thank you to our partners: (9:31) Oracle - Try OCI and save up to 50% on your cloud bill at at https://www.oracle.com/twist (25:15) Notion - Try it for free today at https://notion.com/twist (39:43) AssemblyAI - Get 100 free hours to start building at https://www.assemblyai.com/twist * Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland * Check out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis * Follow TWiST: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartups Substack: https://twistartups.substack.com * Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916
In today's rapidly evolving public safety landscape, drones are emerging as indispensable tools for law enforcement and emergency response. From reducing response times during natural disasters to providing real-time aerial intelligence at crime scenes, drones are transforming the way agencies handle critical incidents. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley speaks with Adam Bry, CEO and co-founder of Skydio, a leader in autonomous drone technology. Bry discusses the groundbreaking developments in Skydio's X10 platform, the role of drones as first responders (DFR), and how agencies like the NYPD are leveraging beyond visual line-of-sight operations to enhance real-time crime response. From extreme weather capabilities to improving community transparency through aerial footage, Bry shares his vision for the future of drones in law enforcement and how Skydio is pioneering these advancements. About our sponsor This episode of the Policing Matters podcast is sponsored by Skydio. Learn more about how Skydio enhances public safety and operational efficiency by visiting Skydio.com.
The U.S. Commerce Department has unveiled a proposed a ban on Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads—but it could expand to drones and other technology. Skydio co-founder & CEO Adam Bry joins Morgan Brennan on the heels of his company's customer day. The largest maker of drones in the U.S., Bry and Brennan discuss the future of the technology, implications for public safety, & potential for package delivery by drones.
The U.S. Commerce Department has unveiled a proposed a ban on Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads—but it could expand to drones and other technology. Skydio co-founder & CEO Adam Bry joins Morgan Brennan on the heels of his company's customer day. The largest maker of drones in the U.S., Bry and Brennan discuss the future of the technology, implications for public safety, & potential for package delivery by drones.
This episode was recorded at Axon Week 2024. Axon Week 2025 will take place April 22-25 in Phoenix, Arizona. Learn more at https://www.axonweek.com/. In this special episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley talks with Adam Bry, CEO of Skydio, and City of Miami Beach Police Department Sergeant Anthony Loperfido about the revolutionary role of drones in modern law enforcement. The discussion, recorded live at Axon Week 2024 in Miami Beach, delves into the capabilities of Skydio's latest X10 drone, designed with direct feedback from public safety professionals. They explore how these advanced drones are transforming police operations, from providing real-time aerial intelligence to enabling autonomous, remote-controlled missions that can significantly enhance officer safety and operational efficiency. This episode sheds light on the future of drones as first responders and their potential to redefine the landscape of public safety. For a behind-the-scenes look, visit this Policing Matters podcast article on Police1.com/policing-matters to see Jim and Rick in person! About our sponsor This episode of the Policing Matters Podcast is brought to you by Axon, a global leader in public safety technology. To learn more about Axon's ecosystem of hardware and software products for policing defense and security, visit Axon.com.
In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March 21, Skydio CEO Adam Bry talks about the prominence of China in the drone industry, why it threatens U.S. national security, and how the company's drones are being used both in Ukraine and here in the United States.
Post reporters analyze how generative AI and social media could shape elections as billions around the world head to the polls this year. Then, Skydio founder Adam Bry discusses how AI-powered drones are changing the battlefield and offering new accountability tools for war crimes. Conversations recorded on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at The Futurist Summit: The New Age of Tech.
When you are skiing down a mountain, riding your bike along a forest trail, or surfing 6-footers, it is hard enough just to concentrate on what you are doing, let alone try to capture a video of the moment. But what if you could hire a professional videographer to follow you and capture every move?Well, now you can in the form of AI-powered drones from Skydio. While personal use is just one application, the company has found success across a multitude of use cases. In this episode, we're joined by Adam Bry, co-founder and CEO of the unicorn startup Skydio, which produces drones that are fully autonomous with AI software as their pilot. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ROBOT BRAINS PODCAST TODAY | Visit therobotbrains.ai and follow us on YouTube at TheRobotBrainsPodcast, Twitter @therobotbrains, and Instagram @therobotbrains. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week in drone news: the Evo Nano and Evo Lite have arrived, Christmas day rescue using drones, the new Skydio Keyframe feature, and CES! After a bit longer than a nano-second, the new Autel drones have arrived! The Nano is a 249g aircraft with a 1/2” (Nano) or a 1/1.28” (Nano +) sensor and a three-axis gimbal The Lite is a bit bigger and boasts a 4-axis gimbal with a 1/1.28” or 1” (Lite+) sensor capable of 6k/30 FPS We'll be working on getting DeepDives for these new aircraft soon! CES B-Roll https://dronexl.co/2021/12/29/autel-evo-nano-lite/ A fire department in VA was able to find two lost hikers on Christmas Day thanks to thermal imaging on a drone. Rescuers were then guided to the location of the hikers, who'd gone out unprepared for nighttime travel. There were no injuries reported. https://nypost.com/2021/12/27/virginia-fire-department-rescues-hikers-on-sharp-top-mountain-with-drone/ Skydio has announced their new “Keyframe” feature which allows an operator to select keyframes and the aircraft will create a cinematic path to match these frames. Once these frames are set, the user will be able to play back and forwards, as many times as needed and at different speeds "One of the main things that set professional productions apart is the motion of the camera. With the help of cranes, jibs, and large production crews, Hollywood productions do really unique, interesting things. In the hands of an expert pilot, drone footage can be very cinematic," said Skydio CEO, Adam Bry. "KeyFrame makes this capability accessible to a new wave of creators. Hollywood quality cinematography, available anywhere, anytime." prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-autonomous-drone-maker-skydio-announces-new-keyframe-capability-for-breakthrough-autonomous-cinematography-301453453.html
Techstination interview: A drone that can fly itself? The Skydio 2: CEO Adam Bry
Drones are powerful tools that are transforming our lives for the better—from filming to farming to photography and beyond. Adam Bry founded and skyrocketed drone maker Skydio to the top of the U.S. drone market. Find out what makes Skydio’s drones different, get a glimpse into Skydio’s growth patterns and hear what Adam envisions for the future of this game-changing technology. Guest: Adam Bry, Co-Founder and CEO, Skydio
On this edition of our podcast, we have a great conversation with Andy Shen of Shen Drones. Andy is kind of the Godfather of the ducted CineWhoop. Tune in — and subscribe — as we hear how Andy went from being a photographer... to a drone designer. Andy Shen: Great drones, great conversation Andy tells a great story about the satisfaction – and challenges – of designing and selling FPV drones. We're particularly interested in how Andy developed a very specific ducted design, now used on many copycat drones. But there's only one Squirt. Andy is the fifth guest on our relatively new podcast, called The Buzz. We've been fortunate to have a number of high-level movers and shakers from the drone industry on the show, and encourage you to explore the links below. Of course, the easiest way to keep up on what's happening is to subscribe to our podcast. We include the links to all the popular podcast providers, so give it a click! And yes, if you're not yet ready to commit you can have a listen to any of the podcasts below simply by clicking. First, though, a look at Andy Shen in the wild, piloting a Shen drone while riding an electric skateboard: The legendary Andy Shen... The Buzz Archives Tom Comet of Drone Boy Tom Comet flies more than drones! Tom Comet – high-end drone cinematography Brendan Schulman of DJI Brendan is *super* knowledgeable on the regulatory front Brendan is DJI's VP of Policy and Legal Affairs Adam Bry of Skydio Adam Bry in 2018. A *lot* has happened for Skydio since then... Adam Bry, Skydio's CEO and Founder Dave Sharpin of Auterion GS Dave Sharpin of Auterion, Government Services Auterion's Dave Sharpin talks Open Source How to subscribe Glad you asked! Check it out right here... Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify RSS Stay Tuned... It won't be long before the next episode of The Buzz. So subscribe, or check back... because more sonic goodness is coming soon. I generally announce any new show on social media, as well as other drone news. You can follow me on Twitter here, and on LinkedIn here. Thanks!
TTR06 - Invasive Technologies is our topic as we look at Drones in Bad Big Brother , CRISPER in Ask the Experts, and TikTok Security issues from What I found on the Web, Pick of the Day | Jonathan Mumm Guest | 7/19 - 7/25 2020Technology news of the week for July 19th - July 25th 2020.Segment 1: [BBB] Skydio is best known for “selfie drones.” Now, it's seeking government contracts, as American officials shun the Chinese drone company - DJI. Segment 2: We have our Ask the Expert Segment today with James Riddle Vice President of Institutional Services with Advarra about CRISPR and what we need to be aware of with this technology.Segment 3: We have a conversation on TikTok and security concerns from US companies. I’m Nathan Mumm and today we’re talking about the Invasive Technologies, Drones on Bad Big Brother, along with an ask the Expert Interview on CRISPR and we have TikTok security concern. We also have our Whiskey Review, so make sure you listen all the way through to see what Whiskey Brand is our selected as [Pick of the Day].” “Welcome to TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that gives you the "Hummmm" on Episode 6 we welcome Jonathan Mumm. He is an expert in wireless technology and trade shows along with table top games.------------------------"Bad Big Brother" - Segment One Skydio is best known for “selfie drones.” Now, it's seeking government contracts, as American officials shun the Chinese drone company - DJI.New regulations and proposed legislation restrict government agencies from buying foreign drones, claiming they are a potential conduit for cyber-attacks. Skydio is happy to fill the void. “We feel a sense of opportunity, and responsibility,” says Adam Bry, Skydio’s CEO and a founder of Google’s drone delivery project. His company recently won a contract with the Drug Enforcement Agency and is vying to become the Army’s standard-issue short-range surveillance drone to help infantry peek over the next hill or look around corners in urban combat.News Link - https://www.wired.com/story/drone-maker-swooping-us-pushback-against-dji/------------------------Segment Two: CRISPR in more details we talk with James as he explains how the CRISPR molecule finds a string of DNA code, locks on and makes a precision cut. How long has CRIPR been doing testing? and the big question is it safe?News Link - https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/06/23/877543610/a-year-in-1st-patient-to-get-gene-editing-for-sickle-cell-disease-is-thriving ------------------------"What I found on the Internet" - Segment Three "What is happening with TicTok and why are companies having this removed"Wells Fargo Statement. “Due to concerns about TikTok’s privacy and security controls and practices, and because corporate-owned devices should be used for company business only, we have directed those employees to remove the app from their devices.”https://gizmodo.com/wells-fargo-directs-employees-to-delete-tiktok-1844350380 TikTok is a national security threat, US politicians say. https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/09/tech/tiktok-security-threat/index.htmlAmazon said the message wasn’t supposed to go out.“This morning’s email to some of our employees was sent in error,” Amazon said in a statement. “There is no change to our policies right now with regard to TikTok.”https://finance.yahoo.com/news/amazon-asks-employees-to-delete-tik-tok-amid-security-concerns-171228616.html------------------------"Pick of the Day" - Best Whiskey for the Day **** And Pick of the Day Winner *** Nathan's Pick - 1792 Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey 750mlJonathan's Pick - 1792 Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey 750ml
Every week, Drones in America ( https://marketscale.com/industries/podcast-network/drones-in-america/ ) introduces listeners to guests who are leaders, influencers and experts from various areas to talk about America’s drone industry. Topics discussed include the history of drones, new technology, policy and the rapidly-growing commercial market. On this episode, host Grant Guillot ( https://marketscale.com/industries/contributors/grant-j-guillot/ ) sat down with leaders of the largest American drone manufacturer, Skydio ( https://www.skydio.com/ ). The CEO and Founder, Adam Bry ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-bry-a5788582/ ) , and the Head of Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy, Brendan Groves ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-groves-1468293/ ) , joined the show to discuss the major announcements regarding the X2 line of enterprise drones and what that means for autonomous drones in the commercial and public safety segments. Bry helped launch Google's drone program ( https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/08/inside-googles-secret-drone-delivery-program/379306/ ) in the early 2010s and, in 2012, was concerned the FAA could potentially kill the drone industry. It has been an up-and-down roller coaster ride since then, but Bry is very optimistic about the regulatory landscape in the UAV industry and is excited by the way the policymaker decisions are trending. "Overall, I am optimistic, but you kind of have to be when you start a company," Bry said of why he founded Skydio in 2014. The Future of Autonomy ---------------------- Bry likened the operation of drones to the early days of computing. When the computer industry first began, only specially trained experts and hackers were able to use the machines, and everything was done through the command prompt. But the first graphical user interface with "the first Mac and Windows totally changed the paradigm, [making it] a software-based experience accessible to way more people".
Skydio CEO, Adam Bry, joins the podcast to discuss the company's newest product, Skydio 2—the world's smartest drone. Bry explains the big differences between R1 and Skydio 2, the underlying technology, and commercial applications from partners like Ware, who build on top of Skydio 2 to automate warehouse inventory tracking. In the second half of the episode, Host Ian Smith is joined by Guillaume Delépine, Skydio's Public Safety Lead, to discuss the company's focus on public safety and first response.
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On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, September 8, 2018, with Megan Morrone and Alex Lindsay: FCC chairman Ajit Pai is suggesting "new transparency obligations" for web giants like Google, Facebook, and Twitter. Ars Technica Senior IT Reporter Jon Brodkin joins Megan and Alex to discuss. Jason Howell takes the Skydio R1, a drone that flies and shoots 4K video all on its own using AI and computer vision, out for a spin with CEO Adam Bry. Alex shows some of his geeky cooking gadgets that will make your life easier. And we talk data recovery on macOS and answer more of your questions in our Call for Help and Mail Bag. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Alex Lindsay Guests: Jon Brodkin, Adam Bry, and Jason Howell The New Screen Savers records live every Saturday at 3PM Pacific on twit.tv/live. Episodes are available for download and streaming later that evening at https://twit.tv/shows/new-screen-savers. Sponsors: twit.cachefly.com RocketMortgage.com/NSS
On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, September 8, 2018, with Megan Morrone and Alex Lindsay: FCC chairman Ajit Pai is suggesting "new transparency obligations" for web giants like Google, Facebook, and Twitter. Ars Technica Senior IT Reporter Jon Brodkin joins Megan and Alex to discuss. Jason Howell takes the Skydio R1, a drone that flies and shoots 4K video all on its own using AI and computer vision, out for a spin with CEO Adam Bry. Alex shows some of his geeky cooking gadgets that will make your life easier. And we talk data recovery on macOS and answer more of your questions in our Call for Help and Mail Bag. Hosts: Megan Morrone and Alex Lindsay Guests: Jon Brodkin, Adam Bry, and Jason Howell The New Screen Savers records live every Saturday at 3PM Pacific on twit.tv/live. Episodes are available for download and streaming later that evening at https://twit.tv/shows/new-screen-savers. Sponsors: twit.cachefly.com RocketMortgage.com/NSS
Hear host Ian Smith answer questions about drones on a podcast instead of always being the one asking them. This week's episode of CDFM is a syndication of Udacity's, The Drawing Board podcast, titled, "All About Drones." Ian is joined by Adam Bry, CEO of Skydio where the two talk... all about drones.
Today, we are witnessing rapid advancements in the field of autonomous flight. Drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), are being used in remarkable ways all over the world—from helping to fight malaria in Malaysia, to supporting wildlife conservation in Florida. Drones are also being used for site surveying, package delivery, event videography, and even weather forecasting. In this episode, we begin with Adam Bry, CEO of aerial robotics company Skydio, who discusses software, and the future of autonomous flight. Then, we take off into regulation of UAVs, and explore the automated photogrammetry of Drone Deploy. We also look at advances in commercial drone technology, with the host of the Commercial Drones FM podcast, Ian Smith. The skies are alive with innovation, and this is your chance to see what's in store for the future of flight!
On todays episode of the Podcast, we catch up with the CEO and Co-Founder of Skydio, to talk about the R1, future plans and what autonomy might look like in the future! FLITE TEST - https://www.flitetest.com/ FLITE FEST - http://www.flitefest.com/ FT STORE - https://store.flitetest.com/ FT FB - https://www.facebook.com/flitetest/ Skyido - https://www.skydio.com/ Thanks for listening and if you have not done so, consider subscribing to us on itunes! Till next time! Deuces!
Skydio is a very special drone company with a thought-provoking inaugural product. R1, the company's first drone, costs $2,499, is fully autonomous, and it's marketed mainly to hobbyists. So why does a startup's initial product, targeted for consumers, have me so excited? Well, the answer is not what their technology is currently capable of, but what it represents for the future of commercial drones. When designing R1, Skydio took a unique philosophical approach to what's currently available on the market. R1 is different than other drones - it flies itself and doesn't even come with a controller. Adam Bry is CEO and co-founder of Skydio. He graduated from MIT, was one of the early team members of Google X's delivery drone initiative, Project Wing, and then started Skydio. I sat down with Adam to learn about what's possible right now with the powerful onboard processors and AI that guides Skydio drones, unscathed, through crowded, obstacle-laden environments. We discuss the design inspiration behind R1, a future Skydio platform and SDK, and how commercial drones will continue to evolve.
Erik talks to Adam Bry (@adampbry), co-founder and CEO of Skydio, a company that designs and manufactures autonomous drones. Adam gives us a rundown on where the company is at right now, how it got there and what we should be expecting in the drone space in the future. Erik asks where Adam would be investing if he was running a venture firm focused on the space and what potential roadblocks to the rise of the drones could be. Adam explains what some of the other companies in the space are working on and how an ordinary consumer’s life might change once autonomous drones become more prevalent. Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favourite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at villageglobal.vc/podcast or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.
Erik talks to Adam Bry (@adampbry), co-founder and CEO of Skydio, a company that designs and manufactures autonomous drones. Adam gives us a rundown on where the company is at right now, how it got there and what we should be expecting in the drone space in the future. Erik asks where Adam would be investing if he was running a venture firm focused on the space and what potential roadblocks to the rise of the drones could be. Adam explains what some of the other companies in the space are working on and how an ordinary consumer’s life might change once autonomous drones become more prevalent. Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favourite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at villageglobal.vc/podcast or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.
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with Adam Bry (@adampbry), Chris Dixon (@cdixon), and Hanne Tidnam (@omnivorousread) Now that we've finally reached the age of the truly autonomous commercial small drone -- and in this case, a self-flying camera -- what happens when you take the pilot out of the loop? And what becomes possible that wasn't possible before? That's what this episode of the a16z Podcast covers, with Adam Bry, co-founder and CEO of Skydio, and a16z general partner Chris Dixon, in conversation with Hanne Tidnam. Beginning with the evolution of the technology that got us here and then going deep under the hood into the tech that makes this possible from propellers to perception, the conversation also covers what it's like to use a drone that follows you around seamlessly; how autonomous drones are different from autonomous cars; and finally, how our relationship and interactions with computers of all kinds will change as they become increasingly powered by AI. ––– The views expressed here are those of the individual AH Capital Management, L.L.C. (“a16z”) personnel quoted and are not the views of a16z or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by a16z. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, a16z has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by a16z. (An offering to invest in an a16z fund will be made only by the private placement memorandum, subscription agreement, and other relevant documentation of any such fund and should be read in their entirety.) Any investments or portfolio companies mentioned, referred to, or described are not representative of all investments in vehicles managed by a16z, and there can be no assurance that the investments will be profitable or that other investments made in the future will have similar characteristics or results. A list of investments made by funds managed by Andreessen Horowitz (excluding investments and certain publicly traded cryptocurrencies/ digital assets for which the issuer has not provided permission for a16z to disclose publicly) is available at https://a16z.com/investments/. Charts and graphs provided within are for informational purposes solely and should not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The content speaks only as of the date indicated. Any projections, estimates, forecasts, targets, prospects, and/or opinions expressed in these materials are subject to change without notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by others. Please see https://a16z.com/disclosures for additional important information.