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Hello readers!
On this week’s podcast, Ryan and Neil speak with George Matus, the Founder and CEO of Teal Drones, about the cutting-edge military and enterprise applications of AI drones and the vital role drones will play in shaping the world order as US-China relations continue to strain.
Why You Won’t Want to Miss This
Gain insights into the history of the drone industry from its early beginnings to its current state. (1:09)
Delve into the increasing role of drones in modern warfare and battlefield strategies. (5:24)
Understand the reasons for the recent surge in drone usage in warfare scenarios. (8:00)
Understand how AI is playing an increasing role in drone operations, especially in navigation, detection, and targeting. (11:40)
Explore how popular culture has shaped the public perception of drones and Western versus Eastern perspectives. (21:15)
Our Favorite Moments
“DJI was the first company to release a ready-to-fly drone at a low cost. Very quickly, it spread like wildfire, and took over the market. There were multiple US companies that tried to compete, but drones, to be successful and profitable, take a lot of time and money. China just beat us in that respect.”
“What the military then saw and what the government identified is that there are three major risks in deploying DJI drones in operations both domestically and abroad. There's the data flow aspect, which is that since DJI is a Chinese company, they can send data back to China.”
“If you imagine a drone that can intelligently navigate an environment, not crash, be piloted from the other side of the country or remotely from anywhere, and then be able to take off and land from a robotic box that can store the drone and is connected to the internet, you can imagine just a whole suite of use cases and applications.”
Can the U.S. Rebuild Its Drone Industrial Base?
Meet George Matus
Always passionate about flight, George Matus began with remote control modeling. He became a test pilot for an RC manufacturer at age 12 and after building a number of custom drones in high school, George started Teal in 2015 to create a new era of flight. George is a Peter Thiel Fellow, Forbes 30 Under 30 member, has competed on the national television show BattleBots, and holds over a dozen granted patents.
Learn More About Teal Drones
Teal Drones, a subsidiary of Red Cat, is focused on rebuilding America's drone industrial base. The company's mission is to accelerate the adoption of drones, and specifically for defense, to give warfighters superhuman capabilities. Teal’s current flagship product is designed to "Dominate the Night" and is being deployed at scale across government and commercial segments around the world.