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Cost-effective UAS are changing the battlefield - Dan Magy, Firestorm


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Dan Magy has had an impressive career in building innovative businesses that solve problems, and his latest venture Firestorm seeks to "Democratize the Air" by providing modular, mission-focused UAS that can be 3D printed and pieced together like 'Lego'!

Dan discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and the development of drone technology. He talks about the need for cost-effective and modular drone systems in the face of evolving warfare tactics, and the importance of supply chain resilience. Dan also shares a personal story from his time supporting Naval Special Warfare in Iraq, where in 2016 a senior SOF commander showed him a picture of the damage from a drone dropping a bomb on his truck, highlighting the emerging impact of drones in warfare.

Takeaways

  • Cost-effective and modular drone systems are essential in modern warfare.
  • Supply chain resilience is crucial for the development and production of drone technology.
  • Counter-UAS systems need to adapt to rapidly evolving threats and tactics.
  • Drone warfare has the potential to significantly impact military operations in the future.

Dan and his team at Firestorm can be contacted here:

https://www.launchfirestorm.com/#home-contact

Dan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmagy/

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