In this conversation, we talk with Nic Gould from Killer Bees, his background in environmental engineering and how he transitioned into building drones and programming. He talks about the limitations of current drone warfare and the need for autonomous systems that can integrate with battlefield management software. Nic also shares his plans for Killer Bees, which involves developing autonomous drone swarms for various applications, including defense and environmental monitoring. The conversation touches on the challenges of integrating swarms of drones into airspace and the importance of social license and safety in drone operations.   Takeaways

• Nick Gould transitioned from environmental engineering to building drones and programming as a form of self-care and fulfillment.
• Killer Bees is developing autonomous drone swarms for various applications, including defense and environmental monitoring.
• Integrating drones into airspace is a complex challenge that requires careful regulation and coordination.
• The social license and safety considerations of drone operations are crucial for gaining public acceptance and trust.
• The development of autonomous systems in defense and civilian sectors can drive technological advancements and societal progress.

 

Nic can be found at https://killerbees.tech/