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We had the chance to sit down with Oleg Vornik, CEO of billion-dollar, ASX 300 listed company DroneShield, to chat about the complex world of Counter-UAS (CUAS) technology. Our conversation covered everything from the global reach of their operations to the unique challenges they face in hotspots like Ukraine and the Middle East.
DroneShield is making waves in about 70 countries, with significant deployments in Ukraine, the US, and the Middle East. Oleg emphasized that traditional anti-air defense systems just don't cut it against the small drones that are becoming more prevalent in modern warfare. These drones are now being used for everything from scouting to striking high value air defence systems, which makes the need for specialized CUAS tech more important than ever. This means integrating multiple sensors and effectors to handle the increasingly complex and high-volume drone threats.
Looking to the future, Oleg sees a convergence of consumer-grade and military-grade drones. He also predicts an increasing role for robots in warfare, further highlighting the need for robust and adaptive CUAS technologies into the future.
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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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