After learning from failures in Ukraine, Skydio adapted its technology to operate without GPS, demonstrating resilience and capability in harsh environments.

In civilian markets, Skydio's advantage over DJI lies in its advanced AI and autonomy capabilities, allowing its drones to sense and respond to environments in real time, outperforming DJI's technology.

Skydio aims to contribute to the industrial base by enabling the deployment of highly autonomous AI-driven drones at scale, which is crucial for maintaining military effectiveness.

The speed of software deployment is critical in modern warfare; Skydio was able to write and implement new software for its drones in just 24 hours to adapt to battlefield conditions.

Current drone light shows rely heavily on GPS and communication links, which are vulnerable to jamming on the modern battlefield, making them less relevant for military operations.

We're learning from the conflict in Ukraine to develop automated systems that can respond to drone threats effectively.

The Ukraine-Russia war demonstrates the use of drones in combat, which reduces human casualties but raises ethical concerns about targeting and the potential for misuse.

Drones have reshaped the nature of warfare in the past decade, enabling more distributed, decentralized, and lethal force structures, as seen in the Ukraine conflict.

The conflict in Ukraine has been a significant catalyst, demonstrating that low-cost, autonomous systems can effectively engage traditional military assets like tanks and battleships.