The U.S. needs to reindustrialize to close the gap in drone production capabilities with China, which has a substantial manufacturing capacity for low-cost, capable systems.

There are opportunities in manufacturing that can be brought back to the U.S. with advancements in AI, but it requires addressing existing anti-industrial policies.

AI and robotics present new possibilities for bringing manufacturing back to America. We need to explore innovative approaches to ensure we can build complex industries domestically.

The industrial capacity of China is fearsome, especially in deploying highly autonomous AI-driven drones at scale, which presents a significant challenge for the U.S.

95% of agricultural drones in the U.S. are Chinese, indicating a significant dependency on Chinese technology in various sectors.

My advice to improve U.S. manufacturing includes a balanced immigration policy that attracts skilled engineers and scientists to stay in the U.S. and contribute to the economy, rather than sending them back to their home countries after training.

The Biden Administration has shown a lack of interest in fostering a U.S. drone industry, which is concerning given the advancements in drone technology by other countries, particularly China.

The FAA's regulations have severely restricted the drone industry in the U.S., allowing China to dominate the market, which raises security concerns as most drones used by the U.S. military and police are made in China.

The U.S. must balance the need for technological advancement with the risks posed by adversaries like China, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of AI development.