US will unleash 'drone dominance' by fast-tracking production

[Dale D]

Remember the EO on drones few week ago?

So I guess we now know the true reason for it.

Gosh this is super embarrassing, slightly unprofessional, and it feels 3rd world-ish to me.

No surprise which "drone" is most visible out front:

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This seems like it was produced by AI- sort of dumb looking and I am all for Pete Hegseth.

 

[anotherlab]

How many patents will need to be violated to come up with anything of equal quality to a DJI or Autel drone? Is there any company in the US that could manufacture a Hasselblad camera for any price? Given the current administration's attitude towards science and education, where will they find the engineers to design and build this technology? Don't hold your breath.

It's not a problem with patents. They can be licensed or even invalidated based on prior art.

US companies know how to make drones. Amazon makes its drones for its Prime Delivery service. We just can't make them at a competitive price level.

 

[anotherlab]

This seems like it was produced by AI- sort of dumb looking and I am all for Pete Hegseth.

"Sort of dumb looking" adequately describes a Fox weekend anchor with a drinking problem who runs the Defense Department (when he's allowed to).

 

[Dave Pitman]

US companies know how to make drones.

While priced is certainly important. I've never seen a demonstration of a US manufactured drone (sUAS) with anywhere near the capability of DJI ... AT ANY PRICE.

 

[Dave Pitman]

"Sort of dumb looking" adequately describes a Fox weekend anchor with a drinking problem who runs the Defense Department (when he's allowed to).

C'mon. In addition to Fox, he's run 2 small non-profits that went belly up. Even his mom couldn't give him a recommendation. Credit where credit is due.