A Century of Drone Wars: Most Prominent Shifts in UAV Combat History
This episode dives into the most prominent shifts in the combat history of UAVs. Dan covers UAV tech from the following eras: Radio-Controlled Aerial Weapons (WWI 1917). Reconnaissance UAVs (Cold Wa...
28 Jan 22min
The West’s New Defense Marketplace: Mike Sims Part II
Mike Sims is the Co-Founder and CEO of Empirium, a unified marketplace platform connecting verified buyers and suppliers across aerospace, defense and manufacturing. This convo covers: Why China do...
21 Jan 26min
Becoming a Marine Raider Post 9/11: Mike Sims Part I
Mike Sims is the Co-Founder and CEO of Empirium, a unified marketplace platform connecting verified buyers and suppliers across aerospace, defense and manufacturing. This episode covers: 9/11 momen...
21 Jan 22min
Taiwan’s Strategy and Scaling Tech for Modern Conflict: Ellen Chang Part II
Ellen Chang is a deep-tech investor focused on the maritime and space domains. She is Managing Director at CapZone Impact Investments, and Co-Founder and Co-President of Wharton Aerospace. She serv...
8 Jan 28min
Taiwan, China and the Future of Drone Wars: Ellen Chang Part I
Ellen Chang is a deep-tech investor focused on the maritime and space domains. She is Managing Director at CapZone Impact Investments, and Co-Founder and Co-President of Wharton Aerospace. She serve...
8 Jan 23min
Winning the Pacific with xCell: Chad McCoy
Chad McCoy is a Co-Founder and the Chief Growth Officer at Firestorm Labs. He’s a Special Operations Veteran and retired Chief Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force’s 24th Special Tactics S...
31 Dec 202529min
Most Viral Drone Moments of 2025
Dan reacts to his 12 most viral drone moments on LinkedIn of 2025. Check out his top posts below: 12. Counter UAS Fishing 11. Chinese Robo-Cop Drone 10. Counter UAS Fishing Nets 9. Autonomous Aerial C...
24 Dec 202515min
3D Printed Drones, Ukraine Lessons & Fixing DOD Lag: Joslyn Tarr
Joslyn Tarr is a seasoned UAS engineering leader with deep expertise in aircraft development and systems engineering. She’s worked for several defense companies including Kratos and General Atomics,...
17 Dec 202525min
