Revolutionizing Warfare: How Small UAS are Shaping the Future of Military Tactics - Dylan Hamm, CTO of PDW

Revolutionizing Warfare: How Small UAS are Shaping the Future of Military Tactics - Dylan Hamm, CTO of PDW

Author: Randy Goers October 29, 2024 Duration: 23:56

Dylan Hamm is Chief Technology Officer at PDW. PDW is a cutting-edge drone technology company revolutionizing small robotics for military and government operations. Their mission is to democratize air support, empowering and protecting those who serve. PDW produces air vehicles, autonomous and AI software, as well as countermeasures in areas like electronic warfare, communications, and GPS denial. Their flagship product, the C100 small UAS, is a versatile quadcopter designed to fit inside a warfighter's rucksack, providing personal air support on the frontline.

As the CTO of PDW, Dylan leads he company's product roadmap and R&D strategy. With 12 years of experience in special forces and eight global deployments, Dylan has witnessed the transformative power of small unmanned systems in real-time combat scenarios. Toward the end of his military career, he saw firsthand how these systems were reshaping modern warfare, fueling his passion for exploring their full potential.

In this episode, Dylan shares insights into PDW's mission, the ways small drones are changing the battlefield, and the innovative tactics and technologies being developed to counter drone threats.


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