Adam Bry - Why China Fears Skydio’s Rise in AI Drone Technology | SRS #258

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Adam Bry is the Co-Founder and CEO of Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, founded in 2014 to develop AI-powered drones for consumer, enterprise, and defense applications. A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a degree in aerospace engineering, Bry was an early team member at Google X's Project Wing, contributing to delivery drone initiatives before launching Skydio. Under his leadership, Skydio achieved unicorn status in 2021 with a $1 billion valuation after a $170 million Series D round and has since grown to a multi-billion-dollar company, securing contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and international partners for autonomous systems like the Skydio X10 drone. Bry has testified before Congress on U.S. drone policy and national security, emphasizing innovation in aviation and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technologies. He advocates for American leadership in the next century of aviation, ethical AI in drones, and bridging public-private partnerships to advance critical infrastructure and defense capabilities. Join this channel to get access to perks: Shawn Ryan Show Links SUBSCRIBE: Sign up: Support the Show: Download Free Content: Listen on Apple: Listen on Spotify: Follow on TikTok: Follow on Instagram: Follow on Facebook: Follow on Snapchat: Follow on X: SRS Podcast Playlist: #vigilanceelite #shawnryanshow Adam Bry Links: X - LI - Skydio - Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: ⁠ Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to today. ⁠ Head to for 15% off your purchase. ⁠ ⁠ Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at #trueclassicpod ⁠ Go to for 27% Off Sitewide Make sure you enter our show name into the post-purchase survey so they know we sent you! 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 03:17 Drone Markets and Applications 06:32 Adam Bree’s Background and Achievements 09:56 Patreon Question: Drone Range and Autonomy 11:56 Skydio X10 Features and Capabilities 14:18 Adam’s Early Fascination with Flight 23:56 Founding Skydio and the Original Concept 29:57 Challenges and Enterprise Success 36:46 Current Models, Features, and X10 Overview 39:21 Autonomous Docking Stations 43:09 Drone Deployment Optimization 47:37 Real-Life Crime Intervention Cases 01:03:03 Manufacturing and Scaling Challenges 01:06:58 The Future of Drone Technology 01:13:33 Outdoor Drone Demonstration 01:14:20 Autonomous Flight and Camera Features 01:29:35 Fixed Wing Prototype Development 01:39:06 Drones in High-Speed Chases and Public Safety 01:45:58 Cost, Deployment, and Efficiency 01:51:35 Drone Warfare and Military Innovation 02:04:14 Competing with Chinese Drone Makers 02:32:55 Robotics Vision and Final Thoughts