Skydio’s autonomous drones & hardware's hard truths

Skydio CEO Adam Bry joined @Jason and Alex to discuss:

- The journey from consumer drones to supporting defense, public safety,

and critical infrastructure.

- Why U.S.-based manufacturing became a strategic edge, facing early

skepticism but proving crucial in today's complex global landscape.

- The reality of autonomous drones operating like “cloud servers,” working

seamlessly to transform emergency responses and industrial monitoring.

- Hardware's tough road: Unlike software, inventory and supply chain

challenges mean founders face the grind of prototyping and production

hiccups.

Skydio’s evolution showcases why “hardware is hard”—but necessary.