Because the world chief in autonomous flight, the main drone producer within the U.S., awardee on two applications of report with the U.S. army, and a trusted associate to dozens of allied militaries around the globe, we at Skydio are acutely conscious that: 1. Autonomous drones will outline battlefield ways lengthy into the longer term and, 2. Skydio will play a essential function on this uncrewed future.
Constructing on our dedication to serve the Division of Protection and our allies by offering autonomous, dependable, and safe drones to defend democracy and hold combating forces protected, we’re happy to announce the formation of Skydio’s Nationwide Safety Advisory Board, which incorporates Normal (US Military Ret.) Austin “Scott” Miller, Dr. Nadia Schadlow, Peter W. Singer, Lieutenant Normal (US Air Pressure Ret.) Kirk Pierce, and Main Normal (Royal Australian Military Ret.) Mick Ryan, AM. This distinguished group of leaders brings invaluable expertise and collective knowledge that shall be instrumental within the continued improvement of our quickly rising protection and authorities enterprise.
“It is a distinct honor to welcome this incredible group of veterans, experts, and leaders as founding members of Skydio’s National Security Advisory Board. Their expertise and perspective will play an important role as Skydio expands its business in the global defense sector, bringing autonomous drones to US and allied soldiers on the battlefield and bases around the world. The best way to predict the future is to invent it, and with this stellar advisory board we’re well-equipped to invent and build the future of flying robots here in America.”
Adam Bry
Skydio CEO and co-founder
The Nationwide Safety Advisory Board will collaborate with our govt group and assist information Skydio’s technique and ways within the protection area. The members of the board will convene quarterly and supply steering on an advert hoc foundation to handle rising points.
Skydio’s Safety Advisory Board:
Normal (US Military Ret.) Austin “Scott” Miller
A legendary fight chief, Normal Scott Miller served the US Military with distinction for practically 4 a long time. His in depth background contains commanding the Joint Particular Operations Command (JSOC) and main all U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan. Identified for pioneering initiatives like integrating ladies into the U.S. Military Ranger College, Normal Miller’s extraordinary strategic and operational experience makes him a useful asset to our Board.
“Drones coupled with AI are on the battlefield, and the capabilities will continue to evolve faster than most realize. The side that possesses the offensive capability with the proper integration will be formidable at the tactical and operational level of the fight, and influence the strategic level of National Security. I’m excited to join the innovative team at Skydio as they break new ground in this field.”
Normal Austin “Scott” Miller
Dr. Nadia Schadlow
Dr. Nadia Schadlow is a preeminent strategist who beforehand served because the Deputy Nationwide Safety Advisor and Assistant to the President of the US. She was the chief architect of the 2017 Nationwide Safety Technique. As a senior fellow on the Hudson Institute, her work continues to form main coverage discussions on America’s nationwide safety innovation base, highlighting essential intersections between technique, nationwide safety, and expertise.
“Skydio is the exact sort of partner the DoD and our Western allies need: a dual-use company with the speed and innovation that the commercial sector and Silicon Valley require and an impressive track record in the defense sector. Skydio is doing it all – building cutting-edge hardware in the United States while developing the most advanced AI-based software on a drone. I look forward to supporting its growth in the defense sector.”
Dr. Nadia Schadlow
Peter W. Singer
Peter W. Singer is a visionary army futurist and a senior fellow at New America, famend for his writings on the way forward for warfare, together with robotics and autonomous programs. His influential books and function as a guide for varied army instructions underline his deep insights into the technological transformations reshaping protection methods.
“The cross between the software of AI and the hardware of robotics is creating bold new questions of both possibility and policy. It is exciting to aid the Skydio team at the center of this new revolution in technology.”
Peter W. Singer
Lieutenant Normal (US Air Pressure Ret.) Kirk Pierce
With a profession culminating in his function because the Commander of the Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Protection Command (NORAD) Area and First Air Pressure (U.S. Air Forces Northern and U.S. Air Forces Area), Lt. Gen. Pierce brings in depth expertise in joint drive air part command and management, built-in air and missile protection, and area help operations. His deep experience in offering protection help of civil authorities in response to pure disasters coupled along with his help for NASA’s human area flight applications underscores his profound understanding of nationwide safety from each aeronautical and area views.
“The homeland is no longer a sanctuary. U.S. national defense strategy relies on our ability to project power from the homeland to deter, deny and ultimately defeat threats to the U.S. and our Allies. As we draw conclusions from the use of drones in Ukraine, the U.S. must buy down risk while increasing mission effectiveness by realizing the cost-effective, dual-use value of drones in combat operations and defense support of civil authorities. Skydio is a proven leader in America’s drone industry and I believe their success, and that of the entire industry, is critical to America’s future.”
Lieutenant Normal Kirk Pierce
Main Normal (Royal Australian Military Ret.) Mick Ryan, AM
An internationally acknowledged knowledgeable on the way forward for warfare, Mick Ryan, AM, has an in depth army background with the Australian Military, the place he held vital command tasks and influenced the strategic route of the Australian Armed Forces and people of many different allied nations. His scholarly work and publications, particularly on the combination of superior applied sciences in army technique, proceed to contribute to protection innovation and world safety.
“I am very excited to join an extraordinary group of experienced military and national security professionals on the new Advisory Board. Skydio represents a brilliant capability for innovation and delivery in autonomous systems, and I look forward to contributing to their continued growth.”
Main Normal Mick Ryan, AM
As soon as once more, we’re grateful to welcome this esteemed group of leaders to our Nationwide Safety Advisory Board – their expertise is essential to our skill to handle the advanced challenges of at the moment and tomorrow.