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A significant "valley of death" exists in the defense acquisition process for scaling successful startup pilot programs from the $1-2 million phase to mid-size contracts.
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Drone Co Founder
Apr 6
The US Air Force's acquisition programs are considered broken and outdated for the current pace of technology.
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Drone Co Founder
Apr 6
Tens of thousands of drones are being actively used in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Drone Co Founder
Apr 6
Off-the-shelf consumer drones available for $500-$1,000 now possess capabilities superior to military drones that cost $50,000-$100,000 in the 2007-2008 timeframe.
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Drone Co Founder
Apr 6
Traditional, large-scale military defense systems like missiles and lasers were initially ineffective against the threat of small, low-cost drones.
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Drone Co Founder
Apr 6
The frequent rotation of officers and personnel within the Department of Defense creates a lack of continuity that hinders the progress of long-term technology and innovation programs.
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Drone Co Founder
Apr 6
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