Episode 28: Drone Threat Intelligence, 3D Printing and Dark Networks with Mike Monnik

Today I spoke with Mike Monnik, CEO of DroneSec. They focus on drone threat intelligence, documenting the latest developments in the use of drones by malicious actors. We discussed the use of drones in bank robberies, drone innovation in Myanmar, China’s role in the supply chain and much more.

You can find Mike on:

• DroneSec
• LinkedIn

We spoke about

• Why Mike started DroneSec (0:34)
• The most recent developments in drone threat intelligence (7:49)
• Drone bank robberies (15:59)
• Man in the middle attacks using drones (18:05)
• Tactical drone innovation in Myanmar (31:13)
• How much of the innovation is crowd-sourced and how much is indigenous to drone-involved conflicts (37:26)
• What is the next step in drone warfighting innovation (44:49)
• China’s role in the supply chain (54:47)
• How AI will affect drones (58:43)
• What keeps Mike awake at night (1:01:15)
• Will actors of the future revolve their future operations around drone capabilities? (1:04:23)
• Advice for those that want to get into this line of work, make a career switch, and businesses (1:11:22)
• Cultural recommendations (1:15:28)
• Final thoughts (1:18:34)

Related Links:

• Drones, Robotics, AI and Hybrid Warfare in Ukraine with Samuel Bendett
• AI Arms Race, Drone Warfare and Cognitive Enhancement with Paul Scharre
• ChatGPT, The Intelligence Community & Career Advice with Mike Evans
• Tsunami Torpedoes, Ukrainian USVs & Narco Subs with HI Sutton
• The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

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