I like to review UP partners' annual 'state of the nation' report because it's as good a round-up as any as to where tech ~ and drones in particular ~ is headed.
I've taken screen-shots of various slides that make up the report, which we shall go through together and I've given each a pertinent heading... so sit back, relax and shut the fuck up.
Influencer: in 1971 most young people wanted to be an astronaut (in my day, train driver), whereas now they want to be an influencer. Well welcome to my world, mwah-ha, mwah-ha, mwah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Solo Founder: Given all of the tools available, it is possible for an individual to build a unicorn practically single-handedly. In fact I've done so myself, though it's eating the geraniums.
Drone Dominance Program: The US War Department has one (and so does the UK, though we call it the DJI store).
72 Hours: about as long as the Department took from bid to acquisition of Skydio's drones... nearer 72 months in the UK am thinking?
Maritime Action Plan: They've one of those too. Ours is 'how do we get that three billion pound aircraft-carrier out of Norway, where it's broken down again?
Steve Jobs: said tech only worked when married to the Arts and Humanities, when it 'makes our hearts sing'. He was not wrong, but needed to see a cardiologist.
$250 million: Messrs Patrick and Tyler are offering grants up to the amount to those redefining how the future should look. These guys have more money than sense.
The Kinetic Age: is what UP define it as being, and who's to say they're wrong?
