Best Unmanned Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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Bulent Altan, Founder at Alpine Space Ventures 46:14

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1+ y ago46:14

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In this second episode of the Tholus A&D investor podcast, we are talking about the space economy with Bulent Altan, Founder at Alpine Space Ventures. Bulent is a New Space veteran who was one of the first employees at SpaceX where he was Vice-President responsible for the avionics of the Falcon rocket as well as the Dragon capsule. We speak to Bul…

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Brad Harrison, Managing Partner at Scout Ventures 45:43

1+ y ago45:43

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In this inaugural episode of the Tholus A&D investor podcast we speak to Brad Harrison, Managing Partner at Scout Ventures, one of the leading A&D focused VCs. We talk with Brad about dual use technologies, working with the Pentagon on cutting edge technologies as well as the paradigm shift in DoD procurement, Transcript: https://tholuscapital.com/…

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Welcome to the Tholus Capital Investor podcast on Aerospace & Defense, the podcast for venture capital and private equity in the defense and space sector. We are witness to some seismic shifts in the geopolitical landscape. Global security dynamics have shifted away from unipolarity towards a multipolar world where power competition dominates forei…

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Flight #29 - Universal Drone Station 47:22

2y ago47:22

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Curt Lary from Hextronics talks about the universal drone-in-the-box. Having nailed the core requirements of a nest (the box), including enclosure, HVAC, opening and closing, charging, infrastructure, and command and control uplink, he could then configure it for a wide variety of drones. Scalability and cost-effectiveness are the key benefits, and…

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Flight #28 - Orchestrating UAS Automation 50:08

2y ago50:08

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In this episode of Did You Bring the Batteries, we welcome Edwin Sanchez from Votix, the groundbreaking platform changing the world of drone automation. Votix is a hardware-agnostic solution that delivers comprehensive drone automation, orchestration and remote operation capabilities. Our discussion covers effective strategies for managing integrat…

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Flight #27 - Enabling Urban Drone Operations 40:38

2y ago40:38

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Josh Ogden of AVSS joins us in this episode to discuss urban drone operations and the advancements and challenges surrounding their integration into our cities. Have questions for the experts? Send your emails to [email protected]. This episode's cast includes: Kevin Toderel - General Manager, RMUS (host) Josh Ogden - Co-founder and CEO, Aerial Veh…

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Flight #26 - Where Autonomy Meets AI 53:54

2+ y ago53:54

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In this episode, we launch the RMUS Autonomy Lab. To mark this special occasion, we speak with two of our Lab partners, Johann Beukes (Levatas) and Scott Nokleby (Ontario Tech University), about drone autonomy and AI applications. Have questions for the experts? Send your emails to [email protected]. This episode's cast includes: Kevin Toderel - Ge…

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Flight #25 - Deep Dive Into Underwater ROVs 35:51

2+ y ago35:51

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This week the team looks at remotely operated vehicles used for inspection in dark, dirty, dangerous places humans don't want to go. That's right, underwater inspection. Our guest is Sam Macdonald whose curiosity about what lay beneath the waves of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay led her to co-found Deep Trekker, a global leader in submersible ROVs, ut…

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Flight #24 - The Qii to Analyzing Drone Datasets 30:04

2+ y ago30:04

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In the decade since writing the first SFOC to fly a drone in about 2012, Michael Cohen has been keeping pace with the rapidly evolving UAS industry, transforming Qii.AI into an artificial intelligence development company that takes building inspection to another level. Have questions for the experts? Send your emails to [email protected]. This epis…

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Flight #23 - Ice Drone Pilots NWT 27:51

2+ y ago27:51

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A legend in the aviation world, Mikey McBryan of Buffalo Airways and the show Ice Pilots NWT, joins us this week to discuss UASs from the point of view of manned-craft aviators. Mikey talks about operating modern UASs around an airport, the realities of automating cargo flights, and the many unexpected ways drones have changed the world. Have quest…

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Flight #22 - Wildfire Prediction with Fire AI 38:24

2+ y ago38:24

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In this episode of Did you Bring the Batteries? we discuss Fire AI and how this program can be used to help track forest fires quicker and more accurately by deploying drones; however, not until we discuss jumping out of perfectly good planes over raging fires, flying BVLOS in restricted airspace, and the way drones in general can help manage the u…

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Flight #21 - What Happens in Vegas Stays on Our Podcast 32:14

3y ago32:14

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Kevin and Fraser recap the best things they saw at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, including Ascent AeroSystems's new nano-sized coaxial drone, big drones that fold up and fit into backpacks, rugged drones coming out of India, the upcoming DJI dock, using video to capture datasets, Parrot tactical mapping, and the other noteworthy things we g…

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Flight #20 - Dawn of a New Era of Drone Podcasting 43:56

3y ago43:56

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This week the team is joined by drone media mogul Dawn Zoldi. The Dawn of the drone industry gives our team some tips on how to grow a media empire, what the next big drone trends are, who to keep an eye on, which companies will have the biggest impact on the industry in the short term, and what can be done to control drone traffic when drones beco…

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Flight #19 - Video Games! The Great Equalizer of Drone-Based Surveying 39:29

3y ago39:29

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Over the last few months, we briefly mentioned our roadshows across Canada. In Ontario, our open house and trade show took place at our RMUS Canada headquarters, where we hosted a series of inspection and public safety seminars led by various industry experts. In the first of our seminar series, we hear about surveying tools facilitated by industry…

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Flight #18 - Ascent AeroSystems’s Spirit UAV and the Blue sUAS List 52:18

3y ago52:18

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This week we talk about the unique looking Spirit drone by Ascent AeroSystems, which is hard to describe and define. To help us, we invited Bobby Sakaki from Ascent AeroSystems on the show to discuss the Spirit, which was added to the Blue UAS list in June . We cover the aircraft in detail, including why it was designed the way it was, who could us…

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Flight #17 - The Drone Analyst 47:29

3y ago47:29

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For the past 16 episodes, the cast of Did You Bring The Batteries? has gone in-depth on a number of drone products, services and unique use cases (like natural disaster relief or counter-UAS work); however, we had not yet examined the industry as a whole. To correct this knowledge gap, we invited our friend, former DJI guru and current drone resear…

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Flight #16 - The Counter-UAS Episode 48:00

3y ago48:00

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For the first time in months, Did You Bring The Batteries? (Powered by RMUS), is back at full strength. Now that everyone is back, we talk in detail about the things we saw over the past few months. In this episode, we're joined by a counter-UAS expert who discusses what it is, the challenges involved and why it is so important to the whole UAV ind…

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Flight #15 - Planning for the Next 5 Years of Training UAV Pilots 37:30

3y ago37:30

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The drone industry is always changing, but how do we change with it? One way we will have to evolve is how we approach training. We found a college that is about to redesign its government-approved training program, and lock it in for the next 5 years. We discussed the students of today, tomorrow and what drone training will look like in the near f…

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Flight #14 - The Problem With Abandoned Mines 36:57

3y ago36:57

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I have made up my abandoned mind, we are talking about abandoned mines this week. With Kevin and Fraser out on roadshow duty, Jacob and I are joined by SRK's Olga Gibbons to discuss the issue of abandoned mines, why they are such a problem and what companies like SRK can do about them with the help of UAVs. We also had Pieter Stockmayer from Flyabi…

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Flight #13 - Using Drones in Large Scale Natural Disaster Relief 34:17

3y ago34:17

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Now that a number of the large scale UAV/RPAS tradeshows have come and gone, the RMUS team has reassembled in our studio to discuss what they saw at the first in-person AUVSI Xponential since COVID started. We also recap our hands-on time with the new Fluke Sensor that can listen for and detect leaks in pipes before they are bad enough for anyone t…

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Flight #12 - The M30 Drone Light Show 35:44

3y ago35:44

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With the M30 moving from theoretical object to something that is on store shelves, the RMUS team finally got their hands on DJI's newest ship. That is why we assembled our in-house experts to provide you with our impressions of what this drone can do and how it behaves in the real world. We also invited KC Sealock, the lead pilot of Pixis Drones on…

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Flight #11 - The RMUS Roundtable Discusses the ANAFI Ai, Ducks, Olympics, and More 41:12

3y ago41:12

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The first ever RMUS podcast roundtable convened to discuss our hands-on time with Parrot's recently released ANAFI Ai, how baby ducks were saved by a Mavic Mini 2, how the Blue sUAS program might be hurting American drone production, and drone cameras popping up at major league sporting events. Have questions for the experts? Send your emails to po…

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Flight #10 - Extreme Flying on Either Side of the Earth's Surface 47:29

3y ago47:29

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This week we talk with two extreme fliers who work on opposite sides of the earth's surface. They explain what it takes to make it in this industry, how they deal with troubling situations that could be fatal, which tools in their toolbox they rely on heavily, and how a Boston Dynamics Spot robot ended up on YouTube because it was at a bar. Have qu…

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Flight #9 - A Walk in the Dog Park with Boston Dynamics 43:39

3+ y ago43:39

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This week we talk with a veteran robot dog integrator, Brad Bonn of Boston Dynamics, about all things Spot. Brad explains why they made Spot the way they did, what Spot is good and bad at doing, some stuff you might expect to see in the future and some unheard Spot stories. Have questions for the experts? Send your emails to [email protected] This …

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Flight #8 - Universal Compatibility in the Drone Industry with Auterion 34:48

3+ y ago34:48

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This week we talk with a veteran of integrating drones into the toolkits of first responders: Romeo Durscher. Romeo will explain why compatibility between drone and payload manufacturers is the future of the drone industry, the hurdles the industry will have to overcome to achieve compatibility, and what it will take to bring the industry together …

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Flight #7 - How Teal Drones Became Golden 32:39

3+ y ago32:39

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This week we talk with the founder and CEO of Teal Drones, George Matus. George lets us know who he designed the Golden Eagle for, why software solutions are important in the drone business, the difficulties of hardware production, and where the drone industry might be going in the next few years. Have questions for the experts? Send your emails to…

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Flight #6 - How First Responders Are Using DJI Made Drones 56:13

3+ y ago56:13

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This week we talk with veteran first responder, and current DJI employee, Chief Wayne Baker. Wayne recounts how first responders initially found use cases for UAVs in their everyday work. Which specs are the most important for a thermal camera when fighting fires? How the P1 can speed up police work? How you can organize multiple emergency services…

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Flight #5 - Autel's Jon McBride 51:53

3+ y ago51:53

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This week our roundtable is joined by Autel's director of training, Jon McBride. Jon talks about his time at RMUS, what brought him to Autel, the Dragonfish, the upcoming EVO Nano, competition with DJI, and are drones better if they run on open source software? Have questions for the experts? Send your emails to [email protected] This episode's cas…

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Flight #4 - The First Responder Focused LEMUR Takes Off 48:07

3+ y ago48:07

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This week our roundtable adds one more as Chad Walker from our Utah office joins the podcast permanently to bring perspectives on the U.S. corporate UAV market. Blake Resnick, founder and CEO of BRINC, joins our show this week to discuss why he created the LEMUR S in the first place, the difficulties with modern law enforcement that the LEMUR can r…

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Flight #3 - The Great Blue sUAS Test (Part 2) 50:51

3+ y ago50:51

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This week our roundtable concludes the podcast premier for our RMUS Blue sUAS Throwdown webinar, and discusses a few of the awards we gave out. You can watch the webinar itself here; however, before watching, listen to the podcast for more foundational information on the Blue sUAS program, our testing, and some of the participants. This week we wil…

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Flight #2 - The Great Blue sUAS Test (Part 1) 39:04

3+ y ago39:04

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This week our roundtable of remote aerial system experts assemble again to discuss a recent RMUS Blue sUAS Throwdown webinar, and the extensive testing behind our conclusions. You can watch that webinar here; however, before watching, listen to the podcast for more foundational information on the Blue sUAS program, our testing, and some of the part…

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Flight #1 - The History of RMUS 56:23

3+ y ago56:23

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For the inaugural episode of Did You Bring the Batteries, we assemble the first roundtable of RMUS experts to discuss how RMUS began, the challenges they faced along the way, how they became a multinational company with the opening of RMUS Canada, and what the future may hold for drones, UAVs, RPAS and robot dogs. This episode's cast includes: Brya…

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Prove It 34:36

5+ y ago34:36

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Aircraft design begins with an idea, but you can’t fly an idea. Just as the Wright brothers proved air travel is possible, Skunk Works® engineers must prove the impossible, is possible.For exclusive content, check out our show notes at lockheedmartin.com/insideskunkworksEmail us at [email protected] by Claire Whitfield & Theresa …

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Clementine 25:44

6y ago25:44

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A spy story involving CIA cover stories, the Red Fleet, Skunk Works® engineers, and a famous, eccentric American billionaire.For exclusive content, check out our show notes at lockheedmartin.com/insideskunkworksEmail us at [email protected] by Claire Whitfield, Theresa Hoey, & Nick TanakaArtwork by Becca Smith & Francisco SilvaWe…

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Sea Shadow 30:50

6y ago30:50

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In the 1970s, Skunk Works® stealth technology was proving so successful, that Ben Rich began looking for new potential applications. From this search would arise a program that would allow the United States not only to dominate the air, but the sea.For exclusive content, check out our show notes at lockheedmartin.com/insideskunkworksEmail us at ins…

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Faster & Faster 29:03

6y ago29:03

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Skunk Works® is in the business of going fast. More than a mile per second fast. What does it take to fly at hypersonic speeds?For exclusive content, check out our show notes at lockheedmartin.com/insideskunkworksEmail us at [email protected] by Claire Whitfield & Theresa HoeyAssociate Producer Nick TanakaArtwork by Becca Smith &…

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Dutch 51 33:05

6y ago33:05

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The first pilot to fly the SR-71, a pilot with more flight test hours at Mach 3 than any other, and a protégé of legendary aircraft designer Kelly Johnson – this is his journey that changed the world. His name is Bob Gilliland.For a full transcript of this episode go to https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/business-areas/aeronautics/skun…

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Dull, Dirty, Dangerous 37:15

6y ago37:15

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In 1962, Kelly Johnson led a small team to design and develop a supersonic drone. Meet today's leaders of Skunk Works® unmanned systems and learn about what we're working on today.For exclusive content, check out our show notes at lockheedmartin.com/insideskunkworksEmail us at [email protected] by Claire Whitfield & Theresa HoeyA…

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Trusted with Secrets 21:05

6y ago21:05

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Without security, the Skunk Works® wouldn’t exist. Security Integrator, Ward Albin, discusses some of his most challenging experiences operating in secrecy. For exclusive content, check out our show notes at lockheedmartin.com/insideskunkworksEmail us at [email protected] by Claire Whitfield, Theresa Hoey, & Sabrina BragaArtwork …

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Wolf Pack 40:16

6y ago40:16

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The X-35 and the YF-22 set the precedent for a new kind of jet fighter. We're outlining the evolution of 1st generation jet fighters to 5th generation and beyond.For exclusive content, check out our show notes at LockheedMartin.com/insideskunkworksEmail us at [email protected] by Claire Whitfield & Theresa HoeyArtwork by Becca Sm…

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Visioneers 30:19

6y ago30:19

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Skunk Works® designs the aircraft of the future. Ever wonder how?For exclusive content, check out our show notes at LockheedMartin.com/insideskunkworksEmail us at [email protected] by Claire Whitfield & Theresa HoeyArtwork by Becca Smith & Francisco SilvaWeb Content by Kyra Betteridge…

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Introducing Inside Skunk Works: Season 2 1:10

6y ago1:10

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Are you ready for season 2? We’re covering conceptual design, hypersonics, unmanned systems, and much more.For exclusive content, check out our show notes at LockheedMartin.com/insideskunkworksEmail us at [email protected] by Claire Whitfield & Theresa HoeyArtwork by Becca Smith & Francisco Silva…

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A Low Rumble 30:00

7y ago30:00

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Advancing technology allows aircraft to go faster and faster, but there is still one barrier that prevents the public from traveling faster than the speed of sound - the sonic boom.For exclusive content, check out our show notes at lockheedmartin.com/insideskunkworksEmail us at [email protected] by Theresa Hoey & Claire Whitfield…

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It Changes Everything 31:17

7y ago31:17

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In the midst of an energy revolution, a small team at the Skunk Works® is trying to solve a massive problem. Will they make compact fusion a reality? For exclusive content, check out our show notes at lockheedmartin.com/insideskunkworksEmail us at [email protected] by Theresa Hoey & Claire WhitfieldArtwork by Becca Smith…

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Crashing is Success 32:19

7y ago32:19

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Skunk Works® engineers have a willingness to take on projects most others don’t because the chances to succeed are too small or too difficult.For exclusive content, check out our show notes at lockheedmartin.com/insideskunkworksEmail us at [email protected] by Theresa Hoey & Claire WhitfieldArtwork by Becca Smith…

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Not Today 32:39

7y ago32:39

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Before the F-117 and the SR-71 there was an aircraft that began to experiment with stealth - an aircraft that does so many things well, it’s still flying today.For exclusive content, check out our show notes at lockheedmartin.com/insideskunkworksEmail us at [email protected] by Theresa Hoey & Claire WhitfieldArtwork by Becca Smit…

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Hat Trick 29:12

7y ago29:12

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For many years fighter jets were specifically designed for individual military branches. In the 1990s, U.S. military leadership decided it would be more efficient to design one jet to meet the unique needs of the Air Force, Marines and Navy. In November of 1996, Lockheed Martin and Boeing competed to design the best X-plane solution to this new req…

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Arrowhead 38:30

7y ago38:30

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Radar-guided missiles were an ever-growing threat to aircraft throughout the 60s, 70s and 80s. As they say, “necessity is the mother of invention,” and the creation of an invisible airplane that would come to be known as the F-117 Nighthawk was no exception.For exclusive content, check out our show notes at lockheedmartin.com/insideskunkworksEmail …

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They Gave Him a Tent 32:30

7+ y ago32:30

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In 1943, the Germans were already using jet technology in combat. The United States military leadership was frantic for a jet fighter of their own to counter the new threat. An idea for a secret organization hidden within a large aeronautics company begins to take shape and at the root of this idea is a young American engineer.For exclusive content…

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Absolute Definition of Power 32:01

7+ y ago32:01

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It was a time when computers were in their infancy. They were incredibly expensive and enormous with less processing power than an iPhone. Using little more than slide rules and pencils, a group of engineers designed one of the most advanced aircraft in aviation history. The year was 1958 and the aircraft they created was the SR-71 Blackbird.For ex…