Website - https://www.getvictus.ai/

Jesse's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessehamel01/

Jesse Hamel is the co-founder and CEO of VICTUS Technologies, where he’s advancing AI-powered drone swarms for defense, disaster response, and energy infrastructure. With real-world combat and drone operations experience as a former AC-130 Gunship aviator and special operations drone squadron commander, Jesse also brings technical expertise as an MIT graduate student and Techstars accelerator alum.

We talk about the future of modern warfare, China's rise to global drone dominance, and what Jesse’s company is doing to counter it with truly autonomous drones across both the private and public sectors.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Drone Technology and Its Evolution 09:02 The Role of Drones in National Security 17:55 Autonomy in Robotics and Drones 26:02 Economic Implications of Drone Warfare 34:07 The Future of Warfare and Technological Integration 37:56 Innovation and Capitalism: A Competitive Landscape 40:50 Complexity in International Relations 47:39 The Shift in Military Strategy and Innovation 56:28 Understanding New Challenges in National Security 01:05:14 Energizing the American Spirit for Future Challenges 01:16:21 Autonomous Drones in Disaster Response 01:25:11 The Future of Warfare and Emotional Contagion 01:35:37 The New Nature of Conflict in the AI Age 01:41:15 Air Monitoring and Local Law Enforcement 01:48:58 Autonomous Decision-Making in Unfamiliar Situations