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April 15, 2025 110 mins

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

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