NEW POD: Our conversation with the great Dan Magy is live! Enjoy the new look and tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Topics below. https://lnkd.in/eJb4tavc (0:00) Intro (1:40) Changing the Podcast Name (6:26) Firestorm's Products (9:20) Additive Manufacturing & The XCell (14:34) Original Vision vs. Customer Requests (18:17) Learning Appropriations and the End User (20:44) Act Like You Belong (22:34) Dan’s Previous Ventures (28:20) Personal Investments & Mistakes (34:47) Drones & Laser Landscape (39:00) Product Strategies and Ideas (43:13) More Drone Companies (50:58) How Steve Got Into Startups (57:26) Steve Story: Meeting Patrick Mahomes (59:40) Some Favorite Backgrounds of Employees (1:02:50) DoD: “The Mother of Enterprise Sales” (1:05:53) The Crazy COVID ZIRP Era (1:09:07) Ukraine & Europe (01:13:57) Firestorm's 2025 Plans (01:20:36) Outro
Allen Control Systems
航空防务制造业
Austin，Texas 2,109 位关注者
Precision Robotics for a New Era of Warfare.
关于我们
Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a robotics defense company purpose-built to deliver advanced robotic capabilities to fill modernization demands across the defense industry and national security communities. We've developed proprietary advanced hardware and software robotic weapon stations, powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, that enable any legacy or modern weapon system to achieve precise aiming and impact. We're headquartered in Austin, TX, with an office in Alexandria, VA. If you're passionate about our mission, we’d love to hear from you.
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https://allencontrolsystems.com
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- 所属行业
- 航空防务制造业
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- 11-50 人
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- Austin，Texas
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- 私人持股
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- signal processing、manufacturing、fire control、industrial design、robotics、computer vision、machine learning、mechanical engineering和electrical engineering
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US，Texas，Austin，78704
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Ukrainian FPV #drones continue to find their mark, even against mobile Russian vehicles equipped with EW systems. A stark reminder that kinetic solutions are a critical part of counter-drone defenses.
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Ukrainian FPV #drones continue to find their mark, even against mobile Russian vehicles equipped with EW systems. A stark reminder that kinetic solutions are a critical part of counter-drone defenses.
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How a Startup is Revolutionizing Drone Warfare Steven Simoni of Allen Control Systems discusses their groundbreaking autonomous anti-drone tech, Bullfrog. ? Battlefield Disruption: Allen’s systems use autonomous M240 assault rifles to target fast-moving drones, shifting battlefield economics. ? Stealth & Precision: Passive, camera-based targeting allows stealthy operation compared to traditional radar systems. ? Versatility in Conditions: Equipped with electro-optical and infrared sensors, the system works day and night, even in adverse weather. ? Startup Speed: Developed in just 18 months, it’s already the most accurate gun system in the U.S. military. What do you think about autonomous tech reshaping warfare?
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ANNOUNCEMENT: The war for the "Drone Wars" name is over, and we're excited to announce that our podcast has a new identity: The Drone Ultimatum. Rest assured, our mission remains unchanged, and our content is only getting better. The first episode under our new identity drops tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 22. Find all our episodes here: https://lnkd.in/eJb4tavc Shoutout Dan Magy for coming on the pod and ensuring a peaceful transition.
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Sights and sounds of a #drone swarm in full force—what happens when they’re autonomous and weaponized? Our countermeasures have to be ready.
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Manual FPV drone strike vs. autopilot FPV: Autopilot drones are resistant to electronic warfare, but Bullfrog’s "hard kill" solution is designed to neutralize them directly. As autopilot drones become the new standard, effective countermeasures like Bullfrog are critical to stay ahead. Graphics and full story from the WSJ: https://lnkd.in/e3-PhXGw
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?? NEW POD IS LIVE: Doug Livermore joins the show to talk West Point and Army life, deploying to Africa, drones in warfare around the globe, Ukraine, and his extensive nonprofit work supporting Veterans, the military, our allies, and more. Go listen to the full episode! ?? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e2Pyb_dZ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eKa2qZE6 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eZkGhRrC
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Our adversary's innovation never stops—and neither does ours. Russia has escalated its drone attacks on Ukraine, deploying 90 Shaheds in a single night, many now equipped with powerful thermobaric warheads. These intensified drone attacks point to a disturbing strategy: maximizing devastation on civilian structures. https://lnkd.in/eaVmUVDK
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"For the first time in our lifetime, the enemy has a weapon, and we have no real answer. We are in uncharted territory."?— Steve Simoni, CEO of Allen Control Systems. In the face of advanced drone threats, we are addressing this critical challenge head-on. Our flagship product, Bullfrog, transforms existing military machine guns into precision autonomous weapon stations capable of defeating the most advanced drones. Learn more about how we're enhancing battlefield accuracy and protecting warfighters in the latest Defense Technology Venture Capital Substack spotlight by Mark Buonforte: https://lnkd.in/gux-di7X
Defense Tech Spotlight: Allen Control Systems
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