The Vertical Space
The Vertical Space
Jim Barry, Peter Shannon & Luka Tomljenovic
#87 Arnaud Thiercelin, Orqa: Cutting through the gimmicks and winning the drone marathon
1 hour 34 minutes Posted Feb 25, 2025 at 10:00 pm.
U.S. is in trouble when it comes to mobile robotics
Impact of robotics expertise on military and commercial markets
Why have we not seen a DJI alternative in the West yet?
The cult of the founder
The enterprise customer
The drone supply chain
Building a defensible drone company in the West
Size of the opportunity
The next competitive battleground for drones
Integrating drones into the enterprise ecosystem
The future of FPVs
What's next for drones
Enterprise use cases facing rapid growth
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In this episode, we sit down with Arnaud Thiercelin, Chief Product Officer at Orqa, for a bold and eye-opening conversation about the present and future of drones and mobile robotics. Arnaud challenges the status quo, urging listeners to think beyond gimmicks and focus on delivering real value to end users. From FPV drones neutralizing M1 Abrams tanks to the West’s struggle to produce a viable DJI competitor, he doesn’t shy away from controversy. He calls out the industry's missteps and offer...