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TK Eppley is a former Navy SEAL and the president of Vayu Aerospace Corporation, a company that builds affordable American drones for cargo transport over difficult terrains. They talk about the future of the drone industry, values that define a great company culture, and the empathy and accountability framework.
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[00:31] TK’s entrepreneurial journey
[01:37] TK’s experience with management blueprints
[04:36] Understanding the empathy and accountability framework
[07:46] Empathy in business and why it’s so important
[10:28] Value and the things that define a great company culture
[13:19] Essential skills necessary for growing a drone company
[15:38] The types of drones available at Vayu Aerospace
[18:06] How Vayu Aerospace stands out from the competition
[19:31] The future of the drone industry
[23:48] Safety regulations for drones and unmanned aircraft systems
[25:15] Navigation protocols and controls for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
[27:26] Air traffic control rules for drones and UAVs
[28:51] TK views on the future of the UAV industry
[31:07] Will Amazon and Walmart ever deliver goods via drones?
[33:04] Parting thoughts
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