Autonomy Beneath the Waves: Underwater Drones

Explore the transformative world of underwater drones with Nelson Mills, CEO and co-founder of VATN Systems. In this episode, Nelson shares his unique journey from a childhood on the seas to revolutionizing maritime autonomy. Discover how VATN’s scalable and modular technologies are solving the challenges of GPS-denied environments, reducing cognitive load for operators, and enabling mission adaptability. Learn how these advancements support U.S. defense strategies in the Pacific and beyond. Whether you're a defense professional or a tech enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of underwater systems.Follow Nelson Mills:Website: https://www.vatnsystems.com/IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millsn/About Drone WarsThe Drone Wars Podcast serves the warfighters, builders and innovators who all share a common goal: get the best tech into the hands of those on the frontlines. Dan Magy, Co-Founder and CEO of Firestorm Labs, explores all things defense and geopolitics with experts in the industry.