Guys Knight Ep #44 Military Drone Pilot to Outdoor Creator: Dakota Rader on Drones, Skull Mounts & Real Life Outdoors

In this episode of the Guys Knight Podcast, we sit down with Dakota Rader — former Army drone pilot & instructor, now YouTube creator of Empty_Wallet_Outdoors. After nearly a decade flying reconnaissance and ordinance-capable drones for the military, Dakota now works on cutting-edge government drone tech — including energy-powered drones — while raising a family and building his low-budget hunting & fishing channel.We talk about:Military vs. Civilian Drone TechnologyDrones being used in Ukraine, on farms, and for house pressure washingHow high-cost military programs are being replaced by low-cost, high-efficiency dronesSkull & skeleton mounting: bears, deer, coyotes, raccoons, and moreThe gritty process of cleaning and preserving bone for mountsThe balance of fatherhood, family, and passion projects🎯 Follow Dakota:📸 Instagram: @d_rader09📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empty.wallet.outdoors.24▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Empty_Wallet_OutdoorsThis episode is powered by:🎒 Coalax Lancer 300 – the ultimate backpack for creators: Check it out⚡ Lock'DIn – the neurotropic drink for energy & focus: Grab yours here👉 Like, Subscribe, and Share to support real conversations with real people doing extraordinary things in everyday life.#Drones #MilitaryTech #HuntingOnABudget #SkullMounts #VeteranStories #EmptyWalletOutdoors #GuysKnightPodcast