EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 37 MIN
The Future of Waterproof Drones: Alex Rodriguez on XPC and Drone Fishing
from Driven: Unscripted Success · host Michael Mannino Sr. & Nareman Hamdan
70% of the Earth is covered in water, yet most drones die the second they touch it. In this episode of Driven Unscripted Success, Michael Mannino sits down with Alex Rodriguez, the founder of XPC (X-Piece Drones), to talk about the engineering feat of creating a truly waterproof drone. Alex shares his "all-in" entrepreneurial journey—from building drones underground in 2011 to moving to Shenzhen, China in 2023 to develop the next generation of flight technology. We dive deep into the world of Drone Fishing, why Alex is bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., and how waterproof drones are set to become standard equipment at every lifeguard station in the country. In this episode, you’ll learn: The Secret of IP67: How XPC equalizes internal and external pressure so drones can breathe without letting water in. Drone Fishing 101: How to cast a line 1,500 feet offshore to catch sharks and tarpon. The Shenzhen Advantage: Why Alex moved to the "Electronics Capital of the World" to speed up R&D by 3x. Saving Lives: How a $2,000 waterproof drone can outperform a $25,000 industrial drone in lifeguard rescue missions. No Excuses: Alex’s take on using AI, YouTube, and Audible to learn anything without a "factory-model" education. #AlexRodriguez #XPCDrones #WaterproofDrones #DroneFishing #Entrepreneurship #DrivenPodcast #ShenzhenTech #Innovation #LifeguardRescue
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70% of the Earth is covered in water, yet most drones die the second they touch it. In this episode of Driven Unscripted Success, Michael Mannino sits down with Alex Rodriguez, the founder of XPC (X-Piece Drones), to talk about the engineering feat of creating a truly waterproof drone. Alex shares his "all-in" entrepreneurial journey—from building drones underground in 2011 to moving to Shenzhen, China in 2023 to develop the next generation of flight technology. We dive deep into the world of Drone Fishing, why Alex is bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., and how waterproof drones are set to become standard equipment at every lifeguard station in the country. In this episode, you’ll learn: The Secret of IP67: How XPC equalizes internal and external pressure so drones can breathe without letting water in. Drone Fishing 101: How to cast a line 1,500 feet offshore to catch sharks and tarpon. The Shenzhen Advantage: Why Alex moved to the "Electronics Capital of the World" to speed up R&D by 3x. Saving Lives: How a $2,000 waterproof drone can outperform a $25,000 industrial drone in lifeguard rescue missions. No Excuses: Alex’s take on using AI, YouTube, and Audible to learn anything without a "factory-model" education. #AlexRodriguez #XPCDrones #WaterproofDrones #DroneFishing #Entrepreneurship #DrivenPodcast #ShenzhenTech #Innovation #LifeguardRescue
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