An artificial intelligence software company started by Gourley (a New Zealander from Christchurch), was used in the Pentagon’s Project Maven where the US used AI to analyse drone footage in counter-terrorism efforts.
He had since invested in the San Francisco-based drone technology start-up, Mara.
“Mara is really focused on drone v drone attacks in the air.”
Gourley said autonomous drones were an up-and-coming technological development.
“You’re seeing companies in Silicon Valley building these things, you always get a sense of what’s possible at the edge.”
Watch Sean Gourley discuss drone dominance and developments, and if New Zealand could meaningfully compete in the defence technology market, in today’s episode of Markets with Madison above.
Madison Malone travelled to the United States with support from the NZUS Council Media Fellowship programme. The council is committed to advancing New Zealand’s shared interests with the United States. Find out more about the NZUS council here.
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Madison Malone (nee Reidy) is host and executive producer of the investment show Markets with Madison. She joined the Herald in 2022 after working in investment, and has covered business and economics for television and radio broadcasters.