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HYFIX CEO on Building U.S. Drone Technology – This Episode of the Drone Radio Show!

July 20, 2026 by staff 5 Comments

Don’t miss the HYFIX CEO on US drone technology!  In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Mike and host Randy Goers talk about why the U.S. is restricting foreign drone technology before domestic alternatives are fully ready, how fragmented drone systems create security and supply chain risks, and why integrated, U.S.-made systems could be critical to the future of autonomy.

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Mike Horton is CEO and co-founder of HYFIX, a Santa Clara company developing U.S.-made positioning, navigation, communications, and computing technology for autonomous systems.

The company’s H1P platform integrates flight control, positioning, communications, and onboard compute into a single architecture. HYFIX is also working on resilient navigation technologies designed for environments where traditional GPS may be jammed, spoofed, or unavailable.
Mike is a veteran technology entrepreneur with decades of experience in navigation, sensors, and autonomous systems. At HYFIX, he and his team are working to address one of the biggest challenges facing the U.S. drone industry: how to replace a fragmented collection of foreign-made components with secure, integrated technology designed and manufactured for American autonomous systems.
HYFIX: https://hyfix.ai/
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Filed Under: Drone Manufacturing, Drone News, Drone News Feeds, drone technology, News, Podcast Tagged With: American drone manufacturing, Autonomous Systems, Commercial Drones, drone communications, drone flight control, drone navigation, drone radio show, drone supply chain, GPS alternatives, HYFIX, Mike Horton, navigation and positioning, resilient PNT, secure drone technology, U.S.-made drone technology

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  1. Rosa Iglesias says

    September 4, 2026 at 7:32 am

    This is super helpful, thanks for the effort! related tool

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  2. Priyanka Raval says

    August 29, 2026 at 11:41 am

    I find it particularly compelling that HYFIX is prioritizing the development of a sustainable drone ecosystem in the U.S. The insights shared by the CEO on leveraging local resources and talent could be a game-changer for the industry. I’m looking forward to seeing how these initiatives will foster innovation in the coming years. helpful site

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  3. Renata Vasquez says

    August 27, 2026 at 11:12 am

    It’s inspiring to learn about HYFIX’s commitment to enhancing U.S. drone technology through innovative practices. The focus on building a robust local ecosystem is essential for future advancements, and I’m eager to see how their strategies will shape the industry landscape. useful tool

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  4. Alex Chen says

    August 4, 2026 at 2:52 pm

    It’s interesting to hear how the CEO of HYFIX is focusing on innovation within the U.S. drone landscape. I believe that fostering homegrown technology is vital for enhancing our competitive edge globally. I’m eager to see what breakthroughs will emerge from their initiatives. see here

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  5. Morgan Lee says

    August 4, 2026 at 1:38 pm

    It’s fascinating to hear how HYFIX is contributing to the growth of U.S. drone technology and the emphasis on local innovation. I’m curious to see how their approach could impact the industry in the near future. useful tool

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