How Drone Swarms Can Bring Value to the Commercial Sector: Kevin Hernandez & Dutch Alessi, VR Rehab

Kevin Hernandez and Dutch Alessi are from Virtual Reality Rehab, or VRR. Founded in 2009, VRR is a pioneering research and development company with a bold mission: harnessing virtual and augmented reality technologies to push boundaries. With over 20 years of collective experience, their team specializes in creating innovative, multiplatform solutions for unmanned vehicle systems, advanced robotics, and next-level human-machine interfaces. Now, VRR is making waves in drone warfare with a brilliantly simple idea called the HellHive. Picture this: a low-cost, portable shipping box that doesn't just store and transport attack drones—it launches swarms of them, guided by their smart HoloWarrior software. This isn't about building drones but supercharging them with tech like 'BatMode' for stealthy ambushes or scalable swarm assaults, all while keeping costs down. Imagine a cardboard box transforming how militaries deploy overwhelming force! With small Pentagon contracts already secured, VRR is now positioning it's products for the commercial sector Leading the charge is Kevin Hernandez, VRR's Chief Operating Officer. Kevin directs R&D in electrical engineering, overseeing the integration and deployment of unmanned systems. He also spearheads product development, marketing, and sales for VRR's HoloAccesories and Bee drones. Alongside him is Dutch Alessi, Chief Scientist, who collaborates with engineers and partners to unlock new swarm capabilities, driving innovation at every turn. In this episode, Kevin and Dutch talk about VRR's journey, the revolutionary HellHive and HoloWarrior systems, and how they're bridging military prowess with commercial potential.

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How Drone Swarms Can Bring Value to the Commercial Sector: Kevin Hernandez & Dutch Alessi, VR Rehab is an episode from Drone Radio Show by Randy Goers.

This episode is 49:23 long.

This episode was published on Mar 4, 2025.

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