In our next Dawn of Autonomy podcast episode, we welcome Karshak Drones, the innovators behind one of the most talked-about platforms from Commercial UAV Expo 2025, joining us as part of our 2026 Look Ahead month, sponsored by Carahsoft. This episode features Sasikiran Golivi, CTO and Co-Founder, who leads Karshak’s vertically integrated aerospace R&D from the ground up, developing proprietary subsystems and avionics designed for real-world performance, not just assembly. He is joined by Sai Praneetha Mutyala, Vice President and CMO, whose work bridges strategy, policy, and deployment, shaped by a deep focus on the social, ethical, and operational realities of emerging technology. Karshak’s next-generation Shark Hawk drone system stood out for its rugged design, mission versatility, and field-ready reliability across defense, public safety, and industrial operations. Built for harsh environments and longer endurance, the platform blends intelligent onboard computing, resilient airframes, and modular payloads to support ISR, security, inspection, and tactical missions. In this conversation, Karshak reveals what they are building next, how the Shark Hawk came together, and which trends they believe will define front-line drone operations in 2026. Mark your calendar for a deep dive into the technology, design philosophy, and real-world thinking behind one of the industry’s most compelling platforms.
