Border wall construction (included in the big beautiful bill) is 100% stupid AF.

A drone-based system is a more cost-effective and effective alternative to a physical border wall for achieving similar security outcomes. 

For $1–$2 billion initially and $1 billion annually, a robust drone program could provide comprehensive surveillance, deter crossings, and adapt to threats like cartel drones, outperforming a $14–$28 billion wall that offers limited deterrence and high ancillary costs. 

To maximize impact, drones should be integrated with ground technologies and agents, as a standalone drone fleet cannot fully replicate a wall’s physical presence in high-traffic urban areas.

Just give the money to Anduril and call it a day…

Benevolent internet pseudonym. AKA @boredelonmusk elsewhere.

Not true, you’re out of your competency zone. Need both fence with sensors and drones, and even then it’s not nearly full proof.

investor at collab+currency, curation at fingerprintsdao, @aradtski on birdsite

1) do you have a deep background in border security? Genuinely interested in understanding this issue better. 

2) Not opposed to both (which of course would be better) but if we have to pick and choose to avoid wasting too much money, wouldn't drones be massively better in terms of ROI?