#299 Andy Lowery - Inside the World’s Most Advanced Drone Killing Machine
From The Shawn Ryan Show by Shawn Ryan
April 27, 2026 · 1h 58m
About this episode
Andy Lowery discusses his military background and his role in advancing drone technology at Epirus.
Andy Lowery is a retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander who served as a Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer and Nuclear Propulsion Officer, including active duty aboard the USS John C. Stennis. Over more than 30 years, Lowery held demanding roles spanning domestic and global assignments before retiring and continuing in the reserves until 2015. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is recognized as a thought leader in applying technology across industry. Andy transitioned to corporate leadership and entrepreneurship after his military career. He is currently CEO of Epirus, a defense tech company pioneering portable directed energy systems to counter modern threats like militarized drones. Joining Epirus in 2021, Lowery quickly rose through the ranks—serving as Chief Product Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and CEO since December 2023. Previously, Lowery co-founded and served as CEO of RealWear, leading the company to global prominence in industrial head-up display wearable systems for frontline workers from 2016 to 2020. He also co-founded DAQRI (2014–2016), a pioneer in mixed reality…
People in this episode
Host: Shawn Ryan
Guest: Andy Lowery
Topics covered
- drone technology
- defense
- entrepreneurship
- military experience
- leadership
- innovation
Keywords
- drone killing machine
- defense technology
- Navy
- entrepreneurship
- directed energy systems
- military leadership
- electronic warfare
Sponsors
SpotOn GPS Fence
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Epirus, RealWear, DAQRI, Raytheon, MACOM, Tyco, RPM Technology
Places: USS John C. Stennis, United States
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