Relentless Building Unmanned Cargo Planes | David Zagaynov, Poseidon
Nov 5, 2025
David Zagaynov, co-founder and CEO of Poseidon, delves into the future of air cargo logistics. He shares insights from his Amazon background and the significance of lowering costs for air transport. Discussing the advantages of unmanned cargo planes, he argues that removing pilots can dramatically cut operational expenses. David reveals exciting timelines for testing innovative seaplane prototypes and how they aim to revolutionize regional air market dynamics. With a focus on dual-use applications, he explains how Poseidon's approach could transform logistics from the ground up.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Aging Aircraft Create Opportunity
- Modern air cargo uses planes designed decades ago, creating huge opportunities for cost and performance improvement.
- David Zagaynov realized updating aircraft tech could unlock major logistics gains by reducing cost per flight-ton-mile.
Remove Pilots To Cut Costs And Complexity
- Remove pilots to cut certification complexity and aircraft weight and enable new design freedoms.
- Design aircraft without human life-support to reduce engine size, weight, and certification costs.
Composite Manufacturing Slashes Complexity
- Vertical integration and carbon-fiber composites let Poseidon drastically reduce part counts and manufacturing complexity.
- That approach makes production closer to boat/composite manufacturing than traditional aerospace supply chains.