Silicon Curtain 911. The Drone Teams Holding Back Russia's Invasion - Ordinary People at War
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Dec 21, 2025 Iryna, the leader of the Dzyga’s Paw charity, and Dimka, an active-duty Ukrainian soldier and drone pilot, share their compelling experiences. Iryna highlights their transparent donor reporting system that builds trust. Dimka discusses the rapid innovations in drone warfare and how tech has transformed military strategies. Both express gratitude for global support, sharing heartwarming stories of solidarity from foreign donors. They explore the resilience of Ukrainians fighting against overwhelming odds and recommend impactful cultural works reflecting Ukraine's spirit.
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Transparency Built Trust
- Jigaspor built a real-time, per-transaction transparency system to show donors exactly how funds are used.
- That transparency increased trust and attracted global donors across 70+ countries.
Report Every Transaction Openly
- Report spendings publicly and at transaction level to build donor confidence quickly.
- Use simple, transparent systems to deter scrutiny and demonstrate probity.
Funding Tactical R&D Pays Off
- Jigaspor shifted funding toward R&D and prototype parts to support locally developed drone innovations.
- Short innovation cycles and off-the-shelf tech (FPV, Mavics) reshaped battlefield doctrine fast.
