Rahul Sidhu

VP of Aviation; formerly Founder & CEO, Aerodome, Flock Safety

Search every verified Rahul Sidhu interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Rahul Sidhu, vice president of aviation and former founder and CEO of Aerodome at Flock Safety, appeared on the a16z Show on May 18, 2026, in a conversation with David Ulevitch and Col. Jeffrey Glover about technology for law enforcement and first responders. Sidhu discussed the growing role of drones and AI in public safety, stating that "we are going to see more drones" and that departments may also need to prepare for "more hostile drones." He described drone-as-first-responder programs as an inevitable development, noting that helicopters cannot be kept airborne continuously, and he advised founders that entering this field can feel intimidating because "there's two things cops hate: for things to change and for things to stay the same," but that change will come regardless. Sidhu also referenced his board role at Flock Safety and recounted receiving notifications about the company's technology being used to find kidnapped children or de-escalate situations. In the conversation, he drew parallels between public sentiment shifts over body cameras and Tasers, suggesting that similar adoption cycles are likely for new tools. He did not announce new products or initiatives in the provided material.