Anduril Industries has announced the AI Grand Prix, a global autonomous drone racing competition designed to push the boundaries of unmanned systems autonomy software in real-world flight conditions. The competition invites university teams and independent engineers worldwide to compete for a $500,000 prize pool and employment opportunities at the defense technology … [Read more...] about Anduril Launches $500K Drone Racing AI Grand Prix
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Defense Innovations, Drone Safety and EVTOL Tech: on the January 7 Episode of Weekly Wings
In the first episode of Weekly Wings Season 2, hosts Paul Rossi and Terry Neff explore key developments in the drone industry as the new year begins. They kick off with discussions on U.S. Army training operations in Romania using Skydio and Anduril drones for reconnaissance and the evolving role of American-made drones in defense operations. The conversation shifts … [Read more...] about Defense Innovations, Drone Safety and EVTOL Tech: on the January 7 Episode of Weekly Wings
Ethics in the Drone Industry & AI’s Slippery Slope
It's an exciting time for the drone industry. Several companies are pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Hardware is becoming ever more sophisticated, reducing weight, improving flight times and bringing down prices. Last month DJI launched the Mavic Mini, a tiny 249-gram drone with a range of 4km that can shoot 2.7K video and fly for 30 minutes on a single … [Read more...] about Ethics in the Drone Industry & AI’s Slippery Slope
Anduril’s Interceptor: The Counter-UAS System Giving Ethicists a Headache
We've seen plenty of counter-drone technologies emerge in recent years, from lasers and nets to remote hacks and actual eagles. Anduril, a technology startup founded by Palmer Luckey - the man who sold Oculus to Facebook in 2014 and then left the social media giant under a cloud in 2017 - has a novel approach to the problem of rogue drones. Rather than seek to jam or … [Read more...] about Anduril’s Interceptor: The Counter-UAS System Giving Ethicists a Headache
