By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill As artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly driving the pace of technological innovation across a wide swath of industries, a controversy is brewing over which AI tools the commercial drone industry should embrace and how quickly that adoption should take place. Currently, military drone applications, which are increasingly … [Read more...] about AI Tech Holds Promise for Drone Users, But There Are Limits
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Optim and Kyuden Drone Service Use AI to Prevent Tree-Fall Disasters
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Japanese technology companies Optim and Kyuden Drone Service (KDS) have developed a new "Dead Tree Detection AI Service" that combines artificial intelligence with drone-mounted multispectral cameras to identify dying trees before they pose safety risks to … [Read more...] about Optim and Kyuden Drone Service Use AI to Prevent Tree-Fall Disasters
DroneShield Announces New US Research and Development Expansion
Australian counter-drone technology firm DroneShield recently announced a significant expansion of its research and development (R&D) operations in the United States. This move emphasizes DroneShield’s commitment to expanding its research and development capabilities and will more than double their presence in the US. New Virginia Expansion As part of this strategic … [Read more...] about DroneShield Announces New US Research and Development Expansion
Destinus Acquires Daedalean to Advance AI Flight Systems
Acquisition strengthens Destinus’ position in defense and civil drone markets amid rising investment in AI-powered autonomy Destinus to Acquire AI Leader Daedalean for $225 Million Destinus Group BV, a European developer of flight systems, has announced a binding agreement to acquire Zurich-based Daedalean AG for CHF 180 million (approximately USD 225 million). … [Read more...] about Destinus Acquires Daedalean to Advance AI Flight Systems
Nearthlab AIDrone Launched at CES: A New Player for Autonomous Inspections
Nearthlab’s AIDrone: A New Era of Autonomous Drone Solutions South Korea's Nearthlab, a pioneer in autonomous drone solutions, has made its debut in the hardware sector with the unveiling of AIDrone at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. The AIDrone, a blend of artificial intelligence and drone technology, is designed to assist a wide range of tasks across multiple … [Read more...] about Nearthlab AIDrone Launched at CES: A New Player for Autonomous Inspections
