Aerospace giant Lockheed Martin and Drone Racing League (DRL) have announced a contest inviting teams to develop artificial intelligence (AI) systems capable of piloting racing drones and beating human pilots. Participating teams will compete in a series of challenges for their share of more than $2 million in prizes. The challenge was announced by Lockheed Martin … [Read more...] about Over $2m in Prizes To Be Won in AI Drone Racing Contest
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Skydio Update R1 With Car Follow Feature
Skydio, the US manufacturer behind the hugely impressive R1 drone, has announced a software update that will expand their flagship product's capabilities. The most notable part of the update is a new feature that allows the R1 to track and follow vehices. Skdyio says the new mode is "perfect for capturing all of the action on your next adventure, from off-road 4x4ing, … [Read more...] about Skydio Update R1 With Car Follow Feature
Skydio R1: America’s Belated Response to DJI’s Dominance
It's been a long time coming, that's for sure. But California startup Skydio has today launched a drone that looks capable of competing at the very top of the market. Around this time in 2016, we suggested that Skydio was perhaps the drone industry's best-kept secret. Today is the day the team unveiled what it's been working … [Read more...] about Skydio R1: America’s Belated Response to DJI’s Dominance
